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Sales update puts Skylark Holdings in focus Skylark Holdings (TSE:3197) landed back on investor radar after reporting August 2026 all-store sales of 107.2% and same-store sales of 104.6%, with year to date figures at 108.4% and 106.1%. The fresh trading statement gives you a current snapshot of how the restaurant operator’s outlets are performing across Japan and sets a reference point for thinking about Skylark Holdings alongside recent share price moves. Recent trading has been choppy. The...

Event overview and why Kansai Electric Power Company matters now Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) moved back into focus after confirming that Mihama Power Station Unit No. 3 is set to reconnect to the power grid on 15 September 2026. The reactor had been manually shut down in May following confirmed steam leakage in the high pressure turbine, with a refuel outage and maintenance program running since mid June to address the issue and complete safety measures. Short term, Kansai...

Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated completed a ¥30 billion fixed income issuance of unsecured straight green bonds due September 25, 2036, priced at 100% of principal. The green bond structure signals a focused funding pool for climate related projects, which could influence how investors assess Hokkaido Electric Power Company's long term capital allocation and sustainability plans. We will now look at how Hokkaido Electric Power Company's green bond funding move could shape its...

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, Asian markets have shown resilience, with certain sectors demonstrating robust growth potential despite broader economic uncertainties. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and the ability to adapt to shifting market conditions.

As geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices continue to shape the global economic landscape, Asian markets have been navigating these challenges with a focus on resilience and adaptation. In this context, dividend stocks in Asia are gaining attention for their potential to provide steady income streams, making them appealing options for investors seeking stability amid market volatility.

Kadokawa (TSE:9468) is back in focus after digital comics platform Manta signed worldwide distribution deals to carry more than 300 manga titles from Kadokawa and other major Japanese publishers. Recent price action already reflects some of this renewed attention. Kadokawa’s share price is now at ¥3,682, with a 90-day share price return of 18.47% and a year-to-date share price return of 17.79%. The 5-year total shareholder return of 37.40% points to a steadier long-run payoff profile. Use...

Why August Sales Put MonotaRO Back on Investor Screens MonotaRO (TSE:3064) has drawn fresh attention after reporting preliminary non-consolidated August 2026 sales of ¥26,985 million, compared with ¥22,620 million in the same month a year earlier. This sales update comes alongside news that the company recently completed a ¥173.25 million share repurchase program covering 90,000 shares, a move that slightly reduces the share count and can matter for per share metrics over time. Against that...

Hitachi expanded its HMAX suite in early September 2026, adding AI-driven offerings for data centers, cyber resilience, data fabric, and operations. These were framed around Physical AI and showcased at the Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2026 JAPAN in Tokyo. The HMAX expansion brings Hitachi’s facility operations know-how, cyber defense experience, and field engineers into one integrated AI toolkit. This directly targets real-world pain points like data center sustainability, 24/7 security...

Fujifilm Holdings (TSE:4901) just put fresh attention on its imaging business with the VF-GFXC2, a high resolution OLED electronic viewfinder for the GFX ETERNA 55 digital filmmaking camera. The VF-GFXC2 announcement lands while FUJIFILM Holdings trades at ¥3,260, with a 1-day share price return of 1.09% but a year-to-date share price decline of 4.12%, and a 1-year total shareholder return down 8.55%. This is set against still positive 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns of 13.08% and...

Mitsubishi Electric has announced a new plate heat exchanger with about triple the heat transfer performance of conventional models and a series of partnerships in satellite communications, including Auria’s software for software-defined satellites and an MoU with SWISSto12 SA on advanced 3D-printed payloads. The combination of higher performance heat pump hardware and software-defined satellite payload collaborations suggests Mitsubishi Electric is focusing on efficiency, safety, and...

Yamato Holdings announced that its board resolved to end domestic dedicated cargo aircraft operations with Japan Airlines, with freighter services continuing until around June 2027 while customers are shifted toward alternative options such as passenger aircraft cargo space. The partnership wind-down highlights how higher air freight costs from yen depreciation and fuel prices have widened the cost gap with trucking. This is pressuring Japan Airlines to focus more on using passenger flight...

Mizuho Financial Group has issued US$1 billion of fixed rate resetting perpetual subordinated notes, paying 7.050% until late 2036, then linked to the U.S. Treasury Rate plus 2.255%, with optional calls on reset dates and regulatory loss absorption features. The instrument is intended to count as Additional Tier 1 and external TLAC capital, giving Mizuho Financial Group extra flexibility to fund Mizuho Bank’s general corporate needs without a set repayment date. This article considers how...

