Japan's Nikkei index experienced a significant drop of 4% on Friday, largely due to a sharp decline in tech investor SoftBank Group, which plunged over 12% following reports of a potential delay in OpenAI's IPO. This downturn erased previous gains, impacting other AI-related stocks. Despite the volatility, strategists anticipate a continued rally in AI and chip sectors, citing strong long-term earnings potential and an industry-wide revolution.

Japan's Nikkei index tumbled to a one-week low after a streak of all-time high gains, as investors decided to cash in on profits. The pullback was broad-based, primarily driven by…

The Nikkei index in Japan fell for a consecutive second day amid worries about potential interest rate increases by the US Federal Reserve and uncertainties in AI sector…

Tokyo's Nikkei index soared to a record high, surging over 4% on Thursday. This significant jump was fueled by a powerful rally in AI-related stocks, particularly chipmakers,…

SoftBank Group plunged, leading a broad selloff in Asian technology stocks amid mounting concerns over the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

SoftBank shares dropped 12% on OpenAI IPO delay fears. With over $60B invested and a negative S&P credit outlook, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average plunged to slip below 70,000 Friday morning as artificial intelligence-linked and other high technology…

Tech stocks decline broadly, dragging Nikkei average down by nearly 4%

Global markets fell due to AI demand concerns and OpenAI IPO delays. OpenAI's market cap less than $500B at IPO close now at 1.4% YES.

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo stocks plummeted Friday as profit-taking dragged down artificial intelligence-linked issues that had jumped the previous day, sending the…

Japan's Nikkei index experienced a significant drop of 4% on Friday, largely due to a sharp decline in tech investor SoftBank Group, which plunged over 12% following reports of a…

Tech stocks bring down Nikkei average by 4%; South Korea's KOSPI falls 6%