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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Japanese markets end higher as yen weakened
Japanese markets reversed course to end higher as the yen weakened and yields fell on super long-dated bonds ahead of a bond auction, with media reports suggesting that the finance ministry might issue fewer super-long bonds. The Nikkei average rose 0.51 percent to 37,724.11 while the broader Topix index settled 0.64 percent higher at 2,769.49. Recruit Holdings, Sony and SoftBank Group all gained around 2 by Capital Market - Live News
Mint
27-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Nikkei reverses course to end higher as yields fall sharply, yen weakens
(Recasts first paragraph, adds comments, updates with closing prices) TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average reversed early declines to end higher on Tuesday, as a weaker yen and falling yields on super long-dated bonds lifted sentiment. The Nikkei rose 0.51% to close at 37,724.11, after falling as much as 0.3% earlier in the session. The broader Topix rose 0.64% to 2,769.49. Yields on Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell sharply, extending declines, after Reuters reported that Japan would consider trimming the issuance of super-long bonds in the wake of recent sharp rises in yields for the notes. "The market's attention is more on JGB yields now, rather than stocks, and the decline in yields on super-long bonds supports sentiment for equity investors," said Shuutarou Yasuda, a market analyst at Tokai Tokyo Intelligence Laboratory. The yields on super-long bonds surged to record levels last week, after a weak auction of the 20-year bonds and on concerns about political jockeying over a government stimulus program. The yen also weakened against the dollar - which typically tends to boost shares of local firms, as it increases the value of overseas profits in yen terms when firms repatriate them to Japan. Technology investor SoftBank Group rose 2.23%, becoming the biggest boost for the Nikkei. Shares of staffing agency Recruit Holdings rose 1.88%, while game-maker Sony also advanced 1.84%. Chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron fell 0.69% to drag the Nikkei the most. Drugstore operator Tsuruha Holdings trimmed its early losses to rise 0.53% after shareholders approved its merger with Welcia Holdings, despite opposition from U.K.-based fund Orbis Investment. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange's prime market, 68% of the over 1,600 listed stocks advanced, 26% declined, and 4% remained unchanged. (Reporting by Junko Fujita; Editing by Janane Venkatraman and Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Nvidia, SoftBank, BOTZ and Tesla
Chicago, IL – May 21, 2025– Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Nvidia NVDA, SoftBank Group SFTBY, the Global X Robotics & AI ETF BOTZ and Tesla TSLA. Maybe it's just my perception, but it feels as if innovation is truly accelerating. In just the last two years, we've experienced the integration of seemingly magical artificial intelligence into everyday life, major breakthroughs in quantum computing, and now, the emergence of humanoid robotics on the commercial stage. AI and quantum computing have already proven to be exceptionally lucrative trading opportunities, with related stocks surging in value. I believe humanoid robotics could be the next major breakout trend, offering investors similar, if not greater, long-term upside. Momentum is building fast. Humanoid robot demonstrations are becoming increasingly impressive, actual robot costs are dropping, and just this week, Nvidia unveiled its latest breakthrough: GR00T N1, the "World's First Open Humanoid Robot Foundation Model." As this trend gains traction, it's only a matter of time before Wall Street catches on. In this report, we'll explore four stocks, Nvidia, SoftBank Group, the Global X Robotics & AI ETF and Tesla, that are well-positioned to capitalize on the humanoid robotics revolution. According to a new report from HTF Market Intelligence, the global humanoid robot market is projected to surge from $2.4 billion measured in 2023 to nearly $114 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual rate of more than 40%. This explosive growth is expected to be fueled by rising demand in healthcare, caregiving, and industrial automation, especially as labor shortages and aging populations drive adoption. One of the most exciting developments is the rapid growth of bipedal humanoid robots. While wheeled robots currently dominate the market, the biped segment, which more closely mimics human movement, is expected to be the fastest-growing category through 2028, expanding at a CAGR of over 54%. With falling hardware costs, advancing AI capabilities, and increasing real-world applications, humanoid robotics is no longer speculative, it's a market on the verge of exponential growth. Quite suddenly the humanoid robotics industry is an investable trend, and some of the world's most important tech companies are already leading the charge. Tesla is making waves with its Optimus robot, designed to perform repetitive or dangerous tasks. CEO Elon Musk envisions a future where humanoid robots will eventually surpass Tesla's car business in value. While the company received criticism for the robots being only semi-autonomous during the major unveil, where they were serving drinks and carrying on conversations, I think it actually identified some opportunities. Robots that are remotely controlled still offer tremendous usability and can speed up real-time implementation. Nvidia, the undisputed leader in AI chips, just unveiled its new GR00T platform, a specialized system for training and deploying humanoid robots. The GR00T chip is designed to help robots learn from human behavior and generalize tasks across environments, a key capability for making humanoids useful in the real world. Nvidia's chips are already the backbone of AI and robotics innovation, and GR00T could be the next major growth engine. SoftBank Group has been investing in robotics for over a decade and owns Boston Dynamics and SoftBank Robotics, two of the most advanced robotics firms in the world. Their work includes the Atlas humanoid robot and the widely recognized robot dog Spot. Though SoftBank's portfolio is broad, its robotics division positions it well for upside if this theme takes off. For investors looking for broader exposure, the BOTZ ETF offers a diversified approach to the robotics trend. It holds companies across the global robotics value chain, including automation leaders, industrial robot manufacturers, and key AI enablers. As humanoid robotics gains traction, BOTZ provides an efficient way to invest in the full ecosystem. Together, these stocks and ETFs represent a compelling opportunity to get ahead of one of the most transformative tech trends of the next decade. While humanoid robotics may still seem futuristic to some, the pace of innovation and investment suggests the future is arriving sooner than expected. With major players like Nvidia, Tesla, and SoftBank already staking their claims, the groundwork is being laid for significant long-term upside. 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Nikkei Asia
25-05-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
SoftBank's Son makes proposal for Japan-US sovereign fund: FT
TOKYO -- SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son is proposing to establish a Japan-U.S. sovereign wealth fund that would make technology and other investments across the U.S., the Financial Times reported Sunday. The Japanese Ministry of Finance and the U.S. Department of the Treasury would jointly own and operate the fund, with private investors potentially also having a chance to participate.
Nikkei Asia
22-05-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
SoftBank, OpenAI announce Stargate UAE AI data center project
TOKYO -- SoftBank Group announced Thursday the launch of the Stargate UAE artificial intelligence infrastructure development project, beginning with a 200-megawatt data center expected to go live in the Middle Eastern country by 2026. Construction will be led by G42, an AI development company funded by Microsoft and others. The data center, whose capacity is expected to reach 1 gigawatt in the future, will be operated by ChatGPT developer OpenAI and Oracle.
