DigitalBridge Group, Inc. ( DBRG ) has been in the news recently due to rumors that a company heavily invested in the AI growth story is looking to take it private to help with its grandMSc in Finance. Long-term horizon investor mostly with 5-10 year horizon. I like to keep investing simple. I believe a portfolio should consist of a mix of growth, value, and dividend-paying stocks but usually end up looking for value more than anything. I also sell options from time to time.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no ...

This is more than a theoretical asset. DigitalBridge proved its ability to convert this power into revenue in the third quarter of 2025 by leasing a record 2.6 GW of data center capacity. This single quarter of activity represented roughly one-third of the entire U.S. hyperscale leasing market, a clear signal that when AI's biggest players need to expand, they turn to DigitalBridge’s portfolio.To understand the rumored premium SoftBank is willing to pay, investors must look beyond DigitalBridge’s portfolio ...

Here's a list of key deals reported across sectors this week: DigitalBridge (DBRG) soared 33% on a report that Softbank (OTCPK:SFTBY) is in talks to acquire the firm. ITT (ITT) has entered into a definitive agreement with Lone Star ...

This week's biggest financials gainers were led by an alternative asset manager in takeover talks, while the biggest loser was a Trump family-tied bitcoin (BTC-USD) accumulation platform company. DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) rose the most of any financial stock (with market ...

We recently published 10 Stocks Sparking Massive Fortunes. DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) is one of the best performers on Friday. DigitalBridge surged by 45.4 percent week-on-week, as investors loaded portfolios amid brewing reports that it is being eyed for acquisition by Japan-based investment giant SoftBank Group. According to news reports, the two firms are currently in talks for a potential merger, as the Japanese conglomerate seeks to ramp up its presence in the rapidly growing artificial in ...

SoftBank Group is mulling another acquisition, as the Masayoshi Son-led company is in talks to buy DigitalBridge Group Inc., Bloomberg reported quoting people familiar with the matter.DigitalBridge is a private equity company that invests in assets including data centres and SoftBank's talks come at a time when the Japanese company is ramping up its goal to take advantage of an AI-driven boom in digital infrastructure.SoftBank is reportedly in talks to make a potential deal to buy the New York-listed Digita ...

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer shed light on. During the lightning round, a caller asked if the stock is a buy, sell, or hold. In response, Cramer said: “Alright, that’s data centers, and it’s cell towers. It’s all the stuff that I’m saying right now, I’m going to say… I’m going to say pass. Let’s just take a pass right now. It’s not the right stock for this moment.” Pixabay/Public Domain DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) is an alternative asset manager that i ...

Group 1 - SoftBank is in negotiations to acquire DigitalBridge and take it private, aiming to capitalize on the surge in demand for AI-driven digital infrastructure [1] - DigitalBridge's stock has dropped 13% year-to-date but surged nearly 45% in a single day, closing at $14.12, giving it a market capitalization of $2.58 billion [1] - DigitalBridge manages approximately $108 billion in assets, with a portfolio that includes various digital infrastructure operators [1] Group 2 - The potential acquisition price for DigitalBridge is estimated to be between $25 and $35 per share, with analysts suggesting a conservative estimate of $25 and a potential upside to $30-$35 [2] - Analysts from Morgan Stanley predict an attractive exit price of $28 per share based on 2026 forecasts, with higher valuations for 2027 potentially reaching $30-$35 [2] - Raymond James analysts believe acquiring DigitalBridge is a wise move for a large alternative asset management company, provided the sale price is reasonable and favorable terms are offered [2] Group 3 - SoftBank previously engaged in a significant acquisition in 2017, purchasing Fortress Investment Group for over $3 billion [2] - The "Interstellar Gateway" project, announced in January, aims to build data centers in the U.S. with a budget of $500 billion, although progress has been slower than planned due to various disagreements [3] - SoftBank has announced plans to build five power plants in Texas, New Mexico, and Ohio, with a total capacity of 7 gigawatts, necessitating a reallocation of funds [3]

Market Overview - US stock market continued to rise on December 5, supported by expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and positive US-China trade signals, with all three major indices closing higher [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.22% to 47,954.99 points, the Nasdaq Composite rose by 0.31% to 23,578.13 points, and the S&P 500 gained 0.19% to close at 6,870.40 points, marking four consecutive days of gains for the S&P 500 [1] Technology Sector Performance - Major US technology stocks mostly rose, with the US Tech Giants Index increasing by 0.20%. Facebook saw a nearly 2% rise, Google over 1%, Microsoft up 0.48%, Amazon up 0.18%, and Tesla up 0.1% [2] - Despite declines in Apple and Nvidia by 0.68% and 0.53% respectively, the overall performance of technology stocks remained strong [2] Chinese Stocks Performance - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 1.29%, with notable individual stock performances including Baidu up nearly 6%, Xiaomi over 2%, Meituan nearly 2%, and Xpeng, iQIYI, and TAL Education all up over 2% [3] - Dingdong Maicai led the gains among Chinese stocks with an increase of over 11% [3] Mergers and Acquisitions - Netflix announced its agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for approximately $72 billion [4] - SoftBank is reportedly in talks to acquire AI infrastructure investment company DigitalBridge [4] - Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, saw a 5% increase in stock price after UBS upgraded its rating from "neutral" to "buy" and raised the target price from $107 to $185 per share [4] Commodity Market Movements - Gold prices experienced volatility, closing at $4,197.4 per ounce, down 0.26%, after initially rising over 1% [5] - Silver prices, after reaching a historical high, ultimately closed up 2.07% [5] - In the oil market, WTI crude oil futures for January delivery rose by 0.69% to $60.08 per barrel, while Brent crude for February delivery increased by 0.49% to $63.75 per barrel, supported by ongoing geopolitical risks [5] Cryptocurrency Market - The cryptocurrency market faced pressure, with Bitcoin dropping below $89,000, down 3.59% in a single day, and major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana also experiencing declines of over 3% [8] US-China Trade Relations - Positive signals emerged from US-China trade relations, with discussions between Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Yellen focusing on practical cooperation and addressing mutual concerns in the economic field [9] Federal Reserve Interest Rate Expectations - Market attention is on the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expectations, with the core PCE price index for September at 2.8%, below the expected 2.9%, reinforcing the likelihood of a rate cut next week [10] - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut next week is at 87%, according to CME's FedWatch tool [10]

Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg SoftBank Group Corp. is in talks to acquire DigitalBridge Group Inc., a private equity firm that invests in assets such as data centers, as it seeks to take advantage of an AI-driven boom in digital infrastructure, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The Japanese conglomerate is negotiating a potential deal to buy New York-listed DigitalBridge and take it private, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is confidential. Most ...