News before 2026-10-03

2026-10-03[Outlook] Stock Strategy for Tomorrow: Four-Digit Gains for the Third Straight Week, Upward Trend Likely to Continue Next Week

2026-10-03雪印メグミルク launches all 7 designs in its “Snow Brand Megmilk Miniature Charms: Jelly & Pudding Series,” created in collaboration with Gashapon capsule-toy machines

2026-10-03Nikkei Watch! News NEXT [Condo Prices Falling? Is the Real Estate Bubble Collapsing?]

2026-10-03ウェルディッシュ[2901]: Notice Regarding Designation as a Security on Special Alert by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Collection of a Listing Agreement Penalty, 29 September 2026 (Timely Disclosure): Nikkei Company Information DIGITAL

2026-10-03Is It OK to Leave the “New NISA” on Autopilot Even as Interest Rates Rise? How Those Continuing Regular Investments Should Sort Their Money Now

2026-10-03MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings,Inc. [8725]: Stock Price and Share Information (including nighttime PTS)

2026-10-03The TKP Group is presenting its second content offering at Storydive Theater WAHHHP, a Shinjuku VR theater where visitors can “dive into the story.”

2026-10-03バリューデザイン・タイ provides Thailand-based insurance broker Rider Insurance Broker with the “Distribution API,” enabling exchanges for a variety of digital gifts

2026-10-03[Tokyo Stocks] Down for First Time in Three Sessions on Profit-Taking Ahead of Holiday (2nd) — Revised (Jiji Press)

2026-10-03Japanese Defense Drones Are Heating Up: Overseas Combat Experience Meets Japanese Materials Technology in Collaboration

2026-10-03New hires at rice cracker maker 岩塚製菓 take on rice harvesting: “It was a really valuable learning experience” [Niigata] (UX Niigata Television 21)

2026-10-03Chubu Electric Power's new president meets governor: “Management will show its willingness to change”; meetings with local governments switch from closed-door, with opening remarks made public on the 2nd

2026-10-03Yamada Takayasu (山田貴康) appointed CEO of ZOZO NEXT; Sawada Kotaro (澤田宏太郎) to serve as director

2026-10-03Takara Holdings to Transfer 70% Stake in Logistics Subsidiary to Chuo Warehouse, ¥3.6 Billion Gain on Sale

2026-10-03Three points to watch in markets next week: Prime Minister Takaichi’s policy speech, announcement of new TOPIX constituents, and June-August earnings announcements getting into full swing

2026-10-03Taikisha ranks among the world’s top companies in automotive paint plants; ¥6,500 if the stock price doubles | The Next Breakout Stock, Read by a Pro

2026-10-03Toho Holdings makes initial ¥200 billion acquisition proposal for PHC Holdings | Taro Watanabe

2026-10-03MUSASHI SEIMITSU INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. to Refresh Corporate Logo as Part of Rebranding

2026-10-03[USD/JPY Outlook from Tonight Through Next Week] USD/JPY Struggles to Rise Above ¥158: How Will the U.S. September Employment Report Affect an October Rate Hike? _2026/10/2

2026-10-03Mitsubishi’s “Shimonoseki Shipyard” to expand, with ¥100 billion investment focused on economic security; new plant to be built on an “artificial island,” not in the Kanmon Strait

2026-10-03(株)ｅｓｔｉｅ【658A】: Financial Performance, Financials and Cash Flow [Full-Year and Quarterly], Analyst Estimates

2026-10-03“AI hacking” at 6 South Korean banks; personal information leaked at 4 (The Chosun Ilbo Japanese edition)

2026-10-03Goto Maki (後藤真希) smiles as she is celebrated on her 41st birthday, reveals physical changes after 27 years since her debut

2026-10-03サイバーステップホールディングス[3810]: (Discontinuation of Disclosed Matter) Notice Regarding Discontinuation of Joint Consideration of Game Business with ポッピンゲームズジャパン and ロム・シェアリング, 30 September 2026 (timely disclosure): Nikkei Company Information DIGITAL

2026-10-03ALSOKジョイライフ publishes results of its July investigation into unauthorized access; forensic analysis found no evidence that 134 individuals’ personal information was leaked

2026-10-03[Analyst Rating] Nippon Chemi-Con, Underweight rating maintained, target price lowered to ¥2,400 (Major U.S. Securities Firm) (ifis Stock Forecast)

2026-10-03Kasumigaseki Capital Co.,Ltd. [3498]: Company Information (financial results timing, representative, major shareholders, IR videos, etc.)

