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'Creating thousands of high-skilled jobs': SoftBank to invest €75bn in French AI data centres

The project is SoftBank Group's largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe. Once completed, its planned 5 GW capacity would make it Europe's largest data centre project as the region seeks to expand AI infrastructure and compete with the US and Asia.

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost; SoftBank becomes most valuable Japanese firm

Japan's Nikkei index reached a historic 67,000 mark. AI stocks powered this surge, with SoftBank Group becoming the nation's most valuable company. SoftBank's significant jump contributed heavily to the Nikkei's rise. This rally highlights strong earnings in the AI sector. Meanwhile, broader market sentiment faced headwinds from Middle East uncertainties.

The Economic Times

SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan's most valuable company

Fueled by its significant stake in AI powerhouse OpenAI, SoftBank Group has surged past Toyota to become Japan's most valuable company. The tech investor's market capitalization soared following founder Masayoshi Son's announcement of a massive 75-billion-euro investment in French AI infrastructure, underscoring the booming demand for artificial intelligence technology.

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Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable firm

Japan's Nikkei share average surged past 67,000 for the first time, driven by AI-related stocks. SoftBank Group became the country's most valuable company, overtaking Toyota, after pledging significant AI infrastructure investment in France. Despite broader market weakness, tech shares propelled the index to new heights.

The Economic Times

SoftBank to invest €75 billion in 5 GW French AI centres

SoftBank Group is set to invest up to $87 billion in France to build 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity, aiming to establish the country as a premier European AI infrastructure hub. The initial phase involves a $45 billion investment for 3.1 gigawatts by 2031, driven by personal diplomacy…

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution

Japan's Nikkei index pulled back from its record high on Wednesday. Investor caution emerged regarding the rapid rise in AI stocks. Tokyo Electron and Advantest saw gains, but SoftBank Group experienced a significant drop. Banks and financials also contributed to the broader Topix index's decline. Many stocks traded on the…

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Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high on profit-booking, strength in oil prices

Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record high, falling 0.25% as investors booked profits after a significant rally. Rising oil prices and the absence of an imminent U.S.-Iran peace deal also weighed on sentiment, despite SoftBank Group's substantial gain.

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Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei rallies on fresh optimism over AI, Iran peace talks

Japan's Nikkei surged 3.14% on Thursday, its largest gain in two weeks, driven by renewed enthusiasm for technology stocks and easing geopolitical tensions. Gains were boosted by Nvidia's strong sales forecast, an averted Samsung strike, and reports of OpenAI's potential IPO, with SoftBank Group leading advancers.

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Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei ends near three-week low as AI-stock selloff weighs

Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a near three-week low, with SoftBank Group leading the decline, as investors locked in profits on AI-related stocks. The index slipped 1.23%, ending lower for a fifth consecutive session, with market participants selling shares that had driven recent record highs. Declines remained limited ahead…

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Japan's Nikkei touches record high on tech optimism; SoftBank, Topix slump

Japan's Nikkei share average reached a record high for the third consecutive day, propelled by strong performance in the technology sector. Despite a broader market slump, tech shares mirrored Wall Street's gains, with companies like SoftBank Group reporting significant profit increases, though individual stock performance varied.

The Economic Times

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments

Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off

The Independent UK

SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains

Technology investor SoftBank Group reported a net profit of 1.9 trillion yen ($12.05 billion) for the January-March quarter, a significant increase from the previous year. This marks five consecutive quarters of profit, largely driven by its substantial investment in OpenAI, whose rising valuation contributed 3.

The Economic Times

Cathie Wood Is Buying PAYP Stock After the PayPay IPO. Should You?

After a noteworthy IPO debut, PayPay just got a major vote of confidence from Cathie Wood. Is the stock a buy today?

Barchart

PayPay Corporation (PAYP) Surges in Nasdaq Debut, Closing Up 16% as SoftBank-Backed Fintech Gains Momentum

NEW YORK — PayPay Corporation, the Japanese digital payments giant backed by SoftBank Group, continued its strong post-IPO performance in early trading Monday, March 16, 2026, building on a robust Nasdaq debut last week that saw shares jump significantly above the offering price despite a conservative pricing amid geopolitical headwinds.

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Japan's technology investor SoftBank Group sees profitability return on AI boom

Japanese technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group reports it swung back to profitability in the last quarter of 2025 as its investments in OpenAI and other ventures paid off

International Business Times

SoftBank Eyes Next-Gen AI Data Centers with $4B DigitalBridge Acquisition

SoftBank is acquiring DigitalBridge for $4B to expand its AI infrastructure and support next-generation data centers.

Barchart

Stocks Climb Before the Open on Micron Boost Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.46%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.74% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Micron boosted sentiment.

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Oracle Dents Sentiment After Fed Cut

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.35%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.65% this morning as Oracle rekindled worries about the massive spending tied to artificial intelligence, overshadowing optimism over the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate cut.

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Stocks Settle Mostly Higher on Government Reopening Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.31%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.26%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Benzinga

What's Going On With Nvidia Stock Tuesday?

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares are trading lower Tuesday afternoon following reports that SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) offloaded its entire stake in the chipmaker. Here’s what investors need to know.

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Stocks Pressured as Chipmakers Slide and the US Labor Market Weakens

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.84%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.36%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Pressured by AI Jitters and Signs of US Labor Market Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.42%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.15%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Benzinga

SoftBank Says Skipping AI Is Riskier Than Betting Big

Japanese investment holding company SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) reported second-quarter results on Tuesday.

Benzinga

Japan's SoftBank Shares Dive Nearly 20% This Week As AI Bubble Jitters Rattle Global Tech Stocks

Shares of Japan’s SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBY) declined by 7% on Friday amid a broader slump in AI-related stocks driven by valuation concerns.

Benzinga

Nvidia Termed 'Undervalued' By Masayoshi Son Last Year, Now Worth $5 Trillion: Here Is What Japanese Billionaire Investor Said About Ongoing AI Hype

As Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) races past a record-breaking $5 trillion valuation, a remark from SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) CEO Masayoshi Son last year that the chipmaker was "undervalued" looks remarkably prescient.

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