Market news: SoftBank Group is in advanced talks to acquire DigitalBridge

According to Odaily, sources reveal that SoftBank Group is in advanced talks to acquire private equity firm DigitalBridge Group, which primarily invests in assets such as data centers. The sources stated that the Japanese conglomerate could announce an agreement with DigitalBridge as early as Monday. This deal is part of SoftBank's strategic plan to capitalize on the AI-driven digital infrastructure boom, though specific terms have not yet been disclosed. The sources also indicated that a final agreement has not been reached, and details including the timeline may still change. Representatives from both SoftBank and DigitalBridge declined to comment. (meyka)