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Why the Hitachi collaboration with Intel matters for shareholders Hitachi (TSE:6501) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a collaboration with Intel to develop physical AI, advanced computing, and digital infrastructure across manufacturing, energy, mobility, and other industrial sectors. The partnership targets five areas: foundry tools, quantum computing, energy optimization, custom silicon and edge AI, and factory automation. It aims to pair Hitachi's IT and operational expertise...

Square Enix announced FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the third and final entry in the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series, scheduled for a simultaneous multi-platform release in Spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC, while FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has recently expanded to these platforms as well. This culmination of the remake project, with unified releases across all major modern platforms and new gameplay features, underscores Square Enix’s focus on deepening...

KanamotoLtd (TSE:9678) has posted Q2 2026 revenue of ¥52.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥94.26, with trailing twelve month EPS of ¥367.64 and net income of ¥12.8 billion framing the latest quarter in a broader upswing from last year’s levels. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥51.5 billion to ¥55.2 billion while quarterly basic EPS has moved between ¥55.49 and ¥107.42, giving you a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together as earnings grew 20.8% over...

Aozora Bank, Ltd. announced a Quarterly dividend of ¥23.0000 per share, payable on September 2, 2026, with an ex-date of June 29, 2026 and a record date of June 30, 2026. This dividend declaration highlights how Aozora Bank is defining its current approach to shareholder returns through scheduled cash distributions. We will now examine how this clarified ¥23 per-share dividend policy shapes Aozora Bank’s investment narrative for current and prospective investors. The future of work is here...

Why Lion (TSE:4912) is back on investors’ radar Lion (TSE:4912) has attracted fresh attention after outlining plans to deepen its presence in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and China, focusing on untapped markets and higher-value-added consumer products. See our latest analysis for Lion. At a recent share price of ¥1,588.5, Lion’s short term share price return has been mixed, with a 2.22% gain over 30 days but a 9.23% decline over three months. Its 3 year total shareholder return of 22.10%...

Recent performance snapshot for Disco stock Disco (TSE:6146) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up about 11.5% over the past week but down around 5.2% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Disco. The recent rebound, including an 11.5% 7 day share price return after a softer 30 day patch, comes on top of a strong year to date share price return of 42.0% and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. If Disco’s moves have caught your eye, this...

Last week, you might have seen that Sekisui House, Ltd. ( TSE:1928 ) released its first-quarter result to the market...

Recent share performance context With no single headline event driving trading today, ANA Holdings (TSE:9202) is drawing attention for its recent performance, including a 0.9% gain over the past day alongside mixed short and longer term returns. See our latest analysis for ANA Holdings. At a share price of ¥2,840, ANA Holdings has slipped in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 7.1% and year to date share price return of 5.4%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 0.9% points...

Nippon Ski Resort DevelopmentLtd (TSE:6040) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥4.5b and basic EPS of ¥36.71, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥11.3b and EPS of ¥41.40. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from ¥3.5b in Q2 2025 to ¥4.1b in Q2 2026 and then ¥4.5b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥17.73 to ¥17.97 and then ¥36.71. This results season, investors are likely to focus on how stable these earnings drivers are and what they suggest...

AI is no longer just a big tech story. With credit demand still holding up, global bond markets reacting to interest rate expectations, and employment data pointing to ongoing economic activity, investors are looking for focused ways to gain exposure to AI without relying only on giants. The AI Small Caps screener targets smaller companies working in areas like machine learning, automation, and data intelligence, where early-stage progress can meaningfully change the long term story. In this...

With inflation signals mixed across regions, bond yields adjusting higher and labour markets still firm in major economies, many investors are looking for companies that stand on their own financial strength rather than on easy money or rapid credit growth. That is where a focus on high return on equity, solid past performance and clean balance sheets can help you stay grounded. This screener targets exactly that combination of quality traits so that you are not relying only on macro calls...

If you are wondering whether ORIX at ¥6,113 still offers value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current price might be implying. The stock has been volatile in recent periods, with a decline of 2.0% over the last week, a 16.4% gain over the last 30 days, a 32.4% gain year to date, and a 107.1% gain over the last year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns are very large. Recent coverage has highlighted ORIX in the context of broader interest in Japanese financial stocks,...

Investors in I'LL (TSE:3854) just saw a busy Q3 2026 print, with revenue of ¥5.2b and basic EPS of ¥39.0 as the company added net income of ¥975m for the quarter. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥4.7b to ¥5.3b, while quarterly EPS has moved between roughly ¥32.5 and ¥45.4, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥162.6 on revenue of ¥20.7b and net income of ¥4.1b. With net profit margin over the last year recorded at 19.6% compared with 16.3% previously, the...

