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Intel Stock Plunges Nearly 7% As It Seeks Billions More Post-SoftBank Deal While Trump Administration Considers Stake

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) shares tumbled on Wednesday as the struggling chipmaker reportedly searches for more investors after a $2 billion capital injection from SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY), while the Donald Trump administration considers taking a direct stake in the company.

Benzinga · Aug 21, 2025

2 Powerful Forces Now Back Intel's Turnaround

Intel's turnaround is now backed by a strategic SoftBank investment and potential U.S. government stake, making it a key national technology asset.

MarketBeat · Aug 20, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and More Retail Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending down -0.13% this morning, continuing to drop after a tech-led selloff in the prior session, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, comments from Fed officials, and earnings reports from more retail heavyweights.

Barchart · Aug 20, 2025

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SoftBank Shares Plunge Over 7% In Tokyo After $2 Billion Intel Bet As Asian Tech Stocks Tumble Following Nvidia-Led US Sell-Off

On Wednesday, SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) shares fell sharply in Tokyo as investors reacted to its $2 billion investment in Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC), with broader Asian technology stocks sliding in tandem after a U.S. market pullback led by Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA).

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Stock Index Futures Muted as Focus Turns to Retail Earnings, U.S. Housing Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.08% this morning as earnings from the nation’s retail heavyweights kicked off, shifting the focus to the strength of the American consumer.

Barchart · Aug 19, 2025

Japan's SoftBank to take $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group says it plans to take a $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel as it deepens its involvement in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing in the United States

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Intel Stock Jumps Over 5% After Hours As SoftBank Buys $2 Billion Stake, Trump Administration Weighs Investment

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) surged in after-hours trading after SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) agreed to inject $2 billion into the chipmaker amid reports that the Donald Trump administration is weighing a 10% stake in the company.

Benzinga · Aug 19, 2025

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SoftBank to buy $2 billion in Intel shares at $23 each — firm still owns majority share of Arm

SoftBank will invest $2 billion in Intel at $23 per share, a move seen as both a vote of confidence in Intel’s U.S. chipmaking comeback and a strategic bet on an undervalued semiconductor maker.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19, 2025

OpenAI Employees Eye $6 Billion Share Sale To SoftBank As ChatGPT Maker's Valuation Nears $500 Billion: Report

Employees of AI firm OpenAI are reportedly mulling over the sale of nearly $6 billion worth of shares to investors, including SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBY) and Thrive Capital.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025

Nvidia, AI Bets Lift SoftBank To Profit After Brutal Year-Ago Loss

Japanese investment holding company SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) reported first-quarter results on Thursday. The company reported quarterly net sales of 1.82 trillion Japanese yen ($12.54 billion), up from 1.70 trillion yen ($11.71 billion) a year ago.

Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025

Japan tech giant SoftBank Group sees better fortunes on surging AI stocks

Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group has reported a $2.9 billion profit for the April-June quarter, rebounding from a loss a year earlier, as its investments benefited from the craze for artificial intelligence

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Elon Musk Doubles Down On OpenAI-Softbank Stargate Doubts—Says 'They Simply Don't' Have Money For The $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Push

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has renewed his skepticism over the ambitious Stargate project—a $500 billion AI infrastructure venture between OpenAI and SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY)—saying the plan lacks actual financial backing.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Sets Sights On Artificial Super Intelligence Domination With Bets On OpenAI And Ampere: 'I'm All In'

On Friday, SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) CEO Masayoshi Son said that he plans to position the company as the leading platform provider in the artificial super intelligence (ASI) sector within the next decade, aiming to rival major tech firms like Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG)…

Benzinga · Jun 27, 2025

Japanese tech giant SoftBank records its first profit in 4 years

Japanese technology company SoftBank Group has posted its first profit in four years, as it raked in gains from its investment portfolios

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

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International Business Times · May 13, 2025

Japan's SoftBank Posts $7.8 Bn Annual Net Profit

Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence drive, on Tuesday posted a bumper full-year net profit of $7.8 billion.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 20, 2025

SoftBank to acquire Arm CPUs for datacenter firm Ampere in $6.5 billion cash deal

SoftBank buys Ampere for $6.5 billion in cash, may use them in Stargate datacenters.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Japan's SoftBank reports loss weeks after announcing AI investment with U.S. President Trump

Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. reported a 369.2 billion yen, or $2.4 billion, loss for the fiscal third quarter, as it racked up red ink from its Vision Fund investments

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

SoftBank and OpenAI set up joint company to push artificial intelligence services

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group and OpenAI are stepping up their partnership in artificial intelligence, setting up a 50-50 held company called SB OpenAI Japan

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International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025

OpenAI Targets $340B Valuation In New Funding Round

Global tech investor SoftBank Group is in discussions to lead the round, with plans to contribute between $15 billion and $25 billion.

Global Shares Rise After Fed Decision To Hold Interest Rates

Global shares rise as U.S. Fed maintains rates. Investor uncertainty persists amid mixed sentiment. Market movements reflect cautious optimism.

Creative Bloq · Jan 25, 2025

Graphic designers are concerned about Trump's $500 billion AI investment

Creatives can’t agree on the industry’s future.

Barchart · Jan 22, 2025

S&P 500 Posts a Record High on Tech Strength and AI Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.33%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +0.55%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 22, 2025

Stocks Rally on Leadership from Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.69%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.48%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +0.67%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 22, 2025

Stocks March Higher as Netflix and Oracle Soar

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.10%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +0.52%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Softbank To Invest 0 Billion In US AI Infrastructure

Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son's SoftBank Group to invest 0 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure, creating 100,000 jobs. Positive reactions to strength...

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