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Softbank Announces Internal Reorganization – Could A Spinoff Be Next?

Masayoshi Son’s Softbank (SFTBY) is shaking up its organizational structure, creating two separate, but still wholly owned, internal companies. One business will house its domestic (Japanese) businesses such as mobile and its stake in Yahoo Japan, while the other unit will contain its overseas investments. The overseas bucket will include Softbank’s investments in budding technology companies, such as… Read More »

Morgan Stanley Thinks Market is Overestimating Yahoo Alibaba Spinoff Risk

The drama surrounding Yahoo(YHOO)’s proposed spinoff of its Alibaba(BABA) stake continues. Though the company has said it is pushing forward and is optimistic, Barron’s reports that Morgan Stanley feels a 0% probability of the deal is priced in at the current stock price. The sentiment on the stock is now as if they’ll never make the spin happen,… Read More »