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Nintendo recently reported rising memory component costs that it cannot pass on to customers, pressuring margins and forcing a cut in quarterly Switch 2 production from 6 million to 4 million units amid softer demand. An interesting angle is that, despite these operational headwinds, the company is leaning on its sizeable cash reserves to support its longer-term business plans. We’ll now explore how rising memory costs and reduced Switch 2 production are shaping Nintendo’s investment...

If you are wondering whether Toyota Tsusho at ¥6,100 still offers value, the key is understanding how its current price lines up with different valuation checks. The stock is up 10.8% year to date, with a 142.7% return over the past year, even though the last 7 and 30 days show modest declines of 2.3% and 2.1%. Recent coverage has focused on Toyota Tsusho as part of broader discussions around major Japanese trading houses and their roles in global supply chains, resource sourcing, and...

B-R 31 Ice CreamLtd (TSE:2268) has opened Q1 2026 earnings season with recent quarterly revenue of ¥8,432 million in Q4 2025 and a basic EPS loss of ¥22.62, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥183.69 on revenue of ¥34.29 billion that grew from ¥30.69 billion a year earlier. The company has seen revenue move from ¥29,088 million in Q3 2024 to ¥34,285 million in the latest trailing twelve month reading, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥75.03 in Q3 2024 to ¥93.09 in Q3 2025, giving...

In April 2026, global markets are experiencing strong upward momentum, fueled by de-escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and positive economic indicators from major regions like the U.S. and China. As key indices such as the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 reach record highs, investors are increasingly focused on high-growth tech stocks that demonstrate robust earnings potential and innovation-driven growth, making them attractive in this buoyant market environment.

Canon (TSE:7751) opened 2026 by extending its recent momentum, with Q4 2025 revenue at ¥1.32t and basic EPS of ¥124.48, wrapping up a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥367.48 and revenue of ¥4.62t alongside earnings growth of 107.5% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥1.06t in Q1 2025 to ¥1.10t in Q3 and ¥1.32t in Q4, while basic EPS shifted from ¥77.27 to ¥71.51 and then ¥124.48 over the same stretch, underpinned by a trailing net profit margin of 7.2% versus...

Macbee Planet, Inc. ( TSE:7095 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in three days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is...

It looks like Umenohana Group Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7604 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 4 days. The ex-dividend date...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Readers hoping to buy Hi-Lex Corporation ( TSE:7279 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

Frontier International Inc. ( TSE:7050 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in four days. The ex-dividend date is...

Wondering if ORIX at ¥4,850 is still good value after such a strong run, or if most of the upside is already reflected in the price. The stock has seen a 76.1% return over the last year, 136.7% over three years and 229.2% over five years, with a recent 4% gain over 30 days despite a 4.3% decline in the last week and a 5.1% return year to date. Recent coverage has focused on ORIX as a major player in diversified financials in Japan, with attention on how its mix of financing, leasing and...

ANYCOLOR Inc. ( TSE:5032 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 4 days. The ex-dividend date is usually set to be two...

Readers hoping to buy TORQ Inc. ( TSE:8077 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the stock is...

Investors in OBIC Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:4684 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.3% to close at JP¥4,264 following the...

If you are wondering whether Hitachi's share price still offers value after a strong run, it helps to line up the recent returns against what the current valuation is actually saying. The stock last closed at ¥5,230, with returns of 0.2% over 7 days, 8.7% over 30 days, 3.2% year to date, 48.6% over 1 year and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Hitachi's role in capital goods and infrastructure, which keeps attention on how its core businesses are positioned, and...

Aisin has begun contract manufacturing Mazda Motor's six speed automatic transmission in Indiana. The new production is aimed at improving Mazda's transmission supply and responsiveness within North America. This move expands Mazda's manufacturing footprint closer to its key regional customers. Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) is drawing fresh attention with this new North American transmission production, coming at a time when the shares trade at ¥1,058.0. The stock has seen a 30.4% gain over the...

Canon Marketing Japan (TSE:8060) has opened Q1 2026 with total revenue of ¥171.7 billion and basic EPS of ¥120.18, setting a clear marker for the new fiscal year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥167.3 billion in Q1 2025 to ¥171.7 billion in Q1 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters shifted from ¥40.44 to ¥120.18, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together as margins have evolved. See our full analysis for Canon Marketing Japan. With the...

Disco (TSE:6146) closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥133.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥395.40, while trailing twelve month revenue sat at ¥436.9 billion and EPS at ¥1,249.83, setting a clear earnings benchmark for investors tracking its momentum. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from ¥393.3 billion to ¥436.9 billion and trailing EPS shift from ¥1,143.26 to ¥1,249.83, alongside year-over-year earnings growth of 9.4%, which puts the spotlight firmly on how...

Wondering whether Rakuten Group at around ¥795.8 is offering value or just noise? This breakdown helps you connect the share price to what the underlying business may be worth. Over the past week the stock returned 0.6%. Over the last month it returned 9.3%. Year to date it shows a 20.7% decline and a 44.6% decline over five years, with a 3.3% return across the last year and 18.8% across three years. Recent coverage around Rakuten Group has focused on its position as a major Japanese retail...

Even though Tose Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4728 ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...

Sony Electronics recently announced that its XYN spatial capture solution for high-quality 3DCG asset creation, first unveiled in January 2025, will be made available to professional customers in the United States from summer 2026, while LiveU disclosed an expanded collaboration integrating Sony’s file-based camera workflows into LiveU’s IP-based EcoSystem. Together, these moves highlight Sony’s push deeper into professional virtual production and broadcast infrastructure, positioning its...

As global markets experience a wave of optimism driven by Middle East de-escalation and strong earnings reports, investors are eyeing opportunities in dividend stocks that can offer stability amid fluctuating economic conditions. In such an environment, a good dividend stock typically combines consistent payout history with robust financial health, providing potential resilience against market volatility.

OBICLtd (TSE:4684) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥35.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥42.78, rounding out a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥135.2 billion and EPS came in at ¥171.61. Over the past reported periods, revenue has moved from ¥31.5 billion in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥35.1 billion in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly EPS has shifted from ¥35.47 to ¥42.78, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked together. With a...

Hitachi Construction Machinery stock reacts to recent performance metrics Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) has drawn investor attention after recent performance figures, including a ¥1.36b revenue base and ¥75,743 net income, prompted some to reassess how the stock’s returns align with its current valuation. See our latest analysis for Hitachi Construction Machinery. At a share price of ¥5,497.0, Hitachi Construction Machinery has seen a 16.96% year to date share price return, while...