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Key Insights Hankyu Hanshin Holdings' significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are...

Most readers would already know that Hitachi Construction Machinery's (TSE:6305) stock increased by 3.9% over the past...

Pola Orbis Holdings (TSE:4927) has wrapped up the liquidation of its majority owned Chinese unit, Orbis Beijing, a planned step in its broader regional restructuring that clarifies where future growth focus might shift. See our latest analysis for Pola Orbis Holdings. Even with the Orbis Beijing exit clarifying its China strategy, Pola Orbis’s recent share price return has stayed weak, with a negative year to date move and three year total shareholder return still firmly in the red. This...

Morgan Stanley recently upgraded Tokyo Electron to Overweight, pointing to a clear recovery in front-end semiconductor equipment demand tied to AI-related investment and increased orders from Taiwan foundries, alongside supply shortages in DRAM. This shift suggests that AI-driven semiconductor spending is beginning to translate into concrete equipment demand, potentially reinforcing Tokyo Electron’s role in advanced chip production capacity build-outs. We’ll now examine how this AI-linked...

There wouldn't be many who think Aisin Corporation's ( TSE:7259 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x is worth a...

Shimadzu (TSE:7701) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 14% over the last three...

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...

Nissui (TSE:1332) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 11% over the last three...

Key Insights Significant insider control over ULS Group implies vested interests in company growth The top 3...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has approved a leadership reshuffle, with MUFG Bank President Junichi Hanzawa set to become group CEO in April 2026 and current CEO Hironori Kamezawa moving to chairman, alongside executive changes at MUFG Bank and the holding company. Combined with MUFG Bank’s agreement to acquire a 20% stake in India’s Shriram Finance, the leadership transition underscores a push to sharpen lending profitability while deepening overseas and digital financial platforms. We’ll...

Chiyoda (TSE:6366) has quietly turned heads with a sharp share price rebound over the past 3 months, even as revenue and net income have slipped year on year, raising some valuation questions. See our latest analysis for Chiyoda. That 76.38% 3 month share price return sits on top of an already strong year to date gain of 118.01%. A 124.28% 1 year total shareholder return suggests momentum has meaningfully shifted in Chiyoda's favour despite weaker top line trends. If Chiyoda's run has you...

On 12 December 2025, KDDI’s board approved transferring its bulk power purchasing service business for condominiums to Next Power, a Kansai Electric Power subsidiary, via an absorption-type company split. This move reshapes KDDI’s service mix and deepens ties with a major utility group, potentially clarifying focus on core telecom and digital offerings. We’ll now examine how exiting the condominium bulk power business and partnering with Next Power could influence KDDI’s broader investment...

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TSE:4188) just deepened its push into advanced materials, teaming up with Boston Materials to co develop next generation thermal interface products for semiconductor and AI data center cooling. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Chemical Group. The collaboration lands at a time when Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s 1 year total shareholder return of 21.67 percent and 3 year total shareholder return of 46.03 percent signal steadily improving sentiment, even as the 1...

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K (TSE:6965) has called a December 19 board meeting to discuss issuing new shares, a move that could reshape its capital structure and influence how investors think about future growth. See our latest analysis for Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. The stock has been choppy this year, with an 11.94% 1 month share price return but a slightly negative year to date move. The 3 year total shareholder return of minus 44.20% shows longer term momentum has clearly faded, even as the...

In December 2025, Advantest Corporation and Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd. announced a plan to co-develop a die-level prober for testing advanced AI and high-performance computing devices, addressing challenges such as heat management in 2.5D/3D packaging. This collaboration signals a tighter integration across the semiconductor test value chain, potentially enhancing both companies’ roles in supplying tools for increasingly complex chip architectures. Next, we’ll consider how this co-development...

Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6923 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that, starting in 2026, it will sell US-built Camry, Highlander, and Tundra models in Japan, reversing the traditional export flow and working with regulators to enable their import. This move highlights how Toyota is using its American manufacturing base to broaden Japanese consumer choice while also supporting Japan–US trade relations. We’ll now examine how importing US-built vehicles into Japan could influence Toyota’s investment narrative,...

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider Nifco...

AGC (TSE:5201) just rolled out a sweeping governance reshuffle, from multiple board and audit resignations to a planned shift to an Audit and Supervisory Committee structure. This move puts leadership continuity and oversight firmly in focus for shareholders. See our latest analysis for AGC. Despite the headline boardroom reshuffle, AGC’s 90 day share price return of 8.8 percent and 12.6 percent year to date suggest steadily building momentum. The 1 year total shareholder return of 20.1...

NTT UD REIT Investment (TSE:8956) just doubled down on unitholders, with its board approving a buyback and cancellation plan that targets roughly 3% of units, funded from existing cash resources. See our latest analysis for NTT UD REIT Investment. The buyback decision comes after a steady run, with the share price delivering a double digit year to date return of 15.7% and a robust 24.18% one year total shareholder return. This suggests positive momentum despite weaker recent earnings. If this...

As the Bank of Japan raises its benchmark interest rate to a 30-year high, Asian markets are navigating a complex economic landscape marked by cautious optimism and strategic shifts. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for investors looking to balance growth with steady returns.

Key Insights THK's estimated fair value is JP¥3,541 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity THK's JP¥4,061 share...

ANYCOLOR Inc. held a board meeting on December 10, 2025, to revise its financial results forecasts for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, signaling a reassessment of expected performance. This move highlights how management’s updated outlook could reshape investor expectations around the company’s earnings visibility and business momentum. We will now examine how ANYCOLOR’s decision to revise its financial forecasts could influence the company’s broader investment narrative. Rare earth...