TSE:268A
TSE:268AElectronic

Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A): Assessing Valuation After Updated Share Repurchase Progress

Rigaku Holdings (TSE:268A) just updated investors on its ongoing share repurchase program, confirming fresh November buybacks as part of a broader plan to fine tune its capital structure and support shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Rigaku Holdings. The latest buybacks come as Rigaku Holdings enjoys firm momentum, with a 1 day share price return of nearly 6 percent and a 90 day share price return of about 17 percent pushing the stock to ¥1,019, even though the 1 year total...
TSE:8750
TSE:8750Insurance

Dai-ichi Life Holdings (TSE:8750) Valuation Check After Continued November Share Buybacks

Dai-ichi Life Holdings (TSE:8750) kept its buyback engine running in November, scooping up more than 5.7 million shares under its sizeable repurchase plan. For investors, this sustained capital return raises fresh questions about valuation. See our latest analysis for Dai-ichi Life Holdings. The latest repurchases come after a strong run, with a roughly 12 percent 1 month share price return and a 3 year total shareholder return above 100 percent, suggesting momentum in the story is still very...
TSE:4680
TSE:4680Hospitality

Is Round One (TSE:4680) Quietly Building a Durable Entertainment Moat With Its Japan-Led Sales Mix?

Round One Corporation reported past sales growth for November 2025, with total sales in Japan rising 10.1% year-on-year and U.S. sales increasing 2.9%, supported by strength in karaoke, bowling and amusement. The figures highlight how Round One’s mix of entertainment formats across Japan and the U.S. is currently driving broad-based revenue momentum rather than relying on a single segment. We’ll now look at how this Japan-led strength in karaoke and bowling could influence Round One’s...
TSE:6305
TSE:6305Machinery

How Hitachi's AI-Powered Smart Mining Bet At Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Earlier in 2025, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. announced a minority investment in Rithmik Solutions as part of Rithmik’s latest financing round, aiming to combine its global equipment footprint with Rithmik’s real-time AI-powered analytics for smart mining. The move underlines Hitachi Construction Machinery’s push to build open digital platforms that can boost mining productivity while helping reduce environmental impact across operations. Next, we’ll examine how this AI-driven...
TSE:6976
TSE:6976Electronic

Is Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) Quietly Repositioning as an Automotive Power Electronics Specialist?

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. has launched revamped HVX (-J) and HTX (-J) conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors, now in mass production at its Shirakawa and Aomori plants for automotive power steering and ADAS-related power circuits. By combining low-ESR conductive polymers with the self-repairing traits of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, these hybrid parts aim to offer compact, high-ripple, AEC-Q200-qualified solutions tailored to the growing electrification of vehicles. We...
TSE:9824
TSE:9824Trade Distributors

Asian Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by dovish signals from central banks and mixed economic data, Asian indices have shown resilience with notable gains in key regions such as Japan and China. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks in Asia can offer investors a potential source of steady income while providing exposure to the region's diverse economic growth.
TSE:6098
TSE:6098Professional Services

Does Recruit Holdings' (TSE:6098) Buyback Focus Hint at a Deeper Capital Allocation Shift?

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. held a board meeting on October 16, 2025, to decide on the status of its share repurchase program. This focus on buybacks highlights how management’s capital allocation choices may influence shareholder returns and the company’s financial profile. We’ll now explore how the board’s focus on potential share repurchases could reshape Recruit Holdings’ broader investment narrative. Outshine the giants: these 25 early-stage AI stocks could fund your retirement.Recruit...
TSE:5802
TSE:5802Auto Components

Sumitomo Electric (TSE:5802) Valuation After Renewed SEI Optical Supply Agreement and Market Outperformance

Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) just renewed its framework purchase agreement with SEI Optical, locking in optical fibre preform and equipment supply through 2026, and the stock immediately outpaced a falling Nikkei with a roughly 3% gain. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Electric Industries. The renewed framework deal seems to have landed on an already strong uptrend, with a 1 month share price return of 21.04% feeding into a 142.78% year to date share price gain and a 5 year...
TSE:5801
TSE:5801Electrical

Does Furukawa Electric’s (TSE:5801) Asset Sale Signal a Deeper Shift in Capital Allocation Priorities?

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. previously announced that it had sold part of its investment securities, booking an extraordinary income gain of ¥16,000,000,000 that is already reflected in its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The move highlights management’s focus on improving asset efficiency and strengthening the balance sheet by reallocating capital away from non-core investment holdings. Next, we’ll examine how this large one-off gain from selling investment...
TSE:4568
TSE:4568Pharmaceuticals

Is There Now an Opportunity in Daiichi Sankyo After the Recent Share Price Slump?

Whether you are wondering if Daiichi Sankyo Company is starting to look like good value after a rough stretch, or if the market still sees more downside ahead, this breakdown will help you sort signal from noise. The stock is down 7.8% over the last week, 2.9% over the last month, and a steep 26.2% over the past year, even though long term holders over 5 years are still sitting on a 10.7% gain. Recent headlines have focused on Daiichi Sankyo's expanding oncology portfolio and major global...