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Why Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment’s New Borrowing Matters Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) has moved to secure fresh funding for a new real estate acquisition, pairing a new loan with refinancing that keeps its borrowing structure focused on medium term debt. The real estate investment corporation will borrow ¥2,400 million from SBI Shinsei Bank and refinance a ¥1,500 million facility with Mizuho Bank, both on 7 year, unsecured, floating rate terms linked to JBA 1 month yen...

As global markets navigate mixed economic signals, from a cooling U.S. labor market to resilient manufacturing activity in China, investors are keenly assessing the potential for undervalued opportunities amidst these fluctuations. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can provide a compelling opportunity for growth and diversification within an investment portfolio.

Hikari Tsushin recently revealed it is studying a reduction in its investment unit to make its shares more accessible to individual investors, though specific methods and timing remain under review. This potential move highlights management’s focus on broadening the shareholder base and improving liquidity, which can influence how retail investors engage with the stock. We’ll now examine how Hikari Tsushin’s consideration of a lower investment unit shapes its investment narrative and...

Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) is back in focus after reporting a 5.7% year-on-year rise in global passenger vehicle sales in May 2026, led by 7.5% growth in overseas markets. See our latest analysis for Mazda Motor. The recent 1 day share price return of 1.9% and 90 day share price return of 7.6% contrast with a year to date decline of 10.6%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 30.6% points to momentum that has been building over a longer window as investors react to Mazda...

Japan’s renewed push to deepen trade links with Mercosur and India, while easing reliance on the US market, is reshaping the outlook for export oriented Japanese industrials. For investors, that mix of new supply lines in critical minerals, potential pressure on domestic agriculture, and fresh demand for vehicles and machinery abroad creates both openings and risks across large cap stocks. This article spotlights 3 Japanese exporters from a broad industrial screener that appear well placed to...

In June 2026, Oracle Corporation Japan announced for the prior fiscal year a special dividend of ¥660 per share and raised its regular dividend to ¥198 per share, with both scheduled for payment from August 10, 2026. At the same time, the company issued earnings guidance for the year to May 31, 2027, targeting higher net sales and basic earnings per share of ¥525 to ¥540, underlining management’s confidence in ongoing cash generation and capital return capacity. We’ll now explore how Oracle...

What Wacoal Holdings’ Long Range Guidance Tells Investors Wacoal Holdings (TSE:3591) has released long range earnings guidance, outlining projected revenue, profit and earnings per share targets for the fiscal years ending March 2029 and March 2031. The company is guiding for revenue of ¥201.0b in the year to March 2029 and ¥217.0b in the year to March 2031, alongside targets for Business Profit, operating profit and earnings per share at each horizon. See our latest analysis for Wacoal...

Recently, Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation formed the Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company joint venture, giving Toyota a majority stake and exclusive manufacturing rights for Joby’s S4 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft as they prepare for commercial air taxi production. This move extends Toyota’s role beyond traditional autos and financial backing into hands-on production of electric air taxis, potentially reshaping how investors view its long-term...

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) is in focus after recent profit growth was driven mainly by its non resource businesses, supported by high return on equity, solid cash flows, and management’s efforts toward downstream expansion and progressive dividends. See our latest analysis for ITOCHU. At a share price of ¥1,886.0, ITOCHU’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.97% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that declined 7.64%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.02% and 5 year total...

Sony Group has moved to issue US$1.00 billion of senior unsecured notes in two tranches and registered an additional US$44.61 million in common shares for an ESOP-related offering, alongside confirming a refreshed board structure with Wendy Becker as Chair and a new CFO, Lin Tao, at its June 2026 shareholder meeting. In parallel, Sony’s decision to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from 2028 and close legacy PlayStation Stores underscores a deeper pivot toward digital distribution...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has completed a share repurchase of 20,346,300 shares, representing 0.45% of its outstanding stock, spending ¥99,999.58 million under the buyback program announced on April 27, 2026. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Against a backdrop of new investments at Hitachi Energy and continued recognition for Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi's 1 day share price return of 3.85% contrasts with a 30 day share price decline of 8.14%. At the same time, the 5 year total shareholder return of...

