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Policy·3h ago·all news from October 22, 2026

SoftBank Market Value Poised to Halve From Peak as AI Fears Grow

SoftBank Group Corp. is facing a potential 50 percent decline in market value from its June peak as investor confidence wanes. Rising borrowing costs have heightened concerns regarding the long-term financial sustainability of the company's aggressive investment strategy in artificial intelligence.

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