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Round One Corporation has reported unaudited sales for August 2025, citing total Japan sales of ¥12,629 million (up 11.9% year-on-year) and total USA sales of ¥47,273 million (up 3.7% year-on-year), with year-to-date sales in both regions also posting solid growth compared to the prior year. The stronger sales performance in Japan versus steady USA gains suggests the company may be benefiting from regionally targeted consumer demand and effective business execution. We will explore how...

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corporation recently announced the finalized interest rates for its new unsecured loans totaling ¥20.5 billion from leading Japanese banks, with interest rates ranging from 1.345% to 1.774% and repayment periods between five and nine years. This clarity on long-term borrowing costs offers deeper insight into the company's approach to capital management and financial planning for the coming years. We'll explore how transparent disclosure of fixed interest...

If you are eyeing Daiwa Securities Group and wondering whether now is the moment to buy, hold, or cash in, you are not alone. This legendary Japanese brokerage has been on quite a ride, with a 4.0% gain just last week, a 6.4% climb in a month, and an impressive 15.3% return so far this year. The momentum does not stop there. Over the last year, Daiwa’s stock price soared a remarkable 25.7%. Looking out over five years, it has delivered a staggering 232.4% return. Clearly, something is...

If you are thinking about what to do with shares of Gunma Bank right now, you are definitely not alone. The name has been on a tear, with the stock up an eye-popping 51.8% year to date and an astounding 421.0% over the past five years. That means Gunma Bank has far outpaced the broader market, and it has turned into a bit of a hot topic among investors looking for both momentum and value opportunities. Just in the last month, it climbed 6.7%, and it posted another 2.7% gain in the past...

If you’ve been watching Kobe Bussan (TSE:3038), the company’s latest earnings update might leave you with more questions than answers about where the stock heads next. Kobe Bussan reported a hefty 76.5% jump in profit attributable to owners of the parent for the nine months ending July 31, 2025, alongside robust sales growth and news of expanding its consolidation scope with two new subsidiaries. Add in the plan for a dividend hike and you have a combination that is catching investors’...

Thinking about what to do with Metaplanet stock? You would not be alone if you are a bit torn. On one hand, this is a company that has rewarded patient holders in a big way, with the stock up a whopping 473.2% in the last year, and an almost unbelievable 901.7% over three years. Even just since January, shares have risen by 65.3%. But recent weeks have tested nerves, with the stock dropping 16.6% in the past seven days and sliding 31.8% over the last month. So, is this a sign that the...

Are you wondering whether it’s the right time to buy, hold, or pass on JustSystems stock? If you have been tracking its journey, you have seen quite a story unfold. Over the past week, the share price ticked up by 3.9%, and in the last month alone, it jumped a remarkable 12.0%. Year to date, JustSystems boasts an impressive 44.7% gain, with similar strength over the past year at 43.5%. Even looking back three years, the stock is up 52.7%. However, long-term holders may remember less stellar...

Thinking about what to do with Nabtesco stock? You are not alone. With shares closing at 3,225 and up a stellar 44.4% over the past year, anyone holding or eyeing this automation specialist is probably weighing the recent run against its long-term prospects. There has been a lot happening in the industrial automation sector, and Nabtesco's performance reflects both evolving optimism about automation demand and a broader reassessment of risk in global markets. Short-term moves have also caught...

If you are staring at your portfolio and wondering what to do with MITSUI E&S stock, you are hardly alone. After such a dramatic run, it is natural to pause and ask: is there more fuel in the tank, or are we approaching a peak? The numbers catch the eye, with the share price up a staggering 143.2% so far this year, and a jaw-dropping 277.4% over the past twelve months. Looking further back, MITSUI E&S has gained more than 900% in both the last three and five years. This is impressive by any...

If you are weighing your next move with House Foods Group stock, you are not alone. Plenty of investors are tracking this staple of Japan’s packaged foods scene and asking whether now is the moment to buy, hold, or wait it out. While the company’s returns have been steady if unspectacular lately, with a 0.4% gain over the last week, 3.6% for the past month, and 2.2% year-to-date, the longer-term picture is a bit more mixed. There has been a 4.9% uptick over the past three years, but a 13.9%...

Trying to decide whether to buy, hold, or sell Santen Pharmaceutical? You are definitely not alone. The stock has attracted attention thanks to some eye-catching moves: a modest 0.3% bump last week, 2.8% up over the last month, and a respectable 1.0% gain since the start of the year. What also stands out is the rollercoaster of recent years. While Santen’s share price soared an impressive 77.9% over the last three years, it is still trailing its five-year mark by 13.6%. Clearly, perceptions...

If you’re wondering whether it’s the right time to hold, buy, or watch Acom stock, you’re not alone. This is a stock that’s quietly been making moves, up 30.2% year to date, and delivering an impressive 39.3% in the past year alone. Over the last three years, it’s gained more than 65%, which is the kind of return that tends to get people’s attention. Price momentum like this can mean heightened optimism, or sometimes a shift in how investors see the company’s risks and prospects. Much of...

