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Earlier in March 2026, SBI Holdings’ board approved a revision to its year-end dividend forecast to ¥75 per share, reflecting profit levels in its Financial Services Business, and later met again to consider converting a second-tier subsidiary into a direct subsidiary. The higher dividend forecast, equivalent to ¥150 per share before the stock split and ¥10 above the prior year, highlights management’s willingness to return more cash to shareholders while potentially reshaping the group...

Why the latest monthly update matters for Tsuruha Holdings Tsuruha Holdings (TSE:3391) has released its February 2026 consolidated sales update, showing all store net sales year-on-year (YoY) growth of 4.8% and existing store net sales YoY growth of 4.0%, alongside 12 openings and 17 closures. See our latest analysis for Tsuruha Holdings. The latest monthly sales growth comes as Tsuruha Holdings’ share price has a 1 day share price return of 3.25%, but a 30 day share price return of 7.79%...

For investors considering whether Takeda Pharmaceutical at ¥5,800 represents fair value or a potential bargain, this article breaks down the key signals behind the share price. The stock has delivered a 33.7% return over the last year and 18.0% year to date, even though the last 7 days show a 1.2% decline and the last 30 days are roughly flat at 0.2%. Recent coverage has focused on Takeda Pharmaceutical in the context of broader healthcare and pharmaceutical sector themes. These themes can...

Bond shelf registration and what it could mean for Umios stock Umios (TSE:1333) has filed a ¥70 billion shelf registration for bonds. This signals possible future fundraising that could influence its balance sheet structure, financing costs, and how equity investors think about the company. See our latest analysis for Umios. At a share price of ¥1,494, the stock has delivered a 15.52% 90 day share price return and a 39.86% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building...

Shionogi (TSE:4507) is back in focus after Japan approved an expanded indication for its anti SARS-CoV-2 drug XOCOVA for post-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19, grounded in positive global Phase 3 data. See our latest analysis for Shionogi. The XOCOVA approval has arrived alongside other pipeline updates, and the share price has reflected this with a 19.97% 90 day share price return and a 51.24% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building over time. If you want to...

Buyback announcement puts Musashino Bank in focus Musashino Bank (TSE:8336) has authorized a share repurchase program of up to 2,000,000 shares, or 6.04% of its issued share capital, totaling ¥10,000 million, with the repurchased shares to be cancelled. See our latest analysis for Musashino Bank. The buyback news comes after a strong run in Musashino Bank's shares, with a 90 day share price return of 35.07% and a year to date share price return of 30.32%. The 1 year total shareholder return...

Asahi Kasei has launched a pure titanium scrap recycling initiative with Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Trading, while also progressing installation of its Aqualyzer-C3 electrolyzer at Finland’s first commercial hydrogen refueling station, scheduled to begin operations in summer 2026. Together, these moves highlight how Asahi Kasei is embedding circular material use into its chlor-alkali business while extending its role in green hydrogen infrastructure. We will examine how Asahi Kasei’s push...

Olympus (TSE:7733) is back in the spotlight after the U.S. launch of its VISERA ELITE III surgical imaging platform, a multi-specialty system that combines True 4K, 3D imaging, and software-driven workflow tools. See our latest analysis for Olympus. Despite the VISERA ELITE III launch putting Olympus back on investors' radar, the 1-day and 7-day share price returns of 2.25% and 4.45% sit against a weaker backdrop, with a 90-day share price return of a 28.84% decline and a 1-year total...

Nintendo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7974 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 4 days. The ex-dividend date is usually set to...

Dividend cut and GPU cloud alliance put GMO internet group (TSE:9449) in focus GMO internet group (TSE:9449) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a reduced year end dividend, alongside a new capital and business alliance with Turing Inc. centered on the GPU cloud market. The dividend for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 was set at ¥8.10 per share, compared with ¥10.00 a year earlier. The Turing Inc. agreement includes a share subscription and a 3.2 billion yen investment. See...

Why Nomura Research Institute stock is back in focus Nomura Research Institute (TSE:4307) is drawing fresh attention after updating its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026, and announcing changes to its representative directors and broader management structure. See our latest analysis for Nomura Research Institute. The share price has reacted in a mixed way around these guidance and leadership updates. The 1 month share price return is 12%, while the 90 day...

