TOKYO -- Japan's SoftBank Group will invest $900 million in a U.S. developer of equipment for genetic analysis, building on its earlier investment in the company.
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SoftBank Group has focused more on public companies recently, looking to diversify its investments. (Photo by Yoichi Iwata)
TOKYO -- Japan's SoftBank Group will invest $900 million in a U.S. developer of equipment for genetic analysis, building on its earlier investment in the company.