Microsoft & SoftBank Group
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Microsoft: Microsoft is part of the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF, with nearly 44% of institutional filers trimming their holdings in the group, reflecting reduced exposure to megacap tech.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank reduced its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor, aligning with the broader pullback from semiconductor stocks.
Aug 14, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is a 'hyperscaler' focusing on building AI data centers, benefiting from the AI boom and contributing to the tech stock rally.
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
Business
Microsoft: Reported strong quarterly earnings, with Azure growth and AI monetization reassuring investors. Stock surged to its best day in 18 years, adding $450 billion in market value.
SoftBank Group: Rose on AI optimism as an OpenAI investor. Benefited from the tech rally.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
Microsoft: Microsoft rose over 5.4%, benefiting from the general enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and strong corporate earnings.
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
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is a key platform partner, with Zenity supporting Microsoft Copilot and Foundry. Zenity also disclosed a vulnerability in Copilot Studio, highlighting the need for security.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group is both a customer and an investor through SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Its endorsement highlights Zenity's credibility and real-world deployment.
Aug 03, 2026 · 10 articles
Tech
Microsoft: Microsoft 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
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft could lose OpenAI as a cloud customer if the deal goes through, but remains a key AI player.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank's energy subsidiary is developing the Ohio data center, positioning it as a major infrastructure player.
Jul 26, 2026 · 28 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is a major user of Nvidia chips and part of the AI Infrastructure Partnership, but not directly involved in this specific initiative.
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
Business
Microsoft: 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
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> is a significant backer of OpenAI>>>, having invested billions and amended their partnership to allow OpenAI>>>'s transition to a for-profit structure, potentially benefiting from the IPO.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank is a heavyweight backer of OpenAI, participating in its funding rounds.
May 20, 2026 · 212 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is an existing investor in Prism Hotels and Resorts and will not be diluting its stake in the IPO.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group is a major existing shareholder in Prism Hotels and Resorts and will not be selling its stake in the IPO, indicating continued confidence in the company.
Jun 30, 2026 · 28 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft, a key cloud partner, may see reduced reliance as OpenAI leads its own data center design, but remains a strategic investor.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank, another Stargate partner, is less involved in the Georgia project as OpenAI shifts to direct leadership.
Jul 22, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft has a $750 million agreement with Perplexity to use its Azure cloud service, which contributes to Perplexity's revenue growth. The deal strengthens Microsoft's cloud business and AI ecosystem.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank is an existing investor in Perplexity, and the valuation increase would positively affect its investment portfolio. The company's continued backing supports Perplexity's growth trajectory.
Aug 24, 2026 · 10 articles
unfocused
Microsoft: Microsoft climbed 5.4%, adding to the tech sector's rally and reflecting positive sentiment in software services.
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
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is also pursuing similar off-grid power projects, contributing to the trend.
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
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft pledged satellite connectivity for 450+ rural hubs in Kenya and $18 billion investment in Australia. These commitments expand its digital inclusion footprint and cloud infrastructure.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank pledged to advance AI-ready connectivity infrastructure through AI-RAN technologies. This supports its vision of intelligent connectivity.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Microsoft: Microsoft is developing its own custom CPUs, reflecting the growing trend among hyperscalers to create proprietary silicon.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group is the owner of Arm, which is one of the chip architecture tracks ByteDance is pursuing for its CPU development.
May 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Microsoft: Microsoft 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
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a cloud provider and competitor in the AI infrastructure space, though its direct involvement in this event is minimal.
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group is an investor in Cerebras Systems and reportedly sought to take the chip designer private before its debut, indicating its prior interest and belief in the company's potential.
Jun 08, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
SoftBank Group: SoftBank Group is mentioned as a partner in the Stargate AI data center project, which is related to OpenAI's broader infrastructure efforts.
Sep 22, 2025 · 14 articles
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