Sony is reportedly investigating whether it should spin-off its semiconductor business, which would make Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) an independent business entity. Bloomberg reports, citing anonymous sources, that Sony may list its semiconductor business as soon as this year. Bloomberg adds that Sony could retain a minority stake in Sony Semiconductor Solutions following the corporate spin-off. Sony could value its semiconductor segment at as much as ¥7 trillion, which is $49.2 billion at current exchange rates. However, while the move is reportedly under discussion within Sony, the company poured cold water on the report. “The article is based on speculation...