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Resona Holdings (TSE:8308) has drawn fresh attention after correcting a disclosure on losses tied to affiliate Digital Garage, revising a previously reported ¥449b non consolidated valuation loss to ¥44.9b and reclassifying it as an equity loss of affiliates. See our latest analysis for Resona Holdings. Resona Holdings' disclosure correction comes after a strong period in the market, with the latest share price at ¥1,823.0, a 90 day share price return of 17.35%, and a 1 year total shareholder...

Okasan Securities Group (TSE:8609) has put dividends at the center of its shareholder return story, outlining higher ordinary payouts for the year to March 2026 along with special dividends planned through March 2028. See our latest analysis for Okasan Securities Group. The special and higher ordinary dividends have arrived after a period of stronger overall returns, with the share price showing a 12.91% year to date gain and a 51.33% 1 year total shareholder return. The 3 year and 5 year...

Unit buyback puts Mori Hills REIT in focus Mori Hills REIT Investment (TSE:3234) has been actively repurchasing its investment units, including 789 units in March, under a buyback program authorizing up to 6,800 units through July 2026. This ongoing buyback is aimed at supporting unitholder value and adjusting the capital structure. It gives you a fresh reference point when you think about valuation, distributions, and recent unit price performance. See our latest analysis for Mori Hills REIT...

Markets are wrestling with higher energy costs, sticky inflation pressures and uneven growth, which is putting pressure on weaker balance sheets and fragile business models. That kind of backdrop often pushes attention away from quieter companies that keep producing cash, carry sensible levels of debt and trade at undemanding valuations. This High Quality Undervalued Stocks screener focuses exactly on those names, identifying companies with solid cash flows and strong balance sheets that the...

Executive appointment puts governance and legal risk in focus Starts (TSE:8850) has appointed legal affairs chief Takashi Kubota as an executive officer, a move that places governance, compliance, and legal risk management at the center of the real estate group’s leadership agenda. See our latest analysis for Starts. At a share price of ¥4,960, Starts has a 90 day share price return of 4.86%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 34.83% and 3 year total shareholder return of 124.14%...

Recent performance check on Baycurrent (TSE:6532) Baycurrent (TSE:6532) has seen mixed share performance recently, with positive 1 day and 7 day returns, a slight decline over the past month, and a larger negative move across the past 3 months and year. See our latest analysis for Baycurrent. Recent share price momentum has been positive over the past week but still weak over longer periods, with a 90 day share price return of 26.35% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.18%...

Kaneko Seeds (TSE:1376) has posted a softer Q3 2026, with revenue of ¥13.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥0.18, setting a cautious tone for the latest update. Over recent quarters, revenue has hovered in a tight band, from ¥13.1 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥14.4 billion in Q1 2026. Basic EPS has shifted from ¥1.48 in Q3 2025 to ¥16.60 in Q1 2026 and then down to ¥0.18 in the latest quarter, leaving investors to weigh how these swings feed into the broader earnings story. Against that backdrop, margins...

While Shibaura Mechatronics Corporation ( TSE:6590 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a...

As geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility continue to influence global markets, Asian economies are navigating these challenges with a focus on maintaining stability and growth. In this context, dividend stocks in Asia can offer investors potential income streams while providing exposure to some of the region's resilient sectors. When considering dividend stocks, it's essential to look for companies with strong fundamentals and a consistent history of paying dividends, which may...

Amidst global market fluctuations driven by geopolitical tensions and energy volatility, Asian markets have shown mixed signals with China's PMI data indicating a rebound in manufacturing activity while Japan faces challenges from rising oil prices. In this dynamic environment, identifying high growth tech stocks in Asia involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability to external risks while capitalizing on regional economic trends.

Nitto Denko Corporation has approved a share repurchase program announced on March 30, 2026, authorizing the buyback of up to 20,000,000 shares, or 2.97% of outstanding stock, for up to ¥50,000 million by August 31, 2026, as part of its shareholder return policy following changes in the business environment. Alongside this, the board met on March 30, 2026, to consider reducing legal capital surplus, signaling an effort to increase financial flexibility for future capital allocation to...

Why DAIHEN is on investors’ radar today DAIHEN (TSE:6622) has attracted fresh attention after its recent share performance, with a 1 day gain of about 1% contrasting with a roughly 9% decline over the past month. See our latest analysis for DAIHEN. Set against a ¥12,000 share price, DAIHEN’s 1 day share price return of about 1% comes after a 30 day share price decline of roughly 9%. However, the 90 day share price return of about 20% and 1 year total shareholder return of about 120% suggest...

