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Recent share performance and business snapshot Ajinomoto (TSE:2802) has drawn fresh attention after a strong past 3 months in its share price, prompting investors to look more closely at how its core food and healthcare businesses are currently positioned. The company reports revenue of ¥1.54b and net income of ¥77,580m, with operations spanning seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and a healthcare and other segment that includes amino acids, materials and contract pharmaceutical services. See...

KDDI Corporation’s March 31, 2026 board meeting approved director nominations and followed the release of nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher sales of ¥4,471,796 million and net income of ¥545,541 million compared with a year earlier. On the same day, KDDI cut its full‑year guidance after uncovering inappropriate transactions at subsidiaries BIGLOBE and G‑PLAN, leading to loss recognition, an impairment charge of ¥50.00 billion, and planned management changes including...

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Investors were disappointed by YAKUODO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7679 ) latest earnings release. We did some further...

As global markets experience a relief rally following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Asian indices have also shown positive momentum, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and renewed investor confidence. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia stand out as attractive options for investors seeking steady income streams amidst market fluctuations.

Okuwa Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8217 ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Investors are...

The market for Karula Co.,LTD.'s ( TSE:2789 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We did...

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Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has started mass production of seven automotive multilayer ceramic capacitors. The company describes these products as having world leading capacitance for their rated voltage and size, and they are aimed at ADAS and autonomous driving systems. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. Murata’s move into higher capacitance automotive MLCCs comes as momentum in the shares has been firm, with a 30 day share price return of 14.25% and a 1 year total...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

Shareholders of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9983 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 15...

What Alps Alpine’s recent performance tells you Alps Alpine (TSE:6770) has drawn fresh attention after recent price moves, with the share price at ¥2,173.5 and total return figures that differ sharply across the past year and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Alps Alpine. While the 1-day share price return of 2.88% and 7-day share price return of 0.78% show short term softness around the current ¥2,173.5 level, the 30-day and 90-day share price returns of 3.01% and 9.66%,...

In a board meeting held on April 10, 2026, Ryohin Keikaku announced record first-half revenue and profit growth, raising its full-year earnings outlook and annual dividend forecast while implementing a 2-for-1 stock split. The company linked its upgraded guidance and higher dividend to strong overseas performance, margin improvement, and the earnings impact of yen weakness, underscoring management’s emphasis on stable shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how Ryohin Keikaku’s upgraded...

Toda stock: recent performance snapshot Toda (TSE:1860) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with a 0.4% gain over the past day, modest progress over the past week, and a decline over the past month. See our latest analysis for Toda. That short-term weakness, with a 1 month share price return of 3.57%, sits against a much stronger backdrop. Toda’s year to date share price return is 12.84% and its 1 year total shareholder return is 81.66%, suggesting momentum has been...

Dividend revision and board meeting put Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) in focus Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) has drawn fresh attention after revising year end dividend guidance to ¥60.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, up from ¥55.00. On the same March 30, 2026 date, the company also convened a board meeting to consider nominating an additional director, adding a corporate governance angle to the dividend update. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Bakelite. At a share...

Why YASKAWA Electric is in focus after its latest earnings and board meeting YASKAWA Electric (TSE:6506) is in the spotlight after reporting full year results to February 28, 2026, alongside a board meeting on potential changes in Representative Directors, developments that may reshape how investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for YASKAWA Electric. The share price reaction has been strong, with a 1-day share price return of 7.19% and a 7-day share price return of 21.80% around the...

Fresh guidance puts GNI Group’s 2026 revenue outlook in focus GNI Group (TSE:2160) has issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, projecting revenue of ¥27,158 million. This gives investors a clearer benchmark for assessing the current share price. See our latest analysis for GNI Group. The share price, now at ¥3,140, has eased slightly over the past day but still carries strong momentum. It has a 90 day share price return of 23.57% and a 1 year total...

In early April 2026, Clarivate Plc named Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to its Clarivate AI50 2026 list, recognizing the company’s leadership in artificial intelligence inventions and its growing portfolio of AI-related patents. This recognition underscores how Mitsubishi Electric’s push to embed data and AI across its digital platforms is becoming central to its business model transformation. We’ll now examine how this AI-focused recognition, particularly Mitsubishi Electric’s expanding...

As global markets rally on improved sentiment following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, investors are taking note of the positive momentum in major indices, particularly driven by advancements in technology and consumer discretionary sectors. Amid this environment of cautious optimism, identifying stocks that may be undervalued can provide opportunities for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

Context around recent share performance Chiyoda (TSE:6366) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price swings, with a 4.0% decline over the past day contrasting with gains over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Chiyoda. Zooming out, the 1 day share price return of -4.0% sits against a 90 day share price return of 36.6%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of about 2.6x. This suggests that momentum has cooled lately after a strong run. If sharp moves...

As Asian markets navigate the complexities of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices, investors are keenly observing opportunities for value amid broader market shifts. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks that may be trading at significant discounts can provide a strategic advantage, especially when these stocks possess strong fundamentals and growth potential in sectors poised to benefit from easing tensions and stabilizing economic conditions.

With inflation pressures flaring up again through energy prices, bond yields staying sensitive to every macro headline, and consumer confidence under strain, dependable income has rarely looked more valuable. That is where the Dividend Fortresses screener comes in. It focuses on rare 5%+ dividend yield stocks that aim to pair generous payouts with staying power through market storms. In this article, you will see three of the strongest names from that universe, along with clear, plain-English...

ULVAC, Inc. recently announced an annual dividend of ¥164.00 per share, scheduled for payment on September 29, 2026, with an ex-date of June 29 and a record date of June 30. Coupled with plans for its 2026 IR Seminar, ULVAC is spotlighting both capital returns and clearer communication around its longer-term direction. We will now examine how the newly announced annual dividend shapes ULVAC's investment narrative and what it could mean for investors. Find 18 companies with promising cash...

In early April 2026, Kokusai Electric Corporation reported that Capital Research and Management Company became its largest shareholder with 11.55% of voting rights, overtaking KKR HKE Investment L.P., which now holds just over 10%. This shift in control among major institutional investors may reshape Kokusai Electric’s governance priorities and broaden its profile in global capital markets. We’ll now examine how Capital Research and Management Company becoming Kokusai Electric’s largest...