Japan’s SoftBank back in the black as investments improve
4 years, 1 month ago

Japan’s SoftBank back in the black as investments improve

The Hindu  

Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. said Monday it restored its profitability in the last quarter as its investments improved in value. SoftBank said its quarterly sales rose nearly 5% to 1.35 trillion yen, or $ 13 billion, from 1.29 trillion yen. SoftBank, which invests in an array of companies, has sold U.S. carrier Sprint, as well as British IoT company Arm. But SoftBank still has hopes for WeWork’s potential in some markets such as Japan, where interest remains even with the pandemic.

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Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments

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Japan’s SoftBank Group trims investment losses but remains in red for fiscal year

Associated Press  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s SoftBank Group marks a return to profit as it cuts Vision Fund losses

Associated Press  

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Japan's SoftBank Group marks a return to profit as it cuts Vision Fund losses
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Japan's SoftBank Group marks a return to profit as it cuts Vision Fund losses

The Independent  

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Japan’s SoftBank hit with $6.2B quarterly loss as WeWork, other tech investments go sour

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SoftBank loses nearly $6 billion in quarter as investments suffer

Live Mint  

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SoftBank vision fund loses $7.2 billion on tech writedowns

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SoftBank reports record $27.5 billion loss on crashing tech stocks
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SoftBank reports record $27.5 billion loss on crashing tech stocks

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SoftBank's internet business to invest $4.7 bln in tech

The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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SoftBank Takes $10 Billion Hit after Being Unmasked as Nasdaq 'Whale'

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Japan tech giant SoftBank’s profits rise on investments
4 years, 4 months ago

Japan tech giant SoftBank’s profits rise on investments

Associated Press  

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