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DENSO CORPORATION and TÜV Rheinland Japan recently completed a joint validation of a battery passport solution for AESC’s energy storage systems, confirming compliance with the EU Battery Regulation using real-world operational data. The project not only met regulatory requirements but also showed that DENSO’s QR code–based battery passport and access-rights management can be integrated into everyday business workflows while supporting circular economy goals. We will now examine how this...

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with MIRARTH HOLDINGS,Inc.'s ( TSE:8897 ) lackluster earnings report last week. We...

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Mitsuboshi Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:5820 ) stock hasn't moved much. Our...

Despite announcing strong earnings, Asteria Corporation's ( TSE:3853 ) stock was sluggish. Our analysis uncovered some...

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:2892 ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the...

As you might know, SHIMAMURA Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8227 ) recently reported its quarterly numbers. It looks like a credible...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Terumo Corporation ( TSE:4543 ) despite the...

Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited ( TSE:5202 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...

Founder led companies sit at an interesting crossroads right now, with inflation trends, interest rate signals and energy costs all forcing management teams to make clear, long term decisions. When a founder still holds the reins, incentives are often closely aligned with shareholders and focused on building a lasting legacy rather than just meeting the next quarter. This Founder Led Companies screener aims to filter for that kind of commitment so you can focus on leaders who are personally...

Shareholder votes keep Nitta’s governance framework unchanged Nitta (TSE:5186) has come under the spotlight after its June 25 annual general meeting, where shareholders rejected several proposals on capital policy, board composition, disclosure practices, and record dates for future meetings. The outcome keeps Nitta’s existing governance and capital management framework in place and gives investors a clearer view of how the current board intends to run the company after recent shareholder...

Sanyo Shokai (TSE:8011) has opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥14,594 million and basic EPS of ¥10.52. This comes against a backdrop of trailing twelve month EPS of ¥404.54 and revenue of ¥58,534 million that reflects 21.1% earnings growth and a net profit margin of 7.1% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥14,508 million and EPS of ¥3.37 in Q1 2026 to ¥14,594 million and EPS of ¥10.52 in the latest quarter. Over the same period, trailing twelve month EPS shifted...

In May 2026, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reported an almost 13% year-on-year drop in global vehicle production to 65,646 units, with declines in both Japanese and overseas output, as well as lower domestic sales and exports. This weakening in production and sales points to operational pressures across Mitsubishi Motors’ manufacturing footprint, raising questions about demand trends and factory utilization. Next, we’ll examine how this pullback in global vehicle production fits into...

and ST HDLtd (TSE:2685) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥80.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥84.72, alongside net income of ¥3,908 million. This set a clear earnings season marker for investors tracking its profit engine. The company reported quarterly revenue of ¥77.5 billion and EPS of ¥94.70 in Q1 2026, compared with ¥80.3 billion and EPS of ¥84.72 in Q1 2027. This frames a year-on-year shift in both top-line scale and per-share profitability that feeds directly into the current earnings story...

Advantest (TSE:6857) has been back in focus after announcing a collaboration with OpenLight to develop scalable, high volume silicon photonics testing solutions, a move closely watched by investors in AI and high performance computing. See our latest analysis for Advantest. Despite the latest collaboration news and a recent buyback update, Advantest’s share price has pulled back sharply in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of down 9.95% and a 7 day share price return of down...

Japan’s consumer staples sector is under fresh scrutiny after the Japan Fair Trade Commission opened a price fixing probe into major ice cream makers, just as higher import costs, a weak yen and a 1% policy rate are forcing companies to rethink pricing. At the same time, talk of possible VAT cuts on food could reshape demand and margins. For investors, this combination of regulatory risk and policy support creates both potential openings and traps. This article highlights 3 Japanese consumer...

NEC (TSE:6701) is back in focus after Japan selected the company for a government backed AI consortium that could receive up to $6.1b in funding for foundation model development and related projects. See our latest analysis for NEC. The AI consortium announcement comes after a mixed period for NEC, with the share price up 5.40% in the last day and 11.68% over seven days, yet down 22.78% year to date. Over the longer term, total shareholder returns over three and five years have been very...

What RS Technologies' Grid Battery Move Means for Shareholders RS Technologies (TSE:3445) has approved participation in a 99.82 MW, roughly 400 MWh grid-scale battery energy storage project in Tochigi Prefecture, committing funding through a special purpose company silent partnership. The project, scheduled to start operations in October 2029, is designed to support electricity supply and demand balancing as renewable energy use expands. It may also create an additional potential earnings...

Artificial intelligence is seeping into everything from semiconductors and cloud to ChatGPT style software tools, and investors are looking for clear ways to focus on companies directly tied to that shift. With inflation, interest rates and bond yields all under close watch, many readers want exposure to AI without trying to track every new headline or ticker. This AI Stocks screener narrows the field to businesses at the core of the ChatGPT and large language model trend, including chips,...

At Kadokawa’s 12th Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2026, shareholders reappointed CEO Takeshi Natsuno and approved a new independent director, Koji Okura, despite visible dissent. Activist investor Oasis Management called the reappointment outcome deeply disappointing yet saw the sharply reduced support for leadership as a key step toward greater accountability and governance reform pressure at the company. We’ll now examine how rising shareholder dissatisfaction with Kadokawa’s...

With inflation trends diverging across regions, central banks recalibrating policy signals and energy markets staying in focus, many investors are rethinking how to gain exposure to long term power demand and potential shifts in energy mix. Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of reliable baseload electricity and ongoing debates about energy security and inflation sensitive input costs. This Nuclear Energy Stocks screener filters the broader market to highlight companies across uranium...

SMC Corporation recently reported an earnings surprise, with quarterly earnings per share coming in above analyst estimates, supporting a more constructive view of its recent performance. This stronger-than-expected profitability has coincided with technical indicators signaling a strong buy rating, highlighting how market sentiment is reacting to the company’s results. Next, we will explore how this earnings surprise shapes SMC’s broader investment narrative and what it could mean for...

J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) opened fiscal Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥106.4b and basic EPS of ¥39.19, alongside net income of ¥9,697m, setting a clear marker for how the year is starting to take shape. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥110.8b and EPS of ¥41.24 in Q1 2026 to ¥116.9b with EPS of ¥14.47 in Q4 2026, before landing at the latest ¥106.4b and ¥39.19, which gives investors a direct line of sight into how the top and bottom line are tracking year on year...

Mitsubishi Motors North America recently reported past second-quarter 2026 sales of 23,127 vehicles, with SUV volumes rising sharply as new trims of the Outlander and Outlander Sport attracted buyers with richer features at accessible prices. The company is also preparing to roll out a refreshed Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and its first full battery electric model since the i-MiEV, the Eclipse Sportback EV, highlighting a renewed push into electrified offerings. Next, we’ll examine how this SUV...