For almost three years the Nikkei 225 has been tracking its performance from the 2003~5 bull market, albeit at levels some 3.3x higher In this report, Pelham Smithers discusses the similarities and asks three key questions: (1) Can we continue to track 2005 through the rest of the year; (2) Whatever happens in Q4, should we fear or be hopeful for 2026? And (3) Who are the upcoming winners and losers.
Switch 2, Hello Kitty and Demon Slayer have underlined the success of Japan’s global pop culture influence. In this review, Pelham Smithers discusses whether 2025 will be the peak, or if there more to come. In light of the capital limitations faced by Japanese game developers evident at TGS2025, Pelham thinks further consolidation is likely and suggests three likely scenarios.
A director at Broadcom Inc sold/gave away 444,475 shares at 0.000USD and the significance rating of the trade was 67/100. Is that information sufficient for you to make an investment decision? This report gives details of those trades and adds context and analysis to them such that you can judge whether these trading decisions are ones worth following. Included in the report is a detailed share price chart which plots discretionary trades by all the company's directors over the last two years ...
Mazda’s earnings are set to take a massive hit from US import tariffs, even after the implementation of mitigating factors. Given that the stock is now trading at a higher level than before the tariff announcement, it seems that the market has not factored in the impact of the new trade situation to weigh on profitability. Analyst Julie Boote is reviewing Mazda’s sales and profit outlook for FY25 and assesses its positioning in an increasingly challenging global market environment.
Pelham Smithers outlines Capcom’s game line-up and new lines of business, with the move to mobile, in addition to its strong PC / console game offering. Earnings growth for FY26~FY27 is set to expand at a double-digit rate, taking the OPM to 43%, up from 39% in FY25. Our FY27 EV/OP of 19x is below that of Take Two’s 21x, despite the high expectations for GTA6.
As the US is introducing new import tariffs, the auto sector is among the worst hit in corporate Japan. Japanese automakers are set to book major losses related to tariffs, leading to substantial FY25 earnings’ declines. Yet, after an initial negative stock market reaction, share prices have recovered close to or above pre-tariff levels. Analyst Julie Boote investigates.
This CY25 Q2 has been another tremendous quarter for the Japanese video game sector, driven by the release of the Switch 2. Analyst Pelham Smithers reviews the performance and offerings of the video game stocks PSA covers and delivers his updated rankings.
Toyota Motor is facing another challenging year, as it continues to invest heavily in new technologies, is supporting its suppliers, while having to deal with the uncertainty over the impact of US import tariffs. Its FY25 guidance numbers do not yet fully reflect the potential costs related to these duties, risking an earnings downgrade later this year. Criticism over its handling of the Toyota Industries privatisation is mounting, with questions raised over corporate governance. Analyst Julie B...
The US market has been good to Japanese game developers, so far, in 2025. Pelham Smithers updates us on what is performing well in the charts and what implications it has for the upcoming earnings season. Several companies have seen their shares rise April-to-date, so the FY25 outlook will be closely watched.
As US auto tariffs remain in place, investors need to assess whether auto-related government negotiations will be successful, and what automakers can do to mitigate the potential surge in costs. Analyst Julie Boote reviews potential outcomes.
In this quarterly strategy report, we look to evaluate where we are with regards the bull market conditions, and where those indicators might be headed, factoring in the downside risks, from Trump tariffs and the US economy, BoJ actions, Japanese earnings and valuations.
KYOTO, Japon--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO : 6981) (ISIN : JP3914400001) a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir commercialisé et produit en masse avec succès « CELLNETTA », le premier*1 filtre métallique de fractionnement cellulaire au monde conçu pour la sélection et la récupération rapides et précises de cellules cibles à partir de suspensions cellulaires*2 utilisées en médecine régénérative et dans la recherche et le développement de produits pharmaceutiques cellulaires. Les applications visées comprennent le fractionnement (sélection et récupération), la concentration et la...
KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) announced today that has successfully commercialized and mass produced "CELLNETTA," the world’s first*1 metal cell fractionation filter designed for the rapid and precise selection and recovery of target cells from cell suspensions*2 used in regenerative medicine and cell pharmaceutical research and development. Target applications include fractionation (selection and recovery), concentration, and filtration in research and development for regenerative medicine technologies or cellular pharmaceuti...
OSAKA, Japon--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO : 9697) (Capcom) a annoncé aujourd’hui un partenariat de trois ans avec la Coupe du monde de l’e-sport (Esports World Cup, EWC) de l’Esports World Cup Foundation, qui se tient en Arabie Saoudite, dans le cadre de l’initiative liée aux sports électroniques de l’entreprise. Ce communiqué de presse contient des éléments multimédias. Voir le communiqué complet ici : Street Fighter 6/EWC Collaboration (Graphic: Business Wire) Dans le cadre d’un projet national de l’Arabie saoudite, la première édition de l’EWC a rassemblé l’an dernier 1 500 jo...
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