Tokyo-listed shares of SoftBank Group (OTC: SFTBY) (OTC: SFTBF) jumped as much as 13% after the Japanese giant agreed to acquire Swiss engineering firm ABB's (OTC: ABBNY) Robotics unit in a deal valued at $5.4 billion.
TOKYO, JAPAN – October 8, 2025 – In a monumental move poised to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence and robotics, SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO: 9984) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire ABB Ltd.'s (SWX: ABBN) global robotics business for a staggering $5.375 billion. This strategic acquisition, set to close in mid-to-late 2026 pending [...]
SoftBank Group (OTC: SFTBY) (OTC: SFTBF) said on Wednesday it will buy the robotics division of Swiss engineering firm ABB (OTC: ABBNY) in a $5.4 billion deal, as the Japanese firm looks to boost its artificial intelligence portfolio.
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Coatue Management's billionaire boss sliced Domino's Pizza out of his fund's portfolio and added a company with plenty of promise, yet steep operating losses.
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The intricate world of semiconductor manufacturing, the bedrock of our digital age, is on the precipice of a transformative revolution, powered by the immediate and profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Far from being a futuristic concept, AI/ML is swiftly becoming an indispensable force, meticulously optimizing every stage of chip production, [...]
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