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Apple Inc. & SoftBank Group

12 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026

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Apple Inc.: Raised product prices due to higher memory costs; approved Apple Intelligence in China.
SoftBank Group: Fell up to 12.5% in a single session; major investor in OpenAI.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
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Business
Apple Inc.: Fell despite beating profit estimates, as supply constraints and weak revenue guidance raised concerns. Seen as an 'anti-AI' bet among Big Tech.
SoftBank Group: Rose on AI optimism as an OpenAI investor. Benefited from the tech rally.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
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Tech
Apple Inc.: Apple is mentioned as a past success for Son (iPhone in Japan), but not directly relevant to the AI investment forecast.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank is the central actor, with CEO Son making the forecast and the company aggressively investing in AI, including over $60 billion in OpenAI and a new battery business.
Jul 14, 2026 · 21 articles
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International
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. is due to report earnings this week, a separate market event.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group>>> slumped significantly as technology stocks were sold off.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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International
Apple Inc.: Faces legal dispute with OpenAI over alleged trade secret misappropriation; former engineers reportedly involved in OpenAI's device project.
SoftBank Group: Partnered with Brain Technologies for Natural AI Phone sold in Japan, part of global AI smartphone race.
Jul 08, 2026 · 315 articles
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Apple Inc.: Apple Inc.>>> has a preliminary deal with Intel>>> to make some chips for its devices, further solidifying Intel>>>'s position as a key chip manufacturer.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group>>> has invested in Intel>>>, contributing to its financial stability and turnaround efforts.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apple Inc.: Apple's AI tool was approved in China, boosting related stocks.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank shares dropped 6.4%.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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Apple Inc.: Apple is a tech giant, not directly affected.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank is a tech investor, not directly affected by the crisis.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
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Nov 17, 2025 · 6 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 243 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 115 articles
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May 05, 2026 · 40 articles
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