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SoftBank Plunges 13% Amid AI Stock Sell-Off — What's Next?

SoftBank shares took a massive hit, dropping over 13% in a single day. This dramatic fall came amid a broader sell-off in AI and technology stocks worldwide. Despite the recent plunge, SoftBank remains a multibagger stock with impressive gains over the past year. Market experts warn that the current AI stock surge resembles the dot-com bubble, with valuations reaching unsustainable levels.

Key Points: SoftBank Shares Drop 13% in AI Tech Stock Sell-Off

  • SoftBank shares fell over 13% following a 7% decline the previous day
  • The sell-off wiped out nearly $50 billion in market capitalization over two days
  • Michael Burry revealed short positions in AI giants Palantir and Nvidia
  • S&P 500's forward P/E ratio hits highest level since dot-com bubble in 2000
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SoftBank shares plunge over 13 pc amid AI stock sell-off

SoftBank shares tumble over 13% amid broader AI stock sell-off, wiping out nearly $50 billion in market cap as investor caution grows over tech valuations.

"Investors are becoming cautious as the ongoing AI rally has pushed valuations to unsustainable levels. - Market Analysts"

New Delhi, Nov 5

Shares of Japan’s SoftBank Group tumbled more than 13 per cent on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, as a broader sell-off in technology stocks hit investor sentiment.

The sharp fall followed Tuesday’s 7 per cent decline, wiping out nearly $50 billion in SoftBank’s market capitalisation over just two days.

The slump came amid rising concerns over the high valuations of AI and semiconductor companies, which triggered a sell-off on Wall Street earlier this week.

Despite the steep decline, SoftBank remains a multibagger stock, having surged nearly 206 per cent in the past six months and 154 per cent over the last year.

SoftBank has built a diverse portfolio of AI-driven businesses, spanning infrastructure, semiconductors, and software applications.

The company holds a controlling stake in UK-based Arm Holdings, whose chip designs power many mobile and AI processors.

Recently, it also acquired Ampere Computing to boost its AI data centre capabilities.

Other semiconductor and AI stocks in Asia also saw heavy losses on Wednesday. Semiconductor testing firm Advantest dropped over 8 per cent, while chipmaker Renesas Electronics fell around 6 per cent. Shares of Nasdaq-listed Arm Holdings slid 4.71 per cent overnight.

According to market reports, the fall in AI and semiconductor stocks followed an 8 per cent drop in US software company Palantir’s shares, despite the firm reporting strong third-quarter results.

Analysts say investors are becoming cautious as the ongoing AI rally has pushed valuations to unsustainable levels.

The S&P 500’s forward price-to-earnings ratio has now climbed above 23 -- its highest since the dot-com bubble in 2000, as per data from FactSet.

Adding to the bearish sentiment, investor Michael Burry -- famous for predicting the 2008 financial crisis -- disclosed short positions in Palantir and Nvidia, both major beneficiaries of the AI boom.

Following the revelation, Nvidia shares fell 4 per cent, and AMD dropped 3.7 per cent in after-hours trading.

Market analysts are warning that the growing excitement around artificial intelligence may be fueling a new tech bubble.

Many experts believe the current surge in AI stock prices mirrors the speculative mania of the late 1990s dot-com boom, with valuations far exceeding realistic earnings expectations.

- IANS

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Priya S
$50 billion wiped out in just 2 days! This shows how volatile tech stocks can be. As someone who invests in Indian IT stocks, this makes me nervous about our own tech sector. Maybe time to rebalance my portfolio.
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Michael C
When Michael Burry shorts something, the market should listen. He predicted 2008 crisis and now he's shorting AI stocks. This could be the beginning of a major correction. Indian markets might not be immune either.
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Ananya R
But let's not forget SoftBank is still up 154% over the last year! This is just a healthy correction. AI is the future and companies with strong portfolios like SoftBank will bounce back. 💪
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Sarah B
The P/E ratio above 23 is really concerning. Reminds me of the dot-com bubble. Indian retail investors should be careful about jumping into AI stocks without proper research. Quality over hype always wins.
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Vikram M
This is a good reality check for everyone going crazy over AI stocks. Even strong quarterly results couldn't save Palantir. Maybe it's time to look at undervalued sectors instead of chasing the AI wave.
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Kavya N
While the correction is painful, this might create buying opportunities for long-term

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