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Services activity in the US is currently described as the strongest in 20 months, which points to leaders who can read demand and respond quickly. Founder led companies often have decision makers with substantial personal capital and reputational skin in the game. That can appeal when conditions shift fast and investors want accountability. This article highlights three founder led stocks from our screener that show how this theme can work in practice. The founder led stocks below are just a...

ColowideLtd (TSE:7616) has drawn investor attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of ¥85,032 million, net income of ¥834 million and a return to positive earnings per share. See our latest analysis for ColowideLtd. ColowideLtd's recent first quarter report, dividend guidance and full year outlook have arrived alongside a 30 day share price return of 6.05% and a 90 day share price return of 10.12%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 5.15% sits against a...

With US composite PMI pointing to the strongest expansion since April 2022, income investors are again paying close attention to what powers their returns. Solid activity and firm hiring keep inflation and rates in focus, which leaves dependable cash dividends looking especially attractive. This article looks at three stocks from the Dividend Powerhouses screener that offer 5%+ yields with covered, growing and stable payouts. The three stocks covered below are just a sample, since the full...

With oil and energy costs feeding into inflation worries and keeping bond yields elevated, investors are looking harder at power sources that are both reliable and less exposed to fossil fuel swings. That is where nuclear energy stocks come into focus. This article walks through the Nuclear Energy Stocks screener and highlights 3 stocks from it that may help you think about this theme more clearly. The stocks highlighted below are just a sample from the wider nuclear energy theme, and the...

Yagami stock has been grinding higher, with a modest 7 day and 90 day gain, yet the real story sits in the earnings tape rather than the price chart. The market is paying up for this healthcare stock, with a P/E of 16.5x against lower sector averages, even as the latest look at the balance between earnings power and valuation raises harder questions. The headline this season is strain. A rich multiple, a share price above estimated cash flow value and a 6.27% dividend that is not well covered...

Global bond yields are hovering near multi year highs as inflation concerns and energy costs keep pressure on central banks. Higher yields can weigh on popular growth stocks and leave cash rich companies trading below their estimated fair value. That is where the Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener comes in. This article highlights three of the most compelling stocks currently flagged by that cash flow focused tool. The three stocks that follow are only a sample, and the full...

Global long term bond yields remain elevated, which keeps funding costs higher and puts pressure on companies that rely on cheap capital. That makes the push toward productivity from artificial intelligence more important for investors. Businesses that build chips, software and cloud tools for AI are trying to help customers do more with every dollar spent. This article highlights three stocks from our AI Stocks screener that fit that theme. The stocks below are just a sample from the broader...

Services PMIs in the US and Europe point to demand that still looks resilient, even as manufacturing sends mixed signals. That kind of split often rewards investors who focus on sturdier companies rather than chasing every economic swing. The Low-Risk Leaders screener targets stocks with strong balance sheets and lower model risk scores. This article highlights three of the strongest candidates from that list. The stocks highlighted below are just a small sample of this idea. The full...

In August 2026, J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. reported that its consolidated sales for July had fallen 0.9% year over year, signaling a modest slowdown in overall trading. This minor contraction in monthly revenue draws attention to how sensitive the group’s diversified retail model may be to shifts in consumer spending. We’ll now examine how this recent 0.9% year-on-year sales decline for July interacts with J. Front Retailing’s longer-term investment narrative. The best AI stocks today...

TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397) shares are in focus after first quarter results showed sales of ¥72,318 million and lower net income of ¥3,031 million, alongside fresh guidance projecting higher full year revenue and profit. See our latest analysis for TORIDOLL Holdings. The latest guidance appears to have supported TORIDOLL Holdings' share price, with a 7.13% 1 month share price return and 12.97% 3 month share price return, even though the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 15.42%. If...

With Japan’s core CPI now at 1.8% and markets watching the Bank of Japan for a potential rate hike, money is quietly shifting as investors reassess where higher borrowing costs might help or hurt. This is where the Japanese Financials Benefiting from Rising Interest Rates screener comes in. The article walks through three stocks exposed to this news, explains the story behind each, and considers how that might fit with your own approach. The three stocks below are just a sample, and the full...

Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated previously filed a shelf registration to issue bonds with a principal amount of ¥400 billion. This sizeable shelf registration signals a move to enhance financial flexibility, potentially reshaping how investors view the company’s capital structure and funding plans. Next, we’ll examine how this sizeable bond shelf registration shapes Hokkaido Electric Power’s investment narrative and future financing flexibility. Invest in the nuclear...

