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Rakuten Wallet’s XRP Listing Puts FinTech Operations in Focus Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) is back in the spotlight after Rakuten Wallet introduced XRP spot trading, allowing millions of Rakuten Pay users to convert loyalty points into the cryptocurrency within a regulated setting. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Group. At a share price of ¥790.7, Rakuten Group has a 90 day share price return of 21.64% decline and a year to date share price return of 21.25% decline. The 1 year total...

Toyota Motor’s recent announcements include a new Digital Hub in Wrocław, Poland, expanded connected‑vehicle and automation projects, and a planned rollout of high‑power EV charging sites across the U.S. through the IONNA–Circle K partnership, all building on its ongoing investments in electrification and production capacity. Together, these moves highlight how Toyota is pairing software, connectivity, and charging infrastructure with factory automation to support its transition toward more...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) has introduced its XYN spatial capture solution for high quality 3DCG asset creation. The new tool is aimed at virtual production, gaming, animation, architecture and cultural preservation workflows. XYN is designed to use Sony algorithms and integrated pipelines to support professional grade digital content creation. Sony Group, trading at ¥3,340.0, is adding XYN to its mix of hardware, content and services as it looks to stay relevant for professional creators. The...

In early April 2026, Seven & i Holdings reported full-year 2026 results, issued new earnings guidance for fiscal 2027, approved higher dividends, and outlined plans for significant 7-Eleven North American store closures and conversions to wholesale fuel operations. Together with a planned change in operating segments and a rising dividend payout, these moves signal a meaningful reshaping of how the group configures and monetizes its core convenience store business. We’ll now examine how the...

Recent share performance in focus Furukawa Electric (TSE:5801) has attracted fresh attention after a sharp share price move, with the stock showing a 50.45% return over the past month and 3.50% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Furukawa Electric. That recent surge sits on top of strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 350.28% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. A 5.63% one day pullback hints at some profit taking after a rapid re rating. If this...

Artificial intelligence in healthcare sits at the intersection of powerful software and real human need, at a time when energy shocks, uneven inflation and shifting bond markets keep wider assets on edge. While global growth expectations are softer and policy signals are mixed, AI tools that can help clinicians detect disease, personalise treatment and run hospitals more efficiently still speak to long term structural demand. This Transformative AI Healthcare screener is built to surface...

baudroieinc (TSE:4413) has just closed FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥5.1b and basic EPS of ¥24.23, capping a year in which trailing 12 month revenue reached ¥17.4b and EPS came in at ¥79.07. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥3.2b in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥5.1b in FY 2026 Q4, while basic EPS moved from ¥17.29 to ¥24.23 over the same period. This gives investors a clear line of sight on how the top and bottom lines have tracked through the year. With trailing net margin at...

Amaze (FKSE:6076) has opened Q1 2026 with total revenue of ¥5,158 million and basic EPS of ¥41.56. This follows trailing twelve month revenue of ¥20,278 million and EPS of ¥169.13. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue of ¥4,440 million and EPS of ¥27.68 in Q1 2025, rising to ¥5,158 million and EPS of ¥41.56 in Q1 2026. Trailing net income reached ¥2,267 million, so the latest figures keep the spotlight on how consistently Amaze can convert sales into profit. Margins remain...

The International Trade Commission has opened a Section 337 investigation into certain 3D NAND and high bandwidth memory chips, naming multiple Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) entities and SK hynix affiliates as respondents in a patent infringement case. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. The regulatory overhang from the ITC investigation is hitting sentiment in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of a 7.4% decline. However, this sits against very strong recent momentum,...

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Earlier in April 2026, TBS HOLDINGS announced that it had finalized the details and formally established StudioMonowa Co.,Ltd. with CJ ENM and U-NEXT HOLDINGS, a joint venture focused on planning audio-visual content and developing global intellectual property assets. With U-NEXT HOLDINGS holding a 9% stake alongside larger partners and contributing to management through shared officers, the venture underscores its role in an emerging content creation framework that could broaden its...

