Stocks News Premium = Activists strengthen demands for director personnel changes - expectations for management renewal.

The presence of activists (assertive Shareholders) is increasing regarding corporate governance. There are more cases proposing independent director appointments to companies, and the hiring of external personnel is expected to promote structural reform, as well as enhance corporate value through shareholder returns, which is anticipated to push up stock prices. Management reform is being demanded at Fujisankei Communications Group <4676.T> due to women's issues involving former talent Masahiro Nakai. The company has long maintained a central role in management.

Kabushiki Shimbun03:03 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 330 yen, with the top gainers among the selected stocks being Yaskawa Electric, Sumitomo Electric, NINTENDO CO LTD, etc.

On the 24th at 11:01 AM, the Nikkei average stock price was fluctuating around 35,200 yen, up approximately 330 yen from the previous day. At 9:08 AM, it reached a high of 35,287.95 yen, up 419.32 yen. After that, with few clues, it is being capped by Sell waiting for a rebound, resulting in a sideways movement. Recently, the dollar-yen exchange rate is around 142.80 yen per dollar, indicating a stronger yen compared to the morning level. In the Nikkei average listed stocks, Yaskawa Electric is among the top gainers.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 23 22:04 ET

Rating information (investment determination change) = Free, Ricoh, ETC.

◎ SMBC Nikko Securities (3 levels: 1 > 2 > 3) Free <4478.T> — New "2", 3900 yen ◎ Mizuho Securities (3 levels: Buy > Hold > underperform) House Reit <8984.T> — "Buy" → "Hold", 295000 yen → 260000 yen ◎ JP Morgan Securities (3 levels: Overweight > neutral > underweight) Ricoh <7752.T> — "Overweight" → "neutral", 1500 yen → 1500 yen ◎ Macco

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 23 20:50 ET

Express News | [Change Report] Nomura Securities reports a decrease in the shareholding ratio of Sapporo Holdings (2501.JP) to 5.42%.

Moomoo NewsApr 20 23:44 ET

April 8th [Today's Investment Strategy]

[Fisco Selected Stocks] [Material Stocks] Kojima <7513> 920 yen (4/7) A home appliance retail store mainly in suburban areas. The performance Financial Estimates for the fiscal year ending August 2025 have been revised upward. The operating profit is estimated at 7.55 billion yen (an increase of 18.7% compared to the previous term). This is an increase of about 18% from the previous estimates. By improving sales staff service quality and operational efficiency, efforts are being made to strengthen the sales of high value-added products, while continuing to control expenses. The commemorative sale for the 70th anniversary, which will be implemented in the second half, is expected to contribute as well.

Fisco JapanApr 7 19:56 ET

Express News | [Change Report] Nomura Securities reported an increase in Shareholding of Sapporo Holdings (2501.JP) to 7.05%.

Moomoo NewsApr 3 23:35 ET