Investment Strategy for March 18

[FISCO Select Stocks] [Material Stock] Trailhead Global Holdings <3358> 117 yen (as of March 17) operates ramen brands such as 'Yamagoya' and 'Basaraka' in the Chikuho region. The company, a Hokkaido-based noodle manufacturer, announced that it has entered into a manufacturing consignment agreement with Kikusui, a chilled noodle producer expanding nationwide, as part of a co-creation initiative. Under this agreement, its subsidiary YS Foods will begin contract manufacturing (OEM) of fresh noodles utilizing its production capacity to manufacture Kikusui-branded products, leveraging Kikusui's product design capabilities and brand power.

Fisco JapanMar 17 20:00 ET

Buoyed by strong performance and rising U.S. stock prices, early buying may take the lead.

[Emerging Market Stock Strategy] The emerging market is expected to perform solidly today. In the U.S. stock market on the 17th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly by 46.85 points (+0.10%) to close at 46,993.26. Crude oil prices stabilized after retreating from their highs, and the decline in long-term interest rates supported stock prices. Additionally, better-than-expected housing-related indicators and a recovery in private credit-related stocks contributed to a firm performance throughout the session. The emerging market today is likely to see buying pressure dominate.

Fisco JapanMar 17 19:20 ET

Gift HD revised its operating profit forecast upward on October 26, from 4.3 billion yen to 4.4 billion yen.

Gift HD <9279> announced a revision to its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending October 2026, upwardly revising its operating profit from 4.3 billion yen to 4.4 billion yen. Continuous efforts to improve store QSCA (Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Atmosphere) contributed to a smooth performance in same-store sales at domestic directly operated stores during the first quarter consolidated cumulative period, with year-on-year growth (excluding renovated stores) reaching 104.0%. Additionally, there was some easing of inflationary pressure stemming from imported food products, and improvements in production efficiency at the company's own factories helped enhance the gross profit margin.

Fisco JapanMar 16 16:51 ET

Brains Technology: Interim Report – 18th Term (August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026)

EDINETMar 16 02:30 ET · Announcements

Brains Technology: Financial Results Presentation for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (July–September)

JPXMar 16 02:30 ET · Announcements

Brains Technology: Interim Financial Results for the Second Quarter (First Half) of Fiscal Year 2026 [Japanese Standards] (Non-Consolidated)

JPXMar 16 02:30 ET · Announcements