SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Shares Surge Over 11% After Nvidia Earnings

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SoftBank Group (SFTBY) shares increased over 11% on Friday, adding to a 20% rise the previous day, equating to an increase of over $35 billion in market cap. This rally has been fueled by Nvidia's strong earnings, which have positively impacted AI-related stocks. Arm Holdings, in which SoftBank has a majority stake, saw its shares rise over 16% after a gain of more than 15% prior. SoftBank has notably invested over $30 billion in OpenAI, positioning it to benefit from a potential IPO, with analysts anticipating limited value recognition from its holdings.