SoftBank Makes Bold $2B Bet on Intel – Aims for Top-10 Shareholder Status

SoftBank just placed a monster chip on the table—$2 billion worth of Intel stock. The Japanese tech conglomerate is doubling down on semiconductors, and this move could shake up the entire sector.

Why Intel? Why now?

While other investors chase AI hype trains, SoftBank’s Vision Fund is making a contrarian play on legacy tech. Intel’s been playing catch-up in the chip race, but with this injection, they might finally get their mojo back. Or burn another $2 billion trying—Wall Street’s taking bets.

One thing’s certain: SoftBank doesn’t do small bets. After WeWork and Uber, they’re either due for a win… or building another spectacular cautionary tale for MBA students.

(P.S. Someone check if Masayoshi Son’s crystal ball needs recalibration—his last ‘vision’ cost investors $32 billion.)