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Mitsui (TSE:8031) is drawing investor attention after increasing its India exposure, targeting semiconductors, e-mobility, and circular economy projects as Japanese investment into the country has reached about $25-35 billion post-COVID. See our latest analysis for Mitsui. At a share price of ¥4,600.0, Mitsui’s short term share price return has weakened, with a 30 day share price return down 8.71% and a 90 day share price return down 27.72%, even as the 1 year total shareholder return of...

Between April 1 and June 30, 2026, Advantest completed its October 2025 share buyback program, repurchasing a total of 3,614,800 shares (0.5% of shares outstanding) for ¥86,416.86 million, while also announcing a partnership with OpenLight to develop scalable, high-volume silicon photonics testing solutions. This collaboration with OpenLight is important because it targets end-to-end testing for next-generation silicon photonics used in data centers and high-speed networking, potentially...

On July 2, 2026, Insilico Medicine announced a collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceutical to apply its Pharma.AI platform to discover and optimize new drug candidates across Takeda’s therapeutic areas, in a deal that includes about US$60.00 million in initial and near-term payments and potential total value of about US$600.00 million plus tiered royalties, with Takeda gaining exclusive global rights to develop and commercialize any selected therapeutics. This AI-powered discovery partnership...

Terumo Interventional Systems recently completed the first U.S. procedure using its OPUSWAVE Dual Sensor Imaging System at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, combining Optical Frequency Domain Imaging and intravascular ultrasound in a single catheter to enhance intravascular imaging for coronary interventions. This dual-modality platform directly targets physicians’ demand for clearer, real-time vessel visualization and procedural confidence, potentially strengthening Terumo’s position in...

Artificial intelligence stocks are drawing fresh attention as investors weigh slower growth signals, shifting central bank paths and easing energy and food price pressures. While services and manufacturing data look uneven across major regions, companies tied to semiconductors, cloud infrastructure and large language models sit at the heart of the ChatGPT and AI build out many investors are watching closely. This AI Stocks screener focuses on businesses directly linked to that trend, from...

ASKUL (TSE:2678) has just posted its FY 2026 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue of ¥113.3b and a basic EPS loss of ¥90.78, capping a trailing twelve month picture that shows revenue of ¥400.2b and a full year EPS loss of ¥245.40. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥122.3b in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥113.3b in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥31.42 to a loss of ¥90.78, underscoring a clear hit to profitability. For investors, these results put...

Daikin Industries Ltd. has approved the establishment of Daikin Research and Development India Private Limited in New Delhi, with an INR 8,000 million (approx. JPY 13,600 million) capital commitment and a new HVAC-focused R&D center in Haryana targeted for completion in June 2028 to support the Global South. This move positions India as a core innovation hub for large-scale HVAC systems, tapping its engineering and IT talent to tailor products for Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Next, we’ll...

Investors in Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3549 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.8% to close at...

A lackluster earnings announcement from Heiwa Corporation ( TSE:6412 ) last week didn't sink the stock price. However...

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:3877 ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares...

Toho Zinc Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5707 ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. We believe that...

Hiday Hidaka (TSE:7611) opened fiscal 2027 with Q1 revenue of ¥16.99b and basic EPS of ¥39.89, setting the tone for a quarter where earnings and top line both sit clearly on the radar for investors watching how the story evolves from here. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥14.67b in Q4 2025 to ¥16.99b in Q1 2027, while basic EPS has shifted from ¥35.46 to ¥39.89 over the same period. These trends now feed into a setup where slightly higher net profit margins put more focus on...

K.R.S (TSE:9369) has posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of ¥52,646 million and basic EPS of ¥27.24, putting fresh numbers behind a stock that is currently trading at ¥3,210. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥51,133 million in Q2 2025 to ¥52,646 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥35.00 to ¥27.24 over the same period, giving investors a clear read on how the top and bottom line are tracking. With net profit margins around 1.2% and little sign of margin expansion,...

With inflation trends, central bank policies and growth signals sending mixed messages across regions, many investors are looking for simple ways to focus on what really matters: cash generation and valuation. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener does exactly that by highlighting companies where projected cash flows, using SWS DCF valuation, suggest a lower market price than fair value. That combination can appeal if you want to stay disciplined while markets react to each new...

