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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...

Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of two big forces investors are watching closely right now: energy security and inflation. With oil prices reacting to tensions around key shipping routes and central banks weighing interest rate moves against stubborn energy costs, many investors are looking for power sources that can support long term, reliable electricity supply. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener focuses on companies across uranium production, fuel enrichment and reactor...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) has put its gaming strategy in the spotlight by confirming that all new PlayStation titles will move to digital-only distribution from January 2028, alongside a staged closure of PS3 and PS Vita online stores. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. The digital shift comes after a mixed period for Sony Group’s stock, with the share price at ¥3,502.0, a 7 day share price return of 6.77% but a year to date share price return down 14.15%, while the 5 year total shareholder...

With oil supply tensions, inflation questions and shifting central bank expectations all pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for leaders whose interests are tightly aligned with shareholders. Founder led companies can offer that kind of commitment, as founders often have large personal stakes and long term reputations tied to every decision. This Founder Led Companies screener is designed to help you focus on those businesses where leadership is personally...

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. reported that at its June 24, 2026 annual general meeting, shareholders rejected a proposal to dismiss one director. The same meeting saw shareholders vote down a broad slate of governance and capital allocation proposals, signaling clear support for the existing management framework. We’ll now examine how the broad rejection of governance and capital allocation proposals shapes Rohto Pharmaceutical’s investment narrative. Capitalize on the AI infrastructure...

With inflation, interest rate expectations and energy costs all shifting at once, many investors are looking for companies where insiders are heavily invested and growth plans are clearly supported by both management and analysts. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses exactly on that mix, highlighting businesses where growth potential is paired with management teams that have significant skin in the game. This article introduces three stocks from that screener,...

Earnings and Sales Momentum Put Kusuri No Aoki Holdings in Focus Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) has moved onto many investors’ watchlists after reporting full year earnings, all store sales growth of 7.3% for June 2026, and holding a board meeting on year end dividends. See our latest analysis for Kusuri No Aoki Holdings. Alongside these updates, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings’ share price has seen a 9.62% 7 day share price return and an 8.39% 30 day share price return. Year to date the share...

Sanrio Company recently reported full-year results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with sales of ¥194,088,000,000 and net income of ¥54,608,000,000, alongside a dividend of ¥38.00 per share for that year, up from ¥33.00 previously. The company also issued guidance for the year to March 31, 2027, pointing to higher expected sales and profit, while at the same time flagging a significantly lower dividend of ¥8.00 per share, a combination that may prompt investors to reassess how it is...

Japanese financial institutions are sitting at the crossroads of a weak yen, wide interest rate gaps with the U.S., and the possibility of government intervention in currency markets. For investors watching the Japanese yen sit near a multi decade low, this mix of forces could create both pressure and opportunity across banks and insurers. This article focuses on three Japanese Financial Institutions screener stocks that appear strongly tied to these themes, and explains how currency swings...

Artificial intelligence stocks sit at the crossroads of several forces investors are watching closely, from central bank moves and inflation trends to energy costs and global trade. While oil-related tensions, shifting rate expectations and mixed growth signals shape broader sentiment, the AI theme in this screener focuses on companies tied directly to ChatGPT style tools, from semiconductors and chips to software, LLM platforms, cloud and AI transformation. This article highlights 3 notable...

Helix Program partnership puts Hazama Ando stock in the fusion energy spotlight Hazama Ando (TSE:1719) is back on investors’ radar after Helical Fusion named the company an Official Partner in its Helix Program and signed a memorandum of understanding regarding potential future fusion power facilities. See our latest analysis for Hazama Ando. At a share price of ¥1,827.5, Hazama Ando has had a mixed year in the market, with the 30 day share price return of 4.61% sitting against a 90 day...

Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) shares are in focus after the company issued detailed earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, targeting ¥160 billion in net sales and clarifying its outlook. See our latest analysis for Chugoku Marine Paints. The revised guidance comes after a sharp 14.35% 7 day share price return and a 17.91% 30 day share price return. However, the share price is still down 15.89% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 47.62% and 5...

