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Saizeriya Ltd (TSE:7581) has drawn fresh attention after its board met on July 15, 2026 to review dividend policy, followed by revised guidance lifting the planned fiscal 2026 dividend to ¥35 per share. See our latest analysis for SaizeriyaLtd. The revised dividend guidance has arrived alongside sharp share price momentum for Saizeriya Ltd, with a 1 month share price return of 47.57% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 53.28%. This suggests investors are reassessing both its income...

Verizon Business and KDDI (TSE:9433) are working with BMW Group to supply 5G standalone telematics connectivity for newly manufactured BMW and MINI vehicles in the U.S., integrating KDDI’s Global Communications Platform with Verizon’s network. See our latest analysis for KDDI. The recent 5G telematics deal with BMW comes as KDDI’s share price shows firm positive momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 5.62% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 20.12%. The 5-year total shareholder...

Sony Group recently announced it will end production of physical discs for all new PlayStation games from January 2028, shifting fully to digital downloads via the PlayStation Store and limiting access in 122 countries that lack digital support. This move highlights Sony’s push toward a fully digital gaming ecosystem, raising important questions about accessibility, resale value loss, and how players engage with its entertainment platform. We’ll now examine how Sony’s planned move to...

Why Yamato Holdings Stock Is Back on Governance Watchlists Yamato Holdings (TSE:9064) has put governance firmly in the spotlight after its board approved a new Corporate Value Enhancement Committee, a voluntary advisory body focused on maximizing corporate value. The committee, formed on July 16, 2026, sits alongside Yamato Holdings existing Nomination and Compensation Committee and Compliance and Risk Committee, giving investors another lens on how the board thinks about long term...

Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) has come into focus after issuing consolidated earnings guidance for 2026 alongside updated year end dividend expectations, giving investors fresh detail on projected sales, profit and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. The latest guidance and dividend update come after a period where momentum in Asahi Group Holdings' share price has been mixed. A 5.77% 1 month share price return contrasts with a year to date share price...

Ferrotec stock performance overview Ferrotec (TSE:6890) has been on the radar for investors after a sharp 12.4% one day decline, extending its slide of about 22.9% over the past week and 25.7% over the past month. Despite this recent weakness, the stock remains higher over the past 3 months and has recorded gains year to date, over the past year, 3 years and 5 years. This invites closer attention to what might be priced in now. See our latest analysis for Ferrotec. The recent pullback in...

Hasbro’s new multi year licensing partnership with Nintendo (TSE:7974) around The Legend of Zelda, with products previewed at San Diego Comic Con 2026 and a 2027 rollout, is drawing fresh attention to Nintendo stock. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. Despite the Zelda licensing news lifting sentiment and a 1 day share price return of 3.02% to ¥7,294.0, Nintendo’s year to date share price return is down 31.51%, and its 1 year total shareholder return has declined 42.48%, even though the 5...

Why Activia Properties Guidance Matters For Income Focused Investors Activia Properties (TSE:3279) recently issued earnings and cash distribution guidance for the fiscal periods ending November 30, 2026 and May 31, 2027, giving investors clearer visibility on expected payouts and profitability. The company projects operating revenue of ¥18,434 million and profit of ¥8,633 million for November 2026, alongside an expected cash distribution of ¥3,278 per unit. For May 2027, guidance points to...

Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433) drew investor attention after its board approved the disposal of 275,950 treasury shares as restricted stock compensation for directors and officers at ¥1,222 per share. See our latest analysis for Hakuhodo DY Holdings. The restricted stock plan lands at a time when Hakuhodo DY Holdings' short term momentum has been positive, with a 30 day share price return of 12.91% and a 90 day share price return of 16.38%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return is...

Cyberattack recovery and bond shelf filing put Nichirei in focus Nichirei (TSE:2871) is back on investor radars after a cyberattack disrupted its temperature controlled logistics and frozen food operations, followed by an announcement of resumed shipping and a ¥50 billion bond shelf registration. See our latest analysis for Nichirei. The cyberattack and bond shelf filing come against a backdrop of firm share price momentum, with Nichirei’s 90 day share price return of 10.96% and 1 year total...

