SoftBank's mega junk-bond deal shows AI capital is getting pricier
The AI build-out has crossed into high-yield territory, and investors are demanding a bigger premium for the risk.
By Hessa Al-Faleh·· 3 min

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The AI build-out has crossed into high-yield territory, and investors are demanding a bigger premium for the risk.
The Japanese conglomerate is tapping debt markets to meet its commitments to OpenAI, revealing the capital intensity of its AI bet.
The media giant argues state attorneys general must post a massive bond to block its merger, a move courts have historically resisted.