With inflation, interest rates and bond yields all pulling investors in different directions, it can feel hard to know where to look next. One area that often gets less attention is smaller high quality companies that are not yet crowded with big institutional money. That is exactly what the High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener aims to highlight. It focuses on strong fundamentals in a world of mixed growth signals and patchy sentiment. In this article, you will see 3 stocks from this...

NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENTLtd (TSE:2353) has put up another busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥11.2b and basic EPS of ¥4.89, while trailing 12 month revenue sits at ¥39.5b and EPS at ¥16.47. The company has seen revenue move from ¥10.0b in Q3 2025 to ¥11.2b in Q3 2026, with basic EPS shifting from ¥3.75 to ¥4.89 over the same period, as investors weigh that growth profile against a net profit margin that has eased from 14.9% to 13.3% and an uncovered 3.73% dividend yield. This points to...

Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) opened its Q2 2026 scorecard with revenue of ¥103.5b and basic EPS of ¥40.63, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of ¥1,116.54 that is heavily influenced by a ¥40.0b one off gain and a trailing net margin of 11.5% compared with 1.2% a year earlier. The company has seen revenue move from ¥74.8b in Q2 2025 to ¥103.5b in Q2 2026 and quarterly basic EPS shift from ¥27.40 to ¥40.63 over the same period. Trailing twelve month EPS has risen from ¥59.44 in Q1 2025 to ¥1,116.54 in Q2...

Eternal Hospitality GroupLtd (TSE:3193) has reported fresh Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of about ¥12.9b and net income of ¥476m translating into basic EPS of ¥41.26 as investors weigh the latest 39.7% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from roughly ¥11.6b in Q3 2025 to ¥12.9b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters shifted from ¥31.38 to ¥41.26. This sets up a story where higher earnings growth and a net profit margin of 4.2% versus...

Software Service (TSE:3733) has put up another solid quarter, with Q2 2026 revenue at ¥14.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥364.38, backed by trailing 12 month EPS of ¥1,131.23 and net income of ¥5.9 billion on revenue of ¥46.5 billion. Over the last six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥8.6 billion to ¥14.9 billion while quarterly basic EPS has moved between ¥170.77 and ¥382.30, giving you a clear view of how the earnings power has tracked the top line. With a trailing net profit margin...

Ateam Holdings (TSE:3662) reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥5,923 million and net income of ¥114 million, which translated to basic EPS of ¥6.13. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥5,863 million in Q2 2025 to ¥5,948 million in Q4 2025, then to ¥5,529 million in Q1 2026 and ¥5,923 million in Q3 2026. EPS has ranged from ¥23.16 in Q2 2025 to a loss of ¥3.55 in Q2 2026 and ¥6.13 in the latest quarter, setting up a results season in which investors are closely watching how thinner...

Setting the scene for Sumitomo Pharma’s recent share performance Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506) has seen its share price move in different directions across timeframes, with a gain of 1.6% over the past day and a decline of 25.2% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Pharma. At a share price of ¥1,437.0, the stock has recently fallen over shorter periods, with the 30 day share price return down 16.9% and the year to date share price return down 41.6%. However, the 1 year...

Credit Saison Co., Ltd. has proposed raising its dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 to ¥130.00 per share from ¥120.00, while also issuing guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 that includes expected consolidated net revenue of ¥507.50 billions and basic earnings per share of ¥525.68. The company is also guiding for a further dividend increase to ¥160.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2027, signaling a stronger emphasis on returning cash to shareholders...

Sanwa Holdings (TSE:5929) has launched a share repurchase program, with board approval to buy back up to 3.65 million shares, or about ¥10b, by September 2026, highlighting an active capital allocation approach. See our latest analysis for Sanwa Holdings. Alongside the buyback news, Sanwa Holdings' share price has been under pressure, with the stock down 14.19% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return declining 28.41%. However, the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of...

In late May 2026, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Toshiba Corporation launched two quantum-driven diversified equity indices for Japanese and U.S. stocks, while Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group reported ongoing progress in its large-scale share repurchase program authorized through July 2026. This combination of advanced quantum optimization for portfolio construction and active capital management highlights Sumitomo Mitsui’s push to integrate cutting-edge technology with balance...

Marui Group (TSE:8252) reported fourth quarter fiscal 2026 results that surpassed earnings expectations, with record operating profit in its FinTech segment supported by higher merchant commission rates and continued SUKI-centric and digital transformation initiatives. See our latest analysis for Marui Group. At a share price of ¥2,734.5, the stock has seen its 1 day share price return rise 1.77%, but its 30 day return is down 8.56% and the year to date share price return is down 15.08%. The...