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Meta Platforms & SoftBank Group

26 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

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Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms is part of the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF, with institutional investors trimming holdings in the group, indicating reduced appetite for megacap tech.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank reduced its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor, aligning with the broader pullback from semiconductor stocks.
Aug 14, 2026 · 13 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta is listed among major tech companies spending heavily on AI infrastructure, but not directly involved in Son's announcement.
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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Meta Platforms: Meta entered a deal with BlackRock to finance a data center in Texas, illustrating the parallel AI infrastructure financing activities.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank's subsidiary SB Energy is developing a data center hub in Ohio, potentially involving Nvidia financing for OpenAI. This could be a significant deal.
Jul 25, 2026 · 81 articles
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Meta Platforms: Reported a 91% drop in free cash flow due to AI spending, leading to a 9% stock decline. Raised its investment forecast, fueling worries about AI costs.
SoftBank Group: Rose on AI optimism as an OpenAI investor. Benefited from the tech rally.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
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Meta Platforms: Less directly impacted; part of hyperscaler spending.
SoftBank Group: Fell up to 12.5% in a single session; major investor in OpenAI.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta has also spoken to Lutnick, suggesting it may pursue similar infrastructure arrangements.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank's energy subsidiary is developing the Ohio data center, positioning it as a major infrastructure player.
Jul 26, 2026 · 28 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta's $250B+ United States — Louisiana data center underscores the industry trend, but Meta is not directly involved in OpenAI's project.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank, another Stargate partner, is less involved in the Georgia project as OpenAI shifts to direct leadership.
Jul 22, 2026 · 7 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta is mentioned as another tech company building its own power generation, reflecting the broader industry shift.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank is involved in a similar larger plant in United States — Ohio, illustrating the industry trend but not directly part of this United States — Texas project.
Aug 07, 2026 · 20 articles
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Meta Platforms: Mentioned as an example of a company created by AI-era wealth; not directly impacted.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group's founder made the statements, reinforcing the company's focus on AI and energy innovation.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta is mentioned as having a 5 GW data center project in United States — Louisiana, but is not directly involved in this event.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank, through its subsidiary OVO Energy, will develop and operate the data center, investing in power generation and grid infrastructure. This strengthens its position in AI infrastructure.
Aug 14, 2026 · 41 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta is in discussions to lease computing power to Anthropic, a potential deal worth up to $10 billion over two years. This could provide Meta with a new revenue stream.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank is overseeing a potential $500 billion AI hub for OpenAI, illustrating the scale of AI infrastructure investments in the industry.
Aug 04, 2026 · 8 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta is mentioned as a company that defined the internet and mobile eras, providing a benchmark for OpenAI's growth rate.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank is a heavyweight backer of OpenAI, participating in its funding rounds.
May 20, 2026 · 212 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms is scheduled 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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Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms is referenced as a company that has conducted layoffs while focusing on AI, aligning with the industry-wide trend Oracle Corporation is following.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank is backing the Stargate AI infrastructure initiative, in which Oracle Corporation is a major participant, highlighting its investment in the growing AI market.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms was an early purchaser of the PSYONIC Ability Hand, indicating early interest in the technology, though not directly involved in this collaboration.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group acquired ABB — ABB from ABB in October 2025.
Jun 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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Meta Platforms: Meta 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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SoftBank Group: OpenAI partnered with SoftBank Group Corp. to sell AI services in Japan, demonstrating its broader global expansion strategy beyond India.
Aug 19, 2025 · 17 articles
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Oct 02, 2025 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Feb 15, 2026 · 139 articles
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Feb 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 31, 2026 · 25 articles
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Mar 23, 2026 · 8 articles
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Mar 19, 2026 · 7 articles
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Mar 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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May 08, 2026 · 10 articles
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Apr 24, 2026 · 528 articles
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