KDX Realty Investment (TSE:8972) is in focus after its asset manager, Kenedix Real Estate Fund Management Inc., moved to launch KDX Kolet REIT Inc., a new J-REIT focused on single family rental properties. See our latest analysis for KDX Realty Investment. The latest news around KDX Realty Investment comes as its share price trades at ¥157,200, with a 1 day share price return of 1.42% and a year to date decline of 10.43%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 4.60% points to income...

Board decision on unit split and governance changes Daiwa Office Investment (TSE:8976) has approved an investment unit split, along with amendments to its Articles of Incorporation, aiming to widen investor access and support liquidity in its real estate investment units. See our latest analysis for Daiwa Office Investment. At a share price of ¥330,000, Daiwa Office Investment has seen a 3.61% 1 month share price return, while year to date the share price is down 12.23%, set against a 1 year...

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) is back in focus after releasing new Phase 3 data for its oral TYK2 inhibitor zasocitinib in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, alongside plans for a US FDA filing. See our latest analysis for Takeda Pharmaceutical. The zasocitinib update comes after a solid run in Takeda Pharmaceutical’s shares, with a 1-month share price return of 10.98% and year to date share price return of 11.47%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 31.40% and 5-year total...

Aeon (TSE:8267) drew fresh attention after its Q1 2027 results on 10 July 2026, as the retailer reported higher sales and revenue year on year and moved from a net loss to profit. See our latest analysis for Aeon. Aeon’s latest Q1 2027 earnings have come after a tough stretch for shareholders, with the share price down 43.86% year to date but still posting a 3 year total shareholder return of 47.26%. This suggests long term holders have seen a very different experience to recent buyers. If...

Nuclear energy stocks are back in focus as investors look for power sources that are both reliable and less exposed to the swings in fossil fuel markets, especially with energy prices and inflation closely watched across regions. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you quickly filter companies involved in uranium production, enrichment and reactor operations so you can focus on businesses tied directly to long term electricity demand and energy security themes. In this article, you will...

Mitsui (TSE:8031) has partnered with PureCycle Technologies and RM TOHCELLO to introduce recycled polypropylene BOPP films in Japan. The collaboration uses PureCycle's recycling process to supply high purity recycled resin for BOPP film production. Pilot production has already produced usable results, with commercial agreements targeted by 2027. Mitsui enters this agreement with recycled polypropylene BOPP films as a fresh area of focus, while its share price stands around ¥4,662.0. The...

With bond markets shifting and inflation signals mixed across regions, many investors are looking for ways to keep cash flow steady without guessing where growth will come from next. That is where high quality dividend payers can help. The Dividend Powerhouses screener focuses on companies with more than a 5% yield that is covered by earnings, growing and relatively stable, so you are not just chasing high payouts for the sake of it. In this article, you will see three stocks from that list...

Kao’s cosmetics brand KATE recently launched its “KABUKE: Break Convention” international campaign, which debuted on 8 July 2026 and blends Kabuki-inspired aesthetics with shadow-enhancing makeup and self-expression, with products rolling out from 25 July in select Asian markets. This campaign highlights Kao’s push to build KATE into a more globally resonant brand by using distinct Japanese cultural themes to appeal to international consumers. We’ll now examine how KATE’s Kabuki-inspired...

Market context for Toyota Motor stock Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) is back in focus after a proposed class action lawsuit alleged the company collected user data despite cookie opt outs, adding a legal angle to how investors assess the stock. See our latest analysis for Toyota Motor. The share price at ¥2,899.5 has edged higher over the past week and month, but remains down over the past quarter and year to date. Longer term total shareholder returns over 1, 3 and 5 years are positive, suggesting...

Daito Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:4577 ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. We...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Village Vanguard CO.,LTD. ( TSE:2769 ) despite...

With global growth, inflation and interest rate expectations constantly in focus, many investors are looking for companies that already have strong balance sheets and a solid track record of using shareholders’ capital efficiently. The Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals screener filters for stocks with high return on equity, sound financial footing and resilient past performance, which can help you focus on quality rather than short term noise in rates, energy prices or geopolitics. In this...

Baycurrent (TSE:6532) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥44,576 million and basic EPS of ¥70.99, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥158.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥260.82, with earnings growth of 20.6% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥123,066 million in the trailing twelve months to Q1 2026 to ¥158,601 million in the latest period, as basic EPS over the same trailing window shifted from ¥215.80 to ¥260.82. This quarter serves as a checkpoint on whether...

Mainichi Comnet Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:8908 ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged...