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Japan Timesai6 hrs agoUpdated
SoftBank Secures $5 Billion Margin Loan Backed by OpenAI Stake
SoftBank Group’s effort to raise at least $6 billion through a margin loan backed by its OpenAI stake has stalled after the company lowered its initial target from $10 billion. The firm had secured roughly $5 billion in commitments before discussions paused.
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Forbesbusiness1 day ago
Masayoshi Son Regains Title as Japan’s Richest Person at $80 Billion as SoftBank Posts Record Profit but Faces S&P Downgrade Over OpenAI Exposure
SoftBank’s record profit and OpenAI gains lifted Son’s wealth 80% above his prior peak. The company also announced major AI data-center spending in France.
medium.comfinance6 days ago
SoftBank Shares Fall, Cutting Masayoshi Son Net Worth by $13 Billion
SoftBank shares declined, reducing Masayoshi Son's net worth by $13 billion. The drop ended his position as Asia's wealthiest individual.
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Forbesai7 days ago
SoftBank Shares Rise to Record High, Making Masayoshi Son Asia's Richest Person
SoftBank Group shares reached a record high on Monday, lifting Masayoshi Son's net worth to $97 billion. The Tokyo-listed company overtook Toyota Motor as Japan's most valuable firm by market capitalization.
Al Jazeerafinance7 days ago
Nikkei 225 Tops 68,000 for First Time on Semiconductor Gains
Japan's benchmark index rose nearly 3 percent on June 2, 2026, crossing 68,000 for the first time. Semiconductor-related shares led the advance while SoftBank slipped after becoming the nation's largest company by market value.
finance.yahoo.comworld8 days ago
SoftBank to Invest 45 Billion Euros in French Data Centers by 2031
The Japanese technology company will build three new facilities in France as part of a wider European expansion. France currently operates more than 350 data centers, with the largest located on the outskirts of Paris.
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medium.comai8 days ago
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Predicts Humanoid Robotics Will Be Next Trillion-Dollar Industry
Masayoshi Son said physical AI underpins both humanoid and industrial robotics. He described the current AI wave as 50 times larger than the dot-com boom.
Financial Timesfinance9 days ago
SoftBank Group Overtakes Toyota as Japan's Largest Company by Market Value
SoftBank Group Corp. surpassed Toyota Motor Corp. in market capitalization during Tokyo trading on Monday. The change ended Toyota's more than 20-year position as Japan's largest company by market value.
Financial Timesfinance9 days ago
SoftBank Group Surpasses Toyota as Japan’s Highest-Valued Company by Market Capitalization
SoftBank Group’s market capitalization rose above ¥48 trillion on June 1, 2026, surpassing Toyota Motor’s ¥46 trillion for the first time since 2000. Shares of SoftBank climbed 14 percent in Tokyo trading.
France 24technology9 days ago
SoftBank Pledges €75 Billion for AI Infrastructure in France
President Emmanuel Macron opened the annual Choose France investment summit on Monday at Versailles palace, where foreign investors pledged tens of billions for AI and data centre projects.
japantimes.co.jpfinance10 days ago
SoftBank Announces €45 Billion Plan for AI Data Centers in France
SoftBank Group will spend 45 billion euros over five years on artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, with plans to expand to 75 billion euros. The project targets the Hauts-de-France region and will include sites in Dunkirk, Bosquel and Bouchain.
japantimes.co.jpfinance15 days ago
SoftBank Selects Banks for SB Energy and Roze IPOs
SoftBank has appointed five banks to lead the IPO of its energy unit SB Energy and four of the same banks for the IPO of robotics firm Roze.
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benzinga.comai28 days ago
Arm and SoftBank Make Acquisition Approach to AI Chipmaker Cerebras Ahead of Expected IPO
Arm and its majority owner SoftBank made an approach to acquire Cerebras, an AI computing firm, weeks before the company's expected initial public offering. The development comes as Cerebras had been preparing for its IPO. @business reported the approach.
Abc Newstechnology28 days ago
SoftBank Group Profit Rises Nearly Five-Fold to 5 Trillion Yen
SoftBank Group Corp. reported an annual profit of 5 trillion yen for the fiscal year through March, up from 1.15 trillion yen the previous year. The increase was driven by gains from its investments in artificial intelligence companies. Revenue rose nearly 8 percent to 7.8 trilli…
Japan Timesai28 days agoUpdated
SoftBank Reports $46 Billion Vision Fund Gain Driven by OpenAI Stake
SoftBank posted a $46 billion gain at its Vision Fund for the financial year ended March, driven mainly by its stake in OpenAI. The Japanese company reported net income of ¥1.83 trillion in its fiscal fourth quarter, far exceeding analyst estimates. The performance has increased…
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benzinga.comai29 days ago
OpenAI Acquires AI Consultancy Tomoro and Forms Deployment Unit With 19 Partners Including Goldman Sachs and SoftBank
OpenAI announced its new majority-owned Deployment Company business unit on May 11, 2026, acquiring applied AI consulting firm Tomoro and bringing in about 150 specialized engineers. The unit partners with 19 investment and consultancy firms including Bain, Goldman Sachs and Soft…
ecns.cnai30 days ago
SoftBank to Produce Large-Scale Batteries for AI Data Centers in Japan
SoftBank Corp. will partner with South Korea's Cosmos Lab and DeltaX Co. to manufacture battery cells and energy storage systems at its Sakai plant in Osaka Prefecture. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the fiscal year starting April 2027 with an initial target of 1 gigawa…
marketwatch.comfinance34 days ago
SoftBank Stock Rises 18 Percent and Hits Limit Up
SoftBank shares surged 18 percent and reached the daily limit up amid gains in technology stocks. The increase occurred on May 7, 2026. The company has significant holdings in technology firms.
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The Japan Timesai41 days agoUpdated
SoftBank to Establish and List AI Robotics Firm Roze in US This Year
SoftBank Group aims to create a standalone AI robotics and data center company named Roze in the United States, targeting a $100 billion valuation. The firm plans to list Roze as early as this year to offset major AI investments. Masayoshi Son is leading the initiative amid commi…
techjuice.pkfinance47 days ago
Google and Microsoft Emerge as Bidders for SoftBank's US Data Center Clients
Bidders are set to select clients for SoftBank's data center in the US. Google and Microsoft are among those bidding for the facility owned by SoftBank. The process highlights interest from major tech firms in expanding data infrastructure.
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pymnts.comfinance48 days ago
SoftBank Seeks $10 Billion Margin Loan Secured by OpenAI Shares
SoftBank is pursuing a $10 billion two-year margin loan backed by its holdings in OpenAI to support its AI investments. The loan includes an option for a one-year extension. This move adds to SoftBank's growing debt as founder Masayoshi Son aims to lead in the global AI sector.
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SoftBank Group Corp. Engages Investors for Possible Six-Part Dollar and Euro Bond Sale
SoftBank Group Corp., a Japanese conglomerate, is in discussions with investors regarding a potential six-part bond sale in dollar and euro currencies. The move comes as the company explores financing options. Details of the bond terms remain under negotiation.
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SoftBank Prepares to Issue First Euro-Denominated Bond Amid AI Investments
SoftBank, a subsidiary of Japan's SoftBank Group, plans to sell its inaugural euro-denominated bond. The move aligns with founder Masayoshi Son's efforts to expand into artificial intelligence. This issuance marks SoftBank's entry into the euro bond market.
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