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SoftBank earnings exceed expectations, even without an OpenAI boost. This U.S. chip company saved the day.

SoftBank earnings exceed expectations, even without an OpenAI boost. This U.S. chip company saved the day.
MarketWatch Thursday 06 August 2026, 11:03 UTC By Jules Rimmer 1 min read
Key Points

The Japanese company’s investment in Intel paid off.

The Japanese company’s investment in Intel paid off. [Image text:] 20269 h 0- +- SoftBank S - 47.520 1760 AH =SoftBar
SoftBank (ORG) U.S. (LOCATION) Japanese (ORG) Intel (ORG)
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