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Nittetsu Mining (TSE:1515) is back in focus after raising estimated development costs and delaying first production at its Arqueros copper project in Chile, while also approving a sizeable new share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Nittetsu Mining. The share price has reacted strongly to these Chile updates and the new repurchase plan, with a 1-day share price return of 3.59% and a 90-day share price return of 125.36%. The 1-year total shareholder return is close to 3x,...

H2O Retailing (TSE:8242) is overhauling its shareholder benefit program by replacing fixed discount coupons with S Points tied to supermarket spending and adding extra perks for investors who hold at least 100 shares for three years. See our latest analysis for H2O Retailing. At a share price of ¥2,451.5, H2O Retailing has seen a 16.07% 1 month share price return and an 18.72% year to date share price return. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 197.23% and 3 year total shareholder return...

Fuji in Focus After Robotics ETF Spotlight Fuji (TSE:6134) has come into sharper focus after being highlighted as a top holding in a major robotics ETF, as investors track projections for record U.S. robot shipments in 2026 along with the anticipated National Robotics Strategy. See our latest analysis for Fuji. Beyond the ETF spotlight, Fuji’s ¥6,091 share price sits against strong recent momentum, with a 59.95% 1 month share price return and an 80.05% 3 month share price return contributing...

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) has drawn attention after its board approved ¥550b in zero coupon convertible bonds with stock acquisition rights, maturing in 2029 and 2031. This move reshapes financing and potential future equity dilution. See our latest analysis for Nippon Steel. The bond announcement comes after a mixed period for the stock, with a 1 day share price return of 1.65% at ¥636.0, a weaker 7 day share price return of 5.62%, and a modest 90 day share price return of 1.69%. Longer term...

NSD (TSE:9759) has completed its share buyback program announced in October 2025, repurchasing a total of 579,600 shares, representing 0.76% of shares, for ¥1,999.81 million. See our latest analysis for NSD. At a share price of ¥2,851.5, NSD has seen a 1-day share price return of 0.97% and a 7-day share price return of 0.40%. The 30-day share price return of 12.07% and year to date share price return of 16.16% are accompanied by a 3-year total shareholder return of 28.05% and a 5-year total...

In February 2026, Daiichi Sankyo received European Medicines Agency validation to expand the indication of ENHERTU for HER2 positive early breast cancer, while also announcing leadership transitions including a new Global Head of R&D and upcoming changes to its board and audit members. These developments, alongside a new AI-driven collaboration with BostonGene and ongoing litigation linked to past disputes, highlight how Daiichi Sankyo is reshaping its oncology innovation engine and...

Panasonic Holdings launched the DMW-DMS1 Digital Shotgun Microphone for its LUMIX camera lineup. The new accessory introduces six selectable directional modes, 32-bit float recording and wind-noise suppression. The microphone connects without cables to compatible LUMIX cameras, aiming to offer more flexible and reliable audio capture for creators. For investors watching Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752), this launch adds a fresh piece to the company’s imaging ecosystem at a time when demand for...

OBICLtd (TSE:4684) has completed its previously announced share buyback, repurchasing 6,000,000 shares, or 1.37% of shares, for ¥28,613.17 million, a move that puts capital returns firmly in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for OBICLtd. OBICLtd’s recent buyback update comes as the share price has moved to ¥4,200, with a 7 day share price return of 8.16% following a 90 day share price return decline of 16.48% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 0.98%, indicating short...

Leadership changes on the table at Daiwa Securities Group Daiwa Securities Group (TSE:8601) is drawing attention as its board meets on 26 February 2026 to consider changes in representative corporate executive officers, a leadership discussion that investors often watch closely. See our latest analysis for Daiwa Securities Group. Beyond the leadership discussion, investors have seen momentum build in Daiwa Securities Group’s share price, with a 9.5% 1 month share price return, a 27.7% 3 month...

What Tokyo Electron’s recent performance tells you right now Without a single headline event driving Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) today, the stock’s recent moves still give you some useful context. The shares are around ¥44,010, with a month return of about 6.5% and a past 3 months return near 39%. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Electron. That recent 6.5% 1 month share price return and strong 39.1% 3 month share price return sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 103.9%, so...

Komatsu (TSE:6301) has appointed Taisuke Kusaba as Representative Director and Senior Executive Officer. Former senior executive Takeshi Horikoshi will step back from frontline management and move into an advisory role. The leadership changes mark a shift in board level responsibilities and executive oversight at the company. For investors watching Komatsu at ¥7,533.0, these leadership moves come after a strong share price run, with the stock up 27.1% over the past month, 48.7% year to...

If you are wondering whether NEC's share price still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current market is really implying about the stock. NEC recently closed at ¥4,334, with returns of 10.7% over 7 days, a 21.7% decline over 30 days, a 20.2% decline year to date, and gains of 51.0% over 1 year, 366.3% over 3 years and 266.2% over 5 years. These mixed short term moves alongside strong multi year returns have put the question of valuation firmly in focus...

