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Oil prices have recently eased, which gives central banks a little more breathing room on inflation and rate expectations. When energy pressure cools, investors often start hunting for the next wave of growth stories. That is where AI Small Caps can matter. This article walks through three stocks from our AI Small Caps screener that show how early stage AI ideas are moving toward the public markets. The stocks covered below are just a starting sample from this AI Small Caps theme, and the...

Mobilus Corporation ( TSE:4370 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 21% in...

With global bond markets still pricing higher for longer interest rates in the US and Europe, many large investors are glued to macro swings and benchmark indices. That creates room for high quality small caps to be overlooked. This High Quality Undiscovered Gems screener focuses on those under owned stocks. In this article you will see three of the most interesting candidates that fit this theme right now. The three stocks below are just a starting sample, since the full High-Quality...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after announcing a ¥1 trillion unsecured fixed rate bond offering due 2033. The sale targets AI related investments and the repayment of existing debt. The bond announcement comes after a period of mixed momentum for SoftBank Group, with the share price at ¥5,205 and a 90 day share price return that is down 26.95%, even as the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 35.41% and the 5 year total shareholder return at 245.68%. This combination points to...

The recent board meeting at Awa Bank (TSE:8388) on 25 August 2026 focused on a planned stock split, changes to the shareholder benefit program, and revisions to dividend forecasts tied to the new share structure. At a share price of ¥9,580, Awa Bank has seen strong recent momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 3.12% and a 90 day share price return of 41.51%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 182.17% points to a significant longer term re rating as investors respond to corporate...

Takara Holdings (TSE:2531) postponed its first quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 after auditors flagged uncertainties in accounting treatment at subsidiary Takara Bio USA Inc., prompting an investigation and a delay beyond the usual disclosure window. Despite the delayed results, Takara Holdings' share price, at ¥2,168.5, has delivered a strong year to date share price return of 33.86%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 29.51% sits alongside a three year total...

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) has drawn fresh attention after its half year 2026 results showed a move from net income to a sizeable net loss, despite revenue rising to ¥4,944 million. Metaplanet’s recent results have landed alongside sharp share price swings, with a 40.83% 7 day share price return and a 36.44% 30 day share price return, yet the stock is still down 34.40% on a year to date share price basis and the 1 year total shareholder return has fallen 65.51%. However, the 3 year and 5 year...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by elevated Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating oil prices, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks. In this environment of economic uncertainty and mixed market performance, dividend-paying stocks can offer a reliable income stream while potentially providing some cushion against volatility.

Rorze (TSE:6323) is back in focus after its board met on 24 August 2026 and approved the establishment of a sub-subsidiary in China through an existing consolidated subsidiary. Against this backdrop, Rorze’s 7 day share price return of 3.5% and year to date share price return of 67.52% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 124.04%, which points to strong momentum despite a 10.15% share price decline over the past month. Scan other robotics and automation plays that might be...

Kadokawa Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥68,252 million but a net loss of ¥4,540 million, and it lowered full-year profit guidance for the period ending March 31, 2027 after booking an approximately ¥5.40 billion extraordinary loss tied to a special early retirement program. The company kept its full-year sales and operating profit guidance unchanged while sharply reducing its forecast for profit attributable to owners of parent and earnings per...

Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating global market conditions, Asian markets have been navigating challenges such as economic slowdowns and geopolitical tensions. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on undervaluation.

Sompo Holdings, Inc. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with net income rising to ¥181,168 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations reaching ¥203.14, compared with the prior year period. The sharp improvement in profitability within just one year highlights how recent underwriting and cost measures are already flowing through to the bottom line. Next, we will examine how this stronger earnings performance, particularly the jump in net income, may influence Sompo...

Nintendo (TSE:7974) is back in focus after nearly 24 million Nintendo Switch 2 units were sold in the console’s first year, even with a higher launch price. This has renewed attention on the stock’s recent rebound. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The recent excitement around Nintendo Switch 2 has fed into a sharp rebound, with a 30 day share price return of 27.19% and a 90 day share price return of 24.30%. Even so, the year to date share price return is down 16.77%, and the 1 year total...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group has announced plans to enter Vietnam’s asset management market through a joint venture with Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, holding a 49% stake alongside BIDV’s 51% ownership to offer investment funds and manage client assets focused on domestic Vietnamese securities. This move marks a meaningful expansion of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group’s asset management footprint into Vietnam, adding geographical diversification and local-partner expertise in a...

Resonac Holdings Corporation recently held a board meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider a resolution for a partial spin-off of its Crasus Chemical petrochemical business. This potential separation of the petrochemical assets marks a meaningful shift in how Resonac may allocate resources between traditional chemicals and faster-growing semiconductor materials. We will now examine how the proposed partial spin-off of Crasus Chemical could reshape Resonac Holdings’ existing investment...

Kao Corporation has announced that its Curél skincare brand will launch across the Nordic countries in September 2026, building on earlier rollouts in the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands and partnering with regional beauty retailers KICKS and Matas. This latest expansion under Kao’s “Global Sharp Top” plan highlights how the company is concentrating resources on a smaller group of premium, differentiated cosmetics brands to deepen its presence in Europe. Next, we’ll examine how...

Union Tool Co. ( TSE:6278 ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...

Baycurrent, Inc. ( TSE:6532 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in two days. The ex-dividend date is commonly two...

Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. reported its half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥82,495 million and net income of ¥12,404 million, both higher than the previous year. The sharp increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥116.37, compared with ¥68.25 a year earlier, underscores a significant improvement in profitability. With this strong uplift in earnings and profitability, we will examine how Noritsu Koki’s latest performance reshapes its...

Elecom Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥33,918 million and net income of ¥2,964 million, both higher than a year earlier. The jump in basic earnings per share from ¥24.65 to ¥36.81 underscores improved profitability and operational efficiency in Elecom’s core business. We’ll now examine how Elecom’s strong earnings growth and higher profitability influence the company’s investment narrative over the coming period. This technology could replace computers: discover...

NTT has produced a 69.2% return over the past 5 years, and at around ¥169.2 per share the stock no longer looks obviously cheap or stretched on headline metrics, with both the intrinsic value work and market multiples pointing to something closer to fair value. A 69.2% return over 5 years suggests NTT has already rewarded patient shareholders, so any new upside case now leans more on valuation discipline than on catching up from a depressed base. For long term holders, the main support for...

Kirin Holdings Company (TSE:2503) is drawing attention after partnering with GenerativeX Inc. to embed AI agents into its research activities, aiming to support creativity and the full research workflow across selected divisions. See our latest analysis for Kirin Holdings Company. The AI research partnership lands at a time when momentum in Kirin Holdings Company's shares has been building, with a 90 day share price return of 13.07% and a year to date share price return of 30.30%. The 1 year...

Comforia Residential REIT recently completed a follow-on equity offering of ¥10.85 billion and arranged a new ¥1,000 million two-year floating-rate loan from Resona Bank to refinance an existing fixed-rate facility maturing in August 2026. This combination of fresh equity capital and a like-for-like refinancing subtly reshapes the REIT’s funding mix without increasing total interest-bearing debt. We’ll now examine how the fresh equity injection, alongside the refinancing shift to...

Mitsubishi Logistics (TSE:9301) has committed US$40 million to build two large distribution centers in Houston and Alabama, highlighting its push into overseas real estate and asset turnover projects. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Logistics. The latest US$40 million expansion moves come as Mitsubishi Logistics trades at ¥1,533, with a 1-day share price return of 1.49% and a year-to-date share price return of 25.55%, alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 29.39% and a very...