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Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) announced it expects to record an impairment loss of about JPY 27 billion in its third quarter results, putting a spotlight on how this move could impact short-term financials. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Group. This latest impairment announcement follows a stretch where Rakuten’s share price has shown modest movement, with 90-day and year-to-date share price returns both positive. This signals that momentum is building despite some ongoing business...

Earlier in 2025, Japan experienced a major influenza outbreak, which led to heightened demand for flu vaccines and increased government collaboration with pharmaceutical companies. This surge in demand placed companies like Chugai Pharmaceutical in a central role, highlighting the importance of rapid pharmaceutical innovation and supply chain responsiveness during public health emergencies. We'll explore how the elevated demand from the influenza outbreak could reshape Chugai...

If you have Mitsubishi Chemical Group in your sights, you are not alone. Plenty of investors are wrestling with the question of what to do next with this stock. After all, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has taken some dramatic turns over the past few years, handing long-term shareholders a return of nearly 64% over the last five years and almost 39% over three years. Yet, zooming in to the shorter term, things have been a bit rockier, with a decline of about 3.6% over the last year and a drop of...

Thinking about what to do with Sony Financial Group stock? You are definitely not alone. Whether you have been holding on through thick and thin or are just now sizing up the opportunity, there is one thing that stands out about this stock right now: it is in the middle of a story most investors are just starting to notice. Sony Financial Group’s share price recently closed at 161.0, down 7.4% over the past week and, more strikingly, a massive 93.8% over the last five years. Market watchers...

Thinking about what to do with Mazda Motor stock? You are certainly not alone. Whether you are a seasoned investor looking for the next big opportunity or just curious about the automaker's latest moves, recent trading patterns are giving everyone something to talk about. While Mazda’s share price has dipped slightly over the past week and month, with a 0.5% and 1.4% slide respectively, those numbers only tell part of the story. Pull back the lens a bit and you will see a remarkable surge:...

If you have Asahi Group Holdings on your watchlist, it may be an especially interesting moment to check in on the stock. Whether you already hold shares or are considering a position, the current landscape presents both curiosity and opportunity. The share price has experienced notable volatility recently, including a dip of 2.7% over the last week and a pullback of 8.5% in the past month. Despite these short-term swings, Asahi’s year-to-date gain stands at 7.8%, and the stock has posted a...

If you’re wondering what to do next with Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd stock, you’re not alone. It’s hard to ignore a company with such a long legacy in the food industry, especially when the share price tells a story of its own. Just this year, the stock has dropped 28.2%, adding to a one-year decline of 32.5%. Over the last five years, Nissin Foods HoldingsLtd is down 8.1%. It’s not just about the numbers. Broader market shifts and changing global appetites for defensive consumer stocks have...

Fines inc.'s ( TSE:5125 ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. Our analysis suggests...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Key Insights Kotobuki Spirits' estimated fair value is JP¥3,467 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...

Nissan Shatai (TSE:7222) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 15% over the last...

The board of WILLPLUS Holdings Corporation ( TSE:3538 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 10th of March...

The board of KITZ Corporation ( TSE:6498 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥27.00 per share on the 12th of...

Maeda Kosen Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7821 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥14.00 per share on the 25th of...

The board of Lasertec Corporation ( TSE:6920 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 9th of March, with...

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If you are weighing what to do with NEC stock right now, you are not alone. The past year has seen NEC turn heads with a share price that is up an eye-catching 61.5% over twelve months, and an even more impressive 67.3% year to date. For investors who got in three or five years ago, the returns are even more remarkable, with gains of 390.3% and 301.9%, respectively. Even so, it has not all been smooth sailing. The past week, in particular, saw NEC slip by 4.1%, a reminder that market...

Taiyo Holdings (TSE:4626) just released its first quarter results, showing growth in all business segments, especially Electronics and Medical and Pharmaceuticals. The company also raised its forecasts for the first half and full year, reflecting this positive momentum. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Holdings. Taiyo Holdings' upbeat first-quarter results and leadership shake-up have caught investors’ attention, fueling optimism for the year ahead. After a modest but positive 1-year total...

SMC (TSE:6273) caught investors’ attention after CLSA elevated its stock rating. The move highlights the company’s solid global standing and expected tailwinds from future growth in technology and semiconductor production equipment. See our latest analysis for SMC. SMC’s recent share buyback completion and the upgrade from CLSA have set a more optimistic tone for investors, even as the company navigates a period of softer earnings and reduced guidance. While the total shareholder return over...

MISUMI Group (TSE:9962) has just completed its previously announced share buyback, repurchasing over 3 million shares or 1.11% of its outstanding stock between July and September 2025. This completes a significant capital allocation decision for the company. See our latest analysis for MISUMI Group. MISUMI Group’s recent buyback comes as the stock has mostly traded sideways over the past year, with a 1-year total shareholder return of -0.09% and only mild movement in the share price. That...

3612 (TSE:3612) reported a net profit margin of 4.7%, up from 3.8% a year earlier, with earnings soaring 41.3% year-over-year. The company’s five-year average annual earnings growth is an impressive 72.8%, and looking ahead, management guides for earnings and revenue to rise 13.6% and 8.9% per year, both clearly outpacing broader Japanese market expectations. With profitability on the rise, high-quality earnings, and its valuation well below peers, the latest results paint a picture of...

Trying to decide what to do with Konica Minolta? You are definitely not alone. With the stock closing at 527.6, it has been a fascinating year for shareholders and new investors alike. After years of rebuilding its core business, Konica Minolta is once again on investors’ radars, and for good reason. Despite some recent turbulence as the stock dipped -2.7% over the last week, those who have looked further back will notice some remarkable momentum. Year to date, the price has fallen -18.1%,...

K&O Energy Group Inc. ( TSE:1663 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...