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On 5 August 2026, Takeda Pharmaceutical announced that the U.S. FDA approved ORZEYFUL (oveporexton), a first-in-class oral orexin receptor 2 agonist, for treating narcolepsy type 1 with cataplexy in adults, with commercial launch pending DEA controlled substance scheduling. This approval gives Takeda a differentiated entry into a rare disease market of an estimated 120,000 U.S. patients, addressing the underlying orexin deficiency rather than only individual narcolepsy symptoms. We will now...

Central banks in several major economies have kept interest rates steady while inflation in many places still comes from services and everyday costs. That mix keeps income focused investors searching for yield that looks more reliable than cash or short term bonds. Well covered, growing and stable dividends above 5% can stand out. This article walks through three Dividend Powerhouses from the screener that fit that brief. The three stocks highlighted below are just a small sample, as the full...

Board meeting puts potential Nakanishi stock split in focus Nakanishi (TSE:7716) has called a board meeting for 7 August 2026 to consider a two for one stock split of its common shares, drawing fresh attention to the stock’s recent performance and liquidity profile. See our latest analysis for Nakanishi. Nakanishi’s share price has been strong in the lead up to the board meeting, with a 1 month share price return of 8.17%, a 90 day gain of 17.62%, and a year to date rise of 62.66%. Over...

Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to ¥273,259 million and net income to ¥20,696 million, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased to ¥141.09 from ¥74.16 a year earlier. On the same day, the company raised its guidance for both the half-year and full-year, citing higher-than-expected demand alongside production increases and cost reduction efforts that it now expects to improve profitability. Next, we'll examine how...

Why Fuyo General Lease Stock Is Back On Investor Radar Fuyo General Lease (TSE:8424) drew fresh attention after a packed July 30 update, combining first quarter earnings, new fiscal year guidance and dividend projections for the year ending March 31, 2027. See our latest analysis for Fuyo General Lease. At a share price of ¥4,475.0, Fuyo General Lease has seen a 5.05% 30 day share price return and a 10.15% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests recent momentum has picked up alongside...

Why Sumitomo Stock Is In Focus After Q1 Earnings Sumitomo (TSE:8053) is on investor radars after its first quarter earnings on 31 July 2026, which showed higher revenue, net income and earnings per share compared with the same period last year. The company also confirmed its full year profit forecast and issued detailed dividend guidance that reflects a recent 4-for-1 share split, giving investors clearer insight into expected cash returns per share. See our latest analysis for...

IbidenLtd (TSE:4062) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter earnings on 4 August 2026, with higher sales and net income, alongside a planned stock split and related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation. See our latest analysis for IbidenLtd. The first quarter update and planned stock split came on the back of very strong momentum in IbidenLtd's stock, with the share price return up 23.17% over 90 days and 166.97% year to date, and a very large 1 year total shareholder...

Fujikura Ltd. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of ¥402,009 million and net income of ¥80,434 million, and raised its earnings guidance for both the six months to September 30, 2026 and the full year to March 31, 2027. The company also outlined a full-year dividend of ¥19.00 per share following a 6-for-1 share split and moved to dispose of treasury shares to its Employee Stock Ownership Association, signaling an active approach to capital distribution and...

Teijin’s first quarter earnings return to profit Teijin (TSE:3401) drew fresh attention after first quarter results to June 30, 2026 reported net income of ¥45,106 million, compared with a net loss of ¥740 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Teijin. Teijin’s recent first quarter earnings and the board meeting on July 29 to consider the sale of shares held by untraceable shareholders have coincided with a 30.60% year to date share price return and a 43.09% 1 year total...

Central banks are signaling caution on interest rate cuts as energy driven inflation pressures linger. That keeps money expensive for many companies, yet it also puts a spotlight on businesses that can still grow and that have management confident enough to own a meaningful stake. This article walks through three stocks from the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener and explains why these may deserve a spot on your watchlist. The three stocks covered below are just a...

Central banks are signalling a cautious stance, with several holding rates as they watch how easing inflation balances against growth risks and energy shocks. That keeps stock pickers in the spotlight. Broad markets can drift when policy is in wait and see mode, yet companies with solid finances and strong earnings expectations can still stand out. This article highlights 3 stocks from the Healthy high growth potential screener that fit that profile. The stocks in the article below are just a...

On August 7, 2026, Bridgestone Corporation held its H1 2026 earnings call, issued new full-year 2026 guidance, and announced a second-quarter dividend of ¥60.00 per share and year-end dividend guidance of ¥65.00 per share, both lower than the prior year’s levels. The combination of reduced interim and expected year-end dividends, alongside quantified revenue and profit guidance for 2026, gives investors fresh insight into how Bridgestone is balancing earnings, cash needs, and shareholder...

Oil prices sit in the spotlight as markets weigh how Middle East risk and the Strait of Hormuz could feed back into inflation and interest rates. That kind of uncertainty can leave many companies exposed. Founder led companies often face it differently, because leaders have their own legacy on the line. This article highlights 3 founder led stocks from the screener that show how that mindset can matter. The three founder led companies below are just a starting sample, and the full screen...

Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and full year to March 31, 2027, alongside first-quarter 2026 results and a planned increase in both interim and full-year dividends. The combination of forward earnings guidance, year-on-year sales growth in the first quarter, and higher planned shareholder payouts gives investors clearer visibility on how management is positioning the business and capital returns over the...

Japan's latest inflation revisions and a sixth straight month below the Bank of Japan's 2% target have put consumer prices and household budgets back in the spotlight. Softer price pressure may keep policy looser for longer, while rising food bills are squeezing shoppers. That mix can reshuffle which Japanese consumer staples stocks look resilient. This article examines how three large cap staples fit into this theme and explains why they may warrant closer attention now. The stocks covered...

It's been a pretty great week for ARE Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:5857 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 12% to JP¥3,470...

JMDC Inc. ( TSE:4483 ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. The company beat...

Celebrations may be in order for Kohoku Kogyo CO.,LTD. ( TSE:6524 ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...

MIXI, Inc. ( TSE:2121 ) announced a healthy earnings result recently, and the market rewarded it with a strong uplift...

Even though Mitsuchi Corporation's ( TSE:3439 ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc ( TSE:2433 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...

DeNA Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2432 ) came out with its quarterly results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...

GS Yuasa Corporation ( TSE:6674 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 4.7...

Last week, you might have seen that Alfresa Holdings Corporation ( TSE:2784 ) released its first-quarter result to the...