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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...

Casio Computer Ltd (TSE:6952) has drawn fresh investor attention after unveiling the GWR-B3000, a GRAVITYMASTER G-SHOCK model featuring a newly developed movement, advanced shock and magnetic response functions, and AI-informed structural design. See our latest analysis for Casio ComputerLtd. For context, Casio ComputerLtd’s share price has shown strong momentum recently, with a 30-day share price return of 8.21%, a 90-day share price return of 23.10%, and a 1-year total shareholder return of...

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...

Sekisui House Reit (TSE:3309) has reported its FY 2026 second half results with revenue of ¥22.4b and basic EPS of ¥2,799.0, setting the tone for how the rest of the year is shaping up for holders of the stock. The REIT has seen revenue move from ¥19.7b in FY 2025 second half to ¥22.4b in FY 2026 second half, while basic EPS went from ¥2,320.4 to ¥2,799.0 over the same periods. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per unit earnings are tracking. Overall, the release keeps...

With the Bank of Japan lifting rates to 1% for the first time in 31 years and the Nikkei crossing 70,000 points, Japan’s largest listed companies now sit at the centre of a rare mix of higher borrowing costs, stubborn inflation and strong risk appetite. This article looks at three Japanese large caps from our equities screener that appear most exposed to these shifting conditions, whether through sensitivity to interest rates, inflation trends or improved confidence following the Iran peace...

Earlier this month, Eisai Co., Ltd. issued three unsecured straight bond series totaling ¥50 billion, with fixed coupons of 2.226%, 2.614%, and 3.022% and maturities in 2031, 2033, and 2036, to fund research and development, licensed-in products, working capital, and refinance short-term debt. A separate Eisai investment in the UK, supported by the government’s Life Sciences Innovation and Manufacturing Fund, enhances its research, development, and manufacturing footprint in oncology and...

In early June 2026, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation issued consolidated earnings guidance for 2027, targeting revenue of ¥6,200.00 billion and net profit attributable to the company of ¥475.00 billion, while also advancing power electronics through a new industrial power-module standard with Semikron Danfoss and new 5th-generation SiC-MOSFETs for electrified vehicles. Together, the earnings outlook and power semiconductor innovations highlight Mitsubishi Electric’s push to align its...

Mitsui High-tec (TSE:6966) updated its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, indicating higher expected net sales and profits, supported by demand and currency effects, despite rising material costs. See our latest analysis for Mitsui High-tec. The revised guidance has arrived alongside sharp share price momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 15.66% and a 7 day return of 38.50%, contributing to a 30 day gain of 54.10% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...