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Dentsu Group has appointed industry veteran Ajay Gupte as chief operating officer for South Asia, working alongside CEO Harsha Razdan to drive operational efficiency, organisational agility and network-wide collaboration. By bringing in Gupte, who has deep experience in media, digital transformation and large-scale business overhauls, Dentsu is reinforcing its Business to Business to Society model and sharpening its execution focus in a key growth region. We’ll now examine how Gupte’s...

Why Okuma’s latest board agenda matters for shareholders Okuma (TSE:6103) has called a board meeting on 16 July 2026 to consider disposing of treasury shares for restricted share based remuneration, putting executive incentives and potential dilution in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Okuma. Okuma’s share price has climbed to ¥5,020, with a 1 month share price return of 12.43% and a year to date share price return of 37.91%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of...

As global markets navigate through geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, the Asian market has shown resilience, with indices like China's CSI 300 Index and Japan's Nikkei 225 Index posting gains despite broader regional uncertainties. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be pivotal for investors seeking to capitalize on growth opportunities within Asia's evolving economic landscape.

Amidst global economic uncertainties and fluctuating oil prices, Asian markets have shown resilience with notable advancements in key indices, such as Japan's Nikkei 225 and China's CSI 300. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to enhance their portfolios through consistent returns.

Yamato Holdings (TSE:9064) has set up a Corporate Value Enhancement Committee as a voluntary advisory body under its Board of Directors, aiming to support long term corporate value and governance. See our latest analysis for Yamato Holdings. Yamato Holdings' recent governance move comes as the stock trades at ¥2,067.5, with a 30 day share price return of 13.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 7.16%. Longer term total shareholder returns over three and five years have been weaker,...

Fuyo General Lease (TSE:8424) has filed a shelf registration for up to ¥300 billion in bonds, a move that puts a sizable funding option in place and draws attention to its capital structure. See our latest analysis for Fuyo General Lease. At a share price of ¥4,520.0, Fuyo General Lease has seen recent momentum build, with a 7 day share price return of 4.03% and a 30 day share price return of 6.73%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 14.86% and 5 year total shareholder return of 122.61%...

Casio ComputerLtd (TSE:6952) is back in focus after its G-SHOCK brand expanded into Roblox, offering avatar watch items and a dedicated game world that could influence how investors view its digital engagement potential. See our latest analysis for Casio ComputerLtd. Casio ComputerLtd’s recent Roblox launch comes after a mixed stretch for the stock, with the share price return down 10.83% over 30 days but up 10.97% over 90 days and the 1-year total shareholder return at 50.55%, indicating...

In recent months, Recruit Holdings has drawn attention as analysts’ cash flow models and earnings multiples suggest its shares may be trading below intrinsic value, even as some broader valuation checks remain mixed. An interesting angle is how the company’s push into AI-powered and data-centric hiring solutions is reshaping expectations for its long-term role in global talent matching, despite current softness in labor demand and slower uptake of platforms like Indeed PLUS. We’ll now...

Artificial intelligence is pulling more weight in markets as central banks watch inflation, energy prices and growth signals. While policy paths remain data driven and bond yields react to oil and geopolitical headlines, companies tied directly to the ChatGPT and AI build out in semiconductors, software, LLMs and cloud continue to shape how businesses operate and spend. This AI Stocks screener focuses on those companies at the heart of that shift, helping you filter the wider market down to...

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With inflation, energy prices and interest-rate expectations pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for companies where analysts still see clear earnings growth potential and balance sheets that can handle bumps in the road. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener aims to highlight, focusing on stocks that analysts expect to grow earnings over the next 3 years while staying in acceptable financial shape. In this article, you will see 3...

TISI Inc. previously convened a board meeting on July 24, 2026, to consider having a wholly owned subsidiary succeed certain back-office operations via an absorption-type company split effective October 1, 2026. This potential shift of back-office functions into a subsidiary could alter TISI’s operational structure, with implications for efficiency, cost visibility, and management focus. Next, we will examine how this planned absorption-type company split of back-office operations may...

