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Alphabet raises $3.9 billion in first Australian dollar bond sale to fund AI expansion

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has entered Australia’s debt market for the first time, raising approximately 5.5 billion Australian dollars, equivalent to around $3.9 billion, through a major bond offering. The move highlights how large technology companies are increasingly turning to......

India’s SP Group secures $650 million in first dollar bond issuance

India’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group has raised $650 million through its first-ever dollar-denominated debt issuance, marking a significant step in the conglomerate’s efforts to access global capital markets, according to sources familiar with the transaction. The fundraising represents the......

SpaceX turns to bond markets for first time to fund expansion and repay debt

The space and technology company SpaceX has announced its first-ever issuance of investment-grade bonds, marking a major shift in its financing strategy as it seeks to support expansion plans and manage existing debt obligations. The company, founded by Elon Musk, is reportedly aiming to raise billions......

AI financing drives record surge in U.S. convertible bond issuance

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is fueling a sharp increase in U.S. corporate financing activity, particularly in the convertible bond market, where companies are raising record levels of capital. Convertible bonds, which can be converted into company shares under certain conditions,......

Dangote Cement explores potential London Stock Exchange listing

Dangote Cement Plc is in early discussions regarding a possible secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange, a move that could significantly expand its access to international investors and global capital markets. The Nigerian cement producer stated that the initiative remains at a preliminary stage......

Citi hires Deutsche bank executive Wagner to strengthen private company coverage in Germany and Austria

Global financial institution Citigroup has appointed Henning Wagner, previously of Deutsche Bank, as its new Head of Private Company Coverage for Germany and Austria, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters. Wagner is expected to join Citi in the third quarter of the year, where he will focus......

Amex moves to acquire hyper in bid to expand Ai-powered expense tools

Financial services giant American Express has announced plans to acquire Hyper, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence-driven expense management solutions. The move highlights the growing importance of AI in reshaping corporate financial operations. Hyper, founded in 2022 and backed by Sam......

SoftBank secures $40 billion loan to boost OpenAI investments

SoftBank Group has arranged a $40 billion bridge loan to support further investments in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and to cover general corporate expenses, the company announced on Friday. The loan, which matures in March 2027, was coordinated with major financial institutions including JPMorgan......

Fertitta Entertainment in talks to acquire caesars entertainment in multibillion-dollar deal

Discussions are reportedly underway for a major deal in the U.S. gaming industry, as Tilman J. Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment explores the possibility of acquiring Caesars Entertainment in a multibillion-dollar transaction. According to media reports citing sources familiar with the negotiations,......