It looks like Kuze Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2708 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 4 days. The ex-dividend date is...

Toho Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8129 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next four days. The ex-dividend date is...

Readers hoping to buy Yokohama Maruuo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8045 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as...

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) recently held an Analyst and Investor Day focused on its optical components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, putting fresh attention on how this segment fits within the wider business mix. See our latest analysis for Konica Minolta. The latest Analyst and Investor Day appears to have helped the share price, which closed at ¥499.6 after a 1 day share price return of 2.90%. However, the 30 day share price return of 15.54% and year to date share price return...

Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) has entered into a new partnership with Berkshire Hathaway's National Indemnity Company. The arrangement includes an equity investment in Tokio Marine by National Indemnity Company. The two groups plan to work together on reinsurance and global M&A opportunities. Tokio Marine Holdings, a major Japanese insurance group with broad international operations, now has closer ties to Berkshire Hathaway's insurance arm. For readers tracking the sector, this aligns a...

Cosmo Energy Holdings (TSE:5021) has just wrapped up a sizeable share buyback, repurchasing 5,328,900 shares, or 3.25% of its stock, for ¥24,999.74 million, with the program closing on March 11, 2026. See our latest analysis for Cosmo Energy Holdings. Cosmo Energy Holdings' share price has climbed 6.81% year to date to ¥4,516.0, with a 7.65% 90 day share price return but a 5.78% 30 day share price decline suggesting short term momentum has cooled while longer term total shareholder returns...

On 24 March 2026, Oriental Land Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to review the establishment of a new subsidiary, ORIENTAL LAND CRUISE CO., LTD., marking a potential entry into the cruise business. This move points to an expansion of Oriental Land’s leisure ecosystem beyond its Tokyo Disney Resort core, which could meaningfully reshape how it allocates capital and pursues long-term growth options. Next, we’ll examine how Oriental Land’s potential entry into cruising could influence its...

If you are wondering whether Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at ¥4,430 is still offering value after a strong run, this article will walk you through what the current price might be implying. The stock has seen a 9.2% decline over the last 7 days and a 10.8% decline over the last 30 days. It still shows a 6.4% year to date return and a 62.1% return over the last year. Recent news coverage around Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has largely focused on the company's role in heavy machinery,...

Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) has introduced what it describes as the industry's first bidirectional GaN switch for power conversion. The company has also launched a new GaN based Half Wave LLC (HWLLC) power platform for high performance power supplies. These products are aimed at applications in renewable energy, AI data centers, EV charging, and next generation fast charging appliances. Renesas Electronics, a major supplier of microcontrollers and power management chips, is expanding...

Makita stock performance snapshot and recent context With no single headline event driving Makita (TSE:6586) today, investors are likely watching its recent share performance, including a last close of ¥5,213 and mixed returns across different recent timeframes. See our latest analysis for Makita. Makita’s recent 1 day share price return of 1.8% comes after a 30 day share price decline of 12.6%, while its 3 year total shareholder return of 64.8% contrasts with a more muted 1 year total...

SoftBank Group’s recent share performance SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has drawn fresh attention after a challenging stretch in the market, with the stock down about 19% over the past month and 21% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. The recent 1 month share price return of 19% and 3 month share price return of 21% sit in sharp contrast to the 1 year total shareholder return of 71.77% and the 3 year total shareholder return of about 3x. This suggests that momentum...

Recent performance snapshot Mitsubishi Electric (TSE:6503) has drawn attention after a recent share price pullback, with the stock showing a 6.2% decline over the past day and about 12.1% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Electric. While the recent 12.1% 1 month share price decline may signal cooling momentum in the short term, the 1 year total shareholder return of 82.5% and 3 year total shareholder return of 253.6% show a very strong longer term outcome. If this...

Why Hitachi’s new AI power architecture matters for shareholders Hitachi (TSE:6501) has unveiled an 800 VDC power and control architecture integrated into NVIDIA’s Omniverse DSX Blueprint, targeting power hungry AI data centers and focusing on simulation driven, predictive operations. This product announcement gives you a fresh reference point if you already track Hitachi’s role in digital infrastructure, and it may help frame how the group’s existing digital systems and green energy...