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KOSPI & SoftBank Group

17 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026

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KOSPI: The Kospi index jumped nearly 5% and hit an all-time high of 8,874.16, buoyed by global demand for semiconductors and the AI boom.
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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Business
KOSPI: Plunged up to 8.9% in a single session; dominated by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
SoftBank Group: Fell up to 12.5% in a single session; major investor in OpenAI.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
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KOSPI: The KOSPI stock index has nearly doubled in value since January, largely driven by the performance of South Korean chipmakers benefiting from the AI boom.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group, a technology investor, surpassed Toyota as Japan's most valuable company, reflecting the AI investment trend.
Jun 05, 2026 · 13 articles
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KOSPI: Experienced historic volatility, with a record 17.9% surge and a 22% monthly loss.
SoftBank Group: Rose on AI optimism as an OpenAI investor. Benefited from the tech rally.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
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KOSPI: Seoul's Kospi lost 5.8%, hit by chip stocks.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank fell over 10% as its tech-heavy portfolio suffered from rising yields.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
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KOSPI: The KOSPI index gained 1.3% after earlier sharp losses, reflecting a recovery in South Korea's stock market.
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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International
KOSPI: The KOSPI jumped, catching up after a holiday, indicating a positive sentiment in South Korean markets despite the broader geopolitical concerns.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group>>> slumped significantly as technology stocks were sold off.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI>>> index jumped to a record high, buoyed by strong exports, particularly semiconductors, and growth in AI and advanced technologies.
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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KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI slipped 0.2%, reflecting some selling pressure on artificial intelligence-related shares despite significant investment announcements.
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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Business
KOSPI: Benchmark index declined 6.4% on the day, while Hyundai Motor shares fell 2.1%.
SoftBank Group: Exercises put option to sell its remaining 10% stake in Hyundai Motor Company — Boston Dynamics to Hyundai, exiting its investment.
Jul 16, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
KOSPI: The KOSPI was mixed, affected by oil prices and regional tensions.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank gained slightly, but is not central.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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KOSPI: The Kospi sank 6.6% due to tech rout and rate hike.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank shares dropped 6.4%.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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International
KOSPI: KOSPI rose, but South Korea faces energy supply risks.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank's stock rose amid tech rally, but war impact is indirect.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 243 articles
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May 08, 2026 · 10 articles
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Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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May 20, 2026 · 7 articles
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