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SoftBank Group sees buying interest as it plans 14 trillion yen AI data center investment in France

Mon Jun 1, 2026 9:08 am JST Catalyst

SoftBank Group Corp. <9984> attracted buying, trading firmly in the 7,000 yen range. On Wall Street, its subsidiary Arm Holdings has sharply accelerated its upward momentum recently, gaining 5.4% on Friday to significantly lift its price level, providing a positive catalyst for the stock.

Meanwhile, reports that SoftBank Group plans to invest up to 14 terillion yen in France to build an AI data center surprised the market. Opinions are divided over the construction of Europe's largest data center; while some expect it to support the company's future growth scenario, others worry about the financial burden of the massive capital expenditure amid lingering concerns over excessive AI investment. However, market sentiment currently appears largely positive.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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