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QQQ is trending downwards as community members discuss concerns around potential market manipulation and an AI bubble, especially following earnings. Traders are debating whether to buy the dip or prepare for a larger correction, while monitoring key support levels. Some are pointing to macro factors like interest rate expectations and geopolitical concerns as potential catalysts for further volatility.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Nvidia's stock is trending amid upgrades from analysts, though some community members express concern over valuation relative to competitors and potential interconnect hurdles in the AI sector. Despite strong earnings, the stock experienced a selloff, leading to discussions about a possible short squeeze and whether AI constitutes a bubble.

NIO, Inc. is a holding company which engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles. Its products include the EP9 supercar and ES8 7-seater SUV. It provides users with home charging, power express valet services, and other power solutions including access to public charging, access to power mobile charging trucks, and battery swapping. It also offers other value-added services such as service package, battery payment arrangement, and vehicle financing and license plate registration. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Jiading, China.

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NIO is trending downwards, frustrating investors who cite strong deliveries and question the stock's valuation relative to peers. Community members speculate about market manipulation and potential short squeezes while bracing for upcoming earnings. Despite the negative price action, some investors remain optimistic, viewing the current dip as a buying opportunity based on the company's long-term potential.

Walmart, Inc. engages in the retail and wholesale business. The company offers an assortment of merchandise and services at everyday low prices. It operates through the following business segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. The Walmart U.S. segment operates as a mass merchandiser of consumer products, operating under the Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands, including walmart.com. The Walmart International segment includes operations of wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Chile, China, and Africa, and majority-owned subsidiaries in India, as well as Mexico and Central America. The Sam's Club segment manages membership-only warehouse clubs and operates samsclub.com. The company was founded by Samuel Moore Walton and James Lawrence Walton on July 2, 1962 and is headquartered in Bentonville, AR.

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Walmart is trending due to strong Q3 earnings and raised FY26 guidance, sparking bullish sentiment among investors; discussions include the impact of e-commerce growth and a planned move to the Nasdaq. Community members are debating whether Walmart's performance signals broader economic strength or if it's a safe haven during market uncertainty, while also pondering its valuation relative to tech companies.

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is experiencing volatility, sparking debates about a potential market bottom and the influence of large institutional players. Community discussions revolve around whether this dip presents a buying opportunity or signals a deeper correction, with some pointing to macro factors and potential liquidations as drivers. Sentiment is mixed, with bullish and bearish arguments clashing amidst the price swings.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

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Strategy is trending as the price of Bitcoin fluctuates, impacting MicroStrategy's value as a major BTC holder; the community is closely watching key support levels. Discussions revolve around analyst Tom Lee's commentary and potential short squeezes, with some expressing concerns about solvency and potential liquidation. Recent whale activity and overall market sentiment add to the volatility.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a premier global media and entertainment company, which engages in the provision of a differentiated portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming. It operates through the following segments: Studios, Networks, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), and Corporate. The Studios segment includes producing and releasing feature films for initial exhibition in theaters, producing and initial licensing television programs to networks services as well as third parties, distributing films and television programs to various third party, internal television, and streaming services, distribution through the home entertainment market related consumer products, and themed experience licensing and interactive gaming. The Networks segment focuses on domestic and international television networks. The DTC segment is involved in premium pay-television and streaming services. The company was founded on June 17, 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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WBD is trending amid speculation around potential acquisition bids, particularly with a deadline approaching, fueling community discussion about possible outcomes and deal prices. Massive blocks of purchases are being noted, with chatter focusing on potential market manipulation and the involvement of key players like Comcast and Paramount Skydance.  News of HBO renewing a Game of Thrones series has also sparked some positive sentiment.

Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). The CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets. The MBU segment is involved in memory and storage products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets. The EBU segment focuses on memory and storage products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer Markets. The SBU segment consists of SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

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Micron is trending as the community debates whether its recent surge is overextended, despite a UBS price target boost. The stock's movements are tied to the broader AI narrative, particularly rising memory prices and potential supply constraints driven by demand for AI data centers. Traders are closely watching for management comments at an upcoming conference and Nvidia's earnings report for further catalysts.

