HC Picks Category: 01 Business

2021/06/18
7-Eleven parent to cut stake in home goods chain to focus on core
"In this case, the company is trying to focus on core business."
2021/06/17
Hitachi plans to invest $2.7bn in health care within three years
"This company is trying to diversify its business."
2021/06/13
How Japan’s Big Bet on Hydrogen Could Revolutionize the Energy Market
"New developments of this scale would always rely on government subsidies. However, if they can open up with a new earth friendly technology, there should be a reward. Technology for the future should be more important than today's profit."
2021/06/11
Japan’s Biggest Bank to Bet $9 Billion on Riskier Asset Push
"Could be an interesting move. However I would wonder why they do not do this separate from the bank balance sheet."
2021/06/11
Four directors call for Toshiba shake-up in revolt after explosive probe
"Oh la la…"
2021/06/08
Changing the game for Alzheimer's treatment, U.S. approves Eisai and Biogen's drug
"Eisai and Biogen stock price surged on this news. What if the two split in the future before returning cash flow back to investors? Stock price is always a mystery."
2021/06/07
One-third of listed Japan companies to hike fiscal 2022 dividends
2021/06/03
SoftBank Group Prices Japan’s Biggest Corporate Bond of 2021
"They may be the most innovative Japanese firm in raising money."
2021/06/02
Japan's Airdo, Solaseed Air seek to ride out pandemic through merger
"Consolidation in Japanese airline business. Might increase aircraft leases."
2021/05/31
Goldman to double Japan property investments to over $2bn a year
"More and more institutions are tapping into Japan, might be because of market size and low interest rate loans availabilities."