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Global Equities Slide as Iran Tensions Fuel Oil, Bond Market Jitters
Worldwide stock markets declined Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite sinking into correction territory. President Trump's decision to delay action on Iran failed to ease concerns, pushing oil prices higher and bond yields to fresh peaks.
Mortgage Rates Surge Past 6.5% as Bond Yields Climb, Housing Data Weakens
U.S. mortgage rates jumped above 6.5% on Friday, reaching their highest level since early September. The surge follows a climb in the 10-year Treasury yield toward 4.37%, with market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts fading.
Mortgage Rates Surge Past 6.5% as Bond Selloff Rattles Housing Market
Mortgage rates climbed above 6.5% Friday, reaching a multi-month high as Treasury yields surged. The jump pressured housing stocks and caused a sharp drop in mortgage applications.
Stellantis Shares Slide 5% Amid Bond Issuance and Strategic Uncertainty
Stellantis shares dropped 5.2% Friday, closing at $6.50, pressured by a major bond offering and reports of talks with Chinese automakers. The company faces investor skepticism despite a legal win and CEO assurances.
Mortgage Rates Surge to 6.41% as Bond Yields, Oil Prices Climb
U.S. mortgage rates jumped sharply this week, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 6.41% as Treasury yields and oil prices rose. The increase complicates the spring homebuying season and has already impacted homebuilder earnings.
Amazon Launches Massive Bond Offering to Fuel AI and Cloud Expansion
Amazon is preparing a bond sale of up to $42 billion to finance its aggressive $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026, heavily focused on AI and cloud infrastructure.
ASX 200 Plunges on Oil Price Surge, Bond Yields Spike
The S&P/ASX 200 tumbled 2.85% to 8,599, its worst single-day decline in 11 months, driven by a sharp spike in oil prices and rising bond yields. Materials and technology sectors led the losses.
Besi Stock Drops on HBM Standard Shift, Clouding Hybrid Bonding Outlook
BE Semiconductor Industries shares declined sharply in Amsterdam trading following reports that relaxed high-bandwidth memory standards could delay uptake of its hybrid bonding technology. The sell-off occurred despite the company reporting robust quarterly orders and forecasting higher revenue.
Occidental Petroleum Surges on Oil Price Spike, Bond Tender in Focus
Occidental Petroleum shares rallied sharply in premarket trading Monday, mirroring a surge in oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions. Investors are also focused on an early tender deadline for the company's debt buyback offer.
Occidental Petroleum Surges on Oil Price Spike, Bond Tender in Focus
Occidental Petroleum shares climbed more than 6% in premarket trading Monday, tracking a sharp rise in oil prices following Middle East disruptions. Investors are also focused on a March 4 early tender deadline for the company's debt buyback offers.
NGX Group Surges on Strong Earnings, Dividend and Bonus Plan
NGX Group shares surged nearly 10% following robust 2025 results and a shareholder return plan. The broader Nigerian equity market continues its strong year-to-date advance.
AbbVie Gains on $8 Billion Bond Sale, Outperforms Slumping Market
AbbVie shares climbed 3.29% to $232.08 on Friday, defying a broader market decline. The pharmaceutical giant is set to raise approximately $7.95 billion through a seven-part bond sale settling March 4.
T-Mobile Nears Record High as Bond Deal, Buyback Plans Draw Focus
T-Mobile shares closed near $220, up 2.3%, as investors await the closing of a €2.5 billion euro bond offering and consider the company's plan to potentially double Q1 2026 share buybacks to $5 billion.
Zoho Founder Warns of Big Tech Sovereignty as Alphabet's $32B Bond Sale Fuels Debate
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu reignited warnings about Big Tech's sovereign-like power following Alphabet's massive $31.5 billion bond issuance, drawing parallels to historical colonial trading companies.
Utilities Sector Surges on Falling Bond Yields, Key Fed Data Ahead
The utilities sector outperformed Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) climbing 2.8% to $46.50 as Treasury yields declined following mild inflation figures. Key earnings and regulatory approvals bolstered individual stocks.
