SOFTBANK INVESTORS FOCUS ON AI GAINS OVER DEBT RISKS
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SoftBank Group's equity investors are prioritizing potential AI returns over concerns about the Japanese conglomerate's rising borrowing costs. The shift reflects growing confidence in the company's artificial intelligence strategy.
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