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SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) shares soared on Thursday as investor confidence returned to the Japanese technology giant, driven by growing excitement around its artificial intelligence investments. The company’s stock jumped 20% to 6,039 yen by 03:45 GMT, rebounding sharply after recent losses linked to weakness in U.S. technology markets.
The rally was fueled by reports that OpenAI could be preparing for a potential public offering later this year. Market speculation surrounding an OpenAI IPO has intensified as demand for AI-focused companies continues to rise globally. SoftBank’s significant exposure to the artificial intelligence sector has positioned the company as one of the major beneficiaries of the ongoing AI boom.
Adding to positive sentiment, SB Energy, a SoftBank-backed company focused on power generation and AI infrastructure, confirmed that it had confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering. The company develops energy systems and data center infrastructure designed to support large-scale AI operations, a rapidly expanding segment within the technology industry.
SB Energy is also involved in the Stargate initiative, a project connected to OpenAI that aims to build next-generation AI and energy infrastructure across the United States. Investors see the initiative as a major long-term growth opportunity as demand for advanced computing power and AI data centers accelerates worldwide.
The latest surge in SoftBank stock follows the company’s recent announcement of record annual profits. Much of the earnings growth was attributed to valuation gains connected to its investment exposure in OpenAI and other artificial intelligence ventures.
Analysts believe SoftBank’s aggressive AI strategy could continue driving momentum for the company, especially as global investors increasingly seek exposure to artificial intelligence, AI infrastructure, and next-generation technology stocks.
