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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.

Shionogi & Co., Ltd. has begun sales in Japan of EndeavorRide, the first approved digital therapeutic support app for pediatric ADHD, following favorable Phase 3 trial results in 164 patients aged 6–17. By introducing a regulated, app-based treatment that targets prefrontal cortex activity via Akili’s SSME (TM) technology, Shionogi is extending ADHD care beyond traditional psychosocial and drug therapies. We will now explore how the launch of this first-in-Japan pediatric ADHD digital...

Furukawa Electric (TSE:5801) issued fresh consolidated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, outlining targets of ¥1,460,000 million in net sales, ¥95,000 million in operating profit, and ¥82,000 million in profit attributable to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Furukawa Electric. Furukawa Electric's latest guidance arrives after a sharp move in the share price, with a 1-day share price return of 2.84% and a 7-day share price return of 15.59%, offset by a 30-day share...

The market rallied behind BEAUTY GARAGE Inc.'s ( TSE:3180 ) stock, leading do a rise in the share price after its...

Nidec Corporation has already held a Board meeting to propose amendments to its Articles of Incorporation and is set to shift key convening and chairing roles for shareholder and board meetings from the Founder and Executive Chairman to the board President, with the changes scheduled to take effect following the June 18, 2026 shareholder vote. Alongside this governance reshuffle, Nidec is also weighing a deadline extension for its latest Annual Securities Report as it investigates improper...

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) is in focus after forming a joint council with Mizuho Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to develop a yen-backed stablecoin, targeting blockchain-based payments under Japan’s regulated stablecoin framework. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Alongside the stablecoin council and the decision to redeem its US$2.1b senior notes in 2026, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares have produced a 9.25% 1 month share price...

Capcom (TSE:9697) stock is back in focus after a cluster of product announcements, including new expansions for Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds, a Resident Evil remake and a revived Onimusha installment. See our latest analysis for Capcom. The recent suite of franchise updates appears to have caught investors’ attention, with a 1-day share price return of 4.82% and a 7-day share price return of 3.17%. The share price is still down over the year to date, however, and the 1-year total...

Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin recently reported encouraging long-term Phase 1/2 KOMET-007 results showing that investigational ziftomenib plus 7+3 chemotherapy produced high remission rates, deep molecular responses and a manageable safety profile in newly diagnosed NPM1-m or KMT2A-r acute myeloid leukemia. A distinctive feature of the data is the high rate of early, deep minimal residual disease negativity alongside low treatment-related mortality, highlighting the regimen’s potential to...

Collaboration news puts Sysmex stock in focus Sysmex (TSE:6869) is back on investors' radar after VolitionRx Limited announced a collaboration to optimize its Nu.Q NETs H3.1 assay on the Sysmex platform, targeting diseases linked to NETosis. See our latest analysis for Sysmex. At a share price of ¥1,424.5, Sysmex has seen modest positive share price momentum in the past month with a 1-month share price return of 3.11% and 90-day share price return of 2.85%, yet the 1-year total shareholder...

TDK (TSE:6762) stock is back in focus after TDK Ventures backed Aston Power, a power delivery startup for AI and high performance computing data centers, highlighting TDK’s push into energy and AI infrastructure. See our latest analysis for TDK. Those AI and energy efforts are landing at a time when TDK’s ¥3,830 share price has been moving strongly, with a 30 day share price return of 28.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 151.51%. This suggests that momentum has been building over...

J.S.B.Co.Ltd (TSE:3480) has put up a punchy Q2 2026 print, with revenue of ¥29.1b and basic EPS of ¥297.64, set against trailing twelve month EPS growth of 14.1% and a 13.8% annualized earnings growth rate over five years. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥27.0b in Q2 2025 to ¥29.1b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥267.87 to ¥297.64 over the same period, with trailing twelve month revenue at ¥79.6b and basic EPS at ¥315.17. For investors, the combination of higher...

Kura Sushi (TSE:2695) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of ¥62.3 billion and net income of ¥759 million, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥58.47 and net income of ¥3.49 billion that benefited from a sharp year over year earnings swing. The company has seen quarterly revenue move in a relatively tight band around the ¥59.1 billion to ¥64.1 billion range over the past six reporting periods. EPS has ranged from ¥1.82 to ¥18.95 per quarter, feeding into that higher trailing figure and helping...

Seven & i Holdings has announced an organizational overhaul, creating a new international business management office and international operations department to oversee markets outside Japan and North America, alongside several executive changes effective July 1. This restructuring highlights management’s effort to tighten global oversight and potentially sharpen execution in overseas convenience and retail operations. We’ll now examine how the new international business management office and...

Why the HORIBA stock story now starts with biopharma process control HORIBA (TSE:6856) has moved into focus after FUJIFILM announced a jointly developed inline Raman system that targets real-time control in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with reported antibody yield gains of about 10% versus conventional methods. See our latest analysis for HORIBA. The FUJIFILM partnership arrives against a backdrop of strong momentum in HORIBA’s stock, with a 90 day share price return of 46.60% and a 1...

The Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike to about 1% has put funding costs, inflation risks and the yen back at the center of every Japan investor’s playbook. Higher rates and sticky price pressures can reward some business models and strain others, especially among large manufacturers with meaningful export activity. This article looks at three Japanese export oriented manufacturing stocks from our screener that appear closely exposed to these shifts, and explains how the new rate backdrop, bond...

Japan’s latest rate hike to 1% has pushed the country into a new chapter for interest rates, the yen and financial stocks. For investors watching Japanese financial sector stocks, this shift may open fresh opportunities as well as fresh risks. This article looks at three Japanese financial stocks from a screener focused on companies with stronger balance sheets and healthier profiles, all exposed to the Bank of Japan’s policy change and related currency and bond market moves. You will see how...

Recent commentary on Sumitomo Electric Industries highlights growing investor attention on its automotive components and electrification technologies, supported by valuation analyses such as discounted cash flow and price-to-earnings comparisons conducted before today. An interesting aspect is that these assessments suggest the shares are trading close to estimated intrinsic value while still appearing slightly undervalued against industry peers, which helps explain why sentiment around its...

Nuclear energy stocks are back in focus as investors weigh inflation swings, rate decisions and uneven growth across major economies. With policy paths diverging, funding costs and commodity prices remain moving targets, and that keeps reliable power generation firmly on the radar. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you cut through noise by highlighting companies across uranium supply, fuel services and reactor operations that are directly tied to this theme of steady, large scale...

The Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike to 1% has shifted the ground for income investors, especially anyone focused on Japanese dividend stocks. Higher rates can change how investors weigh cash in the bank against equity income, and they can influence which companies are better placed to handle a gradually tighter money backdrop. This article looks at three stocks from a Japanese Dividend-Paying Stocks screener that are exposed to this rate move. It highlights where the current backdrop may...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating inflation rates, Asia's economic resilience continues to capture investor interest. In this environment, dividend stocks in the region offer an appealing prospect for those seeking steady income streams, particularly as they can provide stability amid market volatility.

As Asian markets navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities within this evolving environment. In this context, stocks that may be trading below their estimated value present intriguing possibilities for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

Taiyo Yuden has commercialized the MAASA32MAD7227MP1D71, an AEC‑Q200‑certified automotive multilayer ceramic capacitor that doubles capacitance to 220 µF in the same 3.2 x 2.5 x 2.8 mm 3225-size package, with mass production already underway at its Tamamura Plant. By combining high capacitance with stringent automotive reliability standards, this compact MLCC is tailored to meet the rising demands of complex electronic systems in modern vehicles, including ADAS and software-defined...