SoftBank shares slide as Nvidia stake sale highlights AI funding needs
Reutersยท2025-11-12 07:07Core Insights - SoftBank's shares experienced a decline of up to 10% following the announcement of a $5.8 billion sale of its stake in Nvidia, indicating increasing funding pressures faced by the company to support its significant investment in the creator of ChatGPT [1] Group 1 - The $5.8 billion sale of Nvidia shares underscores SoftBank's urgent need for capital to finance its aggressive investment strategy [1] - The decline in SoftBank's stock price reflects investor concerns regarding the company's financial health and its ability to sustain its investments [1] - The funding demands are primarily driven by SoftBank's "all-in" bet on the artificial intelligence sector, particularly in relation to ChatGPT [1]