Automatic shutdown at Ohi Unit 3 puts Kansai Electric Power Company stock in focus Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) reported an automatic shutdown at its Ohi Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 on 8 August after a “Loss of Field” alarm, drawing fresh attention from investors. The incident triggered an automatic trip of the generator and a reactor shutdown, with the company reporting no radiological impact on the surrounding environment. The cause remains under investigation, and any...

Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) drew fresh attention on 10 August 2026 after raising its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2027, following a review of production, sales plans, metal prices, and exchange rates. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Metal Mining. That guidance revision sits alongside a strong price run for Sumitomo Metal Mining, with a 30-day share price return of 43.07% and a year-to-date share price return of 62.10%. The 1-year total shareholder...

On August 14, 2026, Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. reported higher half-year sales of ¥106,384 million and net income of ¥12,693 million, issued full-year 2026 earnings guidance, and the board approved a revised dividend framework targeting a 3.0%–5.0% Dividend on Equity and maintaining a progressive dividend policy through 2030. The company also raised its 2026 dividend forecast and committed to paying dividends based on a 5% DOE if Return on Equity or Price-to-Book Ratio falls below set...

Services led growth across several major economies has been a powerful theme in recent data, with resilient demand even as manufacturing remains mixed. That shift puts extra attention on companies where analysts expect healthy earnings growth and solid balance sheets. Investors who wait risk seeing the most attractive opportunities already priced in. This article highlights three stocks from our Healthy high growth potential screener that fit this backdrop. The three stocks below are only a...

Nagoya Railroad (TSE:9048) drew fresh attention on 10 August 2026 after first quarter earnings showed lower sales of ¥156,875 million compared with ¥168,501 million a year earlier, alongside higher net income and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Nagoya Railroad. At a share price of ¥1,905 on 19 August 2026, Nagoya Railroad has a year to date share price return of 13.12% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 16.40%, while the 3 year total shareholder return is down 12.10%,...

Japanese inflation is starting to bite, with core prices at 1.8% in July and markets expecting the Bank of Japan to lift rates again in September. That kind of shift can quietly reshape which stocks benefit and which feel the strain. This article walks through three large Japanese financial stocks exposed to these rate moves, helping you evaluate whether they deserve a closer look or should be placed on the avoid list. The three stocks covered below are just a starting sample, and the full...

With the Bank of Japan hinting at a 1.25% policy rate and a faster shift away from ultra loose settings, the usual playbook for Japanese stocks is being rewritten. Higher yields, a firmer yen and sticky inflation could reshuffle winners and laggards across sectors. This article walks through three Japanese financial stocks exposed to that story, helping you consider which may deserve a closer look and which might warrant caution. The stocks highlighted below are just a starting sample. The...

ENEOS Holdings earnings jump and dividend guidance draw investor focus ENEOS Holdings (TSE:5020) is in focus after its Q1 2027 results on 7 August showed a shift from a prior net loss to net income, alongside fresh full year earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for ENEOS Holdings. ENEOS Holdings' recent earnings swing back to profit, steady dividend guidance and board discussion on acquiring TPC Holdings have coincided with a stronger trend, with the share price return up 18.68% year to...

Germany’s manufacturing sector is currently expanding at its strongest pace since 2022, while services soften, which puts financially solid growth companies back in focus. When industrial activity turns up, investors often pay closer attention to fast growing stocks with high insider ownership. This article highlights three stocks from the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener that fit this theme and merit a closer look now. The stocks highlighted below are just a starting...

LG Energy Solution has already begun production at its new battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, which will supply lithium-iron phosphate and nickel-manganese-cobalt cells, including for Toyota’s planned 2027 Highlander EV, after investing more than US$2.00 billion and targeting over 35GWh of annual capacity at full scale. This dedicated US battery capacity strengthens Toyota’s supply chain for future electric models, potentially supporting its electrification push and reducing reliance on...

Global bond markets remain sensitive to US policy signals and debt concerns, which keeps income investors focused on reliability instead of short term swings. That is where Dividend Powerhouses with yields above 5% and well covered, growing payouts can help provide clarity. This article highlights three stocks from that screener that aim to combine income strength with dividend stability for investors who want cash flow working harder today. The stocks covered below are just a starting sample...

Earlier in August 2026, The Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter results showing higher revenue and profit year-on-year, while issuing consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the fiscal year to March 31, 2027, including expected net sales of ¥100,000 million and ¥200,000 million respectively. The company also reaffirmed its dividend outlook at ¥51.50 per share for both the second quarter and full fiscal year, highlighting an emphasis on...