AST Spacemobile, Inc. engages in building a broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on an extensive IP and patent portfolio. It focuses on providing mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, without the need to purchase special equipment. The company was founded by Abel Avellan on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

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AST SpaceMobile is trending amid significant price volatility, with community chatter focused on identifying the bottom and anticipating the next launch catalyst. Concerns around potential delays and market manipulation are contrasted by bullish arguments highlighting institutional ownership and long-term potential in the space-based mobile network sector. Investors are closely watching for company announcements and launch dates to drive future price movement.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Ohio facility will build modular data centers using portable, pre-assembled units, enabling faster deployment and scalability.</li><li>It will also include a small working data center for demonstration purposes.</li><li>The manufacture of modular data centers at the Ohio facility is expected to begin later this year.</li></ul>SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBY) is reportedly planning to invest $3 billion in an Ohio factory to manufacture equipment for OpenAI data centers.According to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/softbank-invest-3-billion-ohio-factory-openai-data-center-information-reports-2025-11-20/">report</a> citing The Information, the investment will be used to overhaul an electric vehicle factory in Lordstown, Ohio.This is part of the $500 billion Stargate project, for which OpenAI and SoftBank pledged $18 billion each in January to get the venture started.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/OPENAI">OpenAI</a> is not publicly listed. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the company trended in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Will Ohio Factory Make?</h2>According to the report, following an overhaul, the Ohio facility SoftBank is investing in will build modular data centers with portable, pre-assembled units, enabling faster deployment and scalability. The facility will also include a small working data center for demonstration purposes.The manufacture of modular data centers at the Ohio facility is expected to begin later this year, the report added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stargate Project Updates</h2>In a September update, OpenAI announced that it, along with SoftBank and Oracle Corp. (ORCL), will build five new data centers as part of the Stargate Project.OpenAI said that with these five new data centers, along with the flagship site in Abilene, Texas, and the company’s ongoing projects with CoreWeave, it brings the total planned capacity of Stargate to seven gigawatts, with an investment outlay of more than $400 billion over the next three years.“This puts us on a clear path to securing the full $500 billion, 10-gigawatt commitment we announced in January by the end of 2025, ahead of schedule,” the company said.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-soars-600-points-sp500-following-nvidia-q3-earnings-beat/cLPAkeOREaX">Dow Turns Red, Loses Over 600 Points Of Early Morning Gains As Nvidia Rally Fizzles Out, Rate Cut Concerns Gather Steam</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

: SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son speaks during the SoftBank World 2024 on October 03, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

SoftBank To Invest $3 Billion In Ohio Factory For OpenAI Data Centers As It Looks To Advance $500 Billion Stargate Project: Report

This is part of the $500 billion Stargate project, for which OpenAI and SoftBank pledged $18 billion each in January to get the venture started.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>SoftBank stated that its SVFs generated an investment gain of 3.42 trillion yen ($22.17 billion), with approximately 40% of that coming from SoftBank Vision Fund 1 (SVF1) and 56% from SVF2.</li><li>Its OpenAI investment led to the strong performance of its SVF2 fund.</li><li>Nvidia stock edged lower in premarket trading.</li></ul>Japanese investment holding company SoftBank Group Co. (SFTBY), led by Masayoshi Son, has sold its Nvidia shares, with the divestment occurring amid growing skepticism about a sustained uptrend in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">Nvidia stock</a> has gained over 48% this year, thanks to its near-monopoly position in AI accelerators that are used to power AI processes and applications.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SFTBY">SoftBank’s stock</a> has risen by 151% for the year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SoftBank’s Asset Sales Updates</h2>In the earnings release for the second quarter, which ended on September 30, 2025, SoftBank stated that following the quarter, it sold 32.1 million Nvidia shares, including those held by the asset management subsidiary, for $5.83 billion.Nvidia stock fell over 0.50% in Tuesday’s early premarket session following a nearly 6% jump on Monday.Most retail watchers of the Nvidia stock on the Stocktwits platform shrugged off SoftBank’s sales. $5.83 billion is less than 0.1% for a $5 trillion name, said a user.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/pupdawg/message/635702171</stembedurl>Another said SoftBank may have made one of its “biggest bag fumbles” in history with its Nvidia exit.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Brofessional/message/635702377</stembedurl>The Japanese firm also disclosed partial sales of T-Mobile (TMUS) and Deutsche Telekom shares. It also stated that in November, the terms of the margin loan using Arm Holdings plc (ARM), a subsidiary, were increased to $20 billion from $13.5 billion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SoftBank’s Follow-On OpenAI Investment</h2>In October, following the end of the second quarter, SoftBank chose to invest an additional $22.5 billion in OpenAI through its SoftBank Vision Fund 2 (SVF2). This is the third tranche following the $40 billion investment commitment SoftBank gave in March. SoftBank’s total effective investment after deducting the amount to be syndicated to co-investors is $30 billion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SoftBank’s Q2 Results</h2>SoftBak stated that its SVFs generated an investment gain of 3.42 trillion yen ($22.17 billion), with approximately 40% of that coming from SVF1 and 56% from SVF2. The gain at SVF1 was due to its investments in Coupang, DiDi Global, and a higher fair price for portfolio companies.The gain at SVF2 was primarily attributable to an unrealized valuation gain of 980.51 billion yen on its equity interests in OpenAI as of the end of the second quarter and a derivative gain of 911.34 million yen on the OpenAI forward contract.SoftBank’s second-quarter net income more than doubled to 2.5 trillion yen. According to Bloomberg, analysts braced for a more modest profit of 418.2 billion yen.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SoftBank’s Stock Split</h2>The Son-led company said its board has approved a 4:1 stock split to make it more accessible to investors and expand its shareholder base.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-s-and-p-500-futures-slip-even-as-senate-clears-funding-bill/cLPdScnREP2">Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500 Futures Slip Even As Senate Clears Funding Bill, But Strategist Says Negativity Toward Market Getting ‘Harder To Defend’</a>

