Nikkei pares gains as SoftBank shares drop sharply

Japan’s Nikkei retreated after SoftBank slid nearly 10 percent amid heightened AI competition between global technology leaders.

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Nikkei pares gains as SoftBank shares drop sharply

Nikkei pares gains as SoftBank shares drop sharply
Japan’s Nikkei index gave up early gains after a steep fall in SoftBank Group shares, which declined nearly 10%. The drop followed intensifying competition between OpenAI and Google’s Gemini in advanced AI systems, adding pressure to technology-related sentiment. Broader trading remained mixed as investors evaluated global growth signals and corporate updates from Asia. 
Companies:
  • SoftBank Group
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