SoftBank Group News - August 2026

SoftBank targets majority stake in robot maker 1X at $6B valuation
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SoftBank targets majority stake in robot maker 1X at $6B valuation

SoftBank is negotiating a majority stake in humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies. The potential deal values the startup at approximately $6 billion. Talks...

Nvidia's $1.5 Billion Bet on SoftBank's Energy Unit Cements an AI Alliance β€” But Can It Also Unlock a $50 Billion IPO?
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Nvidia's $1.5 Billion Bet on SoftBank's Energy Unit Cements an AI Alliance β€” But Can It Also Unlock a $50 Billion IPO?

Shares of SoftBank Group jumped 3.6% to $18.60 Monday after Nvidia formalized a $1.5 billion equity investment in SB Energy, the SoftBank subsidiary building a...

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🟒 SoftBank Group is trading 3.6% up today after Nvidia announces $1.5 billion SB Energy investment

SoftBank Group is trading at $18.60, up +3.62%, after Nvidia announced a $1.5 billion investment in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary developing an Ohio...

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Nvidia weighs $3 billion SoftBank investment, backing OpenAI's Ohio data center

Nvidia is negotiating a $3 billion investment in SoftBank Group subsidiary SB Energy. This funding supports a $100 billion credit plan for OpenAI’s massive...

SoftBank buys Capital One, slashing TSMC stake to hedge AI cycles
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SoftBank buys Capital One, slashing TSMC stake to hedge AI cycles

A recent SEC filing reveals SoftBank Group rebalanced its investment portfolio. SoftBank acquired a new position in Capital One Financial. The conglomerate...

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SoftBank Group Corp. Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: What Analysts Expect on August 06, 2026

For the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026, analysts expect SoftBank Group Corp. to report revenue of $13.2 billion and earnings per share of $0.67, with the...

🟒 SoftBank Group is trading 9.2% up today as AI optimism fuels tech momentum
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🟒 SoftBank Group is trading 9.2% up today as AI optimism fuels tech momentum

SoftBank Group is trading at $16.89 (9.2% up), extending a sharp rebound as strong earnings from Microsoft and Amazon reignite confidence in AI-exposed tech...

SoftBank Shares Jump 15%, Fueled by Microsoft and Amazon AI Gains
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SoftBank Shares Jump 15%, Fueled by Microsoft and Amazon AI Gains

SoftBank Group Corp shares jumped as much as 14.71% in Tokyo trading on Friday. This rally followed stronger-than-expected earnings reports from U.S. tech...