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Arm CEO Haas eyed for bigger SoftBank role

Rene Haas, the chief executive of Arm Holdings, is expected to take on a broader leadership role within parent company SoftBank Group.

09 Apr 2026-14:05
OpenAI raises $122B in funding at $852B valuation

Generative AI giant OpenAI has announced another hefty capital injection, having secured $122 billion in a funding round from investors including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank and Andreessen Horowitz.

01 Apr 2026-21:38
Arm reveals new AI chip, expects billions in annual revenue

Arm Holdings unveiled a new artificial intelligence data center chip on Tuesday, stating that it will generate billions of dollars in revenue and mark a significant shift in the company's strategy.

25 Mar 2026-21:21
OpenAI to nearly double workforce to 8,000 by 2026

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is planning a major expansion, aiming to grow its workforce from 4,500 to 8,000 by the end of 2026.

21 Mar 2026-18:56
SoftBank-backed PayPay set for Nasdaq debut

Japanese digital payments company PayPay, backed by SoftBank Group, is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq after raising about $880 million in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO).

12 Mar 2026-14:59
OpenAI hits $730B valuation as Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank inject $110B

OpenAI announced Friday a $110 billion investment round at a $730 billion pre-money valuation, with SoftBank Group Corp contributing $30 billion, NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) investing $30 billion, and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) committing $50 billion.

27 Feb 2026-21:18
PayPay files for US IPO, edging closer to public markets

12 Feb 2026-20:56
SoftBank posts quarterly profit on OpenAI valuation boost

SoftBank Group reported a net profit of 248.6 billion yen ($1.62 billion) for the October–December quarter, supported by a higher valuation of its investment in OpenAI.

12 Feb 2026-11:15
SoftBank earnings seen boosted by OpenAI investment

Japan’s SoftBank Group is expected to report strong quarterly earnings driven largely by gains linked to its massive investment in artificial intelligence company OpenAI.

10 Feb 2026-13:49
SoftBank completes $40 billion investment in OpenAI, source says

30 Dec 2025-22:57

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