TSE:6861
TSE:6861Electronic

What Do Recent Keyence Losses Mean for Investors in 2025?

If you follow Japanese automation stocks, you've probably noticed Keyence’s share price has had a rough ride lately. At its last close of 56,060 yen, the stock is down just slightly over the past week and month, but when you zoom out, things look a bit tougher. It's dipped 11.3% since the start of the year and is down 18.2% over the last twelve months. Despite these headwinds, Keyence is still up nearly 20% across five years. This makes the recent declines stand out all the more for long-term...
TSE:8354
TSE:8354Banks

Is There Still Value in Fukuoka Financial Group After Strong 2025 Performance?

Thinking about your next move with Fukuoka Financial Group? You are not alone. Investors tracking Japanese bank stocks have seen plenty of action lately, but Fukuoka stands out for more than just market noise. Despite some recent choppiness, with shares slipping by 1.4% over the last week and by 1.9% in the past month, the long-term picture is seriously impressive. The stock is up 11.8% year-to-date, and over the past five years, it has soared by 179.0%. Most of this momentum can be traced...
TSE:9531
TSE:9531Gas Utilities

Is Tokyo Gas Still Attractive After Recent 8% Share Price Slip in 2025?

If you are eyeing Tokyo GasLtd and wondering what your next move should be, you are not alone. This is one of those stocks that always seems to generate debate, especially as it continues to make big swings on the charts. Over the last year, shares have surged an impressive 62.9%. If you zoom out to the three- and five-year returns, gains of 129.2% and 139.1% tell the story of long-term momentum. Even the 21.3% jump year-to-date stands out in a cautious market. Still, not everything has been...
TSE:1878
TSE:1878Real Estate

Does Daito Trust Construction's ¥140 Billion Syndicated Loan Signal a Shift in Growth Ambitions for TSE:1878?

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. has approved entering into a syndicated loan agreement totaling ¥140.0 billion, arranged by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation with co-arrangers MUFG Bank and Mizuho Bank, to refinance existing debt and fund expansion of its real estate development business. This financing, structured into four tranches and featuring interest rates tied to TIBOR, highlights a major capital commitment and signals active growth ambitions within the company. We'll explore how...
TSE:6869
TSE:6869Medical Equipment

Has Sysmex’s Share Price Drop Created a New Opportunity for Investors in 2025?

Are you watching Sysmex and trying to figure out if now is the time to make a move? You are not alone. This stock has sparked plenty of debate lately, and for good reason. After all, Sysmex’s share price has been through quite a ride. The company is now trading at 1,874.5, but that comes after a drop of 33.7% year to date and losses of nearly 43% over the past five years. Even in the past month alone, the share price dipped by 4.8%. With such long-term underperformance, many investors are...
TSE:2413
TSE:2413Healthcare Services

Assessing M3 Stock After Its 69% Rally and Positive Cash Flow Projections for 2025

If you are weighing your next move with M3 stock, you are definitely not alone. After all, few companies can headline with a year-to-date gain of 69.5% and a 62.0% rise over the last twelve months. These are not just impressive numbers on paper; they reflect a market waking up to something, even if the company’s longer-term record still shows steep declines of -41.0% over three years and -62.8% over five. In recent weeks, M3 has seen a minor dip of -1.9% over seven days but kept strong with a...
TSE:4812
TSE:4812IT

What Do Recent Gains Mean for Dentsu Soken’s Valuation in 2025?

Thinking about what to do with your Dentsu Soken shares, or debating whether now is a good moment to invest? You are not alone. The stock has grabbed plenty of attention this year, thanks to a sharp 17.0% rise year-to-date and a stunning 121.7% climb over the last five years. While the past week and month have shown only modest movement, with gains of 0.9% and 1.2% respectively, the underlying trend tells a story of consistent, long-term momentum that investors are starting to notice more...
TSE:7751
TSE:7751Tech

Is Canon Still Attractive After Recent 12% Pullback and New Healthcare Partnerships in 2025?

If you are eyeing Canon stock and wondering whether now is the moment to buy, you are in good company. Plenty of investors are debating the same thing, especially after watching shares climb nearly 200% over the last five years. Sure, Canon has dipped a bit lately, down 12.0% year to date, but the story is more complex than a simple rise or fall. Even with modest gains of 0.2% over the last week and 3.0% this month, there is a sense that Canon could be at a turning point, with changing market...
TSE:6920
TSE:6920Semiconductor

Lasertec (TSE:6920) Leads Nikkei Gains as Investors Favor Semiconductor Equipment Amid Market Volatility

Earlier this week, Lasertec emerged as the leading gainer on the Nikkei 225 and ranked first by trading turnover, even as the broader index saw losses following the Bank of Japan's policy announcement. This performance highlights how strong investor appetite for semiconductor equipment stocks can outperform broader market trends and policy-driven volatility. We'll examine how Lasertec's sector leadership in semiconductor manufacturing equipment shapes its investment narrative during shifting...
TSE:9532
TSE:9532Gas Utilities

Does Recent LNG Contract Win Justify Osaka Gas’s 2025 Share Price Jump?

If you are looking at Osaka Gas right now and wondering if it is the right moment to buy, hold, or sell, you are definitely not alone. The stock has been on quite a ride recently, dipping 3.0% over the past week and down 1.9% over the last month, but zoom out and the picture shifts dramatically. Year-to-date, Osaka Gas has surged an impressive 22.7%, and over the past year the gain reaches a robust 34.1%. Even more compelling, the three- and five-year returns clock in at 108.7% and a stunning...