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Why Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment’s New Borrowing Matters Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) has moved to secure fresh funding for a new real estate acquisition, pairing a new loan with refinancing that keeps its borrowing structure focused on medium term debt. The real estate investment corporation will borrow ¥2,400 million from SBI Shinsei Bank and refinance a ¥1,500 million facility with Mizuho Bank, both on 7 year, unsecured, floating rate terms linked to JBA 1 month yen...

As global markets navigate mixed economic signals, from a cooling U.S. labor market to resilient manufacturing activity in China, investors are keenly assessing the potential for undervalued opportunities amidst these fluctuations. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can provide a compelling opportunity for growth and diversification within an investment portfolio.

Hikari Tsushin recently revealed it is studying a reduction in its investment unit to make its shares more accessible to individual investors, though specific methods and timing remain under review. This potential move highlights management’s focus on broadening the shareholder base and improving liquidity, which can influence how retail investors engage with the stock. We’ll now examine how Hikari Tsushin’s consideration of a lower investment unit shapes its investment narrative and...

Ferrotec (TSE:6890) has been drawing investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock down 7.9% over the past day but higher over the past month and the past three months. See our latest analysis for Ferrotec. Despite the sharp 7.9% share price decline over the past day and a 12.8% drop over the past week, Ferrotec still shows strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 11.7% and a year to date share price return of 74.1%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) is back in focus after reporting a 5.7% year-on-year rise in global passenger vehicle sales in May 2026, led by 7.5% growth in overseas markets. See our latest analysis for Mazda Motor. The recent 1 day share price return of 1.9% and 90 day share price return of 7.6% contrast with a year to date decline of 10.6%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 30.6% points to momentum that has been building over a longer window as investors react to Mazda...

Starts Corporation Inc. recently held board meetings on June 19 and June 26, 2026, confirming the retirement of Vice Chairman and Representative Director Kazuo Isozaki for health reasons and addressing related changes in the director lineup. This leadership transition, while health-driven and leaving the board size compliant with legal and charter requirements, underscores a period of governance adjustment that investors often watch closely. Next, we will examine how this upcoming change in...

Japan’s renewed push to deepen trade links with Mercosur and India, while easing reliance on the US market, is reshaping the outlook for export oriented Japanese industrials. For investors, that mix of new supply lines in critical minerals, potential pressure on domestic agriculture, and fresh demand for vehicles and machinery abroad creates both openings and risks across large cap stocks. This article spotlights 3 Japanese exporters from a broad industrial screener that appear well placed to...

In June 2026, Oracle Corporation Japan announced for the prior fiscal year a special dividend of ¥660 per share and raised its regular dividend to ¥198 per share, with both scheduled for payment from August 10, 2026. At the same time, the company issued earnings guidance for the year to May 31, 2027, targeting higher net sales and basic earnings per share of ¥525 to ¥540, underlining management’s confidence in ongoing cash generation and capital return capacity. We’ll now explore how Oracle...

What Wacoal Holdings’ Long Range Guidance Tells Investors Wacoal Holdings (TSE:3591) has released long range earnings guidance, outlining projected revenue, profit and earnings per share targets for the fiscal years ending March 2029 and March 2031. The company is guiding for revenue of ¥201.0b in the year to March 2029 and ¥217.0b in the year to March 2031, alongside targets for Business Profit, operating profit and earnings per share at each horizon. See our latest analysis for Wacoal...

Recently, Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation formed the Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company joint venture, giving Toyota a majority stake and exclusive manufacturing rights for Joby’s S4 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft as they prepare for commercial air taxi production. This move extends Toyota’s role beyond traditional autos and financial backing into hands-on production of electric air taxis, potentially reshaping how investors view its long-term...

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) is in focus after recent profit growth was driven mainly by its non resource businesses, supported by high return on equity, solid cash flows, and management’s efforts toward downstream expansion and progressive dividends. See our latest analysis for ITOCHU. At a share price of ¥1,886.0, ITOCHU’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.97% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that declined 7.64%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.02% and 5 year total...

Sony Group has moved to issue US$1.00 billion of senior unsecured notes in two tranches and registered an additional US$44.61 million in common shares for an ESOP-related offering, alongside confirming a refreshed board structure with Wendy Becker as Chair and a new CFO, Lin Tao, at its June 2026 shareholder meeting. In parallel, Sony’s decision to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from 2028 and close legacy PlayStation Stores underscores a deeper pivot toward digital distribution...

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has completed a share repurchase of 20,346,300 shares, representing 0.45% of its outstanding stock, spending ¥99,999.58 million under the buyback program announced on April 27, 2026. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Against a backdrop of new investments at Hitachi Energy and continued recognition for Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi's 1 day share price return of 3.85% contrasts with a 30 day share price decline of 8.14%. At the same time, the 5 year total shareholder return of...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of mixed economic signals and sector rotations, Asia's growth companies have garnered attention for their resilience amid these fluctuations. In this context, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the company best, aligning well with current market conditions that favor strategic positioning and long-term commitment.

DENSO CORPORATION and TÜV Rheinland Japan recently completed a joint validation of a battery passport solution for AESC’s energy storage systems, confirming compliance with the EU Battery Regulation using real-world operational data. The project not only met regulatory requirements but also showed that DENSO’s QR code–based battery passport and access-rights management can be integrated into everyday business workflows while supporting circular economy goals. We will now examine how this...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with MIRARTH HOLDINGS,Inc.'s ( TSE:8897 ) lackluster earnings report last week. We...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Mitsuboshi Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5820 ) stock hasn't moved much. Our...

Despite announcing strong earnings, Asteria Corporation's ( TSE:3853 ) stock was sluggish. Our analysis uncovered some...

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:2892 ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the...

As you might know, SHIMAMURA Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8227 ) recently reported its quarterly numbers. It looks like a credible...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Terumo Corporation ( TSE:4543 ) despite the...

Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited ( TSE:5202 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...

Shareholder votes keep Nitta’s governance framework unchanged Nitta (TSE:5186) has come under the spotlight after its June 25 annual general meeting, where shareholders rejected several proposals on capital policy, board composition, disclosure practices, and record dates for future meetings. The outcome keeps Nitta’s existing governance and capital management framework in place and gives investors a clearer view of how the current board intends to run the company after recent shareholder...