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Money Forward, Inc. recently revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026, lifting expected net sales to a range of ¥60,500 million to ¥62,300 million and narrowing projected operating results to between an operating loss of ¥500 million and an operating profit of ¥1,500 million. The company cited stronger-than-expected performance in the Fintech area of its Business segment and anticipated net sales from operational investment securities in its...

In a recent trading session, SHIFT Inc. finished among the strongest performers on the Nikkei 225 while the broader index recorded a decline, weighed down by weakness in the Paper & Pulp, Transport, and Communication sectors. This contrast highlights investors’ comparatively positive stance toward SHIFT Inc., suggesting company-specific resilience even as several key areas of the Japanese market came under pressure. With this backdrop of SHIFT Inc. outperforming a falling broader market, we...

Serendip Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7318 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 19...

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

Asahi Group Holdings recently held its 2025 earnings call and, on July 8, 2026, issued consolidated guidance for 2026, projecting sales of ¥3.22 trillion, operating profit of ¥297.00 billion, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥194.00 billion, and basic earnings per share of ¥129.71. Alongside this guidance, the company affirmed its second-quarter 2026 dividend at ¥26.00 per share and flagged a higher year-end dividend of ¥31.00 per share compared with the prior year, highlighting...

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape, with technology stocks in particular drawing attention due to their potential for growth. In this environment, identifying high-growth tech stocks requires an understanding of market dynamics and the ability to recognize companies that are innovating and adapting to changing economic conditions.

Recent reports highlight that millions of Americans are borrowing or depleting savings to afford groceries, while economists warn that a potential “super” El Niño and geopolitical tensions, including the Iran war, could pressure global food supplies and prices for years. Rising cases of a parasitic illness historically linked to contaminated produce add a public health dimension to already strained food supply chains and affordability pressures. Against this backdrop of potential food...

OSG Corporation recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026, and announced higher second-quarter and year-end dividends, lifting the projected annual payout to JPY 115.00 per share under its shareholder return policy. The combination of upward earnings revisions, supported by a weaker yen and firm demand across key regions and industries, and a marked increase in dividends underscores how OSG’s capital allocation is closely tied to its...

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

Shareholders might have noticed that Sugi Holdings Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7649 ) filed its first-quarter result this time last...

In July 2026, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. held a board meeting and raised its full-year consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, increasing projected operating revenue to ¥907,000 million, operating profit to ¥98,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of parent to ¥67,000 million. The revision was driven by stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance, with overseas operations and improved profitability lifting operating revenue and profit above...

With energy markets on edge, inflation concerns tied to oil, and central banks still focused on price pressures, many investors are looking for power sources that are both resilient and less dependent on fossil fuel swings. Nuclear energy stocks offer exposure to companies involved in uranium supply and the operation of reactors that aim to provide reliable baseload electricity. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you quickly filter this universe to focus on established players across...

In July 2026, Kanadevia Corporation announced a partnership with Bahwan Engineering Company LLC to cooperate on green hydrogen and e-methane project development across all stages in Oman, combining Kanadevia’s water electrolysis stack technology with Bahwan’s local engineering and construction capabilities. This collaboration could deepen Kanadevia’s presence in low-carbon fuels while testing how effectively it can translate core hydrogen technology into international project wins. Next,...

When inflation worries, energy shocks and interest rate questions are all tugging at markets, it can help to focus on something simpler: leaders with real skin in the game. Founder led companies often have executives whose personal reputations and wealth are tightly tied to long term outcomes, which can encourage disciplined capital allocation and clearer decision making. This Founder Led Companies screener is built to surface those stories for you by filtering out the noise of sector labels...

Daikin Industries previously expanded its European portfolio by introducing the EWYK-QZ modular air-to-water heat pump, which uses an eco-friendly refrigerant to meet tightening environmental standards. This move highlights how Daikin is aligning its product roadmap with government-backed incentives for heat pumps and evolving regional regulations on sustainable heating and cooling. We’ll now examine how Daikin’s eco-friendly EWYK-QZ heat pump launch shapes the company’s investment narrative...

