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Hitachi (TSE:6501) has appointed Anand Birje to lead its Digital Engineering and AI Business Unit, unifying Hitachi Digital, GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services and Hitachi Vantara under a single leadership structure. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Hitachi's recent appointment news comes as momentum has been building in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 20.25% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 36.51% adding to a very large 5 year total shareholder return. If this...

Middle East energy risks have kept fuel security firmly on the radar, which is why nuclear energy stocks are attracting fresh attention from investors looking for reliable and low carbon power exposure. This Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you cut through a crowded sector and focus on companies tied to uranium supply and reactor projects. The article walks through three stocks that are aligned with this theme right now. The stocks covered below are just a starting sample, and the full...

US 10 year Treasury yields have eased as investors respond to softer inflation signals and a steadier outlook for interest rates. That shift keeps attention on growth stories such as artificial intelligence stocks rather than short term macro swings. AI screener stocks sit at the heart of the current ChatGPT and chip build out, which is why this article highlights three AI focused stocks that stand out from the wider list. The three AI stocks covered below are just a starting sample, and the...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) disclosed in a new SEC filing that it has added a position in Capital One Financial. The same filing shows a major reduction in SoftBank Group's holding of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The portfolio reshuffle points to a rebalanced mix between semiconductor exposure and global financial services. These moves sit inside a broader shift in how capital is flowing between chip makers, cloud providers and financial platforms, which you can explore further through...

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. has reported past first‑quarter 2026 results with net income of ¥23,394 million, down from ¥29,947 million a year earlier, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥37.42 versus ¥47.40. Despite weaker profitability, the company kept its dividend guidance unchanged at ¥60.00 per share for both the second quarter and year‑end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, signaling a clear commitment to shareholder payouts. We’ll now examine how the...

Chiba Kogyo Bank (TSE:8337) drew investor attention after issuing new earnings guidance alongside first quarter results and a higher dividend forecast, including a planned doubling of the year end dividend for ordinary shares. See our latest analysis for Chiba Kogyo Bank. At a share price of ¥2,815.0, Chiba Kogyo Bank has seen strong momentum this year, with a 62.34% year to date share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. Recent gains, including a 25.33% 90 day share...

Kajima Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing lower sales and revenue year-on-year but higher net income and earnings per share, while also issuing full-year 2027 earnings guidance and adjusting its dividend outlook. The company’s plan to raise the interim dividend to ¥73.00 per share yet lower the full-year payout versus last year highlights a recalibration of shareholder returns amid shifting profit and cash flow priorities. Against this backdrop, we’ll explore...

Earlier this week, Olympus Corporation announced it had entered into an exclusive global distribution agreement with Endocision for a portable, single-use flexible cryocatheter system designed for a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures, with commercial launch in the U.S., Canada and Europe expected early next year. This deal broadens Olympus' respiratory care offering by adding cryotechnology that can support larger, less damaged tissue samples and enable...

First quarter earnings put MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS in focus MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS (TSE:9302) has come into focus after reporting first quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2026, including net income of ¥3,696 million and basic earnings per share of ¥48.97. See our latest analysis for MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS. The first quarter figures arrived as MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS’ share price has been under pressure, with a 30-day share price return down 6.26% and a 90-day share price return down 14.95%,...

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings (TSE:5901) has put investor attention squarely on its stock after announcing a share repurchase program, along with revised earnings guidance covering the current half year and full fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Toyo Seikan Group Holdings. The revised guidance and buyback announcement come after a steady run in Toyo Seikan Group Holdings' shares, with a 30 day share price return of 9.73% and a 90 day share price return of 19.24%, while the 5 year total...

Glory Ltd. reported past first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥80,594 million and net income of ¥3,491 million, and also issued full-year 2027 guidance calling for revenue of ¥360,000 million, operating income of ¥32,000 million, and net income of ¥20,000 million. The sharp year-over-year rise in earnings per share alongside management’s willingness to provide detailed full-year guidance highlights increased confidence in the company’s earnings outlook and...

NH Foods (TSE:2282) has drawn fresh attention after raising its year end dividend guidance to ¥180 per share and updating consolidated earnings forecasts, giving investors clearer expectations around cash returns and profit targets. See our latest analysis for NH Foods. At a share price of ¥6,307, NH Foods has shown positive short term momentum with a 7 day share price return of 3.22%, while the year to date share price return has declined 4.91% against a backdrop of stronger multi year total...

Japan’s inflation is edging higher, rate hike chatter is growing louder, and investors are rethinking where they want to be positioned if borrowing costs finally rise. That shift can reshape where money flows across the market and leave some stocks well placed while others lag. This article explains how the latest data may matter for you and profiles 3 individual Japanese financial stocks exposed to these trends. The stocks highlighted below are just a starting sample. The full screen...

Idemitsu KosanLtd (TSE:5019) is in focus after reporting first quarter results on 7 August 2026, with sales of ¥2,271,753 million and net income of ¥217,504 million for the period ended 30 June. See our latest analysis for Idemitsu KosanLtd. The latest earnings have kept Idemitsu KosanLtd in focus, with the share price at ¥1,306.5 after a 1-day share price return of 1.83%. The year-to-date share price return of 10.77% contrasts with a softer 90-day decline of 8.51%, while the 5-year total...

Hoshizaki (TSE:6465) has drawn fresh attention after reporting half year results, raising its second quarter end dividend, approving a future stock split and issuing full year earnings guidance in early August 2026. See our latest analysis for Hoshizaki. The recent half year earnings, dividend increase and planned stock split appear to have supported sentiment, with Hoshizaki’s share price returning 9.0% over the past 30 days and 12.65% over 90 days, while the 1 year total shareholder return...

Shiseido Company, Limited recently reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of ¥498,965 million and net income of ¥29,697 million, alongside basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥74.32. At the same time, the company declared a second-quarter 2026 cash dividend of ¥30.00 per share, underlining a focus on returning cash to shareholders following stronger profitability. Next, we’ll examine how Shiseido’s improved profitability and higher second-quarter dividend shape the...

It's been a good week for TRE Holdings Corporation ( TSE:9247 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

PeptiDream Inc. ( TSE:4587 ) just released its latest half-yearly report and things are not looking great. It was not a...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Last week, you might have seen that SK-Electronics CO.,LTD. ( TSE:6677 ) released its quarterly result to the market...

Cooling US producer prices and softer core inflation have pulled the 10 year Treasury yield back, which often pushes investors to look harder at what they actually own. When cash becomes a little less rewarding, undervalued stocks with solid cash flow potential can stand out. This article highlights three companies from the Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener that may merit a closer look right now. The three stocks discussed below are just a starting sample, since the full...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Ubicom Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:3937 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 31% in...