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SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Exits Nvidia, After OpenAI Bet Powers Q2 Outperformance

Despite SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son envisaging a deeper plunge into AI, his firm exited its Nvidia position at the end of the September quarter.

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Hitting a fresh one-year high of $41 a share in Friday's trading session, Intel stock has continued an attention-getting rebound from a 52-week and multi-year low of $17.

SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBY), the Japanese investment holding company led by Masayoshi Son, is reportedly offering shares of its Arm Holdings Plc. (ARM) subsidiary as collateral to finance an investment in U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) startup and Stargate project partner OpenAI.Minato, Tokyo-based SoftBank is nearing a deal with a few lenders for a margin loan, amounting to $5 billion, offering shares of Arm as collateral security, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-10/softbank-in-talks-for-5-billion-margin-loan-backed-by-arm-stock">reported,</a> citing people familiar with the matter. The debt raised through the margin loan would go toward additional investment in&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/OPENAI">OpenAI</a>, the report added. The total margin loans from Arm shares would now be $18.5 billion, including the $13.5 billion raised previously. Of the $13.5 billion, $5 billion is yet to be drawn, the report said.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ARM">Arm stock</a> has added 38.3% this year, thanks to its exposure to AI, while the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SFTBY"> SoftBank stock</a>, traded over the counter in the U.S., has jumped 160%. While the former has elicited ‘extremely bullish’ sentiment from among the users of the Stocktwits platform as of early Friday, retail mood toward the latter remained ‘bearish.’ The message volume on the Arm stream was ‘extremely high,’ while that on the SoftBank stream was ‘high.’The Son-led company sponsors tech-focused venture capital funds branded as “Vision Funds,” which primarily invest in both private and public tech companies. Specifically, the Vision Fund 2 was set up in 2019 to invest in AI-driven ventures and later-stage technology companies.While speaking at SoftBank’s annual shareholder meeting held in July, Son expressed hopes to transform his company into the “world’s top platformer for ASI [artificial super intelligence],” as he believed that it would be a winner-takes-all arena. “I’m all in,” he had said. British chipmaker Arm is an AI-leveraged company in its own right, and SoftBank has also acquired a U.K.-based AI accelerator manufacturer.SoftBank and OpenAI are lead partners in the private Stargate AI project announced by President Donald Trump just after his inauguration. The investment firm is leading a $40 billion funding round into OpenAI, with $10 billion already invested by SoftBank and other firms, a CNBC report said, adding that the remaining $30 billion in funding will be made by December.The Japanese firm is also awaiting the closure of its $6.5 billion acquisition of Ampere, which makes server chips based on the Arm architecture. The proposed deal has run into rough weather amid regulatory scrutiny. Earlier this week, the company announced an agreement to buy Swedish industrial giant ABB’s Robotics unit for $5.4 billion.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ray-dalio-is-getting-pre-world-war-ii-vibes-as-debt-spirals-out-of-control/ch6aFaSR31M">Ray Dalio Is Getting Pre–World War II Vibes As US Debt Spirals Out Of Control: ‘Plenty to Worry About’</a>

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (L) and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son (R) attend an event titled "Transforming Business through AI" in Tokyo, Japan, on February 03, 2025. 

