<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p>On Wednesday, <strong>SoftBank Group</strong> <span>SFTBF</span> <span>SFTBY</span> shares fell sharply in Tokyo as investors reacted to its $2 billion investment in <strong>Intel Corp</strong> <span>INTC</span>, with broader Asian technology stocks sliding in tandem after a U.S. market pullback led by <strong>Nvidia Corporation</strong> <span>NVDA</span>.</p><div><div><div><p>Trending Investment Opportunities</p></div></div></div><h2><strong>SoftBank Shares Slide 7.64% In Tokyo After $2 Billion Intel Stake</strong></h2><p>SoftBank shares sank 7.64% in the Japanese capital, marking a second consecutive session of heavy losses. The drop followed the company's announcement earlier this week of a $2 billion stake in Intel.</p><p>In New York, SoftBank's U.S.-listed OTC shares also fell, with SFTBF sliding 5.73% and SFTBY dropping 7.28% during Tuesday’s regular-hours trading.</p><p>While Intel stock jumped 6.97% to $25.31 in New York trading on Tuesday during the regular session, it retreated 1.15% to $25.02 in the after-hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro.</p><p>The development comes as Intel faces growing headwinds, with its foundry division posting an $18.8 billion loss in 2024 despite receiving $8.5 billion in U.S. subsidies.</p><p>Moreover, in Japan, chip testing equipment maker <strong>Advantest</strong> dropped as much as 5.65%, while <strong>Renesas Electronics</strong> fell 2.96% and <strong>Tokyo Electron</strong> slid 1.30%.</p><h2><strong>Asian Tech Stocks Follow Nvidia Lower</strong></h2><p>The sell-off extended beyond Japan, hitting semiconductor and technology companies across the region after Nvidia shares fell 3.50% Tuesday and slipped further in after-hours trading.</p><p>Nvidia has been at the center of the AI boom and its stock movements often ripple across global markets.</p><p><strong>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.</strong> <span>TSM</span>, the world's largest contract chipmaker, fell 3.60%, while<strong> iPhon</strong>e assembler <strong>Foxconn</strong>, also known as <strong>Hon Hai Precision Industry</strong>, declined 3.37%.</p><p>Both firms maintain close ties with Nvidia, with TSMC manufacturing its GPUs and Foxconn partnering on so-called &#34;AI factories.&#34;</p><p>In South Korea, <strong>SK Hynix</strong> lost 3.61% and <strong>Samsung Electronics</strong> <span>SSNLF</span> edged down 0.21%. Chinese tech majors also slipped, with <strong>Alibaba Group</strong> <span>BABA</span> down 1.16% and<strong> Xiaomi </strong><span>XIACF</span> off 0.29%.</p><h2><strong>CHIPS Act Oversight Raises Investor Concerns</strong></h2><p>Adding to the jitters, on Tuesday, Reuters reported that U.S. Commerce Secretary <strong>Howard Lutnick</strong> is considering whether Washington should take equity stakes in semiconductor companies receiving subsidies under the CHIPS Act.</p><p>The law, aimed at boosting U.S. chipmaking and scientific innovation, has already provided funding to companies including TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix.</p><ul> <li><strong>Cathie Wood Dumps Palantir As Stock Touches Peak Prices, Bails On Soaring Flying-Taxi Maker Archer Aviation</strong></li> </ul><p><em>Photo Courtesy: NP27 on Shutterstock.com</em></p></div></div></div>

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<p>SoftBank shares fell over 7% in Tokyo following a $2 billion investment in Intel, amid a broader decline in Asian tech stocks after a U.S. sell-off led by Nvidia. SoftBank's U.S.-listed shares also dropped significantly. The downturn affected semiconductor companies across Asia, with notable declines in TSMC, Foxconn, and SK Hynix. Investor concerns were heightened by potential U.S. government equity stakes in semiconductor firms benefiting from the CHIPS Act.</p>

- SoftBank Group shares fell 7.64% in Tokyo following its $2 billion investment in Intel Corp, contributing to a broader decline in Asian technology stocks.  
- The drop in SoftBank's shares coincided with a pullback in the U.S. market, particularly after Nvidia's stock fell, impacting semiconductor companies across the region.  
- Concerns were heightened by reports of potential U.S. government equity stakes in semiconductor firms receiving subsidies under the CHIPS Act, which aims to enhance U.S. chip manufacturing.  

SoftBank Shares Plunge Over 7% In Tokyo After $2 Billion Intel Bet As Asian Tech Stocks Tumble Following Nvidia-Led US Sell-Off