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Stock story: SoftBank

December 2023 / 4 min

Overview

SoftBank, an investment holding company of world-leading technology businesses, has evolved rapidly since its inception. Investment manager Matthew Brett explains why Softbank is emblematic of how Japanese companies could shape the future of disruptive technology.

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