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With inflation, interest rates and geopolitics all pulling on markets at once, it can be hard to know where to focus. One approach is to look past short term headlines and focus on founder led companies, where the people who built the business still have significant ownership and a long term mindset. Our Top Founder Led Companies screener highlights stocks where capital efficiency and meaningful insider stakes align. In this article, you will see three of the best stocks from that screener...

Japan’s sovereign debt stress is back in focus as 10‑year government bond yields touch 2.87% and questions build around a $2.3tn spending plan. For investors, that combination of higher yields, a weaker yen and concern about long term fiscal sustainability can reshape the risk profile of Japan’s financial sector. Some stocks may be positioned to benefit, but others face pressure as funding costs and bond market volatility bite. This article looks at 3 Japanese financial stocks that appear...

As global markets navigate mixed signals, from cooling U.S. labor markets to resilient European and Japanese economic indicators, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks amidst fluctuating indices. In such an environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by consistent payouts and strong fundamentals that can provide a buffer against market volatility.

Why recent events are putting Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) back on investor radars Recent commentary on Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) has highlighted its P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF ratios compared with peers, prompting fresh investor interest in the stock as management and conference events approach. See our latest analysis for Nomura Holdings. Nomura Holdings' recent momentum has been strong, with a 7 day share price return of 7.5% and a 90 day share price return of 17.77%. A 1 year total...

Tosei (TSE:8923) has drawn attention after reporting first half results with double digit growth in revenue, profits, and earnings per share, while reaffirming its dividend policy and full year revenue growth forecast. See our latest analysis for Tosei. Tosei’s recent first half results and hotel acquisitions come after a mixed but generally positive share price run, with a 13.56% 1 month share price return and a 29.81% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has picked up...

Ecowende announced that its 760MW Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, developed by a joint venture including Chubu Electric Power, has been connected to TenneT's offshore grid and has already delivered its first green electricity. This milestone highlights Chubu Electric Power's growing participation in large-scale international renewable projects, underlining its role in the broader energy transition. With the Hollandse Kust West project now feeding power into the...

With inflation expectations constantly shifting on the back of oil prices, bond yields and central bank decisions, it can be hard to know which stocks still offer a sensible entry point. That is where the High Quality Undervalued Stocks screener comes in. It focuses on companies with healthy cash flows and solid balance sheets that the market may be overlooking. This article highlights 3 of the strongest candidates from that screener, showing you how resilient business models and reasonable...

Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) moved sharply on the back of regulatory progress for Opdivo, pipeline updates around Velexbru and Qinlock, and encouraging mid stage trial data that reinforced interest in its cancer and rare disease portfolio. See our latest analysis for Ono Pharmaceutical. Against this backdrop, Ono Pharmaceutical’s share price has a 10.5% 1 month share price return and a 12.3% year to date share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 65.0% points to strong...

As Asian markets navigate a period of mixed performance, with China's manufacturing showing resilience and Japan's financials benefiting from improved business sentiment, investors are increasingly focused on identifying growth opportunities within the region. In such an environment, companies that combine robust revenue growth prospects with high insider ownership can be particularly attractive, as they often align management interests closely with those of shareholders.

As global markets navigate a mixed landscape, with indices like the Russell 2000 and S&P MidCap 400 experiencing declines, investors are increasingly turning their attention to Asia's small-cap sector for potential opportunities. In this environment, identifying promising stocks often involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience amid economic shifts and have strong fundamentals to weather market fluctuations.

Sales update puts Kyoritsu Maintenance in focus Kyoritsu Maintenance (TSE:9616) has drawn fresh attention after reporting preliminary sales for May 2026 and the year to date, with both figures higher than the same periods a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Kyoritsu Maintenance. The recent sales update has arrived alongside a strong run in Kyoritsu Maintenance's share price, with a 30 day share price return of 24.43% and a 90 day share price return of 22.27%. This comes even though...

Key earnings guidance figures investors are watching BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (TSE:7832) recently issued new earnings guidance, outlining expectations for the six months ending September 30, 2026, and the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, giving investors fresh visibility on projected results. For the first half of the fiscal year, the company is guiding to net sales of ¥610,000 million, operating profit of ¥84,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥60,000 million, and...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has filed its annual report for the year ended March 31, 2026 and, following shareholder approval on June 26, 2026, confirmed a year-end dividend of ¥51 per share, totaling approximately ¥576.85 billion with an effective date of June 29, 2026. Together with a recently completed share repurchase of 31,967,100 shares for ¥99,999.77 million, these actions highlight the group’s current approach to shareholder returns and capital allocation. Against this backdrop,...

The start of commercial production at CG Semi’s G1 OSAT facility in Gujarat puts Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) in focus, as investors assess what this new India based capacity could mean for the stock. See our latest analysis for Renesas Electronics. Recent trading reflects this backdrop, with Renesas Electronics’ share price at ¥4,744, a 90 day share price return of 81.69% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 152.43%, suggesting strong momentum rather than a short term spike. If you are...

In June 2026, Olympus Corporation announced a 3-year reseller agreement with First Nation Group, making it an authorized SDVOSB reseller to supply Olympus’ capital equipment and single-use devices across gastroenterology, urology, respiratory and surgical specialties to U.S. federal healthcare systems including the VA, DoD, Indian Health Service and NIH. This partnership gives Olympus a more direct route into federally funded healthcare networks while helping agencies meet SDVOSB procurement...

EXEO Group (TSE:1951) has completed the share repurchase program announced on February 6, 2026, buying back 1,425,100 shares for ¥3,999.56 million. Recent governance votes kept the existing board lineup unchanged. See our latest analysis for EXEO Group. At a share price of ¥2,737.0, EXEO Group’s 1 year total shareholder return of 52.41% and 5 year total shareholder return of 137.34% point to strong longer term momentum, even though the 30 day share price return declined 3.30% following the...

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment (TSE:3249) has moved to reshape its financing by extending multiple commitment lines worth up to ¥30b and refinancing existing loans with new long term, unsecured borrowings. See our latest analysis for Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment. Recent financing decisions sit against a mixed trading picture for Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment, with a 4.88% 1 month share price return but a year to date share price decline of 7.57%,...

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In July 2026, Fanatec announced a new licensing partnership with Nissan Motor to create officially licensed sim racing steering wheels that mirror Nissan’s performance driving heritage, with further product details to be shared later this year. This collaboration gives Nissan another avenue to showcase its performance brand at home, aligning with its broader push into advanced, experience-focused automotive technology. We’ll now examine how this home-based Nissan performance experience via...

Sumitomo Corp. has completed a share buyback of 33,425,200 shares, around 0.7% of its outstanding stock, for ¥57,305.75 million, and has also agreed to sell its equity stakes in three Belgian offshore wind farms: Nobelwind, Northwester 2, and Northwind. By exiting major offshore wind assets in Belgium while returning capital through buybacks, Sumitomo is materially reshaping how it allocates funds within its broader renewable and infrastructure portfolio. We’ll now examine how Sumitomo’s...

In recent weeks, ORIX Corporation completed a share buyback of 6,350,700 shares for ¥39,647.19 million, amended its Articles of Incorporation to clarify its business scope and enable virtual-only shareholder meetings, and appointed long-serving executive Satoru Matsuzaki as Representative Executive Officer, Deputy President, and Chief Operating Officer for the Japan & APAC Business Unit. Together with ORIX’s stated ambition to become a global asset manager targeting higher return on equity...