SoftBank Retail Shareholders Surge as Firm Wins Most New Individual Investors in Japan SoftBank retail shareholders rose sharply in fiscal 2025–26, as the company attracted younger, long-term investors through stock …
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SoftBank posts 18% quarterly profit drop as cheaper Chinese AI models raise financing concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank Group reports 18% quarterly profit drop amid soaring AI costs and market pressure SoftBank Group quarterly profit fell 18% as rising costs and derivatives losses outweighed investment gains, raising …
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Seven & i investment: SoftBank Corp. and two payment firms to inject ¥300 billion into 7‑Eleven operator Seven & i investment: SoftBank Corp. and two payment companies will provide ¥300 …
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Hyundai Motor Q2 Operating Profit Falls Over 20% as U.S. Tariffs and Supplier Fire Disrupt Production Hyundai Motor’s Q2 operating profit dropped more than 20% as U.S. tariffs and a …
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Saha Group announces AI powered digital solutions partnership with SoftBank Corp
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSaha Group and SoftBank Launch AI Partnership to Deliver Digital Solutions to Thai Businesses Saha Group and SoftBank Corp. form an AI partnership to deliver digital solutions to Thai businesses, …
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SoftBank Group Shares Tumble After Report OpenAI IPO May Be Delayed SoftBank Group plunged more than 12% on June 26, 2026, after a report that OpenAI is considering postponing its …
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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son abandons succession plan to pursue artificial superintelligence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Puts Succession on Hold to Chase Artificial Superintelligence SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son will abandon his succession timetable to extend leadership and focus on developing artificial superintelligence, saying …
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TEPCO advances buyout talks with SoftBank, JIP and foreign funds over 1 trillion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTEPCO partnership talks advance as SoftBank, JIP and foreign funds begin due diligence Japan’s TEPCO partnership talks enter detailed due diligence as proposals include buyouts and investment packages exceeding 1 …
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SoftBank overtakes Toyota in market cap as AI rally lifts shares
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank market cap surpasses Toyota as AI rally and OpenAI stake lift shares SoftBank market cap surpasses Toyota as AI rally and its OpenAI stake propel shares, reshaping Japan’s stock …
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SoftBank to invest up to ¥14 trillion to build SoftBank data centers in France with 5 GW capacity SoftBank will invest up to ¥14 trillion to build data centers in …