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SoftBank jumps 10% as Asia tech stocks track Wall Street AI rally
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
SoftBank Group shares rose 10 percent on January 15, 2026, following gains in Asian technology stocks. The rally came after major U.S. stock indexes reached record levels the previous trading day. Technology stocks in Asia tracked movements in artificial intelligence and growth-focused equities that had advanced on Wall Street.