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Why OSG (TSE:6136) Is Back on Investors’ Radar OSG (TSE:6136) has drawn fresh attention after reporting stronger half year earnings, lifting its dividend outlook and revising full year guidance, with management pointing to firm demand and a supportive currency backdrop. See our latest analysis for OSG. The earnings beat, higher dividend guidance and upgraded full year forecast appear to be feeding into strong momentum in OSG’s stock, with a 30 day share price return of 7.43%, a 90 day share...

Global markets are juggling sticky inflation, shifting tariffs and uneven growth, so many investors are looking for companies where analysts still see clear earnings expansion and solid balance sheets. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener aims to highlight, focusing on stocks where earnings are expected to grow strongly over the next 3 years and financial foundations look sound. With purchasing manager data pointing to mixed but resilient activity and energy costs...

Seven & i Holdings (TSE:3382) is back in focus after appointing Mauricio Leyva as CEO of 7-Eleven Inc., a key move intended to advance its transformation, enhance the customer experience, and support operational priorities. See our latest analysis for Seven & i Holdings. Recent momentum has picked up for Seven & i Holdings, with a 1 month share price return of 12.36% and a 3 month share price return of 12.18%, while the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 10.04%. This suggests investors...

ORIX JREIT (TSE:8954) has outlined a JPY 12,000 million package of new floating rate loans, paired with JPY 12,000 million of loan prepayments. This reshapes its debt maturity profile without changing overall leverage. See our latest analysis for ORIX JREIT. At a share price of ¥101,700, ORIX JREIT has seen short term momentum pick up, with a 1 month share price return of 5.61% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.29%, while the year to date share price return is down 4.78%. If you are...

TOCALO Co., Ltd. recently held a Board Meeting on July 17, 2026 to consider the disposition of treasury stock as restricted stock awards. This move highlights how TOCALO may use its existing share pool to align management incentives more closely with long‑term corporate goals. We will now examine how the planned disposition of treasury stock as restricted stock awards could influence TOCALO’s broader investment narrative. Rare earth metals are the new gold rush. Find out which 29 stocks are...

Board Meeting Puts Recruit Holdings Stock Options in Focus Recruit Holdings (TSE:6098) has called a board meeting for July 10, 2026, to consider issuing stock options, putting potential equity-based incentives and future shareholder dilution on the agenda. For investors watching Recruit Holdings, the discussion around new stock options raises questions about how management plans to align employee incentives with long term company performance and what this could mean for existing...

ROHM Co., Ltd. recently launched the BD83070GWL-EVK-002 evaluation board, showcasing its BD83070GWL buck-boost DC-DC converter IC with up to 97% efficiency, ultra-low 2.8 microampere quiescent current, and an ultra-compact 12.87 mm² footprint for small battery-powered devices. By pairing this board with publicly available layout data and a minimal five-component design, ROHM aims to make it easier for wearable, mobile, and IoT device makers to move quickly from evaluation to mass-production...

Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership can be a useful hunting ground if you want growth that is closely aligned with management incentives while central banks, inflation trends and energy prices keep markets on edge. With PMIs stabilising in key regions, consumer confidence showing signs of life and policy paths still heavily data driven, investors are paying closer attention to companies where insiders have meaningful skin in the game and see reasons to back their own outlook. This...

With tariffs back in the headlines, inflation still on central banks’ radar and energy costs keeping everyone on edge, many investors are looking for leadership that feels truly aligned with their capital. Founder led companies can be one way to focus on businesses where the people in charge often have long memories, significant ownership and a clear legacy in mind rather than a short contract cycle. This article looks at our Founder Led Companies screener and highlights 3 stocks from the...

In July 2026, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting operating revenue of ¥907,000 million, operating profit of ¥98,000 million, and net income of ¥67,000 million, following stronger-than-expected third-quarter results. The company highlighted particularly strong overseas business and improved profitability as key drivers behind the upgraded outlook for all major earnings metrics. Next, we will examine how this earnings guidance upgrade, underpinned by...

With global growth signals stabilizing, inflation trends mixed, and central banks weighing growth against price pressures, many investors are turning back to the basics of cash generation and valuation. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on companies where discounted cash flow estimates from SWS suggest a gap between market price and fair value, highlighting potential mispricing. In this article, you will see three stocks from that screener that stand out on cash flow...

