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Global bond markets are lurching, energy prices are biting, and central banks sound tougher on inflation. That mix is reshaping expectations for long term interest rates, which matter a lot for how life insurers and annuity providers price promises made decades into the future. This article walks through three stocks from our Global Life Insurers and Annuity Providers screener that are closely exposed to the latest rate shock. The three stocks covered below are just a sample from this idea,...

In late August 2026, draft IPO documents for SB Energy, majority-owned by SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son, revealed that SB Energy granted OpenAI stock warrants valued at US$5.50 billion and secured a US$500.00 million equity commitment, while SoftBank also began talks to acquire a majority stake in humanoid robotics startup 1X Technologies at a US$6.00 billion valuation and announced a ¥1,000,000,000,000 unsecured fixed-rate bond due 2033. These disclosures highlight how SoftBank is...

Tri Chemical Laboratories went into this earnings print with a stock that had slid about 25% over the past three months, even as its trailing P/E of 16.3x sat well below semiconductor peers. The latest quarter did not deliver a clean win or a clear miss. Revenue reached ¥7,216.3m and basic earnings per share came in at ¥46.70, while the trailing net profit margin of 23.3% stayed a touch softer than last year. The key question now is how that combination of earnings power and valuation lines...

Double Standard stock came into this quarter on a solid run, yet the latest numbers force investors to rethink how durable that story really is. The share price has been supported by a P/E of 16.7x and a rich 5.12% dividend yield. The headline from this earnings release is margin pressure. Trailing net profit margin is 14.1%, compared with 21.4% a year earlier, while free cash flow coverage of that dividend looks thin. For a stock trading above an estimated cash flow value, that squeeze is...

Towa Food Service stock came into this earnings print with a steady three month run and a P/E of 22.3x that aligned closely with the broader Japan hospitality group, leaving little room for big surprises in sentiment. The headline from Q1 2027 is a solid profits story. Net income from continuing operations of ¥171 million translated into basic earnings per share of ¥21.19, backed by a trailing twelve month net margin of 5.7% that has held its ground. The question for traders is whether that...

Oil supply concerns put Tokai Carbon (TSE:5301) in focus Fresh reports of possible oil supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf have drawn attention to Tokai Carbon (TSE:5301), given its links to energy intensive carbon products and exposure to Asian industrial demand. Tokai Carbon’s share price has reacted sharply to the oil headlines, with a 1-day share price return of 7.70% and a 30-day share price return of 17.79%. This has built on an 86.32% year to date share price return and an 83.75%...

Japan’s central bank is under pressure to respond to a weaker yen and import driven inflation, so interest rate expectations are shifting again. When money becomes less predictable, many investors look for founders who still have plenty of skin in the game. This article highlights three founder led Japanese stocks from our screener that show strong capital discipline and clear personal commitment from leadership. The three founder led stocks below are just a starting sample from this idea,...

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Japan’s consumer spending and services activity show resilience, which keeps attention on companies tied to the next wave of productivity growth from artificial intelligence. For investors, that creates a window to look at Japanese stocks linked to semiconductors, cloud and AI software that may benefit if this trend continues. This article highlights 3 stocks from our AI focused screener and explains what makes each one worth watching. The stocks covered below are just a starting sample. The...

Chugoku Electric Power (TSE:9504) drew investor attention after filing a shelf registration for up to ¥700 billion in bonds. This highlights upcoming funding plans that could influence the company’s capital structure and future investment priorities. For context, Chugoku Electric Power’s share price has gained 7.22% over the past month and 18.58% over the past 90 days. The latest share price of ¥1,008.5 sits alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 16.63% and steady 3 and 5 year total...

Sage Geosystems and Chiyoda (TSE:6366) have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the technical and commercial feasibility of high pressure surface facilities for enhanced geothermal power generation in Tokyo. Chiyoda’s shares trade at ¥718.0. While the 30 day share price return of about 9% points to improving short term momentum, the year to date share price return is down about 14%, set against a 1 year total shareholder return of roughly 75% that points to a much stronger longer...

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...

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

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...