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This security will be pricing *something* (but what?)

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Started February 10, 2026

Alphabet has lined up banks to sell a rare 100-year bond, stepping up a borrowing spree by Big Tech companies racing to fund their vast investments in artificial intelligence this year. The so-called century bond will form part of a debut sterling issuance this week by Google’s parent company, according to people familiar with the […] The post This security will be pricing *something* (but what?) appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to mento. Except the bonds are being issu...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
Investing in long-term bonds may benefit investors seeking stable returns, but could divert funds from more productive uses in the economy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
Issuing a 100-year bond allows Alphabet to secure long-term funding for AI projects, driving innovation and economic growth.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
Alphabet's bond issuance reflects a broader trend in corporate finance, highlighting the increasing reliance on debt for funding technological advancements.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
The sale of century bonds by Big Tech may lead to excessive debt accumulation, posing risks to financial stability in the tech sector.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
The move by Alphabet to issue a 100-year bond is a strategic response to the urgent capital needs of the rapidly evolving AI industry.
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