Guidance cut puts House Foods Group (TSE:2810) earnings outlook in focus House Foods Group (TSE:2810) lowered its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing weaker sales and higher business costs as key pressures on profitability. See our latest analysis for House Foods Group. The guidance cut lands after a relatively steady run, with the latest share price at ¥3,087 and a 90 day share price return of 6.12%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 11.70% contrasts with...

Takuma (TSE:6013) has completed its previously announced share buyback, repurchasing a total of 4,847,700 shares, or 6.39% of outstanding stock, for ¥9,999.94 million by February 16, 2026. See our latest analysis for Takuma. Takuma’s buyback comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 22.20% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 80.33%. This suggests that momentum has been building over both shorter and longer horizons. If this kind of move has you looking...

Rapidus funding move puts DNP’s semiconductor ambitions in focus Dai Nippon Printing (TSE:7912) has joined Rapidus Corporation’s latest funding round, backing plans to establish mass production of 2nm logic semiconductors by 2027 and committing support through EUV lithography photomask development. See our latest analysis for Dai Nippon Printing. The Rapidus investment headlines come as Dai Nippon Printing’s share price has gained momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 17.92% and a...

SoftBank (TSE:9434) is in focus after joining Northeastern University, Keysight Technologies, and zTouch Networks at MWC Barcelona 2026 to showcase AgentRAN, an autonomous AI-driven system for configuring 5G and 6G networks in real time. See our latest analysis for SoftBank. Against this backdrop, SoftBank’s recent product showcase comes as the share price sits at ¥213.8, with a 30 day share price return of 2.79% and a 90 day share price return that reflects a 4.21% decline. The 1 year, 3...

ROHM (TSE:6963) has put its GaN power business in focus after deciding to license TSMC’s GaN process technology and integrate it into its own development and manufacturing flow within the ROHM Group. See our latest analysis for ROHM. Investors appear to be reacting positively to ROHM’s GaN push, with the latest share price at ¥2,876 and a 90 day share price return of 37.28% feeding into a 1 year total shareholder return of 98.55%, which points to strong recent momentum. If this GaN licensing...

If you are wondering whether Sompo Holdings is still good value after its recent run, this article will walk through what the current share price might be saying about the company. The stock last closed at ¥6,245, with returns of 5.8% over 7 days, 18.5% over 30 days, 15.0% year to date and 45.7% over 1 year, while the 3 year return is described as very large and the 5 year return is approaching 5x. Recent news around Sompo Holdings has focused on the business and its sector, giving investors...

Board backed reorganization and what it could mean for Ain Holdings Ain Holdings (TSE:9627) has approved a group wide reorganization that will shift regional dispensing pharmacies via company splits and fold Sakura Pharmacy into KRAFT, targeting leaner pharmacy operations without changing external shareholder ownership. The plan focuses on integrating core subsidiaries and cutting overlapping management functions. This could influence how you think about the company’s cost structure, pharmacy...

Square Enix has recently launched a new console cycle for its flagship Final Fantasy franchise while pushing to reduce its reliance on hit-driven, console-only releases by expanding across mobile, PC, and transmedia platforms. This pivot toward steadier, higher-margin and more diversified revenue streams comes as Japanese companies face rising pressure to improve corporate governance and shareholder returns, potentially reshaping how investors view Square Enix’s earnings profile. We will now...

Oji Holdings (TSE:3861) has drawn fresh attention after a February 27 board meeting to approve changes in its representative director. Masatoshi Kaku is set to shift from chairman to director on April 1. See our latest analysis for Oji Holdings. The leadership reshuffle comes as Oji Holdings trades around ¥984.5, with a 30-day share price return of 7.93% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 65.36%, suggesting momentum has been building over both shorter and longer periods. If this...

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings recently received an additional ¥8.6 billion grant from the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation, lifting total Fukushima-related assistance to more than ¥11.47 billion as it prepares for further compensation payouts by March 2026. This latest tranche of government support highlights the enduring financial weight of Fukushima liabilities on TEPCO’s balance sheet and its ongoing commitment to compensating affected...

Toshiba Tec (TSE:6588) has announced a broad refresh of its leadership, including promoting long time insider Yasuki Ohnishi to President and COO, and reshaping its board and audit oversight roles. See our latest analysis for Toshiba Tec. The refreshed leadership story is arriving alongside strong recent momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 29.01% and a year to date share price return of 20.48%. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of a 13.28% decline and 5 year total...

OMRON (TSE:6645) is back in focus after its electronic components arm partnered with KS Technologies to add Long Range communication to its Weather Sensor, potentially broadening use across power, smart city and agriculture applications. See our latest analysis for OMRON. The KS Technologies partnership and recent DesignCon appearance come at a time when momentum in OMRON's shares has picked up. The company has a 30 day share price return of 43.28% and a year to date share price return of...