SoftBank
SoftBank Group is considering acquiring data center operator Switch to capitalize on the AI-driven boom in digital infrastructure. Billionaire founder Masayoshi Son is intensifying the search for such deals. The company has held discussions with Switch's leadership.
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Japan's Nikkei share average reversed early gains to edge lower, dragged down by a sharp fall in SoftBank Group following Oracle's disappointing forecast. The broader Topix index also declined modestly amid mixed performances in technology and banking sectors.