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flag SoftBank explores buying Switch or investing in DigitalBridge to strengthen AI infrastructure, boosting its stock nearly 100% in 2025.

flag SoftBank is exploring acquisitions of data-center operator Switch and investment firm DigitalBridge to boost its AI infrastructure ambitions, following discussions and due diligence. flag The moves aim to secure critical capacity amid rising AI demand, with Switch potentially valued at $50 billion in a sale or $60 billion in an IPO. flag SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son, has also invested heavily in AI initiatives like the Stargate project, acquired Ampere Computing, and committed $30 billion to OpenAI, while selling its Nvidia stake and using Arm shares as collateral. flag Though no deals are finalized, the strategy has driven a near doubling of SoftBank’s shares in 2025.

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