Kanadevia (TSE:7004) has been drawing attention after its October 2024 rebrand from Hitachi Zosen Corporation, prompting investors to reassess a business that spans environmental equipment, heavy machinery, and decarbonization solutions worldwide. Kanadevia’s share price has eased in recent months, with a 30-day share price return of down 6.9% and a 90-day move of down 19.3%. At the same time, the year-to-date share price return sits at 21.0% and the 3-year total shareholder return is 40.0%...

Visional (TSE:4194) just paired fresh full year 2026 results with new guidance for the year to July 2027, giving investors updated visibility on sales, profits and earnings per share. Visional's latest earnings and fresh guidance arrived alongside a sharp 4.5% one-day share price gain to ¥8,389. However, the stock is still down 10.3% on a 30-day share price basis and carries a 27.9% decline in 1-year total shareholder return, while a 3-year total shareholder return of 8.9% suggests that...

Recent freight coverage has spotlighted Mitsubishi HC Capital (TSE:8593) as a lender that continued financing truck carriers while many rivals retreated. This has created a different competitive field for equipment funding. That support for freight carriers sits against a share price of ¥1,398.5 and a 90 day share price return of 6.39%, while total shareholder return over 1 year is 16.73% and 5 year total shareholder return is 185.62%. This points to momentum that has built up over time...

Furuno Electric has introduced the SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS, a maritime safety unit that combines GMDSS, SSAS and LRIT functions on an Iridium Certus 100 platform. Retrofit availability was previously guided for late 2026, with newbuild support expected in 2027. This integrated terminal underscores Furuno Electric's push to supply more of the regulated safety stack on vessels. This can influence equipment choices for both retrofit fleets and upcoming shipbuilding projects where...

ROHM (TSE:6963) just introduced its SDR01 Series of high anti-surge chip resistors in the compact 0402 size, a product launch aimed at dense automotive, industrial, consumer, and AI server hardware designs. ROHM’s latest resistor launch lands after a sharp pullback in the share price, which declined 15.37% over the past week and 12.47% over the past 90 days. Even so, the year-to-date share price return of 94.82% and 1-year total shareholder return of 117.93% still point to strong underlying...

Casio ComputerLtd (TSE:6952) has drawn fresh attention after unveiling the GST-W1000, a new G-STEEL G-SHOCK model that leans heavily on advanced metalworking and solar-powered, self-correcting timekeeping. Casio Computer Ltd’s recent GST-W1000 reveal comes after a choppy spell, with the 7-day share price return down 11.66% and the 30-day share price return down 16.59%. However, the 90-day share price return is up 11.76% and the year-to-date share price return is up 58.74%, while the 1-year...

Round One Corporation reported unaudited sales for August 2026 of ¥15,556 million and year to date sales of ¥54,431 million, giving investors fresh visibility on recent trading conditions. The simultaneous disclosure of monthly and year to date sales focuses attention on how consistently Round One is converting customer demand into cash flow across 2026. This update also influences how investors may interpret Round One's investment narrative in light of the latest August and year to date...

Infomart activism triggers fresh governance questions Oasis Management has opened an activist dialogue with Infomart (TSE:2492) after proposing asset disposals, boardroom changes, and partial business abolition aimed at corporate value and governance over the coming year. Infomart’s 1 day share price return of 2.00% and 30 day gain of 16.29% sit on top of a 90 day share price return of 92.45% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 105.11%. This points to strong momentum that activist...

Shikoku Electric Power Company (TSE:9507) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at ¥2,177. The utility now prompts fresh questions about how its long term returns compare with its current earnings. Recent trading has been strong for Shikoku Electric Power Company, with a 30 day share price return of 21.05% and a 90 day move of 48.75%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 61.67% and 5 year total shareholder return of 201.27% indicate...

Mitsubishi Estate (TSE:8802) has drawn investor attention after recent trading left the share price at ¥3,644. The move comes against mixed shorter term returns, alongside a stronger 3 year and 5 year record. Over the past year, Mitsubishi Estate has shown mixed short term share price moves, with the 90 day share price return down 12.93%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 9.40% and the 5 year total shareholder return of 126.07% point to momentum that has built over longer...

As global markets navigate heightened geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures, investors are keenly observing the impact on major indices, with recent declines reflecting these challenges. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial as they offer potential opportunities for growth amid broader market volatility.

As global markets navigate rising oil prices and inflation concerns fueled by geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly looking for stability in their portfolios. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential hedge against market volatility.