SoftBank Group aims to acquire shares from OpenAI employees.

[Generating AI] Softbank Group <9984> is reportedly aiming to increase its investment ratio by acquiring up to $1.5 billion (approximately 230 billion yen) worth of shares from employees of the US OpenAI, as multiple sources have revealed. It is reported that Softbank Group's offer for share acquisition is expected to close within the week. <6702> Fujitsu <7046> TDSE <4011> Headwaters.

Fisco Japan56minutes ago

Microsoft-backed OpenAI Allows Employees to Sell $1.5 Billion of Shares to SoftBank, News Outlets Report

MT NewswiresNov 27 06:14 ET

SoftBank Group Plans $1.5 Billion Investment in OpenAI

WSJNov 27 06:04 ET

SoftBank Group Plans to Invest $1.5 Billion in OpenAI Through Tender Offer, Source Says

WSJNov 27 03:37 ET

Due to caution against Trump's tariffs, it temporarily fell below the milestone of 38,000 yen.

The Nikkei average continued to decline. It finished trading at 38,134.97 yen, down 307.03 yen (volume estimated at 1.8 billion 20 million shares). Today, risk-averse selling continued against the backdrop of concerns over the global economy due to the upcoming Trump administration's tariff increases. Additionally, the yen appreciated, reaching the low 152 yen range against the dollar, negatively impacting export-related stocks, which caused the Nikkei average to widen its decline towards the end of the afternoon session, pushing down to 37,988.99 yen and dipping below the psychological threshold of 38,000 yen.

Fisco JapanNov 27 02:30 ET

JP Movers | Keisei Electric Railway Rose 5.02%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Keisei Electric Railway(9009.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 5.02% to close at 4641.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Mitsubishi Chemical Group(4188.JP)，falling 5.75% to end at 793.6 yen.

Moomoo NewsNov 27 01:50 ET