Transgene and NEC (TSE:6701) have entered a license agreement to advance an individualized neoantigen cancer vaccine. The collaboration will use NEC's AI platform to support clinical development of the personalized therapeutic vaccine. The agreement includes an equity investment by NEC in Transgene, highlighting the financial commitment behind the partnership. For NEC, better known for IT services, networking and AI solutions, this move highlights an expanded focus on healthcare technology...

Investors in CURVES HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7085 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.3% to close at JP¥869...

Without a specific news catalyst, ARCHION (TSE:543A) has still drawn attention after recent share price moves, including a roughly 7% gain over the past month, alongside mixed annual revenue and net income trends. See our latest analysis for ARCHION. Recent share price moves for ARCHION have been choppy, with a 6.91% 1 month share price return contrasting with a 2.90% 1 year total shareholder return decline and a 53.09% 5 year total shareholder return decline. This suggests that momentum has...

As global markets experience a relief rally amid easing geopolitical tensions, Asian indices have shown resilience, buoyed by optimism in key sectors such as technology and consumer goods. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership often attract attention due to the perceived alignment of interests between management and shareholders, suggesting confidence in long-term potential despite market uncertainties.

Why DENSO Stock Is Back on Investors’ Radar DENSO (TSE:6902) has come back into focus after a period where the share price has lagged recent gains in the wider auto sector. This has prompted closer attention to its fundamentals and valuation. See our latest analysis for DENSO. Recent trading has been weak, with a 1 day share price return of a 0.60% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 15.81% decline. This contrasts with the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.57%, indicating that...

Last week, you might have seen that COSMOS Pharmaceutical Corporation ( TSE:3349 ) released its quarterly result to the...

Jesco Holdings (TSE:1434) has put up another solid quarter, with Q2 2026 revenue of ¥5,829 million and basic EPS of ¥63.08, supported by net income of ¥438 million as the latest set of results lands on investors’ desks. The company has seen revenue move from ¥3,876 million and EPS of ¥39.72 in Q2 2025 to ¥5,829 million and EPS of ¥63.08 in Q2 2026. Trailing twelve month EPS of ¥219.92 and net income of ¥1,526 million provide additional context around the earnings run rate and margin profile...

Last week, you might have seen that IDOM Inc. ( TSE:7599 ) released its full-year result to the market. The early...

ServerworksLtd (TSE:4434) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥10.9b and a basic EPS loss of ¥12.33, while trailing twelve month figures show ¥40.0b of revenue and a basic EPS loss of ¥78.20. Over the past six quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥33.9b to ¥40.0b on a trailing basis, with quarterly revenue moving from ¥8.90b in FY 2025 Q3 to ¥10.9b in FY 2026 Q4, and EPS swinging between a profit of ¥51.49 and a loss of ¥132.48 across individual quarters. For investors, the mix...

TKP (TSE:3479) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥37,372 million and basic EPS of ¥241.76, capping off a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥114,357 million and basic EPS came in at ¥319.82. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥19,078 million in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥24,465 million in Q1 FY 2026 and then to ¥37,372 million in Q4 FY 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥11.42 to ¥27.19 and then to ¥241.76, supported by trailing...

West Holdings (TSE:1407) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q2 2026, reporting revenue of ¥9,333 million and basic EPS of ¥14.27, with trailing twelve month EPS at ¥130.31. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥5,265 million and ¥25,249 million over the past six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥5.27 to a high of ¥115.54. This gives investors a wide set of reference points as they assess the latest print. With a trailing net profit margin of 10.9%...

CyberStep Holdings (TSE:3810) reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥604 million with a basic EPS loss of ¥6.09, setting the tone for another quarter where profitability remained under pressure. The company has seen quarterly revenue move around the ¥473 million to ¥662 million range over the last six reported periods, while basic EPS has stayed in loss territory between roughly ¥6 and ¥28 per share. This keeps the focus squarely on how efficiently that revenue is being converted into results. For...

Yakult HonshaLtd has completed its previously announced share buyback, repurchasing 1,144,300 shares, or 0.39% of shares outstanding, for ¥2,999.96 million between February 10 and March 31, 2026. This completed buyback reduces the share count slightly and may be interpreted by investors as a signal of management confidence and commitment to capital return. We will now examine how the completion of this share repurchase program shapes Yakult HonshaLtd’s broader investment narrative and...