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I’m Ryoko, editor of ATG Press.

I cover Japanese equities, corporate governance, and the evolving relationship between companies and shareholders.

My work focuses on the decisions shaping valuations, dividend policy, capital efficiency, and long-term corporate growth—providing global investors with clear context on Japan’s changing market.

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Honda Dividend 2027: Why ¥70 Holds Despite a Loss

Honda’s ¥70 dividend forecast for FY2027 is unchanged. See the two instalments, 3% DOE policy, Q1 recovery and risks for TSE:7267 global investors.

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S&P 500 Rebalancing: How It Actually Works

S&P 500 rebalancing explained: learn who can be added, why changes are not a fixed quarterly shuffle, and how the divisor keeps the index continuous.

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Sony Stock: 6758 vs SONY ADR Explained

Sony stock 6758 and SONY ADR represent one issuer. Learn the 1:1 ratio, currency and market differences, and official documents to check first.

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Apple Services Revenue: What $109.2B Includes

Apple Services revenue was $109.2 billion in fiscal 2025. See what it includes, what Apple does not disclose, and how to read its profit role.

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Japanese Semiconductor Stocks: A Research Guide

Research Japanese semiconductor stocks by supply-chain role, Tokyo code and official source—then separate equipment, test, memory and materials exposure.

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Fed Balance Sheet 2026: Why Bill Purchases Aren’t QE

Fed balance sheet 2026 explained: why Treasury-bill purchases support ample reserves, how they differ from QE, and which official data to track.

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Fast Retailing Dividend 2026: Why ¥640 Is Still a Forecast

Fast Retailing dividend 2026 guide: separate the paid ¥320 interim dividend from the ¥320 estimate, record-date rules and November payment timing.

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Visa vs Mastercard: Cross-Border Metrics Explained

Visa vs Mastercard cross-border metrics explained: compare the June 2026 figures by currency basis, scope, revenue timing and transaction definitions.

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MUFG Dividend and Buyback: What ¥96 Means in 2027

MUFG dividend and buyback guide: verify the ¥96 FY2027 forecast, completed ¥100bn repurchase, payout policy and earnings checks before drawing conclusions.

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ASML High-NA EUV: Why 0.55 NA Changes Chipmaking

ASML High-NA EUV explained: compare 0.55 NA with NXE, separate R&D tool deployment from factory adoption, and track the production evidence that matters.

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Mitsui 8031 Dividend and Buyback: What 2026 Changed

Mitsui 8031 dividend and buyback guide: verify the ¥140 floor, ¥200B program, cancellation date and cash-flow checks behind shareholder returns.

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Meta Capex 2026: Why $130B–$145B Matters

Meta capex 2026 is guided to $130B–$145B. See the H1 spending bridge, finance-lease commitments, cash-flow context and limits of reading it as a forecast.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Backlog: How to Read ¥14.1T

Learn how to read Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' ¥14.1T backlog: segment mix, order conversion, cash-flow checks and the limits of the headline figure.

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SoftBank Group NAV and LTV: How International Investors Should Read the Numbers

Learn how SoftBank Group NAV and LTV work, using its June 2026 figures to separate holding value, adjusted debt, market risk and real investor utility.

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TSMC Fabs: Arizona, Japan, Taiwan and Europe Compared

Compare TSMC fabs in Taiwan, Arizona, Japan and Europe, with official milestones, process focus and a practical supply-chain checklist.

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