SoftBank Sells $5.8 Billion Stake in NVIDIA
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Nvidia is out. OpenAI is in. Does that make sense?
SoftBank Group's $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake jolted stock markets on Tuesday, stoking fears that the frenzy around artificial intelligence may have peaked, especially after recent warnings from Wall Street bank chiefs and a famed short seller.
SoftBank has been making waves in the investment world and has become one of the most significant financial beneficiaries of the current AI boom. Its Vision Fund reported a gain of ¥3.5 trillion in investments, much of which resulted from its OpenAI holdings, and is now estimated to total ¥2.16 trillion for the quarter.
I'll be hosting a discussion later today about the escalating debate around an AI bubble. First Trade contributor Will Edwards and I will break down both sides, and how to invest, depending on where you come out.
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