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Sony Group and Warner Music have already filed a lawsuit in a California federal court accusing Anthropic of using copyrighted songs to train its Claude AI models without permission, seeking legal remedies over alleged misuse of their music catalogs. This case underscores how Sony is asserting control over its intellectual property as AI reshapes how creative content is used and monetized. We’ll now examine how Sony’s copyright action against Anthropic could influence its investment...

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Honda Motor (TSE:7267) and Nissan agreed to jointly develop and standardize core software and electronic control units for next generation software defined vehicles. The partnership targets deployment of the shared SDV platform starting in 2029. The collaboration is intended to improve development speed, share R&D costs and support future vehicle intelligence and electrification efforts. For broader context on how advanced computing and connectivity are reshaping transport, consider...

Toyota Motor recently advanced its electrification efforts by prioritizing production of its next-generation Lexus electric vehicle in China and deepening battery partnerships, while also facing past tariff threats from the US on Canadian-built vehicles. This shift toward building high-end EVs in the world’s largest electric vehicle market highlights how Toyota is reshaping its global manufacturing footprint and supply chain. We’ll now examine how prioritizing Lexus EV production in China...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

Why the Honda partnership puts Nissan Motor stock back in focus Nissan Motor (TSE:7201) is back on investor radar after agreeing with Honda to co develop and standardize core electronic control units, in vehicle operating systems, and software for future software defined vehicles. Nissan Motor shares closed at ¥328.5, with a 1 day share price return of 2.34% that partly offsets a year to date share price decline of 16.35%. Total shareholder return over 1 year is down 2.09%, and over 5 years...

Mortgage rates near 7% and renewed conflict linked to key oil producing regions are pulling markets in different directions. Higher borrowing costs are pressuring housing and rate sensitive growth stocks, while rising crude prices are refocusing attention on global energy producers. This article looks at how that mix of inflation concerns, bond yields and oil prices ties back to three large integrated oil and gas stocks exposed to these headlines, and explains why they might deserve a closer...

Dentsu Group (TSE:4324) is back in focus after announcing leadership changes in South Asia, with longtime executive Kartik Iyer retiring as Chief Operating Officer and Saagar Sethi stepping in as Chief Business Officer. These leadership changes arrive while Dentsu Group’s share price has picked up momentum, with a 19.75% 90 day share price return and a 22.28% 1 year total shareholder return, even though the 3 year total shareholder return shows a 12.11% decline. Compare Dentsu Group's...

What the NX VISTA launch means for Nippon Express Holdings stock Nippon Express Holdings (TSE:9147) has launched NX VISTA, a supply chain visibility platform that centralizes order, shipping and inventory data. The rollout gives investors a fresh data point on the company’s logistics technology focus. NX VISTA lands on top of a strong run in Nippon Express Holdings stock, with the latest ¥5,773 share price sitting on a 30 day share price return of 9.38% and a year to date share price return...

Central banks are still talking tough on inflation, and that keeps pressure on long term yields. In choppy rate cycles, investors often pay closer attention to founder led companies where leaders have their own wealth on the line. That level of commitment can help some businesses stay focused when policy signals are mixed. This article looks at three stocks from our Founder Led Companies screener that may warrant a closer look. The three founder led stocks in this article are just a starting...

Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) has drawn fresh investor attention after opening a new Hipore wet-process lithium-ion battery separator coating line in Charlotte, North Carolina. The move marks a key step in its North American battery separator build out. For investors watching Asahi Kasei, the Charlotte opening comes after a mixed price pattern, with the share price at ¥1,639 and a year to date share price return of 15.42% but a 30 day share price return that declined 4.85% and a 90 day share price...

Mitsui’s low carbon ammonia bet and fresh bond issue Mitsui (TSE:8031) is in focus after investing in Blue Point One, a joint venture building a low carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana, and completing a new US$750 million fixed income issuance. This combination of project spending and funding activity gives you fresh context for thinking about Mitsui stock, especially if you follow decarbonization themes and balance sheet flexibility in large Japanese trading companies. Over the past year...

Independent Committee formation puts governance in focus Ain Holdings (TSE:9627) has set up an Independent Committee made up of three outside directors with long careers in law, academia, media and corporate boardrooms. The move is intended to reinforce board oversight and independence. The Independent Committee announcement comes after an August board meeting to consider the disposal of treasury shares. It lands at a time when Ain Holdings’ share price has risen 9.35% over 90 days yet is...

