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Trump, SoftBank CEO announce $100b US investment

United States President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son announced on Monday that SoftBank plans to invest U$100 billion in US projects over the next four years.

This investment will primarily target AI and other emerging technologies.

Trump said this investment could lead to the creation of at least 100,000 jobs in the US.

Trump encouraged Son to consider raising the investment commitment to US$200 billion.

Son responded that he would “try” if he received support from Trump.

Recent SoftBank developments

Timeline
27-Nov-2024 💰 SoftBank plans $1.5b OpenAI investment through tender offer
  • SoftBank plans $1.5B investment in OpenAI.
  • CEO Masayoshi Son aims to increase his stake.
14-Nov-2024 📈 SoftBank posts $6.4b profit, first in three years
  • SoftBank reports ¥1 trillion net profit.
  • Vision Funds contribute ¥169 billion gain.
12-Nov-2024 📉 SoftBank Vision Fund co-CEO Rajeev Misra to leave company
  • Rajeev Misra resigns from SoftBank roles.
  • Alex Clavel to replace him as CEO.
12-Nov-2024 📈 SoftBank sees Vision Fund rebound with $3.96b gains
  • SoftBank’s Vision Fund gains ¥608.5B in Q2.
  • Shift from ¥204.3B loss with improved valuations.
11-Nov-2024 💹 SoftBank projects $1.87b profit, focuses on AI strategy

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