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West Texas Intermediate & SoftBank Group

23 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026

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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices fluctuated significantly based on geopolitical developments.
SoftBank Group: Softbank Group shares climbed or skyrocketed, providing positive momentum to the Nikkei.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude oil prices fluctuated sharply due to geopolitical tensions, affecting energy costs and inflation expectations.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group saw large swings, often losing 4-6% on down days, reflecting its high beta to tech sentiment.
Jul 24, 2026 · 37 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (WTI) was 2.8% higher at $89.76 a barrel, influenced by the same geopolitical factors affecting Brent crude.
SoftBank Group: Shares of SoftBank Group rose more than 9% after hitting records last week, driven by its heavy focus on artificial intelligence.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices fluctuated significantly due to geopolitical developments between the United States and Iran, impacting global energy markets.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group shares showed mixed performance, with some sessions seeing surges and others declines, reflecting its status as a market heavyweight.
May 21, 2026 · 40 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have climbed as a result of the escalating conflict and supply concerns, reflecting the broader impact on global oil markets.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group>>> slumped significantly as technology stocks were sold off.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Rose to near $90 per barrel.
SoftBank Group: Fell up to 12.5% in a single session; major investor in OpenAI.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices extended gains due to uncertainty surrounding Middle East peace talks and regional instability.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group has surpassed Toyota as Japan's most valuable company due to AI gains, reflecting the strong performance of the tech sector.
Jun 03, 2026 · 97 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude oil prices fluctuated due to geopolitical tensions, impacting energy markets.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group shares spiked over 15% in one session, contributing significantly to the Nikkei's gains.
Apr 21, 2022 · 26 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI rose above $85, adding to inflation pressures.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank fell over 10% as its tech-heavy portfolio suffered from rising yields.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) was down, trading close to pre-Iran war levels, reflecting stabilization in oil markets.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group, an investment holding company, was up 0.6%, showing a modest positive movement.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: A barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rose 1.2% to $70.05, reflecting similar upward pressure as Brent Crude due to geopolitical tensions.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group sank 5.3% following a previous drop, reflecting concerns over AI valuations.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Fell on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal.
SoftBank Group: Rose on AI optimism as an OpenAI investor. Benefited from the tech rally.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose significantly, impacting US energy markets and consumers.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank gained slightly, but is not central.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: U.S. benchmark crude oil advanced $1.10, reflecting the general increase in oil prices.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group>>> soared, surpassing Toyota>>> to become Japan's most valuable listed company, driven by its heavy focus on AI investments.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose to $84.68, reflecting supply disruption fears.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank shares dropped 6.4%.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose in tandem with Brent, reflecting supply disruptions.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank's stock rose amid tech rally, but war impact is indirect.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices are elevated due to the Hormuz closure, impacting inflation and markets.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank is a tech investor, not directly affected by the crisis.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 243 articles
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May 08, 2026 · 10 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 115 articles
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May 05, 2026 · 40 articles
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Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jun 11, 2026 · 9 articles
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