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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...

With inflation trends, interest rate expectations and labour markets all moving in different directions across regions, many investors are looking for companies that combine solid balance sheets with clear earnings growth potential. The Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on stocks where analysts expect strong earnings growth over the next 3 years and that also sit in what is assessed as an acceptable financial position. This article highlights 3 stocks from that screener, showing...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed performances in major indices and rising inflation, investors are increasingly drawn to the stability that dividend stocks can offer. In such an environment, selecting stocks with a strong history of consistent dividend payouts and robust financial health can be particularly appealing.

Global markets are sending mixed signals, with manufacturing, inflation, rates and trade all pulling in different directions. In this kind of push and pull, many investors are looking beyond headlines and focusing on something more concrete: cash flowing into companies and how much they are paying for it. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener filters for businesses where discounted cash flow estimates from SWS suggest the market price sits below calculated fair value. This...

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. has recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, alongside non-consolidated forecasts that outline expected net sales of ¥610,000 million for the half year and ¥1.35 trillion for the full year. The guidance package, which also details projected operating profit, profit attributable to owners and basic earnings per share, gives investors a clearer picture of how management...

Why Taiyo Yuden Stock Is Back in Focus Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has swung back into focus after its shares climbed more than 10% following a broader move in semiconductor and AI related stocks tied to South Korea’s large semiconductor investment announcement. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Yuden. For context, Taiyo Yuden’s share price has surged recently, with a 1 day share price return of 12.43% and a 7 day share price return of 33.86%. The 1 year total shareholder return is also very...

Nabtesco (TSE:6268) has drawn investor attention after its latest earnings per share came in 16.54% above estimates, with the stock rising 2.13% over the past 24 hours. See our latest analysis for Nabtesco. Beyond the latest earnings surprise, Nabtesco’s share price has built strong momentum in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 30.53% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 109.53%, even though the 30 day share price return is down 3.47%. If you think this earnings driven...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) is back in focus after shareholders approved a year end dividend of ¥51 per share, along with the completion of a share buyback program that retired 31,967,100 shares. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The share price of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is ¥3,247.0, with a 30 day share price return of 7.41% and a year to date share price return of 27.58%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 70.17% and very large 5 year total...

The market for Seiko Epson Corporation's ( TSE:6724 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently...

In recent weeks, analysts have highlighted a disconnect between Nintendo’s current share price and intrinsic value estimates based on discounted cash flow models and earnings multiples, with debate centering on the company’s ability to sustain cash generation through the upcoming Switch 2 console and software cycle. This focus has brought execution risks and governance questions to the forefront, while separate speculation about potential interest from an NBCUniversal spinoff adds another...

Toyota Motor stock has delivered a 61.2% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation sends mixed signals, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value pointing to a premium while earnings based multiples screen the shares as undervalued. A 61.2% five year return suggests Toyota Motor has already rewarded patient shareholders. This can reduce the margin of safety if expectations are high. The new electric air taxi joint venture with Joby Aviation may support long term...

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

Ceres Inc. ( TSE:3696 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 49% in the...