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Hasbro’s new licensing partnership with Nintendo (TSE:7974) around the Legend of Zelda franchise has put fresh attention on the stock, as investors weigh what expanded merchandise could mean for Nintendo’s broader business. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The Hasbro deal lands at a time when Nintendo’s short term momentum is picking up, with a 1 month share price return of 16.24% and a 7 day share price return of 9.52%. However, this follows a year to date share price decline of 28.08%...

Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. recently held a board meeting on July 21, 2026 to consider transferring shares of its Chinese subsidiaries as part of a business portfolio restructuring in that market. This potential reshaping of its China footprint could meaningfully alter how investors think about Meiji’s regional exposure, capital allocation and longer-term earnings mix. We’ll now examine how the planned transfer of Chinese subsidiary shares could influence Meiji Holdings’ broader investment...

Artificial intelligence stocks sit at the crossroads of powerful themes right now. Central banks are watching inflation, bond markets are reacting to energy headlines, and yet demand for AI tools, chips and cloud infrastructure continues to reshape how companies work and spend. The AI Stocks screener focuses on businesses directly tied to this ChatGPT and large language model buildout, from semiconductors to software and cloud platforms. That gives you a focused way to look at companies...

In July 2026, Sona BLW Precision Forgings announced definitive agreements with DENSO to form two India-based joint ventures developing and manufacturing advanced electric and hybrid powertrain systems across multiple vehicle segments. The partnership highlights India’s role as a global automotive manufacturing hub, with DENSO holding management control while tapping Sona Comstar’s cost-competitive EV production capabilities. We’ll now examine how this focus on India-anchored electric and...

Sugi HoldingsLtd (TSE:7649) released its June 2026 sales update, reporting net sales of all stores at 104.5% and existing store net sales at 102.0%. This monthly snapshot gives investors fresh context for recent share price moves. See our latest analysis for Sugi HoldingsLtd. The June sales update lands against a mixed backdrop for Sugi HoldingsLtd. The share price is at ¥2,910 after a 1-day share price return of 1.08%, yet it is down 20.60% year to date, while the 3-year total shareholder...

Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) is back in focus after the company decided to move sedan production to Japan and rethink its manufacturing footprint following a new 25% duty on Mexico-built vehicles, as well as updated US emissions rules. See our latest analysis for Mazda Motor. Mazda Motor’s recent manufacturing shift comes as the stock posts a 7.6% 1 month share price return and a 13.9% 3 month gain, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 34.0% contrasts with weaker 3 year figures. If this...

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

JAPAN MATERIAL Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6055 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 18% on...

Celebrations may be in order for Nomura Micro Science Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6254 ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering...

TISI (TSE:3626) has scheduled a board meeting on 24 July 2026 to review a proposal that would shift certain back-office operations to a wholly owned subsidiary through an absorption-type company split effective 1 October 2026. See our latest analysis for TISI. The coming company split discussion lands while TISI’s 1 month share price return of 21.69% and 7 day share price return of 6.92% contrast with a year to date share price decline of 27.49%, and a 5 year total shareholder return of...

Why Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Stock Is Back In Focus Tokyo Steel Manufacturing (TSE:5423) drew investor attention after first quarter earnings showed lower sales and net income year over year, followed by raised guidance driven by gains from selling investment securities. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Steel Manufacturing. Tokyo Steel Manufacturing’s share price has climbed over the past month, with a 30 day share price return of 6.25% and a year to date share price return of 20.62%. The 5...

It's been a sad week for Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4063 ), who've watched their investment drop 19% to...

Global markets are sending mixed signals on growth and inflation, with bond yields, consumer confidence and energy prices all pulling investor attention in different directions. In this kind of stop start backdrop, many readers look for stocks where analysts still expect solid earnings growth and balance sheets that can handle economic twists. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on. It filters for companies that analysts expect to grow earnings strongly...

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. recently reported past half-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥566,487 million, revenue of ¥663,331 million, and net income of ¥231,749 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations year over year. The earnings release highlights that profit growth outpaced sales growth, indicating improved earnings efficiency as reflected in the stronger earnings per share figures. We'll now examine how this stronger...