With global data sending mixed signals on growth, inflation and interest rate paths, many investors are looking for companies that combine earnings growth potential with balance sheets that can handle surprises. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener is built to highlight. It focuses on stocks where analysts expect strong earnings growth over the next 3 years and that also meet basic tests on financial strength. In this article, you will see 3 of the best stocks from...

Kasumigaseki Capital Ltd (TSE:3498) has issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, and held a board meeting to review potential changes to its shareholder benefit program. See our latest analysis for Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd. The recent guidance and shareholder benefit review come after a 27.03% 1 month share price return for Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd, while the year-to-date share price return is down 4.99% and the 1 year total shareholder return has...

Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) recently revised its consolidated earnings guidance for 2026, raising its net sales forecast to ¥88,000 million while keeping operating profit, net profit, and earnings per share targets unchanged. See our latest analysis for Shikoku Kasei Holdings. The revised 2026 net sales guidance comes after a very strong run in Shikoku Kasei Holdings’ stock, with the share price at ¥3,310 and a 90 day share price return of 45.02%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder...

OSG (TSE:6136) has come into focus after the company sharply raised its first half fiscal 2026 guidance, citing stronger demand across the Americas, Europe, and Asia along with earnings support from a weaker yen. See our latest analysis for OSG. The upgraded guidance has come alongside strong share price momentum, with OSG’s 1 day share price return of 10.18% at ¥4,101.0 capping a 90 day share price return of 55.46% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 145.99%. This suggests sentiment has...

West Japan Railway (TSE:9021) is back in focus after its latest quarterly results delivered an earnings per share surprise of 14.90 ¥ versus an estimated 5.05 ¥, alongside a 3.57% single day stock move. See our latest analysis for West Japan Railway. That earnings surprise has come alongside an 11.48% 1 month share price return, although the 1 year total shareholder return is still down 10.93% and the 5 year total shareholder return is slightly negative, so momentum appears more short term...

Nagase’s Detroit expansion puts automotive focus in the spotlight Nagase (TSE:8012) stock is drawing fresh attention after Nagase America officially opened its Mobility Solutions office in downtown Detroit, positioning the group closer to key global automotive customers. See our latest analysis for Nagase. Nagase’s recent Detroit move comes on the back of a strong run, with the share price at ¥1,200 and a year to date share price return of 22.8% alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Stone fruit exports rising 15% year on year to more than 32 million cartons, even with higher tariffs and fewer ships, point to a powerful mix of demand strength and supply chain resilience. For investors, that kind of real economy shift can matter just as much as any earnings release, especially for stocks tied directly to seed supply, premium produce exports, and food retail. This article breaks down 3 stocks exposed to that export upswing and explains how each is positioned in the current...

Amiyaki Tei (TSE:2753) has opened Q1 2027 earnings season with investors focused on how its recent revenue and EPS trends set up the rest of the year, after trailing 12 month net margin of 3.4% has been flagged alongside an unstable dividend record. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥8,553 million in Q3 2025 to ¥10,099 million in Q4 2026, with basic EPS shifting over the same stretch from ¥17.96 to ¥21.56, and forecasts pointing to around 6.5% annual revenue growth and about...

World (TSE:3612) kicked off Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥76.1 billion and net income of ¥2,268 million, translating to basic EPS of ¥31.18, against a backdrop of trailing 12 month EPS of ¥171.36 on revenue of ¥284.0 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥58.6 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥70.0 billion in Q1 2026 and then to ¥76.1 billion in Q4 2026, while EPS over the same quarters shifted from ¥36.57 to ¥63.38 and then to ¥31.18. This leaves investors focused on how a 4.2% trailing...

Sompo Holdings recently completed a tranche of its board-approved share buyback program, repurchasing 1,596,800 shares, or 0.18% of outstanding stock, for ¥9,746.98 million between May 20 and June 30, 2026. The board’s focus on monitoring and approving progress of these buybacks underscores management’s commitment to using excess capital to improve capital efficiency and shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how Sompo Holdings’ ongoing share repurchases, and the associated reduction in...