SoftBank is betting on AI and an IPO revival after swinging to a $7.7 billion profit

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• SoftBank reported a $7.7 billion quarterly profit on Tuesday after a loss last year.
• Gains in its tech bets come as it prepares to invest further in AI and eyes future IPOs.
• SoftBank Vision Fund's CFO told BI that "macro tailwinds" helped its public portfolio.

SoftBank's bets on AI and timely public listings have helped it post its biggest profits for two years...