If you are watching ColowideLtd and wondering whether now is the time to buy, hold, or sell, you are not alone. The stock has delivered a solid 12.3% gain over the past year, and even though it has dipped slightly by 1.6% over the last week and 2.1% in the past month, these short-term moves haven't erased its year-to-date rise of 8.5%. That long-term resilience, paired with a value score of 3 out of 6 on common undervaluation checks, paints the picture of a company that some investors...

Trying to decide what to do with Nitto Denko stock? You are definitely not alone. With shares trading recently at 3458.0 and boasting an impressive run, it is no wonder investors are watching closely. Over the past year, the stock has delivered a remarkable 50.2% return, and if you zoom out further, the past five years have seen the price soar by 199.4%. Even just looking at 2024, the stock is up an eye-catching 31.0% year-to-date. That kind of steady momentum makes Nitto Denko tough to...

If you have been following Totetsu Kogyo lately, you have probably noticed the share price has had quite a ride. Just this year, the stock is already up 37.6%, and over the past twelve months, Totetsu Kogyo has climbed an impressive 38.4%. Looking back even further paints an even brighter picture for long-term shareholders, with gains of 113.7% in the last three years and a remarkable 87.0% in five years. Even in the last month, shares have added 2.4%, hinting that investors are viewing the...

If you have been tracking NTN lately, you are probably wondering whether now is the moment to make a move: buy, sell, or just watch. NTN’s stock has caught the eye of investors everywhere, showing a powerful run up 44.1% over the last year and up an impressive 73.6% across five years. Yet, the journey to today’s price of 343.4 has not been a straight line. Short-term swings have added intrigue, with a dip of 1.3% in the last week but a strong 10.7% gain over the past month. These moves...

If you’ve been wondering what to do with your Tobu Railway stock—hold on tight, let it go, or maybe double down—you’re not alone. Over the past year, Tobu Railway has quietly delivered an 8.4% return, outpacing its more cautious moves in previous years and even defying some of the broader transport sector’s sluggishness. It’s been an interesting ride, especially considering the company’s three out of six undervaluation checks. That gives Tobu Railway a valuation score of 3, signaling there...

Thinking about what to do with Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd stock right now? Whatever side of the fence you are on, it is worth pausing to consider what the recent moves actually mean before you make your next decision. Despite a modest climb this week of 1.1% and a stronger 5.2% push over the last month, the stock’s performance year to date tells a tougher story, showing a loss of 6.7%. If you zoom out further, the pain gets a bit more obvious, with the stock down 9.0% over one year, and...

Thinking about what to do with your San-in Godo BankLtd shares or considering a first-time buy? You are not alone. This banking stock has sparked plenty of debate recently, with a track record that is hard to ignore and some intriguing signals from the market. Over just the past year, shares of San-in Godo BankLtd have climbed an impressive 16.5%, adding to a stellar three-year gain of 118.6% and a five-year leap of nearly 179%. Even in the shorter term, the bank’s stock price has edged...

If you are watching Mitsubishi Logistics and wondering whether now is the right time to make a move, you are certainly not alone. The stock has turned heads recently, climbing a solid 23.2% over the past year and an impressive 129.0% across five years. Even just this year, returns have reached 9.4%, highlighting continuing momentum in a market where logistics are gaining fresh appreciation. These price movements have not happened in a vacuum. The industry as a whole has seen shifts as...

Thinking of what to do with your Penta-Ocean Construction shares, or maybe wondering if now's the moment to jump in? You are not alone. With a stock that has surged 93.8% over the past year and is up nearly 68% so far this year, it is no surprise investors are taking notice. Those kinds of numbers would catch anyone’s attention, especially when you see the stock holding steady after a trio of broader infrastructure contracts were announced last quarter. Recent market moves have only added to...

Thinking about whether to buy, hold, or sell Ushio stock? You are not alone. With its recent share price inching up 1.6% over the last week and notching a solid 6.4% gain in the past month, investors are clearly paying close attention. Look a little further back and the story gets even more compelling. The stock is up 5.8% year-to-date, 13.8% over the past year, and an eye-catching 97.3% across five years. That sort of long-term performance can grab anyone’s attention and raises an important...

Trying to pin down whether now is the best time to buy, hold, or sell THK stock? You are not alone. With the stock closing at 4,050.0, and up a remarkable 78.0% over the past year, the journey has been anything but dull. Even year-to-date returns of 10.0% and a recent 0.6% weekly increase suggest that investor interest is still very much alive. This likely reflects optimism spurred by broader sector trends rather than any single news headline. At the same time, the 30-day movement shows a...

If you have been watching SHIMAMURA's stock lately and wondered whether now is the right moment to make your move, you are not alone. With a share price that closed at 11,205, the company has been on a remarkable run, surging 45.0% over the last year and a whopping 183.1% over five years. Such strong long-term returns have naturally caught the attention of both seasoned investors and those just getting to know the brand. Of course, stocks do not only travel upwards. In the last week, the...