Global Market: What drove the Nikkei past the 60,000 mark todayJapan’s Nikkei surged past the 60,000 mark for the first time, driven by strong gains in technology stocks and easing geopolitical tensions...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Intel gets $2 billion lifeline in the form of SoftBank equity investmentSoftBank is investing $2 billion in Intel. This will make SoftBank a top shareholder. However, SoftBank will not seek a board seat. Also, t...
19 Aug, 2025, 10.00 AM IST
SoftBank to invest $2 billion in Intel to become a top-10 shareholderSoftBank Group is investing $2 billion in Intel, acquiring a nearly 2% stake and becoming its sixth-largest shareholder. The Japanese inves...
19 Aug, 2025, 07.40 AM IST
Foxconn chairman says collaboration with Softbank in Ohio is part of Stargate projectFoxconn chairman Young Liu confirmed the company’s partnership with SoftBank in Ohio is linked to OpenAI’s Stargate project. He stated that...
18 Aug, 2025, 02.53 PM IST
SoftBank buys Foxconn's Ohio plant to jumpstart Stargate AI push: ReportSoftBank Group is reportedly acquiring Foxconn’s Ohio EV plant to kickstart its $500 billion Stargate data center project with OpenAI and O...
08 Aug, 2025, 05.05 PM IST
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son pitches $1 trillion US AI hub to TSMC and Trump team: ReportSoftBank officials have spoken with US federal and state government officials to discuss possible tax breaks for companies building factori...
20 Jun, 2025, 01.44 PM IST
SoftBank Group seen booking modest fourth quarter loss as Vision Fund suffersNew venture capital investment concentrated in large established players over the quarter, while investment in earlier stage firms - such a...
12 May, 2025, 09.53 AM IST
SoftBank to acquire US semiconductor firm Ampere for $6.5 billionSoftBank Group has reached a $6.5 billion deal to acquire US semiconductor firm Ampere, specialising in high-performance AI chips. The acqu...
20 Mar, 2025, 05.47 PM IST
SoftBank poised to invest $40 billion in OpenAI, valuing AI giant at $260 billion; how will it fuel Trump’s 'Stargate' initiative and the future of AI?SoftBank is preparing to invest $40 billion in OpenAI, valuing the artificial intelligence company at $260 billion, according to sources. T...
07 Feb, 2025, 10.55 PM IST
Donald Trump waves off criticism from Elon Musk on AI announcementTrump stated that the criticism didn’t bother him when answering questions from reporters at the White House on Thursday. He added that Elo...
24 Jan, 2025, 01.31 PM IST
OpenAI, SoftBank each commit $19 billion to Stargate AI data center: ReportOn Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced that OpenAI, SoftBank Group and Oracle will unveil Stargate and invest $500 billion over th...
23 Jan, 2025, 08.27 AM IST
Elon Musk raises concerns over $500 billion Stargate Project backed by Donald TrumpElon Musk has expressed doubts about the financial feasibility of the $500 billion Stargate AI Project announced by President Donald Trump....
22 Jan, 2025, 08.14 PM IST
Japan Inc will struggle to follow SoftBank's lead and go big with TrumpMany details remain unclear, including the funding strategy and SoftBank's role. However, Son's approach highlights how bold investment ann...
22 Jan, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
Nvidia, Oracle share prices soar after reports claim Donald Trump's $500 billion AI infrastructure investment planPresident Donald Trump is reportedly making a huge announcement pertaining to AI infrastructure investment on Tuesday.
22 Jan, 2025, 02.06 AM IST
Softbank's Masayoshi Son announces $100 billion investment in front of Trump, ex-Obama advisers mock Biden disappearing in final months of presidencySoftBank's announcement of a massive $100 billion investment has not only captured the spotlight for its potential economic impact but also...
22 Dec, 2024, 12.19 AM IST
Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US?Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment in U.S. projects, aiming to create 100,000 jobs through AI infrastructure d...
17 Dec, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
SoftBank CEO to announce $100 bln investment in US during visit to Trump, CNBC reportsSoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is set to announce a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over four years, focusing on artificial intelligence an...
16 Dec, 2024, 06.07 PM IST