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SFTBF

SoftBank Group Corp.

https://group.softbank/

Industry

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

Open

56.05

Mkt cap

76B

Volume

175

High

56.05

P/E Ratio

13.59

52-wk high

75.20

Low

53.02

Div yield

0.01

52-wk low

46.94

Softbank is reportedly planning to invest $40 billion in OpenAI, valuing the company at $260 billion pre-money. This significant investment highlights Softbank's continued interest in AI technology.

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February 07, 2025 | 5:15 pm

Softbank is reportedly planning to invest $40 billion in OpenAI, valuing the company at $260 billion.

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February 07, 2025 | 2:30 pm

Softbank is reportedly close to acquiring Ampere, a semiconductor company founded by former Intel executive Renee James, for approximately $6.5 billion. This potential acquisition is part of ongoing discussions about Ampere's future ownership.

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February 06, 2025 | 12:30 am

Softbank's CEO Masa Son met with President-Elect Trump at Mar-A-Lago, as part of Trump's series of meetings. This meeting could have implications for Softbank's future investments in the US.

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December 16, 2024 | 11:15 pm

President-elect Donald Trump and Softbank's CEO are set to announce a $100 billion investment in critical infrastructure and AI, aiming to create 100,000 new American jobs.

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December 16, 2024 | 4:15 pm

SoftBank is reportedly offering to buy $1.5 billion worth of shares from OpenAI employees, aiming to increase its investment in the AI company. This tender offer provides OpenAI staff an opportunity to sell shares in the privately held firm.

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November 27, 2024 | 3:30 pm

Jellysmack, backed by SoftBank, is restructuring by laying off employees and scaling back its creator program on Meta Platforms. The company is focusing on its content business amid challenges in monetization.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 22, 2024 | 4:59 am

Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, predicts artificial superintelligence within a decade, highlighting OpenAI's advancements. SoftBank's AI strategy focuses on ARM Holdings, with plans to expand into AI chips and data centers. Despite setbacks with Intel, SoftBank explores partnerships with other manufacturers like Taiwan Semiconductor.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 04, 2024 | 10:10 am

SoftBank is investing $500 million in OpenAI, boosting its valuation to $150 billion. This investment is part of a $6.5 billion funding round. Microsoft is also an existing investor. Apple has reportedly withdrawn from investing in OpenAI.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 02, 2024 | 4:47 am

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) is receiving takeover proposals from chip companies like Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), but is not looking to sell its product unit. Intel's stock has dropped 31% due to missing the AI shift, while Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) excelled. Intel is considering converting its foundry business into an independent unit and has secured a U.S. chipmaking deal with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). The semiconductor sector saw gains due to rate cuts and positive earnings from Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU).

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

September 27, 2024 | 3:23 pm

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