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Artificial intelligence is moving from buzzword to everyday tool at the same time as investors are weighing inflation, interest rate decisions and shifting growth signals across major economies. While prices, rates and energy markets keep grabbing headlines, a focused AI stocks screener can help you concentrate on companies directly involved in semiconductors, software, large language models, ChatGPT and cloud infrastructure that sit at the heart of this transformation. This article...

As the Asian markets navigate a complex economic landscape marked by Japan's interest rate hikes and China's mixed economic signals, investors are keenly observing opportunities that arise from these shifting conditions. In this environment, identifying stocks trading below their estimated fair value can present potential investment opportunities, as they may offer a margin of safety amidst broader market volatility.

With inflation signals mixed, central banks cautious on rates and energy costs feeding into everything from shipping to shopping baskets, many investors are turning back to fundamentals, especially cash flow. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on companies where the SWS DCF model suggests the share price sits below fair value, yet the business still shows promising cash flow potential. That pairing, solid cash generation and a discount to estimated worth, can appeal...

On 22 June 2026, Daiichi Life Group held a board meeting and approved the issuance of new restricted and performance-linked shares under its stock compensation scheme for directors and executives across the group. This expanded equity-based pay program is designed to tie management rewards more closely to long-term performance and shareholder value, while keeping dilution limited. Next, we’ll examine how this expanded stock-based compensation for management could influence Daiichi Life...

J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) has drawn attention after reporting a 12.1% year over year decline in consolidated May 2026 sales, while 3D Investment Partners disclosed a 5.10% stake following a completed share buyback. See our latest analysis for J. Front Retailing. The latest sales update, the completed share buyback and 3D Investment Partners' 5.10% stake have coincided with a sharp re-rating, with J. Front Retailing's 30-day share price return of 30.89% adding to a 48.28% one-year total...

Tsubakimoto Chain Co. recently held a board meeting to review the results of a treasury share purchase conducted through the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s ToSTNeT-3 system, as part of an approved program to buy back up to 5 million shares or ¥10.00 billion through March 2027. By repurchasing about 2.3% of its outstanding shares for roughly ¥6.20 billion, the company is reshaping its equity base while emphasizing capital efficiency and shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how this sizeable...

Astroscale Holdings Inc. reported past full-year results for the period ended April 30, 2026, with sales rising to ¥5,940.62 million and its net loss narrowing to ¥6,697.24 million. Alongside these results, the company issued guidance for the year to April 30, 2027 that pairs higher anticipated revenue with continued but smaller expected losses per share. We’ll now examine how Astroscale’s combination of rapid revenue growth and ongoing projected losses shapes its evolving investment...

Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by System D Inc. ( TSE:3804 ). Despite the soft profit...

When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like Kyowakogyosyo Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:5971...

With inflation signals mixed across regions and policy makers weighing their next moves, many investors are looking for companies where growth ambitions are backed by management that has real skin in the game. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses on businesses that analysts and insiders alike currently view with optimism, without tying you to any single sector or theme. This article highlights 3 stocks from that screener that stand out for further research,...

The stock price didn't jump after TOP CULTURE Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7640 ) posted decent earnings last week. Our analysis...

Nankai Tatsumura Construction Co., Ltd. ( TSE:1850 ) announced a healthy earnings result recently, and the market...

Shareholders might have noticed that Sony Group Corporation ( TSE:6758 ) filed its annual result this time last week...

SKY Perfect JSAT (TSE:9412) has drawn fresh attention after forming an alliance with Astroscale to work on space infrastructure, including on orbit satellite inspection, repair, and life extension services. See our latest analysis for SKY Perfect JSAT. The Astroscale partnership appears to be a key driver behind SKY Perfect JSAT’s recent share price swings, with the stock delivering a 12.8% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return, even after a 24.06% decline...