2026-10-03Private online meeting booths become a “gateway to healthcare”: プラザクリエイト and ファストドクター enter into a business partnership

2026-10-03Nidec's Nagamori Shigenobu (永守重信) had launched a “corporate turnaround” company [Behind the ¥600 billion loss…] (Bunshun Online)

2026-10-03Regarding the Execution of a Business Alliance Agreement with 株式会社イーグリッド and Subscription for Shares Issued through a Third-Party Allotment | 阪神電気鉄道株式会社

2026-10-03Dedicated construction designed for the high loads of the latest SUVs: Yokohama Rubber’s new studless tire, “iceGUARD 8 SUV” (Product Explainer) [Analyzed by a Tire Expert]

2026-10-03[Analyst Forecast] GMO Payment Gateway, fiscal year ending September 2026 ordinary profit forecast, up 0.5% week on week (IFIS Stock Forecast)

2026-10-03【Popular Super Sento in Tokushima Prefecture】「鳴門天然温泉あらたえの湯」 is a natural hot spring facility overlooking a boat-racing venue. Refresh your body and mind in the open-air baths and saunas.

2026-10-03Snow Brand MeGMILK coffee jelly and pudding are now available as miniature charms! The lineup includes 7 designs in all, including coffee jelly in retro packaging!

2026-10-03ICHIBANYA CO.,LTD. [7630]: What is driving the current share price? AI explains the background to the stock's movements

2026-10-03The focus of China’s NEV race shifts to energy replenishment: BYD’s large-scale infrastructure buildout and a capital alliance between NIO and Geely

2026-10-03木曽路 (8160) Updates Its Monthly Data

2026-10-03神栄 falls again, hitting a two-month low for the year amid concerns that its capacitor business will weigh on earnings

2026-10-03〈Scramble〉AI market recovers without enthusiasm as memories of higher interest rates and a summer plunge weigh, with SBG and others no longer among the main players

2026-10-03Nippi [7932]: Change Report, Filer: Nippi,Incorporated: Nikkei Company Information DIGITAL

2026-10-03Star Seeds [3083]: Notice Regarding the Execution of a Comprehensive Basic Agreement on the GPU Data Center Business between Our Consolidated Subsidiary and COMPUTER ENGINEERING & CONSULTING LTD. 2 October 2026 (Timely Disclosure): Nikkei Company Information DIGITAL

2026-10-03ユナイテッド＆コレクティブ[3557]: September 2026 Monthly Report, 1 October 2026 (Timely Disclosure): Nikkei Company Information DIGITAL

2026-10-03Shareholder Return Outlook Revised Upward: Which Companies Most Frequently Announced Share Buybacks and Dividend Increases from September to November? A Nomura Securities Strategist Explains

2026-10-03Group Vision 2030 Progress Briefing

2026-10-03小倉井筒屋-exclusive "Fresh-from-the-Oven Financier" with a New Flavor, Available for a Limited Time!

2026-10-03Bank of Japan Minutes from September Meeting Voice Concern over Upside Risks to Prices

2026-10-03(Political Review #13) Does Japan conduct foreign intelligence operations too? What will happen to reducing the number of lawmakers? Where is the debate headed?

2026-10-03ウェルネオシュガー [2117]: Notice Concerning the Status of Treasury Share Repurchases and Completion of Repurchases (Treasury Share Repurchases Pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation under Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act), 5 October 2026 (Timely Disclosure): Nikkei Company Information DIGITAL

2026-10-03JALCO Holdings Inc. [6625]: Stock Price and Share Information (Including After-Hours PTS Trading)

2026-10-03Representative Director Kagimoto Tadanao (鍵本忠尚) of アキュメン株式会社 submits a Change Report concerning shares of PowerX,Inc. <485A> (decrease in holdings)