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Fujitsu (TSE:6702) is in focus after its board moved to amend the slate of director candidates by withdrawing the planned reappointment of Hidenori Furuta, following findings of inappropriate conduct and his request to resign. See our latest analysis for Fujitsu. The governance news lands at a time when Fujitsu’s share price has fallen 23% year to date, yet the 3 year total shareholder return of 84% and 5 year total shareholder return of 77% still point to a strong longer run outcome. If you...

Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the full fiscal year to March 31, 2027, keeping net sales and operating profit forecasts unchanged while significantly lifting profit attributable to owners of parent and earnings per share targets. This unusual combination of steady sales and operating profit forecasts but higher bottom-line expectations points to improved assumptions for profitability drivers such as...

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) is in focus after outlining plans to invest up to US$2.5b in U.S. Steel’s Pennsylvania operations, targeting a new hot strip mill and efficiency upgrades for higher value steel products. See our latest analysis for Nippon Steel. At a share price of ¥566.8, Nippon Steel has seen short term momentum pick up, with a 1 day share price return of 1.67% and 7 day share price return of 5.94%. This is occurring even though the 90 day share price return is down 4.37% and the...

As Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by geopolitical developments and shifting monetary policies, investors are increasingly seeking stability and income in the form of dividend stocks. In this environment, selecting stocks that offer consistent dividend payouts can be a prudent strategy to enhance portfolio resilience while benefiting from potential market opportunities.

SCREEN Holdings (TSE:7735) drew fresh attention after reporting a strong fourth quarter recovery in sales and operating income, along with record order intake, an upbeat fiscal 2027 outlook, and a higher year end dividend. See our latest analysis for SCREEN Holdings. The recent earnings news has coincided with very strong momentum in SCREEN Holdings' share price, with a 30 day share price return of 56.23% and a year to date share price return of 105.44%. The five year total shareholder return...

pluszero, Inc. ( TSE:5132 ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy...

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) stock came under pressure after the Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark policy rate to 1.00% and outlined gradual cuts to long term government bond purchases. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. That policy move comes after a strong run for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, with the stock at ¥6,727 and recent gains including a 30.47% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return of 540.45%. This...

Strong earnings weren't enough to please 3-D Matrix, Ltd.'s ( TSE:7777 ) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis...

As Asian markets navigate a complex landscape marked by Japan's interest rate hikes and China's mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly focusing on dividend stocks for stable income amid fluctuating conditions. In this environment, strong dividend-paying stocks can offer a reliable income stream while potentially benefiting from regional economic developments.

Earlier this month, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. was chosen by JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund to lead a multi‑year project developing a next‑generation infrastructure monitoring system that fuses satellite data with ground‑based IoT sensors, while also signing a January 2026 partnership with U.S. firm Lazarus Enterprise to apply secure AI in mission‑critical fields. Together, these moves position Oki Electric Industry at the intersection of satellite infrastructure monitoring and...

SBI Shinsei Bank (TSE:8303) updated its FY2026 consolidated report after identifying errors in earlier cash flow figures, giving investors fresh context on the stock through revised data on liquidity and funding activities. See our latest analysis for SBI Shinsei Bank. The revised FY2026 cash flow disclosure lands at a time when SBI Shinsei Bank’s share price has risen 3.1% over the past day and 3.7% over the past week, yet is still down 6.2% over 30 days and 11.6% over 90 days, while the 3...

Eisai (TSE:4523) has drawn fresh attention after securing support from the UK Government’s Life Sciences Innovation and Manufacturing Fund for new investment in its UK research, development, and manufacturing operations. See our latest analysis for Eisai. Despite support for Eisai’s UK investment plans, recent share price performance has been weak. The stock is down 17.11% year to date on a share price basis, and the 5 year total shareholder return is also negative. This suggests sentiment...