FP Movement announced that it has partnered with ASICS for a limited-edition footwear collaboration, reimagining the GEL-NIMBUS® 28 and GEL-CHALLENGER® 15 with lifestyle-driven designs, golden hour-inspired colorways, and distribution through FPMovement.com, ASICS.com, select FP Movement stores, and Dick's Sporting Goods from July 7, 2026, for a limited time. By pairing ASICS' performance technologies with FP Movement's design and community run events in New York and Los Angeles, the...

Markets are wrestling with higher energy costs, uneven inflation trends, and constantly shifting interest rate expectations, which can make broad index investing feel blunt and unpredictable. One way to focus your capital is to look at fast growing companies where insiders still own a meaningful stake, helping align management with shareholders. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener does exactly that, highlighting businesses where growth expectations are supported by...

In June 2026, DENSO CORPORATION and TÜV Rheinland Japan announced a joint validation of a battery passport for AESC Group’s energy storage system using real-world data, confirming compliance with the EU Battery Regulation and practical feasibility for business use. This collaboration underscores DENSO’s push into digital product passport technology that supports regulatory compliance, supply chain transparency and circular-economy objectives for global battery users. We’ll now examine how...

SMS stock moves without a clear news catalyst SMS (TSE:2175) has attracted attention recently as the stock moved sharply without a specific headline event, prompting investors to look more closely at its valuation, recent returns and underlying business trends. See our latest analysis for SMS. Recent momentum in SMS has been strong, with a 1 month share price return of 21.61%, a 90 day share price return of 41.03% and a year to date share price return of 81.78%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Mitsubishi Electric, Kyoto University’s Institute of Advanced Energy, and the National Institute for Fusion Science recently announced they have developed and tested an advanced microwave plasma measurement system on the Heliotron J fusion device, enabling simultaneous, long-duration monitoring of extreme-temperature fusion plasma conditions. This collaboration supports Japan’s government-backed fusion energy initiatives and could enhance Mitsubishi Electric’s role in next-generation,...

NSK (TSE:6471) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at ¥1,123. Short term performance has been mixed, prompting investors to reassess the company’s fundamentals and valuation. See our latest analysis for NSK. Over the past week NSK’s share price has fallen 7.8%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 67.3% and 3 year total shareholder return of 45.4% point to a much stronger longer term picture, suggesting recent weakness may reflect a shift in...

Buyback completion and growth plans put Dai Nippon Printing in focus Dai Nippon Printing (TSE:7912) has completed a share repurchase of 2,638,400 shares, or 0.61% of outstanding stock, for ¥7,205.51 million, following guidance outlined at its recent Analyst/Investor Day. See our latest analysis for Dai Nippon Printing. The share price of Dai Nippon Printing has eased over the past week, but a 20.72% 1 month share price return and 12.56% year to date share price return sit alongside a 5 year...

Cooling inflation, shifting rate expectations and active central banks are giving investors fresh reasons to look at companies tied to the ChatGPT and AI trend. With energy prices and bond yields moving around, many are searching for businesses that sit at the heart of today’s most widely discussed technologies, from chips and cloud to AI software and large language models. This AI Stocks screener targets exactly that, helping you focus on companies directly involved in building and supplying...

In early July 2026, Komatsu Ltd. completed a share repurchase of 9,586,700 shares for ¥61,707.97 million and issued two unsecured straight bonds totaling ¥50.00 billion, including a ¥20.00 billion green bond due 2029 and a ¥30.00 billion bond due 2031. This combination of balance sheet reshaping through buybacks and the issuance of a labeled green bond highlights Komatsu’s evolving capital structure and sustainability-focused funding approach. We’ll now consider how Komatsu’s completion of...