TSE:6594
TSE:6594Electrical

Is Nidec’s New Tech Org And Urban Air Mobility Push Altering The Investment Case For Nidec (TSE:6594)?

Nidec Corporation has implemented a series of organizational and personnel changes effective January 1, 2026, including creating new CTO Technology Planning and Intellectual Property departments and repositioning executive responsibilities for Chief Technology Officer Michio Kaida. By carving out dedicated planning and intellectual property functions and launching Urban Air Mobility and Inverter System Development projects, Nidec is sharpening its focus on technology-driven growth...
TSE:8058
TSE:8058Trade Distributors

Why Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) Is Up 5.6% After Completing Its ¥794 Billion Share Buyback Program

Mitsubishi has now completed its previously announced share repurchase program, buying back 272,947,511 shares, or 7.01% of its stock, for ¥794,312.97 million as of December 31, 2025. This sizable reduction in shares outstanding could amplify future per-share metrics and underscores management’s commitment to returning excess capital to investors. Next, we’ll examine how the completion of this large buyback program may influence Mitsubishi’s broader investment narrative and outlook. Rare...
TSE:4755
TSE:4755Multiline Retail

Is Rakuten (TSE:4755) Quietly Reframing Its Global Telecom Strategy Through The Kazakhstan Open RAN Deal?

VEON Ltd. and Rakuten Group’s Rakuten Symphony unit recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beeline Kazakhstan to explore collaboration on next-generation connectivity, Open RAN, AI-powered network intelligence, and cloud-native telecom infrastructure in Kazakhstan. This move highlights Rakuten Symphony’s push to apply its cloud-native telecom expertise in new international markets, potentially broadening Rakuten Group’s role in global network modernization and digital...
TSE:8001
TSE:8001Trade Distributors

Does Rising Long‑Term Investor Interest in Diversified Returns Reshape the Bull Case for Itochu (TSE:8001)?

Itochu Corp, the diversified Japanese trading group, has recently drawn fresh attention from global investors for its broad exposure to everyday consumer and industrial businesses and its emphasis on shareholder returns via dividends and buybacks. This renewed interest highlights Itochu’s role as a globally connected, comparatively steady conglomerate that offers portfolio diversification away from more volatile, hype-driven names. With Itochu increasingly recognized for its steady,...
TSE:8306
TSE:8306Banks

Assessing Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) Valuation After Share Buybacks And Higher Net Interest Income Expectations

Investor attention on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) has picked up after the bank completed a ¥115,292.29 million share buyback, repurchasing 47,059,100 shares, or 0.41% of its outstanding equity. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The buyback sits alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 41.39% and a very large 5-year total shareholder return, while the 90-day share price return of 11.92% suggests positive momentum has been building recently. If you...
TSE:7211
TSE:7211Auto

Could Mitsubishi Motors' (TSE:7211) US EV Push And Retail Revamp Quietly Reshape Its Investment Story?

Mitsubishi Motors North America has outlined past 2026 plans to launch three new or refreshed SUVs, including an updated Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, an all-new electric crossover, and a rugged off-road Outlander variant, alongside opening its first Gallery dealership under the Momentum 2030 business plan. By pairing an expanded electrified SUV lineup with a new Gallery retail model and a dash-cam partnership with Nextbase, Mitsubishi is signaling a push to refresh its brand experience and...
TSE:6758
TSE:6758Consumer Durables

Analyst Critique Of PlayStation Strategy Might Change The Case For Investing In Sony Group (TSE:6758)

In early January 2026, Wedbush Securities managing director Michael Pachter argued that Sony Group’s PlayStation 5 business is struggling, citing persistent high console prices and questioning the value of recent moves such as the Bungie acquisition. By casting consoles as a future niche product and criticizing Sony’s gaming deal-making, Pachter has drawn fresh attention to the resilience and direction of one of Sony’s most important entertainment engines. We’ll now examine how concerns over...
TSE:4097
TSE:4097Chemicals

Global Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2026

As global markets navigate the new year, investors have witnessed a mixed start with U.S. stocks experiencing slight declines despite strong annual gains in 2025, while European and Asian indices show signs of resilience amid economic improvements and policy adjustments. In this context, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking steady income streams, particularly as lower mortgage rates and wage growth in the U.S., along with strategic economic policies worldwide, create...
TSE:8591
TSE:8591Diversified Financial

Will ORIX's (TSE:8591) New USA–Europe Unit Under Suzuki Reshape Its Global Asset Management Narrative?

In early January 2026, ORIX Corporation USA announced that President and CEO Terry Suzuki had already taken on the additional role of Senior Managing Executive Officer of ORIX Corporation, leading the newly formed USA & Europe Business Unit within a global structure built around three regional and infrastructure-focused units. This reorganization gives Suzuki a central role in aligning ORIX’s U.S. and European asset management operations, including Robeco and ORIX U.K., to seek...