SoftBank Nearing $5B Term Loan Backed By Arm Shares To Fund Investment In OpenAI: Report

Arm stock has added 38.3% this year, thanks to its exposure to AI, while the SoftBank stock, traded over the counter in the U.S., has jumped 160%.

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OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced plans on Tuesday to establish five new artificial intelligence data centers in the United States as part of their $500 billion Startgate project.The ChatGPT-maker and Oracle will open three new sites in Shackelford County, Texas, and Dona Ana County, New Mexico, as well as an undisclosed site in the Midwest. OpenAI, Japan's SoftBank, and a SoftBank affiliate will open two sites in Lordstown, Ohio, and Milam County, Texas.The ChatGPT-maker stated that the new sites, the Oracle-OpenAI site expansion in Abilene, Texas, and the ongoing projects with CoreWeave will bring Stargate's total data center capacity to nearly 7 gigawatts and more than $400 billion in investment over the next three years.Stargate had set the target of 10-gigawatt capacity when the project was announced in January."AI can only fulfill its promise if we build the compute to power it," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a company&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://openai.com/index/five-new-stargate-sites/">blog post</a> on Tuesday. "We're already making historic progress toward that goal through Stargate and moving quickly not just to meet its initial commitment, but to lay the foundation for what comes next."The development comes close on the heels of Nvidia announcing a $100 billion investment commitment and plans to supply AI chips to OpenAI. Noted tech analyst, Wedbush's Dan Ives,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dan-ives-says-nvidia-open-ai-deal-is-a-validation-moment/chDhDcgR35K">called</a> the deal a "validation moment" for the ongoing AI revolution.Tech companies are investing billions of dollars into data centers and related AI infrastructure, forecasting massive compute demand in the coming years as AI tools and services become more widely used.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/OPENAI">OpenAI</a>, a private company, was 'extremely bullish' as of the last reading. The view was 'bullish' for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">Nvidia</a>, and 'extremely bullish' for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ORCL">Oracle</a>.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

People walk through the hallways at Equinix Data Center in Ashburn, Virginia, on May 9, 2024. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank Announce 5 New US Data Center Sites, Taking Stargate Capacity to 7GW

The new AI data centers are planned in Texas, New Mexico, and Ohio.

Is NVIDIA's $5B Stake a Signal to Buy, Hold, or Sell Intel Stock? 

Intel surges nearly 23% after NVIDIA acquires $5B stake, fueling hopes of a turnaround as the chipmakers join forces in AI and PCs. 

SoftBank Group Corp.’s (SFTBY) Tokyo-listed shares have seen a strong two-day surge, mirroring the buoyancy seen in Oracle stock after the Larry Ellison-founded company spoke about strong artificial intelligence (AI) momentum.The rally in SoftBank, which has a significant weighting in Japan’s Nikkei 225 average, pushed the country’s benchmark index to a new high.&nbsp;Oracle’s Nasdaq-listed stock settled Wednesday's session up nearly 36%, after Ellison and CEO Safra Catz highlighted the company’s AI opportunity in the quarterly release and during the earnings call.&nbsp;The optimism seeped down to SoftBank’s stock, an investment holding company run by Masayoshi Son that invests heavily in technology through its SoftBank Vision Funds (SVF).While speaking at SoftBank’s annual shareholder meeting held in July, Son expressed hopes to transform his company into the “world’s top platformer for ASI [artificial super intelligence] as he believed that it would be a winner-takes-all arena. “I’m all in,” he had said.Son was found alongside Ellison and OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman in late January when President Donald Trump announced a $500 billion private investment through a project dubbed Stargate to expand AI infrastructure in the U.S. over the next five years.Softbank and OpenAI are the lead partners, with the former focusing on operations and the latter on the financials. The two companies, along with Oracle and Abu Dhabi-based MGX, were named as equity partners.The AI optimism will likely lift the SoftBank stock, according to Andrew Jackson of Ortus Advisors, MarketWatch&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/softbank-shares-on-track-for-record-close-after-oracle-s-ai-contract-wins-51bbe9a8?mod=markets">said.</a>Referring to the&nbsp;surge in SoftBank’s Tokyo-listed stock on Wednesday, Jackson said, “Expect a nice bump higher for Softbank Group on this after its 7.3% move higher yesterday as investors joined the dots between this and Oracle's connection, when only months ago Masayoshi Son [SoftBank chief executive] and Larry Ellison [Oracle chairman] stood together as Trump announced the Stargate program," he wrote on SmartKarma, an investment intelligence platform.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward SoftBank stock remained ‘bearish’ (30/100) by late Wednesday, and the message volume was ‘low.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:618/53;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_11_at_1_42_50_AM_png_16cfbd7557.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-11 at 1.42.50 AM.png" width="618" height="53"><figcaption>SFTBY sentiment and message volume as of 1:40 a.m. ET, Sept. 11 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The firm reported in early August first-quarter profits that were double that of the consensus estimates, thanks to the earnings from its bets in Nvidia and its other tech portfolio that are part of the SVF.SoftBank’s stock, which trades over the counter (OTC) in the U.S., has gained 95% this year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/slb-appl-nvda-mrk-gild-what-sparked-heavy-after-hours-trading/chwNErNRdHi">SLB, Apple, Nvidia, Merck, Gilead Sciences: What Sparked Heavy After-Hours Trading In These 5 Stocks?</a>

