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AI-driven demand propelled SoftBank past Toyota to become Japan’s largest company by market value, with SoftBank’s market cap above ¥46 trillion as Toyota slipped below that level after a Monday drop; the move came as the Nikkei 225 rose on AI/semiconductor optimism and foreign buying boosted Japan’s tech stocks.
Nintendo’s stock has fallen about 45% as higher memory-chip prices threaten Switch 2 margins and possible price increases, even as the console shows momentum. By December, Switch 2 sales reached 17.4 million, nearly matching the original’s 17.8 million in its first 13 months, with Pokémon Pokopia posting 2.2 million in four days. Analysts warn memory-supply tightness could persist into 2028, prompting forecast cuts or price hikes, while a June Nintendo Direct and potential Zelda or Mario titles could be crucial to sustaining demand.