Mirai IndustryLtd (TSE:7931) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥12.8b and net income of ¥1.4b, translating into basic EPS of ¥85.30, setting a clear marker for how the year is starting. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥11.3b in Q2 2026 to ¥10.3b in Q4 2026 and then to ¥12.8b in Q1 2027, while basic EPS shifted from ¥72.00 to ¥54.70 and then to ¥85.30. This gives investors a concrete view of how the top and bottom line are tracking into the new fiscal year. With a...

KOA (TSE:6999) opened Q1 2027 with Total Revenue of ¥20.9 billion and Net Income (excluding extra items) of ¥1.6 billion, translating into Basic EPS of ¥43.86. The company reported quarterly revenue increasing from ¥16.8 billion in Q1 2026 to ¥20.9 billion in Q1 2027, while Basic EPS moved from ¥11.29 to ¥43.86 over the same period, alongside a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥138.97 and Net Income of ¥5.2 billion that reflect a very large year over year change in earnings and a higher net...

Nagase Brothers (TSE:9733) opened its new fiscal year with Q1 2027 revenue of ¥14.2 billion and a reported loss of ¥305 million, equivalent to EPS of ¥11.85, contrasting with a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥135.15 on revenue of ¥64.7 billion. Over the past five reported quarters, revenue has moved from ¥13.7 billion in Q1 2026 to a peak of ¥17.3 billion in Q3 2026 before this quarter's level. Quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥5.32 in Q1 2026 up to ¥66.25 in Q3 2026. Against that backdrop, the...

Kubota Corporation and AirJoule Technologies previously announced initial deployments of AirJoule’s water-from-air systems in Texas and California, alongside an exclusive sales partnership focused on multi-unit residential developments in water-constrained U.S. regions. The collaboration highlights how decentralized water-from-air infrastructure could help unlock residential construction where traditional water access and regulatory requirements have constrained development. We’ll now...

In July 2026, global markets have experienced a mix of volatility and resilience, with major U.S. equity indexes facing declines amid tech sector challenges and geopolitical tensions influencing energy prices. Despite these fluctuations, the cooling inflation data has eased rate hike expectations, providing a nuanced landscape for investors seeking opportunities in undervalued stocks. In such an environment, identifying stocks estimated to be below their intrinsic value can offer potential...

As global markets navigate a landscape of mixed economic signals, including cooler-than-expected inflation data and fluctuating indices like the S&P 600 for small-cap stocks, investors are increasingly seeking opportunities in under-the-radar companies. In this context, identifying promising small-cap stocks with strong financial metrics becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential growth amid broader market volatility.

B-R 31 Ice CreamLtd (TSE:2268) has posted Q2 2026 revenue of ¥11,080 million and basic EPS of ¥73.89, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥172.58 and net income of ¥1,663 million framing the latest quarter against a longer track record of profit generation. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥9,232 million in Q2 2025 to ¥11,080 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥88.11 to ¥73.89. This sets up a results season in which investors are likely to...

Shin-Etsu PolymerLtd (TSE:7970) opened its Q1 2027 report with revenue of ¥30.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥30.04, setting the tone for how investors will be weighing growth against profitability trends this quarter. The company has seen revenue move from ¥28.0 billion and EPS of ¥38.65 in Q1 2026 to ¥30.6 billion and EPS of ¥30.04 in Q1 2027, giving a clear snapshot of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked over the past year. With a lower trailing net margin than a year ago, the...

Disco (TSE:6146) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥114,308 million, basic EPS of ¥315.50 and net income of ¥34,221 million, setting the tone for how investors assess the latest quarter against its recent run. Over the last year the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥89,914 million in Q1 2026 to ¥114,308 million in Q1 2027, with basic EPS rising from ¥219.22 to ¥315.50 and trailing twelve month EPS reaching ¥1,346.09, which keeps attention squarely on how firmly margins are holding up...

The AI theme sits at the crossroads of higher-for-longer interest rates, sticky inflation risks and a global race to boost productivity. While central banks focus on inflation, many companies are looking to artificial intelligence to manage costs, lift efficiency and support new products across chips, software, cloud and large language models like ChatGPT. This screener filters for stocks directly exposed to that trend, so you are not guessing which companies truly benefit from AI. In this...

Chiyoda (TSE:6366) is back on investor radars after a recent move in its share price, with the stock closing at ¥705. Short term gains contrast with weaker performance over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Chiyoda. Recent trading suggests momentum in Chiyoda’s share price is trying to stabilise, with a 1 day share price return of 2.17% and 7 day share price return of 5.07%, set against a 90 day share price decline of 31.35%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 101.43%...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from KOMEDA Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3543 ) despite...

The recent earnings posted by First-corporation Inc. ( TSE:1430 ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we...