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Industry·1d ago·all news from September 21, 2026

SoftBank Seeking Over $11 Billion in Junk Bond Deal for OpenAI Investment

SoftBank is reportedly planning to issue over $11 billion in junk bonds to help fund its growing investments in OpenAI. This transaction would rank among the largest high-yield debt offerings in history as the Japanese firm shifts its capital strategy toward generative artificial intelligence.

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