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Trade cooperation is under review as the WTO pushes for updated rules on subsidies and national security, which puts corporate decision making firmly in the spotlight. When policies feel less predictable, Japanese companies still run by their founders can look appealing, because the people who built the business are the ones responding to change. This article highlights three founder led Japanese stocks from the screener that may merit a closer look. The three founder led stocks below are...

Japan has just lifted interest rates to a 31 year high in an effort to steady the yen and keep inflation in check. That kind of policy shift puts pressure on weaker businesses, but can shine a light on faster growing Japanese companies where management owns a meaningful stake and has skin in the game. This article walks through three such high growth, high insider ownership stocks from our screener. The three stocks highlighted next are just a small sample from this theme. The full screen...

Why Rakuten Group stock is drawing attention now Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) is back on many watchlists after a mixed share price pattern, with a small gain over the past week but declines over the month, past 3 months and year to date. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Group. The recent 3.9% 1 day share price gain to ¥781.5 comes against a weaker backdrop, with the 30 day share price return down 1.8% and the year to date share price return down 22.16%. At the same time, the 3 year total...

Amidst rising inflation and fluctuating energy costs, Asian markets are navigating a complex economic landscape, with investor sentiment influenced by geopolitical developments and trade dynamics. In this environment, companies that exhibit robust growth potential coupled with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they may align management's interests closely with those of shareholders.

Recent share performance and business snapshot Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) has drawn investor attention after a mixed run in its share price, with a gain over the past month contrasted by weaker performance in the past 3 months and year to date. The company operates across three main areas: Internet Services, FinTech, and Mobile. It generated ¥2.50b in revenue and reported a net loss of ¥177,886. Its valuation profile, returns record, and segment mix are central to how investors may assess the...

If you are wondering whether Rakuten Group's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question as the story around the stock continues to evolve. Over the last month, the share price has moved by 7.8%, with a 1 year return of 9.6% and a 3 year return of 61.0%. This naturally raises questions about how much of the current price is backed by fundamentals and how much is driven by changing expectations. Investors have been focused on...

If you have been wondering whether Rakuten Group’s current share price actually reflects its true potential, you are not alone. This piece is going to walk through the numbers with you. After a volatile few years, the stock is up 8.2% year to date but still down 11.6% over the last month and 5.4% over the past year. This hints at shifting market expectations around its growth story and risk profile. Recently, investors have been reacting to Rakuten’s ongoing push to scale its mobile network,...

Rakuten Group (TSE:4755) has posted a net loss for the year, drawing renewed investor attention to how its core online businesses and mobile segment are performing. Shares have climbed about 28% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Group. Rakuten Group’s recent rebound in share price, up nearly 28% over the last three months, suggests that investors see signs of momentum building despite continued losses and earlier headwinds. Over the past year, the total shareholder...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by economic uncertainties and policy shifts, Asian markets have shown resilience, with notable activity in sectors like technology and consumer goods. In this context, companies that combine strong earnings growth with high insider ownership can offer potential stability and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.