In a week marked by mixed performances across global markets, with the U.S. labor market showing signs of cooling and European inflation easing, investors are closely watching for opportunities that align with current economic conditions. Amid these fluctuations, growth companies with substantial insider ownership can offer unique insights into potential long-term value creation, as insiders often have a vested interest in the company's success and may be more attuned to navigating...

As global markets navigate a mixed landscape, with major U.S. indices showing varied performances and economic indicators like slowing job growth impacting sentiment, small-cap stocks have faced particular challenges as evidenced by declines in the Russell 2000 and S&P MidCap 400 Indexes. Amid these fluctuations, discerning investors often look for undiscovered gems—stocks that may not be on everyone’s radar but possess strong fundamentals or unique positioning that can thrive despite broader...

With growth signals mixed across global PMIs, central banks rethinking policy paths, and inflation pressures cooling but not yet settled, many investors are turning back to the basics of valuation and cash generation. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on companies that SWS DCF analysis views as trading below fair value, with cash flow potential that may help underpin resilience across different macro backdrops. In this article, you will see three stocks from this...

With global growth cooling, inflation easing in many regions and central banks keeping policy on hold, investors are increasingly looking for companies where analysts still expect healthy earnings growth and balance sheets that can handle late cycle conditions. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener aims to capture, by filtering for stocks that combine analyst expectations of strong earnings expansion over the next 3 years with acceptable financial strength. In this...

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) has completed a share buyback program, repurchasing 2,399,000 shares, or 2.31% of its stock, for ¥6,203.81 million. This action can reshape per share metrics and ownership dynamics. See our latest analysis for Tsubakimoto Chain. Alongside the completed buyback, Tsubakimoto Chain’s share price has risen 14.06% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return of 51.63% and 5 year total shareholder return of 188.91% point to building momentum. If this buyback has...

DaisekiLtd (TSE:9793) opened the new fiscal year with first quarter earnings that showed higher sales, net income and basic EPS compared with the same period a year earlier, giving investors fresh financial data to assess. See our latest analysis for DaisekiLtd. DaisekiLtd’s share price is ¥3,900, with a year to date share price return of 16.24% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.40%. The 3 year total shareholder return shows a small decline, suggesting momentum has improved more...

Board meeting puts DAIHEN’s restricted stock plan in focus DAIHEN (TSE:6622) has called a board meeting for June 24, 2026 to review the disposal of treasury stock as restricted stock compensation for executives and employees. This move directly ties rewards to share performance. The use of existing treasury shares for restricted stock would link a portion of management pay to DAIHEN’s long term results and share price. It also raises questions for investors about potential dilution and...

Eisai (TSE:4523) has drawn fresh attention after the UK regulator accepted its insomnia drug lemborexant for review, along with new Alzheimer’s data plans and oncology filings that collectively spotlight its neurology and cancer pipeline. See our latest analysis for Eisai. Those updates on lemborexant, lecanemab and taletrectinib land against a share price of ¥4,340, with a 1 month share price return of 14.97% but a 3 year total shareholder return that is down 48.79%. This suggests short term...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TSE:9104) is back in focus after the board approved changes to its representative directors on June 25, 2026, including new leadership appointments and a high profile retirement. See our latest analysis for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. The leadership reshuffle comes as Mitsui O.S.K. Lines trades at ¥5,379, with the share price up 3.58% over one day and 2.77% over seven days, but down 7.27% over 30 days and 21.70% over 90 days. Total shareholder return of 18.35% over one year and...

As global markets navigate a mix of economic signals, with the U.S. labor market showing signs of cooling and China's manufacturing sector exhibiting resilience, investors are increasingly attuned to the nuanced dynamics within Asian markets. In this context, identifying promising stocks often involves seeking companies that demonstrate robust fundamentals and adaptability in a shifting economic landscape.