Rising Japanese government bond yields, hawkish signals from Jackson Hole and a market that now heavily prices in a Bank of Japan rate hike have suddenly put domestic financial stocks back in focus. Higher rates can reshape earnings profiles, funding costs and dividend potential, so sitting on the sidelines could mean missing important shifts. This article reveals 3 Japanese financial stocks exposed to these rate shocks and explains how they might react. The 3 stocks covered below are only a...

As global markets navigate mixed economic signals and fluctuating investor sentiment, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income in uncertain times. In this environment, identifying robust dividend payers can be a strategic move, offering both income stability and potential growth as part of a diversified investment portfolio.

Xanadu Quantum Technologies recently moved into the next phase of its collaboration with Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Chemical, applying quantum computing to semiconductor fabrication and EUV lithography simulations. This push into quantum-enabled manufacturing tools complements Mitsubishi’s broader investments in LNG, renewable fuels, and food-related businesses, highlighting how the conglomerate is tying advanced technology to long-term resource and infrastructure themes. Next, we’ll examine...

Board reshuffle puts Astroscale Holdings in focus Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A) drew fresh attention after its board met on 18 August 2026 to review the global management structure and decide on senior leadership appointments. Following that meeting, the company named Raleigh Morgan as Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Legal & Compliance, effective the same day. This points investors toward governance and risk oversight as key areas to watch. Astroscale Holdings shares...

Aida Engineering closed today at ¥1,318 after the market absorbed a fresh set of Q1 2027 numbers that pulled earnings power back from last year’s highs. Traders have been paying a premium P/E of 18.8x for this stock while the reported trailing net margin sits at 5%, down from 6.9%. That mix of rich valuation and thinner profitability is the real fault line in today’s reaction. The headline is simple: Aida Engineering is testing how much investors still want to pay up for a cyclical machinery...

As Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed economic signals and investor sentiment, opportunities may arise for discerning investors to identify stocks trading below their intrinsic value. In this context, a good stock is one that demonstrates strong fundamentals and potential for growth despite current market fluctuations, offering the possibility of being undervalued in today's environment.

TRIAL Holdings (TSE:141A) has scheduled a board meeting for 21 August 2026 to review an absorption-type split between sub-subsidiaries, rename certain units, and transfer shares tied to Seiyu real estate. TRIAL Holdings has caught investor attention recently, with a 30 day share price return of 34.04% and a 90 day share price return of 44.33%, contributing to a 1 year total shareholder return of 49.98%. This indicates that momentum has been building ahead of the upcoming board meeting and...

The latest move in Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TSE:4188) stock coverage is tied to its extended collaboration with Xanadu Quantum Technologies, which focuses on applying quantum algorithms to extreme ultraviolet lithography in semiconductor fabrication. For investors tracking Mitsubishi Chemical Group, the extended Xanadu partnership comes on top of a solid run in the shares. The year to date share price return is 27.34%, and the 1 year total shareholder return is 45.18%. This points to...

Mitsubishi Motors stock reaction to potential software alliance talks Honda's discussions with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) on a joint vehicle operating system and onboard computer, aimed at models from 2029, have put fresh attention on Mitsubishi Motors stock. The Mitsubishi Motors share price has picked up in the short term, with a 1-day share price return of 3.87% and a 7-day return of 7.26%. Over longer periods, the 1-year total shareholder return declined 1.74% and the 3-year...

Metaplanet Inc. recently held a board meeting to review changes to its 10th series stock acquisition rights, lock-up agreements, and a long-term incentive plan for officers and employees, while also advancing its plans to expand its Bitcoin-focused activities into the U.S. via an American subsidiary. By planning to inject 2,100 BTC and cash into Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise as a future U.S. Bitcoin treasury vehicle, Metaplanet is creating a cross-border structure that links Japanese...

Shareholder vote keeps Hiroshi Aoki in place Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) has become a fresh focus for investors after its August 19 annual general meeting, where shareholders backed the re-election of Hiroshi Aoki despite opposition from Oasis Management. Against this backdrop of shareholder support for Hiroshi Aoki, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings’ share price has moved to ¥4,196, with a 90 day share price return of 21.03% but a year to date share price decline of 7.37%. The 5 year total...