On 30 March 2026, OMRON Corporation held a board meeting to consider an absorption-type split of its Device & Module Solutions Business and the transfer of shares in the new succeeding company. This potential restructuring highlights how OMRON may reshape the role of its Device & Module Solutions operations within the broader corporate portfolio. We will now examine how this planned absorption-type company split in the Device & Module Solutions Business influences OMRON's broader investment...

Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has decided to change its certified public accountant after a long relationship with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, drawing attention to how this governance shift might factor into the stock’s appeal. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. The auditor change comes at a time when the share price has climbed to ¥3,789, with a 1 day share price return of 8.94% and a 90 day share price return of 16.73%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 83.68%...

Dividend cut and reporting delay put Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) in focus Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) is in the spotlight after its Board approved a reduced year end dividend of ¥26.0 per share and postponed the upcoming quarterly results due to ongoing recovery from a prior cyberattack. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. Despite the dividend cut and reporting delay, the recent 7 day share price return of 4.13% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of...

UBS has shifted its view on Isuzu Motors (TSE:7202) after the company’s operating profit outpaced internal plans, supported by cost controls and a weaker yen, as well as early signs of pickup truck recovery in Thailand. See our latest analysis for Isuzu Motors. Despite the UBS upgrade and better operating profit, Isuzu Motors’ recent share price performance has cooled, with a 30-day share price return of a 12.61% decline and a year-to-date share price return of a 7.27% decline. However, the...

Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corporation recently raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal period ending August 31, 2026, now expecting operating revenues of ¥8,703 million, operating income of ¥4,695 million, and net income of ¥4,189 million, following decisions to dispose certain properties and reassess existing asset performance. At the same time, the REIT lifted its forecast distributions to ¥3,104 per unit (including SCD), reflecting revised assumptions that also...

Reprocessing deal with Orano puts Kansai Electric in focus Orano’s January 20, 2026 agreement with NuRO to reprocess around 200 metric tons of spent fuel from Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) reactors in France has put fresh attention on the utility’s nuclear footprint. The deal, covering work at Orano’s La Hague plant and waste conditioning for return to Japan, could shape how you think about Kansai Electric’s long term fuel cycle commitments and its role in global nuclear...

LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT (TSE:3466) has moved ahead with its board-approved investment unit buyback, repurchasing 28,670 units in March 2026 under an authorization of up to 84,000 units through February 2027. See our latest analysis for LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT. The recent buyback comes as LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT’s share price sits at ¥150,800, with a 1-day share price return of 1.00%. However, the year to date share price return shows a 4.98% decline, while the 1-year total shareholder return of...

Why THK Is On Investors’ Radar Today THK (TSE:6481) is back on screens after a sharp move in recent performance, with the share price showing strong gains over the past year alongside reported revenue and net income figures. See our latest analysis for THK. Recent trading has been mixed, with a 2.48% 1 day share price return and a 22.63% 90 day share price return standing against a slightly negative 30 day move. The 1 year total shareholder return of 59.70% points to building momentum...

Shionogi & Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of all rights to the ALS treatment RADICAVA (edaravone) from Tanabe Pharma, consolidating intellectual property and commercial control in major markets and expanding its rare disease portfolio. This move effectively transforms Shionogi into a broader rare disease player by integrating RADICAVA’s commercial platform, infrastructure, and specialist teams into its global operations. We’ll now examine how the RADICAVA rights transfer and...

Japan Real Estate Investment (TSE:8952) has just lined up two fresh long term loans, including a sustainability linked facility tied to CO2 reduction targets, primarily to refinance maturing debt and manage its interest bearing obligations. See our latest analysis for Japan Real Estate Investment. The recent refinancing comes after a softer run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 7.26% and a 90 day share price return of 8.25%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return...

Why Mizuho Financial Group is on investors’ radar today Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411) has drawn attention after its recent trading performance, with the share price moving modestly over the past week and month, while longer term returns present a different picture for patient shareholders. See our latest analysis for Mizuho Financial Group. The recent 1-day share price return of 0.68% and 7-day share price return of 1.40% sit against a 90-day share price return of 13.47% and a 1-year...

Kumagai Gumi Ltd (TSE:1861) has completed a share buyback that retired 1,908,600 shares, or 1.11% of its outstanding stock, for ¥3,499.93 million, wrapping up the program announced in early January. See our latest analysis for Kumagai GumiLtd. The buyback completion comes after a mixed stretch in the share price, with a recent 1 day share price return of 2.57% and a 30 day share price return showing an 8.53% decline. This is set against a 1 year total shareholder return of 70.84% and a 3 year...