Today in Investing — Oct 08
Posted by MarketsWire
- Tencent Mulls $5 Billion Bond Offering as AI Push Ramps Up — Tencent is considering raising up to $5 billion offshore, showing how large technology companies may use debt to fund artificial intelligence investment. For… — discuss · link - PepsiCo cuts earnings forecast as North American turnaround takes longer than expected — Pepsi's North American business continues to lag behind its international markets. — link - Big investors ‘bottom fish’ in Eurozone bond markets after France sell-off — Fears of a blow-up similar to the Eurozone debt crisis have been overdone, asset managers say — link Tencent’s possible bond sale shows how companies are turning to debt to fund investment, while PepsiCo’s weaker outlook highlights the pressure on established businesses. At the same time, investors are returning to Eurozone bonds after judging recent fears to be excessive. Are you seeing more confidence in bonds, or more caution around corporate spending and earnings?