Toho (TSE:9602) is back in focus after first quarter results showed sales of ¥88,742 million and lower net income year over year, alongside fresh earnings guidance through February 2027. See our latest analysis for Toho. Toho’s recent guidance through February 2027 and the first quarter update have arrived alongside a 17.47% 1 month share price return, although the share price return year to date is down 7.16% and the 1 year total shareholder return is down 20.91%, while the 5 year total...

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment (TSE:3249) has outlined a refinancing move that replaces an upcoming loan maturity with two new floating rate facilities, extending its debt schedule and clarifying near term repayment plans for investors. See our latest analysis for Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment. Recent price action suggests steady but moderating momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 2.35% and a 30 day share price return of 2.70%. The 1 year total shareholder...

With inflation, rates and geopolitics keeping markets on edge, many investors are looking for reliability they can actually measure. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener comes in. It focuses on companies with dividend yields above 5% that appear well covered, growing and stable. In a world of mixed growth signals, shifting energy prices and data dependent central banks, a steady cash payout can help smooth the ride while still keeping you invested. This article highlights three...

Recent share performance has put Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) on many investors’ radar, with the stock up around 12% over the past month and about 33% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. At a share price of ¥7,161, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has posted a 12.05% 1 month share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 85.91%, alongside a multi year total shareholder return that is several times the initial investment...

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) has drawn fresh attention after releasing new Phase 3 data for its oral TYK2 inhibitor zasocitinib in adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, highlighting meaningful skin clearance across difficult areas. See our latest analysis for Takeda Pharmaceutical. Together with the zasocitinib update and the recent plasma collaboration in Indonesia, Takeda Pharmaceutical’s 11.03% 1 month share price return and 35.86% 1 year total shareholder return suggest...

create restaurants holdings (TSE:3387) is back in focus after first quarter results to May 31, 2026, showed higher sales, net income, and earnings per share, along with updated guidance and a stronger shareholder returns message. See our latest analysis for create restaurants holdings. Despite the positive first quarter update and a stronger message on shareholder returns, create restaurants holdings’ share price return has been mixed, with a 30 day share price return of 6.54% and a year to...

Global markets are wrestling with energy volatility, stubborn inflation questions, and shifting central bank policies, which leaves many investors unsure where to focus next. One area drawing attention is undervalued stocks with solid cash flow potential, companies where current prices sit below fair value estimates based on SWS DCF valuation. This article looks at that theme and why it can appeal if you care about valuation discipline and resilience in a choppy macro backdrop. To make it...

Why Baycurrent’s Latest Earnings Matter for Investors Baycurrent (TSE:6532) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter earnings, with sales of ¥44,576 million, net income of ¥10,733 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥70.99 from continuing operations. These figures compare with sales of ¥34,307 million, net income of ¥9,016 million, and basic earnings per share of ¥59.32 in the same quarter a year earlier, giving investors updated context on Baycurrent’s consulting focused...

What Daiwa Office Investment’s unit split and buyback could mean for investors Daiwa Office Investment (TSE:8976) has put two major corporate actions on the table: a unit split with expanded authorized units and a ¥1,500 million buyback program targeting up to 7,000 units. Both moves focus on liquidity and capital efficiency. The split is aimed at making individual units more accessible, and the repurchased units are scheduled for cancellation by the fiscal period ending November 2026. See...

With energy costs in focus, inflation still on watch lists, and central banks reacting to every shift in commodity prices, many investors are looking again at reliable, low carbon power sources. Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of power security, decarbonisation goals, and long term infrastructure investment, spanning uranium producers, enrichment specialists, and reactor operators. This Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you quickly filter that universe into a more focused group...

Japan Eyewear Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:5889 ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 2 days. The ex-dividend date...