Japanese Healthtech Stock News

Hokuriku Electric Power (TSE:9505) cut its profit outlook for the year ending March 31, 2026, after deciding to abolish the Fukui Thermal Power Station Mikuni Unit 1 and recognize related impairment losses. See our latest analysis for Hokuriku Electric Power. The board’s decision on Mikuni Unit 1 and the resulting downgrade to profit guidance comes against a backdrop of a 13.31% 90 day share price return and a 94.79% 3 year total shareholder return. This suggests recent momentum has built on...

Ono Pharmaceutical has submitted a manufacturing and marketing application in Japan for ripretinib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor that has progressed after prior chemotherapy, supported by positive global Phase 3 INVICTUS data showing significantly prolonged progression-free survival versus placebo. The filing is reinforced by ripretinib’s orphan drug status and its designation as a high medical-need therapy in Japan, highlighting its potential...

Investors may be wondering if ASICS at ¥4,306 is still offering value after its strong run, or if most of the easy gains are now behind it. The share price shows a mix of short term pressure and longer term strength, with a 2.2% decline over 7 days and a 7.8% decline over 30 days, set against an 11.9% gain year to date and a 35.9% return over the last year. Over a multi year horizon the stock has delivered very large returns, with the 3 year performance and the 5 year performance each...

Wondering if Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's current share price reflects its true worth, or if the market is mispricing this major Japanese bank. The stock closed at JP¥5,246 recently, with a 1.7% gain over the last 7 days, a 7.9% decline over 30 days, and returns of 1.2% year to date and 35.8% over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 223.9% and 384.4% respectively. Recent coverage around large Japanese banks has focused on how investors are reassessing financial...

Earlier this week, Formentera Partners and INPEX announced a joint venture to accelerate development of onshore natural gas resources in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin, with INPEX gaining acreage through a staged earn-in to support domestic supply and potential LNG exports. This partnership combines Formentera’s shale development capabilities with INPEX’s LNG project experience, potentially creating a new, scalable gas hub that could influence the company’s long-term resource mix and...

Investors in Unicharm Corporation ( TSE:8113 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.8% to close at JP¥945 following...

Investors in Japan Tobacco Inc. ( TSE:2914 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.2% to close at JP¥5,978 following...

Nintendo (TSE:7974) has reduced Switch 2 production targets after an initial post-launch surge. The shift comes despite early game successes, including the strong reception of Pokémon Pokopia. Management is reassessing long term demand for the console and its software lineup. Nintendo, best known for its Switch hardware and franchises like Mario, Zelda and Pokémon, sits at the intersection of console hardware and first party software. The decision to pull back on Switch 2 production after a...

Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. was recently removed from the FTSE All-World Index, while its board met on March 27, 2026 to discuss disposing of treasury shares as restricted stock remuneration. This combination of index exclusion and a shift toward equity-based compensation could subtly reshape how investors view the company’s profile and governance. Next, we will examine how Tokai Carbon’s removal from the FTSE All-World Index influences its investment narrative and broader investor...

Amid rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions impacting global markets, Asian tech stocks have shown resilience, with some sectors benefiting from increased demand for digital solutions. In this environment, stocks that demonstrate strong innovation capabilities and adaptability to shifting market dynamics are often considered attractive for their growth potential.

As geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures continue to shape global markets, Asian equities have not been immune to the resulting volatility. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks in Asia present a compelling opportunity for investors seeking income stability amid market fluctuations. A good dividend stock typically offers a reliable yield and strong fundamentals, making it an attractive consideration during uncertain economic times.

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Takeda...

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Readers hoping to buy BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. ( TSE:7832 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as...

Sumiseki Holdings,Inc. ( TSE:1514 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next two days. The ex-dividend date is two...

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At HORIBA’s 2026 AGM held earlier this year, Chairman Atsushi Horiba was reappointed with only 74.4% shareholder support, highlighting concerns over governance, capital allocation, and portfolio oversight. The continued activism of 9.90% shareholder Oasis Management, pressing for clearer portfolio review criteria and stronger board independence, underlines mounting pressure for concrete governance reforms. We will now examine how rising shareholder pressure for clearer portfolio...

Oracle Corporation Japan (TSE:4716) Q3 2026 Earnings Snapshot Oracle Corporation Japan (TSE:4716) has put another solid quarter on the board, with recent fiscal period revenue running between ¥61,380 million and ¥70,618 million and basic EPS ranging from about ¥108.96 to ¥123.96, backed by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥478.63 and net income of ¥61,296 million. Over the past six reported quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥61,380 million in Q2 2025 to ¥68,402 million in Q2 2026,...

Amid a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation concerns, global markets have experienced notable volatility, with major indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite posting declines. As central banks signal caution and energy prices surge, investors are increasingly focused on identifying undervalued stocks that may offer potential value opportunities in this uncertain environment. In such conditions, a good stock is often...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Kawanishi...

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation ( TSE:4188 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 3 days. Typically, the...

Readers hoping to buy Shikoku Electric Power Company, Incorporated ( TSE:9507 ) for its dividend will need to make...

Readers hoping to buy SoftBank Corp. ( TSE:9434 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the stock...