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SoftBank Divests Entire Nvidia Stake in Monumental AI Pivot, Signaling Indirect Commodity Shifts

In a strategic maneuver that has sent ripples across the global financial markets, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) has once again fully divested its entire stake in chipmaking giant Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA). This significant capital reallocation, executed around October 2025, saw SoftBank cash in approximately $5.83 billion

PayPay

PayPay Makes Bold Crypto Play: Acquires 40% Stake in Binance Japan, Reshaping Digital Finance Landscape

In a landmark move set to redefine Japan's digital finance ecosystem, PayPay (TYO: 4689), the nation's dominant cashless payment platform, announced on October 9, 2025, its acquisition of a 40% equity stake in Binance Japan. This strategic capital and business alliance marks a significant escalation of

Intel

Intel Soars to 52-Week High Amidst Strategic Investments and Industry Resurgence

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has defied conventional market trends, with its stock price surging to a remarkable 52-week high of $32.38 on September 18, 2025. This significant milestone for the semiconductor giant comes amidst a period of strategic reorientation and substantial external investment, signaling renewed confidence in its long-term

Intel

Intel Soars on SoftBank's $2 Billion Bet, Igniting Optimism for Chipmaker's Future

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has seen its stock price surge dramatically following the announcement of a substantial $2 billion investment from Japanese technology behemoth SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984). The news, which broke in mid-August 2025, sent a powerful wave of optimism through the market, signaling a renewed vote of confidence

AI

OpenAI's Trillion-Dollar Ambition: A Deep Dive into the Stargate Project and Nvidia Chip Deal

OpenAI, a leader in artificial intelligence, has recently unveiled a series of audacious infrastructure initiatives poised to redefine the AI landscape. At the heart of these plans are strategic partnerships with tech giants SoftBank (TYO: 9984) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) to construct five new data centers across the United States,

Intel

Intel's Resurgence: SoftBank's $2 Billion Bet and Government Stake Rumors Ignite Chipmaker's Shares

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has recently experienced a significant surge in its stock price, fueled by a substantial $2 billion equity investment from Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) and persistent rumors of a potential U.S. government stake in the struggling chipmaker. This dual injection of confidence has