SoftBank Group is trading 3.15% up at $18.01 after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to 290 yen, citing stronger AI, advertising, and financial-services profit growth.
- Goldman raised operating-profit estimates for fiscal 2027–2029 by 5%, 8%, and 10%.
- Broader risk appetite supported technology shares after softer-than-expected July PPI and easing rate concerns.