SoftBank Shares Surge 13%, Lead Asia Tech Rally on Nvidia Boost

SoftBank shares jumped sharply, driving a broader rally in Asian technology stocks after upbeat comments from Nvidia’s CEO at a major global forum. The Tokyo-based investment group’s stock surged by more than 13 percent, snapping a several-month low trend and setting the pace for tech gains across markets in Japan and beyond. This move reflects growing enthusiasm for AI stocks, renewed confidence in the technology sector, and the close connection between SoftBank’s portfolio and AI-linked assets.