CNBC
26 Jun 2026, 00:55 UTC · 3h ago
SoftBank sinks 11% as Asia tech rout tracks declines in the U.S.
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CNBC
26 Jun 2026, 00:55 UTC · 3h ago
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Rising semiconductor and AI infrastructure costs are fueling concerns that profit margins for major technology companies will be squeezed. — This represents a systemic risk to the valuations of the entire tech sector by threatening the bottom line of the largest players.
-0.80SoftBank Group shares plunged more than 12% amid broader Asian tech selloffs and pressure on its holding in Arm Holdings. — A double-digit drop in a major global investment conglomerate signals significant risk aversion toward AI and tech growth.
-0.60Apple and Microsoft have increased prices for hardware products, citing higher component costs. — Price hikes due to cost pressures can signal demand fragility or a struggle to maintain margins despite premium pricing.
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Reports suggest OpenAI may delay its IPO until next year due to difficulties in securing demand at a $1 trillion valuation. — A delay or valuation struggle for a premier AI firm dampens sentiment for the broader AI investment ecosystem.
-0.40Qualcomm is expanding more aggressively into the CPU market, increasing competition for Arm Holdings. — Direct competition in the CPU space threatens Arm's market share and long-term growth projections.
-0.30Which stocks this story touches
Shares plunged 6% following price increases and component cost concerns.
Shares plunged more than 12% amid concerns over AI infrastructure costs.
Shares declined over 6%.
Shares were down around 7%.
Shares fell more than 3% as weakness spilled into Asia's semiconductor sector.
Shares lost nearly 3% amid broader semiconductor sector weakness.
Reported stronger-than-expected earnings.
Shares fell 3.5% after raising prices on Xbox consoles.
Shares were down more than 2%.
Shares traded lower.
Shares traded lower.
Expanding aggressively into the CPU market and secured a new AI chip deal with Meta.
[b_to_a] Arm Holdings is described as SoftBank Group's chip designer.
[a_to_b] Qualcomm has an AI data center chip deal with Meta.
[mutual] Qualcomm is expanding aggressively into the CPU market, creating competition for Arm.
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