SMS (TSE:2175) has drawn fresh attention after its recent share price move, with the stock now sitting around ¥2,352. Investors are weighing this shift against the company’s earnings profile and longer term returns. See our latest analysis for SMS. Over the past year, SMS has seen strong momentum in its share price, with a year to date share price return of 74.22%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return shows a decline of 20.98%, indicating a weaker longer term record. If SMS has caught...

Dividend Powerhouses can appeal when global signals feel mixed and short term sentiment is hard to read. Inflation paths differ by region, central banks are still weighing rate moves and consumer confidence moves around from month to month. In that kind of backdrop, many investors look for companies that pay shareholders today through income rather than relying only on price moves. This Dividend Powerhouses screener focuses on stocks with yields above 5% that appear well covered, growing and...

With inflation signals flickering, central banks adjusting rates and trade flows shifting across regions, cash generation and valuation discipline matter more than ever. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on companies where projected cash flows, using SWS DCF valuation, suggest the share price may sit below fair value. That combination can appeal to value oriented investors who want the cash flow story to support the headline valuation. In this article you will see...

Heiwa Real Estate REIT earnings and dividend outlook draw investor focus Heiwa Real Estate REIT (TSE:8966) has come into focus after reporting full year results to May 31, 2026, issuing fresh earnings guidance and outlining higher distribution targets for the coming fiscal periods. See our latest analysis for Heiwa Real Estate REIT. At a share price of ¥135,900, Heiwa Real Estate REIT has seen its share price return fall 8.24% over three months and 14.04% year to date. Its 1 year total...

In July 2026, Frasers Property Limited, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Sunway MCL Limited, Sekisui House and Lum Chang Building Contractors announced their consortium had emerged as the top bidder for Singapore’s Bayshore Drive Government Land Sales site, a large 99-year mixed-use plot integrated with the Bedok South MRT station and a new bus interchange. The bid positions Sekisui House to participate in one of the largest transit-linked mixed-use projects in Singapore’s East Coast, potentially...

The market has been quietly warming to Fuji Oozx, with the stock up over the past month, yet today’s reaction feels more cautious than the latest numbers suggest. You are looking at an auto components company that just printed Q1 2027 earnings with Basic EPS of ¥68.24 and quarterly revenue of ¥7,447m. The real story sits in the trailing picture. Earnings per share over the last twelve months reached ¥222.31 while the stock still trades on a P/E of 8.3x, which is below both peers and the wider...

Toho Gas stock has barely moved over the past week, yet the latest earnings quietly rewired the profit story. Q1 2027 basic earnings per share came in at ¥26.19, with net income of ¥9,424m on revenue of ¥144,849m. The short term price action reflects a market still focused on headline numbers. The bigger story sits in the background. Trailing earnings are flattered by a ¥6.9b one off gain while the stock trades on a richer P/E than many gas utility peers. That tension between premium...

In recent weeks, global markets have been navigating a complex landscape characterized by volatile oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and concerns over AI investments impacting major indices. Amid these challenges, investors are increasingly focused on identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value as potential opportunities to strengthen their portfolios. In such an environment, a good stock is often one that demonstrates strong fundamentals and...

Canon stock closed at ¥4,494, leaving the 7 day return slightly in the red even as the latest earnings landed. The headline is not the share price move. The headline is that Q2 basic earnings per share came in at ¥143.16, helping lift trailing 12 month earnings per share to ¥396.44 and supporting a P/E of about 11x against peers on roughly double that multiple. Short term traders see a muted tape. Longer term investors see a company that has expanded net profit margins and is still priced as...

Japan’s latest inflation data paints a mixed picture. Core CPI held at 2.7% year on year in June while core core CPI eased to 2.0%. That reduces near term pressure on the Bank of Japan to lift rates further and keeps attention on domestically focused stocks that depend heavily on the health of Japan’s consumers and services sector. From a curated screener of larger Japanese companies with solid financial profiles, this article highlights 3 stocks that appear positively exposed to this...