Wakita & Co. Ltd. reported a net profit of 1.59 billion yen for the six months ending August 31, marking a decline from the 1.71 billion yen recorded during the same period last year. Despite the bottom-line contraction, the Japanese construction equipment firm saw its total revenue climb to 48.79 billion yen.
Nippon BS Broadcasting Corp. reported a net profit of 1.30 billion yen for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, marking a slight decline from the 1.35 billion yen recorded in the previous year. Despite this bottom-line contraction, the company achieved a modest uptick in total annual revenue.
Tokyo-based Weathernews Inc. saw its net profit slide to 592 million yen for the first quarter ending August 31, down from 672 million yen during the same period last year. Despite the bottom-line contraction, the weather services provider managed to grow its quarterly revenue to 6.34 billion yen.
Hotel Newgrand Co. Ltd. reported a significant financial jump for the nine-month period ending August 31, with net profit climbing to 450 million yen. This result marks a sharp increase from the 230 million yen recorded during the same period last year, signaling a robust recovery for the Japanese hospitality operator.
Azplanning Co. Ltd. reported a significant financial turnaround for the half-year ending August 31, with net profit climbing to 396 million yen. This result marks a sharp increase from the 89 million yen recorded during the same period last year, driven by a robust expansion in total revenue.
Kewpie Corp. saw its net profit decline to 21.31 billion yen for the nine months ending August 31, a significant drop from the 26.06 billion yen reported during the same period last year, even as the Japanese food manufacturer managed to grow its top-line revenue to 397.12 billion yen.
Arbeit-Times Co. Ltd. reported a net profit of 115 million yen for the half-year ending August 31, a sharp increase from the 63 million yen recorded during the same period last year. This surge in earnings reflects a period of heightened operational efficiency for the Japanese firm despite modest top-line gains.
Sugi Holdings Co. reported a sharp decline in net profit for the first half of the fiscal year, with earnings falling to 12.99 billion yen from 28.62 billion yen in the same period last year, even as the Japanese retailer saw its total revenue climb to 540.71 billion yen.
Net profit at KG Intelligence Co. Ltd. reached 391 million yen for the nine-month period ending September 20, a sharp climb from the 179 million yen reported during the same window in 2025. The Tokyo-listed firm’s latest financial statement highlights a period of robust growth across its core operational metrics.
Kyoto-based software developer Tose Co. Ltd. recorded a significant surge in net profit to 717 million yen for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, a sharp increase from the 250 million yen reported in the previous year, despite a moderate contraction in overall revenue.
Ozu Corp reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter ending August 31, with net profit reaching 303 million yen. This result marks a significant jump from the 164 million yen recorded during the same period last year, driven by steady gains across the company's primary revenue streams.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co. reported a sharp rise in net profit to 346 million yen for the nine months ending August 31, more than doubling the 146 million yen recorded during the same period last year as the company successfully navigated fluctuating market conditions in the Japanese chemical sector.
Driven by robust demand for its semiconductor manufacturing equipment, Rorze Corp reported a net profit of 15.84 billion yen for the six months ending August 31. This result marks a significant climb from the 10.87 billion yen recorded during the same period last year, signaling strong growth across its primary business lines.
Kojima Co. Ltd. reported a significant uptick in fiscal performance for the year ending August 31, with net profit rising to 5.53 billion yen from 4.71 billion yen in the previous year. The retail firm’s expansion of its bottom line reflects broader operational gains across its Japanese business segments.
Creek & River Co. Ltd. reported a net profit of 2.11 billion yen for the half-year ending August 31, a decline from the 2.19 billion yen recorded during the same period in 2025. Despite the bottom-line contraction, the Japanese agency saw its top-line revenue climb to 32.06 billion yen.
Nomura Co. Ltd. reported a significant contraction in profitability for the half-year ending August 31, with net profit falling to 3.41 billion yen from 4.44 billion yen during the same period last year. The decline reflects broader pressure on the company's financial performance across major reporting categories.
Kanseki Co. Ltd. reported a net profit of 231 million yen for the six months ending August 31, surpassing the 211 million yen recorded during the same period last year. Despite the bottom-line growth, the Japanese retailer saw its total revenue dip slightly to 17.46 billion yen from 17.57 billion yen.
A 4 billion yen net loss for the half-year ending August 31 marks a sharp reversal for Ministop Co. Ltd., which recorded a 502 million yen profit during the same period last year. The Japanese convenience store operator faced mounting pressure as operating losses reached 2.84 billion yen.
Deep beneath the Santos Basin, a new partnership between Portugal’s Galp Energia and Norway’s Equinor is taking shape. The two energy giants secured rights to the Rodocrosita block, a strategic offshore asset that strengthens their existing footprint in Brazilian waters and creates a direct link to ongoing regional production efforts.
Two Houthi-led assaults on Saudi Arabian airports killed three people and wounded 36, reigniting fears over energy supply chains. The attacks, targeting facilities in Riyadh and Abha, pushed oil prices upward while keeping U.S. Treasury yields near multiyear highs as investors weigh the potential for sustained inflationary pressure.
A sharp retreat in Singapore’s major banking stocks pushed the FTSE Straits Times Index toward its worst performance since April 2023. Investors are shedding positions in DBS Group, OCBC, and United Overseas Bank as concerns mount over whether these lenders can sustain their recent profit growth amid shifting interest rate expectations.
Thailand sits at the final paragraph of a trade deal with the United States, according to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Speaking at the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore, Anutin revealed that Donald Trump has authorized his team to finalize the concluding clauses, aiming for a signing ceremony during upcoming Asian summits.
Driven by steady revenue gains, Dawn Corp saw its net profit climb to 72 million yen for the first quarter ending August 31, a notable increase from the 59 million yen recorded during the same period last year.
Life Corp reported a net profit of 8.59 billion yen for the six months ending August 31, a decline from the 9.33 billion yen recorded during the same period last year. Despite the contraction in bottom-line earnings, the Japanese retailer saw its top-line performance improve compared to the previous year.
CIG Shanghai is moving to secure approximately $840 million through a dual-track strategy involving convertible bonds and a fresh share placement. The edge computing and optical-module specialist intends to deploy the capital to scale its manufacturing footprint across four countries, signaling an aggressive push into international markets.
Two Houthi-led attacks on Saudi Arabian airports have pushed crude prices higher, heightening fears that regional instability will choke global energy transit. With strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Riyadh and Abha, traders are bracing for potential disruptions to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital artery for international oil supply.
A 12% drop in after-hours trading followed Resources Connection’s disclosure of deepening fiscal first-quarter losses. The professional services firm, which has seen its stock decline 26% this year, reported a loss of $8 million as client caution and reduced project volume weighed heavily on its top-line performance.
A $1.5 billion commitment from the U.S. Department of Defense sent Wolfspeed shares surging 22% to $38.27 in after-hours trading Wednesday. The massive capital injection highlights the strategic importance of domestic semiconductor manufacturing, contrasting sharply with broader market volatility as other companies reported mixed quarterly results.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 341 points as surging Treasury yields ignited fresh fears over corporate credit costs and mortgage affordability. Investors retreated from equities throughout the session, while the Russell 2000 small-cap index edged closer to correction territory, sitting roughly 9% below its previous record highs.
A surge in tariff refunds provided a unexpected tailwind for Levi Strauss in the third quarter, prompting the jeans manufacturer to lift its full-year earnings guidance. The company now projects adjusted per-share earnings between $1.54 and $1.56, pivoting from its earlier forecast of $1.46 to $1.52.
