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Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) drew investor attention after its full year 2025 earnings release on February 13, alongside a sharp dividend increase and fresh 2026 earnings and dividend guidance. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The earnings release, dividend hike and fresh 2026 guidance coincided with a sharp shift in trading, with an 8.06% 1 day share price return helping extend a 90 day share price return of 54.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.70%. This suggests that...

Monex Group, Inc. reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue rising to ¥67,982 million and net income reaching ¥8,012 million, reversing a loss a year earlier. The sharp swing from a loss per share to basic earnings per share of ¥31.86 highlights a clear turnaround in the company’s profitability profile. We will now examine how this turnaround in profitability shapes Monex Group’s broader investment narrative and what it may signal for investors. AI is about...

As global markets navigate the challenges posed by AI disruption and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are increasingly turning their attention to smaller, promising opportunities that may not yet be on the radar of mainstream analysts. In this environment, companies like Guangzhou Metro Design & Research Institute offer intriguing prospects for those seeking undiscovered gems in Asia's dynamic market landscape.

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruptions and economic uncertainties, Asian stock markets have shown resilience, with Japan experiencing a notable surge following political developments and China maintaining modest gains ahead of the Lunar New Year. In this context, dividend stocks in Asia can offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking income stability amid market volatility.

Kioxia Holdings Corporation ( TSE:285A ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making...

Shareholders might have noticed that Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. ( TSE:1911 ) filed its annual result this time last...

Hokkaido Electric’s new ¥40 billion convertible bond Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509) has launched a ¥40 billion convertible corporate bond, which is callable and matures in March 2031. This funding move could influence how equity and credit investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for Hokkaido Electric Power Company. The bond announcement comes after a period of stronger share price momentum. The latest share price is ¥1,185.5, with a 1-day share price return of 2.64%, a...

Investors in BuySell Technologies Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7685 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.8% to close at JP¥5,510...

It's been a good week for Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. ( TSE:6460 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) is restructuring its board and executive ranks, moving to a Company with Audit and Supervisory Committee framework. The company plans to increase outside, female, and non Japanese directors to refresh governance and broaden perspectives. New executive roles, including a Chief AI Officer, are being created to support faster decision making and tighter oversight. For investors tracking Tokio Marine Holdings, these governance changes come with the shares at...

If you are wondering whether SoftBank's current share price really reflects what you are getting, you are not alone. Many investors are asking what a fair value looks like right now. The stock last closed at ¥214.5, with returns of 1.1% over 7 days, a 0.7% decline over 30 days, a 0.8% decline year to date, and gains of 5.6% over 1 year, 60.0% over 3 years, and 90.2% over 5 years that may catch your eye. Recent news coverage has focused on SoftBank's position in the Japanese telecom sector...

It's been a good week for Kirin Holdings Company, Limited ( TSE:2503 ) shareholders, because the company has just...

Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7747 ) just released its half-yearly report and things are looking bullish. The company...

Shareholders of Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4612 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is...

Shareholders in Olympus Corporation ( TSE:7733 ) had a terrible week, as shares crashed 21% to JP¥1,563 in the week...

Shareholders of Mitsui Kinzoku Company, Limited ( TSE:5706 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is...

Eisai Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4523 ) stock showed strength, with investors undeterred by its weak earnings report. We think...

Shareholders of MTG Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7806 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 20% to JP¥5,270...

There's been a major selloff in Appier Group, Inc. ( TSE:4180 ) shares in the week since it released its annual report...

Shareholders of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7272 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 15% to...

Shareholders of ASICS Corporation ( TSE:7936 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 16% to...

In recent weeks, Efficient Power Conversion announced a licensing deal giving Renesas Electronics access to its low-voltage eGaN power technology, while Renesas also expanded a multi‑billion‑dollar manufacturing collaboration with GlobalFoundries to support advanced automotive and industrial chips. Together, these agreements deepen Renesas’ capabilities in next‑generation power and automotive semiconductors while bolstering supply resilience through both second‑sourced GaN devices and...

In February 2026, Toray Industries reported nine‑month results showing broadly flat sales at ¥1,919,493 million but lower net income of ¥40,164 million year on year, and also updated full‑year guidance with revenue trimmed to ¥2,600,000 million while core operating income and profit forecasts were maintained. At the same time, Toray joined a 14‑company, five‑country renewable plastics supply chain for Sony’s audio‑visual products and reshaped its senior leadership, signaling a focus on...

Asahi Kasei Corporation recently reported nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥2,261,263 million and net income rising to ¥120,607 million, alongside basic earnings per share of ¥88.82 from continuing operations. At the same time, the company revised its full-year guidance to forecast net sales of ¥3.07 trillion, operating income of ¥225,000 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥145,000 million, implying full-year earnings per share of...