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Despite Japan Process Development Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9651 ) recent earnings report having lackluster headline numbers...

Verizon Business and KDDI (TSE:9433) are working with BMW Group to supply 5G standalone telematics connectivity for newly manufactured BMW and MINI vehicles in the U.S., integrating KDDI’s Global Communications Platform with Verizon’s network. See our latest analysis for KDDI. The recent 5G telematics deal with BMW comes as KDDI’s share price shows firm positive momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 5.62% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 20.12%. The 5-year total shareholder...

Sony Group recently announced it will end production of physical discs for all new PlayStation games from January 2028, shifting fully to digital downloads via the PlayStation Store and limiting access in 122 countries that lack digital support. This move highlights Sony’s push toward a fully digital gaming ecosystem, raising important questions about accessibility, resale value loss, and how players engage with its entertainment platform. We’ll now examine how Sony’s planned move to...

Why Yamato Holdings Stock Is Back on Governance Watchlists Yamato Holdings (TSE:9064) has put governance firmly in the spotlight after its board approved a new Corporate Value Enhancement Committee, a voluntary advisory body focused on maximizing corporate value. The committee, formed on July 16, 2026, sits alongside Yamato Holdings existing Nomination and Compensation Committee and Compliance and Risk Committee, giving investors another lens on how the board thinks about long term...

Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) has come into focus after issuing consolidated earnings guidance for 2026 alongside updated year end dividend expectations, giving investors fresh detail on projected sales, profit and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Asahi Group Holdings. The latest guidance and dividend update come after a period where momentum in Asahi Group Holdings' share price has been mixed. A 5.77% 1 month share price return contrasts with a year to date share price...

Hasbro’s new multi year licensing partnership with Nintendo (TSE:7974) around The Legend of Zelda, with products previewed at San Diego Comic Con 2026 and a 2027 rollout, is drawing fresh attention to Nintendo stock. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. Despite the Zelda licensing news lifting sentiment and a 1 day share price return of 3.02% to ¥7,294.0, Nintendo’s year to date share price return is down 31.51%, and its 1 year total shareholder return has declined 42.48%, even though the 5...

Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433) drew investor attention after its board approved the disposal of 275,950 treasury shares as restricted stock compensation for directors and officers at ¥1,222 per share. See our latest analysis for Hakuhodo DY Holdings. The restricted stock plan lands at a time when Hakuhodo DY Holdings' short term momentum has been positive, with a 30 day share price return of 12.91% and a 90 day share price return of 16.38%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return is...

Cyberattack recovery and bond shelf filing put Nichirei in focus Nichirei (TSE:2871) is back on investor radars after a cyberattack disrupted its temperature controlled logistics and frozen food operations, followed by an announcement of resumed shipping and a ¥50 billion bond shelf registration. See our latest analysis for Nichirei. The cyberattack and bond shelf filing come against a backdrop of firm share price momentum, with Nichirei’s 90 day share price return of 10.96% and 1 year total...

KDX Realty Investment (TSE:8972) is in focus after its asset manager, Kenedix Real Estate Fund Management Inc., moved to launch KDX Kolet REIT Inc., a new J-REIT focused on single family rental properties. See our latest analysis for KDX Realty Investment. The latest news around KDX Realty Investment comes as its share price trades at ¥157,200, with a 1 day share price return of 1.42% and a year to date decline of 10.43%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 4.60% points to income...

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) is back in focus after releasing new Phase 3 data for its oral TYK2 inhibitor zasocitinib in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, alongside plans for a US FDA filing. See our latest analysis for Takeda Pharmaceutical. The zasocitinib update comes after a solid run in Takeda Pharmaceutical’s shares, with a 1-month share price return of 10.98% and year to date share price return of 11.47%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 31.40% and 5-year total...

Nuclear energy stocks are back in focus as investors look for power sources that are both reliable and less exposed to the swings in fossil fuel markets, especially with energy prices and inflation closely watched across regions. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you quickly filter companies involved in uranium production, enrichment and reactor operations so you can focus on businesses tied directly to long term electricity demand and energy security themes. In this article, you will...

Mitsui (TSE:8031) has partnered with PureCycle Technologies and RM TOHCELLO to introduce recycled polypropylene BOPP films in Japan. The collaboration uses PureCycle's recycling process to supply high purity recycled resin for BOPP film production. Pilot production has already produced usable results, with commercial agreements targeted by 2027. Mitsui enters this agreement with recycled polypropylene BOPP films as a fresh area of focus, while its share price stands around ¥4,662.0. The...

Kao’s cosmetics brand KATE recently launched its “KABUKE: Break Convention” international campaign, which debuted on 8 July 2026 and blends Kabuki-inspired aesthetics with shadow-enhancing makeup and self-expression, with products rolling out from 25 July in select Asian markets. This campaign highlights Kao’s push to build KATE into a more globally resonant brand by using distinct Japanese cultural themes to appeal to international consumers. We’ll now examine how KATE’s Kabuki-inspired...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Village Vanguard CO.,LTD. ( TSE:2769 ) despite...

Baycurrent (TSE:6532) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥44,576 million and basic EPS of ¥70.99, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥158.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥260.82, with earnings growth of 20.6% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥123,066 million in the trailing twelve months to Q1 2026 to ¥158,601 million in the latest period, as basic EPS over the same trailing window shifted from ¥215.80 to ¥260.82. This quarter serves as a checkpoint on whether...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

TOCALO Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:3433 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...

Last week's earnings announcement from Maruhachi Warehouse Company, Limited ( TSE:9313 ) was disappointing to...

While Union Tool Co. ( TSE:6278 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of...

As you might know, Toho Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9602 ) last week released its latest first-quarter, and things did not turn out...

Shionogi recently announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted a Supplemental New Drug Application for Fetroja (cefiderocol) to treat pediatric patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia and complicated urinary tract infections caused by specific Gram-negative organisms, with a PDUFA action date set for February 23, 2027. This regulatory step is important because it targets a clear treatment gap for children facing drug-resistant infections, potentially...

On July 9, 2026, Verizon Business and KDDI announced a collaboration with BMW Group to deliver 5G- and LTE-enabled connected-vehicle services in newly manufactured BMW, MINI and other BMW Group models for the U.S. market, using KDDI’s Global Communications Platform and Verizon’s 5G Standalone network. This partnership highlights KDDI’s role as an IoT connectivity enabler for global original equipment manufacturers, reinforcing its presence in automotive telematics and data-rich services...

Fujitsu (TSE:6702) is back in focus after joining Nvidia, FANUC, Yaskawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to explore a physical artificial intelligence platform for industrial robotics across manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. See our latest analysis for Fujitsu. Despite the industrial AI announcement putting Fujitsu back in the headlines, the stock’s short term share price return is mixed, with a 1 day gain of 1.32% but a 90 day decline of 12.47%. The 5 year total shareholder...

Sony Group (TSE:6758) is reshaping its entertainment footprint, planning to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028 while continuing to put capital into AI, anime, and broader intellectual property. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. The recent announcements around digital only PlayStation games and fresh product launches like the AI driven RX10 V come as Sony Group’s 30 day share price return of 5.66% contrasts with a year to date share price decline of 14.88%...