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SoftBank sinks 11% as Asia tech rout tracks declines in the U.S.

CNBC · Jun 26, 2026, 12:55 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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  • Soft Bank Group plunged more than 11% on Friday, leading a broad selloff in Asian technology stocks, amid mounting concerns over the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
  • The Japanese conglomerate led losses across the region after the Nasdaq Composite fell for a fourth straight session overnight.

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Soft Bank Group plunged more than 11% on Friday, leading a broad selloff in Asian technology stocks, amid mounting concerns over the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The Japanese conglomerate led losses across the region after the Nasdaq Composite fell for a fourth straight session overnight. The tech-heavy index dropped 0.46% as a 6% plunge in Apple overshadowed Micron's stronger-than-expected earnings.

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