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Earlier this week, Sony Group Corporation filed a shelf registration to issue debt securities, while its music arm continued to attract AI-related partnership and licensing interest, supported by a large catalog and strong presence in Latin America despite ongoing copyright lawsuits against AI music generators. An important angle for investors is how Sony’s intellectual property depth is turning AI into a licensing opportunity rather than just a legal and competitive risk. Next, we’ll...

With inflation, central bank moves and energy prices all pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for companies where growth is not only projected on spreadsheets but also backed by management’s own capital. That is exactly what the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses on. It highlights businesses where insiders have significant skin in the game and analysts see constructive outlooks. This mix of growth potential and aligned incentives...

Board decisions put Metaplanet stock in focus Metaplanet (TSE:3350) is back on investors’ radar after its board approved dividends on Class B preferred shares and moved to revise the floor exercise price on its 27th Series Stock Acquisition Rights. See our latest analysis for Metaplanet. These board decisions come after a sharp reset in momentum for Metaplanet. The share price is at ¥235.0, the 30 day share price return is down 27.24% and the year to date share price return is down 49.79%...

Activist pressure and proxy advisor push put Kadokawa in focus Kadokawa (TSE:9468) is under heightened investor scrutiny after Oasis Management’s campaign for leadership change gained backing from proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis ahead of a closely watched June 24 annual meeting. See our latest analysis for Kadokawa. Recent activism and governance headlines have kept Kadokawa in the spotlight, and the 1 day share price return of 2.95% to ¥3,278 sits against a 90 day share price return of...

RS Technologies Co., Ltd. previously resolved to invest about ¥8,040 million for a 49% stake in a 99.82 MW, 400 MWh grid-scale battery energy storage project in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture, via a silent partnership structure. This move marks a meaningful push into grid-level battery infrastructure, creating a new earnings platform tied to Japan’s growing need for renewable power balancing and grid stability. We will now examine how this large grid-scale battery commitment reshapes RS...

With central banks still adjusting interest rates, inflation trends mixed and bond yields in focus from Europe to Japan and Latin America, many investors are looking for income that feels steadier than the latest headline. That is where Dividend Powerhouses, companies offering 5%+ yields that are covered, growing and relatively stable, can help anchor a portfolio. Instead of chasing fast moves or guessing the next policy twist, investors can focus on regular cash returns. In this article, you...

KDX Realty Investment (TSE:8972) has launched a new share repurchase program, along with updated earnings and distribution guidance. This provides investors with more detail on how management is approaching capital allocation. See our latest analysis for KDX Realty Investment. KDX Realty Investment’s 1-year total shareholder return of 4.18% contrasts with a weaker share price trend, with the year to date share price return down 12.36%. This suggests recent momentum has faded even as...

With inflation and interest rate paths moving in different directions across regions, many investors are looking for companies that can grow earnings even as policy and energy costs shift. The Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on stocks where analysts currently expect strong earnings growth over the next 3 years, alongside balance sheets that meet set financial health criteria. This mix of growth potential and financial robustness can appeal if you want exposure to companies that...

Global inflation signals, shifting central bank stances and uneven growth data are keeping markets on edge, yet they also create room for mispriced stocks to appear. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on companies where projected cash flows exceed what the current market price implies, based on SWS DCF valuation. For investors who care about what a business can generate in cash rather than short term headlines, that can be a useful starting point. In this article,...

Kokusai Electric Corporation held a board meeting on June 17, 2026, where it approved the retirement on August 31, 2026 of all treasury shares acquired under its ongoing buyback program, which permits repurchases of up to 1.5 million shares, or about 0.6% of issued shares excluding treasury stock. This decision concentrates ownership among remaining shareholders and can lift per-share financial metrics, offering a clearer view of the company’s underlying performance and capital allocation...

Timee, Inc. ( TSE:215A ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some strength. Despite this...

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. ( TSE:8377 ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making...

LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT (TSE:3466) is in focus after disclosing that the sole tenant at its LOGIPORT Kashiwa Shonan property will vacate at lease expiry in April 2027, affecting 2.92% of portfolio leasable area. See our latest analysis for LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT. At a share price of ¥143,600, LaSalle LOGIPORT REIT has seen its 1 day share price return edge up 0.56%, while the 90 day share price return is down 8.42% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 10.41%. This points to softer recent...

Why Sekisui House Reit Is Back in Focus Sekisui House Reit (TSE:3309) has drawn renewed attention after its June 15 update, which combined full-year earnings, fresh guidance for the next two fiscal periods, and lower expected cash distributions per unit. See our latest analysis for Sekisui House Reit. At a share price of ¥76,200, Sekisui House Reit has seen its 30 day share price return fall 8.30% and its year to date share price return decline 14.96%, even though the 1 year total shareholder...

Last week's profit announcement from Sato Foods Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2923 ) was underwhelming for investors, despite...

Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) last week reported its latest full-year results, which makes it a good time for investors...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:4996 ) lackluster earnings report...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

In June 2026, Monogatari Corporation approved a wide-ranging organizational restructuring, reshaping departments, consolidating business blocks, and redefining quality and site development functions across Japan. Alongside these changes, adjustments to top executive responsibilities signal a tighter alignment between leadership roles, domestic operations, and overseas expansion oversight. Next, we’ll examine how this extensive reorganization of business units and leadership...

Suntory Beverage & Food (TSE:2587) is in focus after Suntory Oceania introduced Canadian Club Lemon Crush and Suntory -196 Double Lemon on tap in Australia, a global first that highlights its on-premise flavour-led strategy. See our latest analysis for Suntory Beverage & Food. Despite the launch of Canadian Club Lemon Crush and Suntory -196 Double Lemon on tap, Suntory Beverage & Food’s share price has a 30 day return of 4.8%, while the year to date share price return is down 7.9% and the 3...

Cosel (TSE:6905) has wrapped up FY 2026 with Q4 revenue of ¥7.7 billion and a quarterly net loss of ¥3,166 million, which translated into EPS of a ¥76.97 loss per share. Over the last six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥5.1 billion to ¥7.7 billion while quarterly EPS has swung between a ¥0.07 profit and a ¥76.97 loss per share, creating a wide earnings range for investors to interpret. With analysts in this dataset pointing to faster revenue growth than the broader JP market and a...

Corporate governance probe and delayed results move into focus Sanrio Company (TSE:8136) is back on investors’ radar after announcing plans to publish its delayed results for the year to March 2026. This follows an internal probe into improper additional compensation. The investigation, which involved a former managing director at a group subsidiary, has already affected the timing of Sanrio Company’s financial disclosure and raised fresh attention on how the company manages governance and...

Founder led companies can be a powerful way to align your portfolio with leaders who have their own legacy on the line, especially when global data from consumer spending to bond markets keeps shifting investor attention across regions. While central banks, inflation trends, and trade flows move daily headlines, this screener focuses on something more enduring: founder commitment and long term ownership. In this article, you will see 3 stocks from the Founder Led Companies screener that stand...

Kanematsu (TSE:8020) is back in focus after the company invested in US based Foundation Alloy and signed a distribution partnership to supply its advanced metal products across Japan and Southeast Asia. See our latest analysis for Kanematsu. Kanematsu’s latest move into advanced metallurgy comes as the share price sits at ¥2,069, with the 30 day share price return down 5.16% and the year to date share price return up 14.15%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 60.44% and 3 year total...