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SoftBank earnings top expectations after Intel investment payoff

MarketWatch says the gain comes from SoftBank’s investment in Intel, offsetting a weaker revenue backdrop.

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SoftBank’s earnings came in above expectations, according to MarketWatch, with results strengthened by the company’s investment in Intel.

The outlet said the Intel stake helped drive the positive outcome even in the absence of a larger boost tied to OpenAI.

MarketWatch framed the Intel payoff as the key factor that “saved the day” for SoftBank’s reported performance.

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MarketWatchSoftBank earnings exceed expectations, even without an OpenAI boost. This U.S. chip company saved the day.
MarketWatchSoftBank earnings exceed expectations, even without an OpenAI boost. This U.S. chip company saved the day.

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