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Select Water Solutions, Inc. recently announced a definitive agreement under which its subsidiaries and ISE Chemicals Corporation will develop commercial-scale iodine extraction and refining facilities using produced water across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The collaboration aims to establish a new U.S. domestic iodine source by tapping produced water from existing oilfield infrastructure, potentially creating a new value stream for both partners. We will now examine how this plan to...

The yearly results for Nomura Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:8604 ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation ( TSE:7532 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in two days. The...

It's been a pretty great week for Sanrio Company, Ltd. ( TSE:8136 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 19% to...

Shareholders of Fujikura Ltd. ( TSE:5803 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 19% to JP¥6,131...

ORIX Corporation ( TSE:8591 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.9% to...

With inflation trends, interest rates and growth signals sending mixed messages across regions, many investors are focusing on companies that pair high return on equity with robust balance sheets and a solid track record. That is exactly what the Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals screener is built to highlight, by filtering for businesses that combine efficient use of capital, healthier leverage and resilient fundamentals. In the sections that follow, you will see three of the strongest...

Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) has extended its Product Information Management API to all 73 product categories, giving customers broader access to real time component data as factories increasingly adopt digital workflows. See our latest analysis for Murata Manufacturing. Despite the latest 1-day share price decline of 8.46% to ¥10,825 and a 7.87% fall over the past week, Murata Manufacturing still shows strong momentum with a 30-day share price return of 38.43% and a year-to-date share...

At SoftBank Group’s recent annual general meeting, shareholders backed an AI-focused growth plan centered on large investments in terrestrial data centers, semiconductors, and robotics, while Masayoshi Son firmly rejected the idea of building AI data centers in space as uneconomic. By tying a JPY 1 quadrillion NAV ambition to Earth-based AI infrastructure and hardware, SoftBank is reshaping how investors think about its long-term exposure to artificial intelligence and capital...

CyberAgent group studio Cypic recently unveiled the main character visual and trailer for the anime adaptation of Kagurabachi, a Weekly Shonen Jump manga with over 4.00 million copies in circulation, alongside details of a 2026–2027 global premiere tour and broadcast plans. This project highlights CyberAgent’s push to build globally recognised anime IP by pairing a popular manga with high-profile staff and international event exposure. We’ll now explore how leading Cypic’s Kagurabachi...

It looks like Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. ( TSE:2502 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 3 days. The ex-dividend...

As the Asian markets navigate a complex landscape of changing monetary policies and geopolitical developments, investors are closely watching the technology sector, which continues to show potential for high growth amidst these dynamics. In this environment, stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals, innovative capabilities, and resilience to macroeconomic shifts may stand out as attractive opportunities in the tech space.

In June 2026, Ricoh Company, Ltd. signed an agreement with Thread AI to pilot an AI-driven execution platform in Japan that combines digital twins, multimodal AI, and workflow orchestration to automate and upgrade internal facility-management operations. This pilot is designed to shift Ricoh’s facility management from data analysis to automated execution, creating standardized, scalable models and new digital service opportunities based on real-time operational insights. We’ll now examine...

Fujikura (TSE:5803) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥327,427 million and basic EPS of ¥27.32, set against a share price of ¥6,436. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥268,388 million in FY 2025 Q4 to ¥327,427 million in FY 2026 Q4, while basic EPS over that same period went from ¥19.35 to ¥27.32. On a trailing twelve month basis, Fujikura reported ¥1.182 trillion in revenue and basic EPS of ¥94.93. With trailing net profit margins now higher than a...

Profit Outlook and Executive Pay Move Into Focus Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) is back in the spotlight after it projected June quarter operating profit nearly 30 times higher year over year, along with a sharp increase in executive compensation for Chairman Stacy Smith. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. The latest profit outlook has arrived after a period of intense gains for Kioxia Holdings, with the share price at ¥104,650 and very strong short term and year to date share price...

In late June 2026, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuations, while authorities reported no abnormalities at Hokkaido Electric Power’s idled nuclear plants in the affected region. The event has brought fresh attention to Hokkaido Electric Power’s infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness as communities reassess energy-related safety risks along vulnerable coastlines. We will now examine how this renewed focus on...

Earlier this month, NTT DATA Group Corporation said former President and CEO Yutaka Sasaki would become Senior Executive Vice President of NTT, Inc. on June 18, 2026, while the group also moved ahead with marketing a multi-currency global bond deal of around US$10.00 billion through its finance unit. The combination of leadership changes and one of the year’s largest offshore bond offerings by an Asian corporate highlights how NTT is reshaping its capital structure and governance to support...

Amid a backdrop of mixed economic signals and cautious monetary policies across major global markets, the Asian tech sector continues to garner attention for its potential in driving innovation and growth. As investors navigate these dynamic conditions, identifying high-growth tech stocks in Asia requires a focus on companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals, adaptability to market shifts, and the ability to capitalize on emerging technological trends.

It looks like Envipro Holdings Inc. ( TSE:5698 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 3 days. Typically, the...

Readers hoping to buy GMO Financial Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:7177 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly...

Readers hoping to buy HIRAYAMA HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7781 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as...

Readers hoping to buy Value HR Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6078 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

Readers hoping to buy Mobile Factory, Inc. ( TSE:3912 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

Readers hoping to buy Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4578 ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as...