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Global central banks are keeping policy tight to contain inflation, which puts every extra point of growth under the microscope. Anything that helps companies do more with less time, data, and energy quickly draws investor attention. That is where artificial intelligence and tools tied to ChatGPT come in. This article highlights three AI stocks from our screener that sit at the intersection of chips, software, and cloud. The stocks covered below are a small sample, and the full screen...

Kadokawa Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥68,252 million but a net loss of ¥4,540 million, and it lowered full-year profit guidance for the period ending March 31, 2027 after booking an approximately ¥5.40 billion extraordinary loss tied to a special early retirement program. The company kept its full-year sales and operating profit guidance unchanged while sharply reducing its forecast for profit attributable to owners of parent and earnings per...

Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating global market conditions, Asian markets have been navigating challenges such as economic slowdowns and geopolitical tensions. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on undervaluation.

Central banks in Australia and Korea are openly weighing inflation risks against growth, which keeps the focus firmly on companies that can grow earnings even as policy stays tight. That is where a Healthy high growth potential screener can help. It highlights stocks that analysts expect to grow earnings and that pass basic financial health checks. This article reviews three standout candidates from that list. The three stocks covered below are just a starting sample, with the full screen...

Sompo Holdings, Inc. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with net income rising to ¥181,168 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations reaching ¥203.14, compared with the prior year period. The sharp improvement in profitability within just one year highlights how recent underwriting and cost measures are already flowing through to the bottom line. Next, we will examine how this stronger earnings performance, particularly the jump in net income, may influence Sompo...

Nintendo (TSE:7974) is back in focus after nearly 24 million Nintendo Switch 2 units were sold in the console’s first year, even with a higher launch price. This has renewed attention on the stock’s recent rebound. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The recent excitement around Nintendo Switch 2 has fed into a sharp rebound, with a 30 day share price return of 27.19% and a 90 day share price return of 24.30%. Even so, the year to date share price return is down 16.77%, and the 1 year total...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group has announced plans to enter Vietnam’s asset management market through a joint venture with Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, holding a 49% stake alongside BIDV’s 51% ownership to offer investment funds and manage client assets focused on domestic Vietnamese securities. This move marks a meaningful expansion of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group’s asset management footprint into Vietnam, adding geographical diversification and local-partner expertise in a...

Resonac Holdings Corporation recently held a board meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider a resolution for a partial spin-off of its Crasus Chemical petrochemical business. This potential separation of the petrochemical assets marks a meaningful shift in how Resonac may allocate resources between traditional chemicals and faster-growing semiconductor materials. We will now examine how the proposed partial spin-off of Crasus Chemical could reshape Resonac Holdings’ existing investment...

Kao Corporation has announced that its Curél skincare brand will launch across the Nordic countries in September 2026, building on earlier rollouts in the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands and partnering with regional beauty retailers KICKS and Matas. This latest expansion under Kao’s “Global Sharp Top” plan highlights how the company is concentrating resources on a smaller group of premium, differentiated cosmetics brands to deepen its presence in Europe. Next, we’ll examine how...

Union Tool Co. ( TSE:6278 ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...

Baycurrent, Inc. ( TSE:6532 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in two days. The ex-dividend date is commonly two...

Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. reported its half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥82,495 million and net income of ¥12,404 million, both higher than the previous year. The sharp increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥116.37, compared with ¥68.25 a year earlier, underscores a significant improvement in profitability. With this strong uplift in earnings and profitability, we will examine how Noritsu Koki’s latest performance reshapes its...

Elecom Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥33,918 million and net income of ¥2,964 million, both higher than a year earlier. The jump in basic earnings per share from ¥24.65 to ¥36.81 underscores improved profitability and operational efficiency in Elecom’s core business. We’ll now examine how Elecom’s strong earnings growth and higher profitability influence the company’s investment narrative over the coming period. This technology could replace computers: discover...

NTT has produced a 69.2% return over the past 5 years, and at around ¥169.2 per share the stock no longer looks obviously cheap or stretched on headline metrics, with both the intrinsic value work and market multiples pointing to something closer to fair value. A 69.2% return over 5 years suggests NTT has already rewarded patient shareholders, so any new upside case now leans more on valuation discipline than on catching up from a depressed base. For long term holders, the main support for...

With many central banks signalling that interest rates may stay restrictive for longer, patient cash flows are back in the spotlight. Investors watching policy makers hold the line on inflation can find potential opportunity where solid cash generation meets discounted prices. This article highlights three stocks from the Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener that appear mispriced relative to their SWS DCF fair values. The three stocks in this article are just a starting sample, and...

With US 10 year Treasury yields holding near multi month highs, income investors are being reminded that reliable cash flow does not only live in bonds. Higher borrowing costs can pressure many companies, but they can also highlight those that keep paying a solid dividend. This article looks at three Dividend Powerhouses from a 5%+ yield screener that offer meaningful income backed by historically stable payouts. The stocks covered below are only a small sample, and the full screen surfaced...

Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) is drawing attention after partnering with GenerativeX Inc. to embed AI agents into its research activities, aiming to support creativity and the full research workflow across selected divisions. See our latest analysis for Kirin Holdings Company. The AI research partnership lands at a time when momentum in Kirin Holdings Company's shares has been building, with a 90 day share price return of 13.07% and a year to date share price return of 30.30%. The 1 year...

Comforia Residential REIT recently completed a follow-on equity offering of ¥10.85 billion and arranged a new ¥1,000 million two-year floating-rate loan from Resona Bank to refinance an existing fixed-rate facility maturing in August 2026. This combination of fresh equity capital and a like-for-like refinancing subtly reshapes the REIT’s funding mix without increasing total interest-bearing debt. We’ll now examine how the fresh equity injection, alongside the refinancing shift to...

With global growth still uncertain, central banks are keeping investors guessing on where interest rates settle next. That kind of backdrop often rewards companies that can rely on their own momentum and committed insider backers rather than cheap money alone. This article looks at three stocks from the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener and explains why aligned management can matter so much for long term focused portfolios. The stocks covered below are just a starting...

Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) has committed US$40 million to build two large distribution centers in Houston and Alabama, highlighting its push into overseas real estate and asset turnover projects. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Logistics. The latest US$40 million expansion moves come as Mitsubishi Logistics trades at ¥1,533, with a 1-day share price return of 1.49% and a year-to-date share price return of 25.55%, alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 29.39% and a very...

Hikari Tsushin, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥192,563 million and net income of ¥36,656 million year-over-year, while also issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 and forecasting revenue of ¥775,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥120,000 million. Alongside these results, the company lifted its quarterly and full-year dividend forecasts to an expected annual payout of ¥800 per share, underlining...

In August 2026, ASICS Corporation reported strong first-half 2026 results, raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance, and increased both interim and full-year dividend forecasts, including a second-quarter dividend of ¥20.00 per share versus ¥12.00 a year earlier. The company linked its upgraded outlook and higher dividends to robust demand for Onitsuka Tiger in Japan, SportStyle products in Europe, improved margins, and updated foreign-exchange assumptions, signalling management’s...

As of August 2026, Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices, which have contributed to investor caution across the region. Despite these challenges, opportunities arise for discerning investors seeking value stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic worth. Identifying such stocks requires careful analysis of fundamentals and market conditions, offering potential for growth when broader economic factors...

Amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and fluctuating markets, Asia's growth landscape continues to capture investor interest with its potential for substantial earnings growth. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often signal confidence in their own business prospects, making them intriguing candidates for those seeking robust investment opportunities.