Category: Son, Masayoshi

The Photos That Defined Business and the Economy in 2025

Our photojournalists and others have captured images of how major changes from Washington and elsewhere rippled across the world.
SoftBank Sells $5.8 Billion Stake in Nvidia to Pay for OpenAI Deals

The move has further stoked concerns among some investors that the rally in artificial intelligence stocks was overdone.
How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump

After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.
Meta and Microsoft Double Down on Huge A.I. Spending, Despite DeepSeek Threat

Both Meta and Microsoft committed to huge investments in artificial intelligence, despite new Chinese software outperforming American rivals at a lower cost.
SoftBank’s Masa Son Nears His Next Big A.I. Bet: OpenAI

The Japanese tech billionaire is poised to back the start-up, as part of his pledge to go on offense when it comes to investing in artificial intelligence.
SoftBank’s Chief Pitches a New Path for Self-Driving Cars

Masayoshi Son, the billionaire founder of SoftBank, is trying to rally automakers around the world to join forces on autonomous-driving technologies.
Arm’s IPO Will Test Market Appetite for New Stock Offerings

The chip designer will begin trading on Thursday, in the biggest listing of the year. Investors hope it will rejuvenate demand for new stock offerings.
Arm, a British Chip Designer, Juggles Challenges Before 2023’s Biggest I.P.O.

The SoftBank-owned company, which for decades has defined how mobile phones operate, is grappling with geopolitical and commercial complexities as it prepares to go public this week.
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Shifts to ‘Offense’ in A.I. Race

After lying low last year and “crying for days,” the founder and chief executive of the tech conglomerate said that he was excited again about the future.
WeWork Faces More Turmoil After Its CEO Departs

The company’s top boss, a real estate industry veteran, abruptly left in May after growing frustrated with SoftBank, its largest shareholder and lender.
Earnings Season Arrives With Recession Fears Front and Center

Investors will be closely watching whether worries about an economic slowdown dent corporate profits, and lead to further layoffs.
WeWork Reaches a Debt Restructuring Deal With SoftBank

The New York Times – Business:
The agreement will reduce the unprofitable office space company’s debt, giving it more financial breathing room.