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Global Markets
SoftBank Group shares plunge most since going public in 1998
The stock turmoil erased US$2.9 bil of Son’s own personal wealth in a single day, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
August 05, 2024
Investing strategies
Record Japan profits show Nikkei is primed for all-time high
The strong earnings suggest the rally that’s pushed major share indexes toward record highs has more room to run
February 20, 2024
China Focus
SoftBank Group confirms stake cut in Alibaba
Jack Ma and Joseph Tsai have emerged as the two largest shareholders of the e-commerce giant they founded in 1999.
January 25, 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Arm CEO Haas fears humans could lose control of AI
'You need some override, some backdoor, some way that the system can be shut down'
December 10, 2023
Tech
GoTo confirms talks with holders for controlled share sale
The ride-hailing and e-commerce provider is discussing stake sales that would occur after the lock-up period expires on Nov 30.
October 25, 2022
Private equity
Sequoia and Tiger Global take SoftBank to the cleaners
A disruptor is getting disrupted, and crushed
July 07, 2022
Company in the news
Grab mulls US IPO through SPAC merger
The company is seeking to expedite its listing process, according to people familiar with the matter.
March 11, 2021
Global stocks
SPAC boom and SoftBank's mega-rally boost Masayoshi Son's billions
After closing at an all-time high on March 3, SoftBank shares slipped 5.3% on March 4 amid a decline in the broader stock market.
March 05, 2021
Telecommunications
SoftBank mobile arm shares slide on news of group sale
SoftBank Corp shares were down as much 3.4% to 1,383 yen ($17.81) on Monday after parent SoftBank Group Corp. announced plans to sell about a third of its holding.
August 31, 2020