SoftBank Group is trading 7.8% up today at $16.64 after investors reacted positively to the expansion of its $40 billion bridge loan syndicate for AI investments.
- The deal added approximately $7 billion from 21 new lenders, including First Abu Dhabi Bank, Singapore’s GIC, and Standard Chartered.
- The additional backing reinforces SoftBank’s funding capacity and aggressive risk appetite for its massive OpenAI-focused investment strategy.
- The expanded credit facility has helped stabilize the stock and restore investor confidence following a period of recent market volatility.