How the Köping dry ice facility frames the Nippon Sanso Holdings stock story Nippon Sanso Holdings (TSE:4091) has put its dry ice capabilities in the spotlight with a new fully automated production and CO2 recovery facility in Köping, built together with Cold Jet. The plant targets demand across airline, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial cleaning customers in the Nordic region. It uses robotics, CO2 recovery units, and localized production to raise efficiency, shorten delivery routes, and...

Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) is drawing fresh attention after reporting record-high net income and return on equity for a second straight year, raising long-term targets, and pursuing global expansion through a major asset management acquisition. See our latest analysis for Nomura Holdings. Nomura Holdings' recent financial updates appear to be resonating with investors, with the 1 month share price return of 12.42% and 90 day share price return of 17.73% helping build on a 1 year total...

FY2027 guidance and dividend outlook following strong FY2026 Takasago Thermal Engineering (TSE:1969) issued new earnings and dividend guidance after reporting strong FY2026 results, giving investors fresh numbers on expected revenue, profit and shareholder returns for the year ending March 31, 2027. On a consolidated basis, the company forecasts FY2027 net sales of ¥440,000 million, operating profit of ¥50,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥40,000 million, implying...

Australian unions and Japan’s Inpex have reached a deal to end past strikes at the Ichthys LNG facilities, restoring full operations at the Darwin plant after earlier shipment disruptions and a temporary production train shutdown. The agreement’s focus on job security, pay rises, and improved working arrangements at a core LNG asset could influence Inpex’s cost base and operational reliability over time. We’ll now examine how the resumption of full Ichthys production and higher labour costs...

Cypic’s new trailer and world tour plans for the Kagurabachi anime adaptation put CyberAgent (TSE:4751) in focus, as investors consider how expanding anime content could intersect with the group’s media and IP driven revenue mix. See our latest analysis for CyberAgent. Despite the excitement around new IP like Kagurabachi, CyberAgent’s ¥1,334.5 share price comes after a period where the 1 year total shareholder return declined 13.09%, even though the 3 year total shareholder return rose...

Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has moved into mass production of a new automotive multilayer ceramic capacitor that more than doubles capacitance compared with a previous model, targeting increasingly complex vehicle electronics and safety systems. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Yuden. The new automotive MLCC comes as Taiyo Yuden’s share price has moved sharply higher in recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 158.82% and a year to date share price return of 447.37%, while the 1 year...

Amidst a backdrop of global market volatility, with major indices like the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 showing positive momentum, investors are increasingly focused on strategies that can offer stability and income. In such an environment, dividend stocks stand out as attractive options for their potential to provide consistent income streams while also offering some cushion against inflationary pressures.

Kinden (TSE:1944) is drawing fresh attention after announcing it is studying ways to lower its investment unit size, including a potential stock split, in order to broaden access for investors and support market activity. See our latest analysis for Kinden. The latest study of a stock split comes after a strong run in Kinden’s shares, with a 1 month share price return of 11.87% and year to date share price return of 10.36%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 95.95% and very large 5...

Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) recently cut its 2025 earnings guidance after system failures linked to a cyberattack in Japan led to lower expected revenue, higher costs, and projected impairment and disruption related expenses. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. Against this guidance cut, Asahi Group Holdings' recent share price performance has been weak, with a 30 day share price return of a 1.81% decline and a year to date share price return of an 8.95% decline, while the 1...

Mitsui High-tec, Inc. recently raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, now projecting net sales of ¥254,000 million, operating profit of ¥14,500 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥10,000 million, or ¥54.72 per basic share. The company attributed this upgrade to stronger-than-expected demand and favorable foreign exchange effects, which it expects will more than offset higher material costs linked to tensions in the Middle...

As global markets navigate heightened inflation pressures and geopolitical tensions, Asia's stock markets present a mixed landscape with opportunities for discerning investors. Amid these conditions, identifying undervalued stocks requires a keen eye on companies with strong fundamentals and resilience to external economic shifts.