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Terumo Corporation ( TSE:4543 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 2 days. The ex-dividend date is two business...

Investors in Unicharm Corporation ( TSE:8113 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.8% to close at JP¥945 following...

Investors in Japan Tobacco Inc. ( TSE:2914 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.2% to close at JP¥5,978 following...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Nintendo (TSE:7974) has reduced Switch 2 production targets after an initial post-launch surge. The shift comes despite early game successes, including the strong reception of Pokémon Pokopia. Management is reassessing long term demand for the console and its software lineup. Nintendo, best known for its Switch hardware and franchises like Mario, Zelda and Pokémon, sits at the intersection of console hardware and first party software. The decision to pull back on Switch 2 production after a...

NEC X selected startups for Batch 15 of its Elev X! Ignite AI venture program in Silicon Valley, focusing on AI-based solutions across multiple industries. NEC Corporation of America upgraded Western Identification Network’s biometric identification platform, aiming to modernize law enforcement and public safety workflows. For investors following NEC Corporation, TSE:6701, these updates point to two connected areas of activity: AI ventures through NEC X and public safety technology through...

Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. was recently removed from the FTSE All-World Index, while its board met on March 27, 2026 to discuss disposing of treasury shares as restricted stock remuneration. This combination of index exclusion and a shift toward equity-based compensation could subtly reshape how investors view the company’s profile and governance. Next, we will examine how Tokai Carbon’s removal from the FTSE All-World Index influences its investment narrative and broader investor...

Rakuten Group: recent performance snapshot Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) has drawn attention after a mixed stretch for the share price, with a small move over the past week but negative returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Group. At a share price of ¥749.1, Rakuten Group’s recent 1 day gain contrasts with a 1 month share price return decline of 8.3% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 15.33%, suggesting momentum has faded after earlier...

Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) has recently drawn investor attention after a strong stretch of share price returns, with the stock showing double digit gains over the past month and over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi. The recent 10.2% 1 month share price return and 60.2% 3 month share price return sit within a stronger backdrop, with year to date share price returns of 54.8% and a very large 5 year total shareholder return, indicating strong positive momentum. If...

Amid rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions impacting global markets, Asian tech stocks have shown resilience, with some sectors benefiting from increased demand for digital solutions. In this environment, stocks that demonstrate strong innovation capabilities and adaptability to shifting market dynamics are often considered attractive for their growth potential.

As geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures continue to shape global markets, Asian equities have not been immune to the resulting volatility. Despite these challenges, dividend stocks in Asia present a compelling opportunity for investors seeking income stability amid market fluctuations. A good dividend stock typically offers a reliable yield and strong fundamentals, making it an attractive consideration during uncertain economic times.

If you are wondering whether Toyota Motor's share price still reflects good value or if the best opportunity is already behind you, this article focuses squarely on what the current valuation is really telling you. Toyota Motor's stock last closed at ¥3,388, with returns of 1.9% over 7 days, a 7.3% decline over 30 days, roughly flat year to date at a 0.3% decline, and gains of 23.8% over 1 year, 97.4% over 3 years, and 128.3% over 5 years. Recent headlines around Toyota Motor have centered...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Takeda...

Recent share performance and valuation signals Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) has drawn investor attention after a recent pullback of about 3% in the past day, set against strong gains over the past 3 months and year to date. The stock last closed at ¥7,587, with an indicated intrinsic discount of 39% and a value score of 3. Recent total returns include about 26% over the past week and roughly 20% over the past month. Over the past 3 months, the shares show a total return of about 31%,...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Readers hoping to buy BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. ( TSE:7832 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as...

Sumiseki Holdings,Inc. ( TSE:1514 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next two days. The ex-dividend date is two...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Tohoku Steel...

Readers hoping to buy Genki Global Dining Concepts Corporation ( TSE:9828 ) for its dividend will need to make their...

Earlier this month, Hitachi, Ltd. unveiled an 800-volt direct current power and control architecture integrated into the Vera Rubin DSX reference design and compatible with NVIDIA’s Omniverse DSX Blueprint, enabling 3D simulation of the full electrical chain from the utility grid to AI data center racks. This solution’s ability to model grid-to-rack power behavior and manage spiky AI workloads with grid-stable, battery-supported smoothing positions Hitachi as an important technology provider...

Wondering if Terumo at ¥2,079.5 is starting to look like value or still has more risk priced in? This article breaks down what the current share price might be implying. The stock has returned 2.0% over the last 7 days and 5.6% over the last 30 days, yet is still showing a year-to-date return of an 8.1% decline and a 1-year return of a 25.8% decline, which may catch the eye of investors weighing long-term potential against recent sentiment. Recent attention on Terumo has centered on its...

At HORIBA’s 2026 AGM held earlier this year, Chairman Atsushi Horiba was reappointed with only 74.4% shareholder support, highlighting concerns over governance, capital allocation, and portfolio oversight. The continued activism of 9.90% shareholder Oasis Management, pressing for clearer portfolio review criteria and stronger board independence, underlines mounting pressure for concrete governance reforms. We will now examine how rising shareholder pressure for clearer portfolio...

Oracle Corporation Japan (TSE:4716) Q3 2026 Earnings Snapshot Oracle Corporation Japan (TSE:4716) has put another solid quarter on the board, with recent fiscal period revenue running between ¥61,380 million and ¥70,618 million and basic EPS ranging from about ¥108.96 to ¥123.96, backed by trailing twelve month EPS of ¥478.63 and net income of ¥61,296 million. Over the past six reported quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥61,380 million in Q2 2025 to ¥68,402 million in Q2 2026,...

Amid a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation concerns, global markets have experienced notable volatility, with major indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite posting declines. As central banks signal caution and energy prices surge, investors are increasingly focused on identifying undervalued stocks that may offer potential value opportunities in this uncertain environment. In such conditions, a good stock is often...