The SoftBank Group logo is displayed on a mobile phone with a stock graph in the background, in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on August 20, 2025. 

Oracle Surge Sends Ripple Effect To SoftBank: Analyst Sees More Gains As Investors 'Joined The Dots' On $500B Stargate AI Program

The rally in SoftBank, which has a significant weighting in Japan’s Nikkei 225 average, pushed the country’s benchmark index to a new high. 

Is Intel's Revival Ahead After SoftBank's $2 Billion Investment 

Intel's revival as a leading chipmaker has gained traction following Tuesday's announcement that SoftBank had taken a 2% stake in the company worth $2 billion. 

Intel Corp.’s (INTC) participation in the U.S. CHIPS Act has garnered attention after a research note from Bernstein questioned the terms of the program.The firm argues that what was expected to be a $10.9 billion government grant now risks turning into a less favorable equity arrangement for the chipmaking giant,&nbsp;as per TheFly. Instead of receiving the funds as initially anticipated, Intel may be offering up a 10% ownership stake to the federal government in exchange for funding.&nbsp;Bernstein thinks this trade-off is “worse” for the chipmaker and raised concerns over shareholder value. “Funding a build-out with no customers probably won't end well for shareholders,” the firm remarked, noting that capital alone will not resolve Intel’s deeper challenges.Intel stock traded 5% higher in Tuesday’s pre-market session. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ (95/100) territory amid ‘extremely high’ (82/100) message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:947/108;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_08_19_082341_png_cdaebba42b.webp" alt="INTC’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:00 a.m. ET on Aug. 19, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="947" height="108"><figcaption>INTC’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:00 a.m. ET on Aug. 19, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The Intel stock witnessed an 880% surge in user message count in 24 hours on Stocktwits. One user pointed out that this is not a bailout, but that the semiconductor industry creates jobs.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/gmacpc1234/message/625736189</stembedurl>The firm has maintained a ‘Market Perform’ rating on Intel stock and reaffirmed a price target of $21. It also expressed concern that the proposed equity swap does not equate to a smart trade for the company or its investors.&nbsp;On Monday,&nbsp;Masayoshi Son-led&nbsp;SoftBank Group (SFTBY) said it has finalized an agreement to invest $2 billion in Intel. The deal involves SoftBank acquiring common shares of Intel. The Japanese investment firm has agreed to pay $23 per share for Intel stock, with the transaction still subject to standard regulatory approvals.Intel stock has gained 18% in 2025 and over 9% in the last 12 months.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nextstar-acquires-tegna-for-over-6-billion/chsgidORdgk">Nexstar Doubles Down On Local News With $6.2 Billion TEGNA Buyout</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Intel’s Government Equity Swap Raises Eyebrows At Bernstein, But Retail Remains Confident

While the U.S. government might encourage customers toward Intel, Bernstein warned that building out capacity without customers could be a costly mistake.

SoftBank Group Corp. operates as a holding company which engages in the management of its group companies. It operates through the following segments: SoftBank Vision Fund, SoftBank, Arm, Brightstar, and Others. The SoftBank Vision Fund segment engages in the investment business. The SoftBank segment provides mobile communication, broadband, and telecom services in Japan. The Arm segment designs microprocessors and develops software technologies. The Brightstar segment engages in the distribution of mobile devices overseas. The Others segment includes the smartphone payments business, alternative investment business, fund business in Latin America and the operation of baseball teams. The company was founded by Masayoshi Son on September 3, 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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