On 8 June 2026, Teradyne announced a collaboration with Tokyo Electron to offer an integrated test cell combining Teradyne’s UltraFLEXplus platform and Tokyo Electron’s Prexa SDP prober for known good device screening in advanced AI and data center chip packaging. This pairing directly targets the reliability risks of chiplet-based 2.5D and 3D packages, aiming to help manufacturers protect yields in increasingly complex AI server architectures. Next, we’ll examine how this AI-focused test...

Mitsubishi Electric (TSE:6503) has drawn investor attention after issuing consolidated earnings guidance for 2027, targeting revenue of ¥6,200b and net profit of ¥475.0b, alongside a new power module collaboration announcement. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Electric. The latest guidance and power module partnership arrive at a time when Mitsubishi Electric’s 1-year total shareholder return of 110.56% and 5-year total shareholder return of 315.08% sit alongside a 29.08% year to date...

Astellas Pharma recently held its 21st Annual Shareholders Meeting, coinciding with fresh analyst coverage that highlights the company’s strong value metrics and Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating. What stands out is that Astellas is being framed as a value-focused pharmaceutical name with favorable price-to-sales and price-to-cash-flow ratios versus its peers, even as its broader industry has faced weaker performance. We’ll now examine how this strengthened analyst sentiment and value...

INFRONEER Holdings (TSE:5076) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a collaboration with Accenture and SAP Japan to roll out a new financial data and insights platform in just three months. See our latest analysis for INFRONEER Holdings. For context, INFRONEER Holdings' latest share price of ¥2,792.5 comes after a 19.29% 1 month share price return and a 28.54% year to date share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 149.22% suggests strong momentum backed by...

Sumitomo (TSE:8053) is back in focus after the Government of Canada formally recognized its partnership with Ucore Rare Metals on North American rare earth supply chains, highlighting the company’s broader involvement in critical raw materials projects. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo. Recent resource agreements and recognition of Sumitomo’s role in rare earth and fluorite supply chains have arrived after a 90 day share price return of 13.8%, alongside a very large 5 year total...

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) is back in focus after fresh Phase 3 data on its narcolepsy candidate oveporexton and psoriasis drug zasocitinib, sharpening attention on how this late stage pipeline might influence the stock. See our latest analysis for Takeda Pharmaceutical. Takedas share price is ¥4,975, with the stock easing over the past three months as the 90 day share price return fell 12.15%, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is 20.88%. This suggests longer term holders...

Takashimaya Company (TSE:8233) has drawn fresh attention after reporting May 2026 sales figures, with overall sales showing a 10.4% year on year change and its main and two regional stores recording a 10.2% change. See our latest analysis for Takashimaya Company. Alongside the May sales update, Takashimaya Company's recent share price momentum has been strong, with a 1 month share price return of 18.72%, a 90 day return of 28.70% and a year to date return of 42.75%. The 1 year total...

With inflation readings staying in focus across regions and central banks sending mixed signals on interest rates, many investors are looking for income that feels more reliable than trying to time short term market swings. The Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield) screener concentrates on companies paying higher dividend yields that are described as well covered, growing and stable, which can appeal if you want cash flow while policy paths and growth data remain uneven. In this article, you will...

Sanrio Company’s board on June 8, 2026, withdrew a proposal to elect a new outside director for its Audit and Supervisory Committee after the candidate, Mayumi Umezawa, asked to step down for personal reasons, deciding instead to retain existing outside director and committee member Kazuo Ohashi to preserve audit continuity. Alongside this governance reshuffle, Sanrio plans to release its delayed fiscal year 2026 results on June 23 following an internal investigation into improper additional...

Recent Share Performance Puts YONEX Under Closer Investor Scrutiny YONEX (TSE:7906) has drawn attention after its stock declined about 10% over the past month and roughly 28% over the past 3 months, despite reporting annual revenue of ¥163,643 and net income of ¥12,092. See our latest analysis for YONEX. At the latest share price of ¥2,290, YONEX has seen its short term share price momentum fade, while the 1 year total shareholder return is weaker than the strong multi year total shareholder...