Alphabet's $31.5B Bond Sale Fuels AI Spending Debate Ahead of Market Return
Alphabet Inc. has finalized a $31.51 billion multi-currency bond sale, with some notes maturing in 2126, to fund its aggressive AI infrastructure expansion. Shares of GOOG closed at $306.02, down 1.1%, ahead of Tuesday's market reopening.
Disney Recovers 3% After Bond Offering Details Emerge
Disney shares climbed 3% to $105.45, recovering from a prior 5.7% drop. The company filed to sell $4 billion in senior notes ahead of key inflation data next week.
Thermo Fisher Prices $3.8B Bond Offering to Fund Clario Acquisition
Thermo Fisher Scientific raised $3.8 billion through a multi-tranche bond offering to fund its planned Clario acquisition. Shares closed down nearly 1% on Friday.
Ford Gains Premarket on Bonus News, Dividend Date in Focus
Ford Motor shares advanced about 1% in premarket trading Friday, trading near $14 as the stock goes ex-dividend and the company announced enhanced staff bonuses tied to quality improvements.
Vodafone Shares Dip Amid Buyback and Bond Program Updates
Vodafone shares declined about 1% in early London trading following announcements of a share buyback and a supplement to its €30 billion bond program.
HSBC's Orion Platform Selected for UK Digital Bond Pilot
The UK Treasury has chosen HSBC's Orion blockchain platform to conduct a pilot issuance of tokenised government bonds. The bank's shares closed at 1,305.4p ahead of its annual results announcement on February 25.
Marsh & McLennan Shares Decline Amid Bond Offering and AI Sector Pressure
Marsh & McLennan shares fell 0.71% as the company filed for a senior notes offering and registered shares for employee awards, while insurance brokers face ongoing concerns about AI disruption.
Arcos Dorados Shares Dip Ahead of Bond Tender Deadline
Arcos Dorados Holdings stock declined as investors await the early tender deadline for its $150 million note buyback offer, which aims to lower debt costs.
Disney Shares Slide on Streaming Bundle and Bond Offering News
Disney stock fell 1.2% as the company announced a Disney+ bundle with Sky in the UK and Ireland and launched a $4 billion bond sale.
Alphabet Shares Slide on $20B Bond Offering and European AI Scrutiny
Alphabet's stock declined nearly 2% as the company launched a $20 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure while facing a new antitrust complaint in Europe over its AI Overviews feature.
SSE Gains Amid UK Bond Market Volatility, Investors Eye Upcoming Updates
SSE shares advanced 0.6% in London trading as UK gilt yields stabilized following political pressure on Prime Minister Starmer. The utility's next investor update is scheduled for April 2.
Western Digital Gains After Bond Redemption, Focus Shifts to Buybacks and AI Demand
Western Digital shares advanced in after-hours trading following the early redemption of its 2026 senior notes, as the company emphasizes balance sheet management and shareholder returns.
Alphabet Plans $15 Billion Bond Offering to Fuel AI Infrastructure Expansion
Alphabet's shares edged higher in after-hours trading following reports the tech giant is preparing a $15 billion investment-grade bond sale to fund its aggressive AI infrastructure buildout.
Thermo Fisher Files Multi-Tranche Bond Offering to Finance Clario Acquisition
Thermo Fisher Scientific shares edged higher Monday after filing a preliminary prospectus for a four-part senior notes offering to fund its planned Clario acquisition. The company reported consolidated debt of $39.38 billion as of December 31, 2025.
Apollo Nears $3.4B AI Chip Lease for xAI as Alphabet Plans $15B Bond for Infrastructure
Apollo Global Management is finalizing a $3.4 billion loan to acquire Nvidia processors for leasing to Elon Musk's xAI, while Alphabet considers a $15 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure. Investors are watching whether custom chips from Broadcom and Google can challenge Nvidia's dominance.