DENSO CORPORATION and TÜV Rheinland Japan recently completed a joint validation of a battery passport solution for AESC’s energy storage systems, confirming compliance with the EU Battery Regulation using real-world operational data. The project not only met regulatory requirements but also showed that DENSO’s QR code–based battery passport and access-rights management can be integrated into everyday business workflows while supporting circular economy goals. We will now examine how this...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with MIRARTH HOLDINGS,Inc.'s ( TSE:8897 ) lackluster earnings report last week. We...

Despite announcing strong earnings, Asteria Corporation's ( TSE:3853 ) stock was sluggish. Our analysis uncovered some...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Terumo Corporation ( TSE:4543 ) despite the...

Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited ( TSE:5202 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis...

In May 2026, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reported an almost 13% year-on-year drop in global vehicle production to 65,646 units, with declines in both Japanese and overseas output, as well as lower domestic sales and exports. This weakening in production and sales points to operational pressures across Mitsubishi Motors’ manufacturing footprint, raising questions about demand trends and factory utilization. Next, we’ll examine how this pullback in global vehicle production fits into...

Advantest (TSE:6857) has been back in focus after announcing a collaboration with OpenLight to develop scalable, high volume silicon photonics testing solutions, a move closely watched by investors in AI and high performance computing. See our latest analysis for Advantest. Despite the latest collaboration news and a recent buyback update, Advantest’s share price has pulled back sharply in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of down 9.95% and a 7 day share price return of down...

Japan’s consumer staples sector is under fresh scrutiny after the Japan Fair Trade Commission opened a price fixing probe into major ice cream makers, just as higher import costs, a weak yen and a 1% policy rate are forcing companies to rethink pricing. At the same time, talk of possible VAT cuts on food could reshape demand and margins. For investors, this combination of regulatory risk and policy support creates both potential openings and traps. This article highlights 3 Japanese consumer...

NEC (TSE:6701) is back in focus after Japan selected the company for a government backed AI consortium that could receive up to $6.1b in funding for foundation model development and related projects. See our latest analysis for NEC. The AI consortium announcement comes after a mixed period for NEC, with the share price up 5.40% in the last day and 11.68% over seven days, yet down 22.78% year to date. Over the longer term, total shareholder returns over three and five years have been very...

With inflation trends diverging across regions, central banks recalibrating policy signals and energy markets staying in focus, many investors are rethinking how to gain exposure to long term power demand and potential shifts in energy mix. Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of reliable baseload electricity and ongoing debates about energy security and inflation sensitive input costs. This Nuclear Energy Stocks screener filters the broader market to highlight companies across uranium...

SMC Corporation recently reported an earnings surprise, with quarterly earnings per share coming in above analyst estimates, supporting a more constructive view of its recent performance. This stronger-than-expected profitability has coincided with technical indicators signaling a strong buy rating, highlighting how market sentiment is reacting to the company’s results. Next, we will explore how this earnings surprise shapes SMC’s broader investment narrative and what it could mean for...

J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) opened fiscal Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥106.4b and basic EPS of ¥39.19, alongside net income of ¥9,697m, setting a clear marker for how the year is starting to take shape. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥110.8b and EPS of ¥41.24 in Q1 2026 to ¥116.9b with EPS of ¥14.47 in Q4 2026, before landing at the latest ¥106.4b and ¥39.19, which gives investors a direct line of sight into how the top and bottom line are tracking year on year...

Mitsubishi Motors North America recently reported past second-quarter 2026 sales of 23,127 vehicles, with SUV volumes rising sharply as new trims of the Outlander and Outlander Sport attracted buyers with richer features at accessible prices. The company is also preparing to roll out a refreshed Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and its first full battery electric model since the i-MiEV, the Eclipse Sportback EV, highlighting a renewed push into electrified offerings. Next, we’ll examine how this SUV...