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AI Push to M&A-Starved Loans Gains Fuel With Supersized QTS Deal Original
(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street banks, scouring every corner of the capital markets to finance the artificial intelligence buildout, have landed on a new pool of funds: US leveraged loans, which are clamoring for the transactions amid a dearth of buyout deals.
Over 400 CLOs Are Set for Ratings Upgrades, Fanning ‘08 Concerns Original
Credit-rating firms are preparing sweeping changes to how they assess , putting hundreds of deals and tens of billions worth of bonds in line for upgrades, while reviving fears that structured credit is once again being made to look safer than it really is. The revamp started with .
Farm Facts: Clams
Photo credit: Jimmy Ho Harvested year-round, Florida hard clams add ocean-fresh flavor to pastas, salads, soups, fried seafood baskets and much more. Learn more about this locally produced delicacy with these fascinating clam facts. The hard clam is a brown, oval-shaped mollusk with a tough shell that protects its meat. A hard clam shell can reach up to 5 inches wide with rings or ridges that indicate its growth and age.
Olde Naples Chocolate Crafts Florida-Themed Sweet Treats
Photo credit: Olde Naples Chocolate Enjoy a sweet taste of the Sunshine State with handcrafted treats from Olde Naples Chocolate. Specializing in Florida-themed chocolates and truffles, the Bonita Springs-based company crafts personalized chocolate boxes, corporate gifts, wedding favors and more decadent delicacies for every occasion.
CLO ETFs Boom on Higher Rates, Private Debt Woes
Wall Street has an answer for retail investors seeking to profit from elevated interest rates and dodge defaults in private credit: funds that buy collateralized loan obligations. 2c0j)9d47m8pte47t8h(k0d3_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Wall Street has an answer for retail investors seeking to profit from elevated interest rates and dodge defaults in private credit: funds that buy collateralized loan obligations.
For Goldman’s Top Bankers, It’s All AI Data Centers All the Time
For leveraged finance practitioners, artificial intelligence is the only game in town — especially in the absence of more debt deals to finance mergers and acquisitions. The trillions of dollars needed to fund the technology’s data centers and power infrastructure dominated discussions last week at ’s 11th annual leveraged finance and credit conference in Dana Point, California.
For Goldman’s Top Bankers, It’s All AI Data Centers All the Time Original
(Bloomberg) -- For leveraged finance practitioners, artificial intelligence is the only game in town — especially in the absence of more debt deals to finance mergers and acquisitions. The trillions of dollars needed to fund the technology’s data centers and power infrastructure dominated discussions last week at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s 11th annual leveraged finance and credit conference in Dana Point, California.
Jefferies Sued by Fund Investors Over ‘Massive’ Water Bond Fraud Original
has been hit with an investor class action lawsuit over bond purchases made by its 352 Capital fund in a water vending machine firm that federal prosecutors have called a scam. According to the complaint filed in New York state court, Leucadia Asset Management’s 352 Capital poured millions of dollars into bonds issued by Water Station Management, which the government and Jefferies itself have alleged was a fraud.
JPMorgan Boosts Warner Bros. Loan to $10 Billion as Merger Looms Original
A -led bank group boosted a leveraged loan offering for to $10.2 billion as the media company looks to refinance short-term debt ahead of its planned acquisition by The offering is comprised of two tranches: a US dollar facility that was increased to $9 billion from $5 billion, and a €1 billion ($1.16 billion) portion that’s unchanged, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Such loans are typically repaid at par in the event of an acquisition that changes ownership.
JPMorgan eleva préstamo a Warner Bros. a US$10.200 millones mientras se acerca la fusión
Bloomberg — Un grupo bancario liderado por JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) aumentó una oferta de préstamos apalancados para Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (WBD) a US$10.200 millones, ya que la compañía de medios busca refinanciar su deuda a corto plazo antes de su adquisición prevista por Paramount Skydance Corp.
Apollo Urged by Teacher Groups to Probe CEO’s Political Work (1) Original
Two teacher organizations are asking to investigate Chief Executive Officer ’s apparent use of the firm’s resources to support his work with President ’s administration in violation of company policy.
GameStop CEO says eBay shut account after funding stunt Original
By Rachel Graf, Bloomberg Cohen shared a screenshot of a notice from eBay saying his account had been suspended. He previously said he was raising money on the platform to help pay for the deal. His account racked up scores of bids totaling tens of thousands of dollars for a hodgepodge of items. Bloomberg News couldn’t immediately verify that Cohen’s account, which was still publicly accessible on Thursday, had been suspended. EBay declined to comment through a spokesperson.
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GameStop CEO Says eBay Shut Account After Funding Stunt (1)
Chief Executive Officer said his account was suspended following a publicity stunt in which he listed a raft of personal items — including a pair of socks — to fund his $56 billion bid for the online marketplace. Cohen shared a screenshot of a notice from eBay saying his account had been suspended. He previously said he was raising money on the platform to help pay for the deal. His account racked up scores of bids totaling tens of thousands of dollars for a hodgepodge of items.
GameStop CEO says eBay shut account after funding stunt
(Bloomberg) -- GameStop Corp. Chief Executive Officer Ryan Cohen said his eBay Inc. account was suspended following a publicity stunt in which he listed a raft of personal items — including a pair of socks — to fund his $56 billion bid for the online marketplace. Cohen shared a screenshot of a notice from eBay saying his account had been suspended. He previously said he was raising money on the platform to help pay for the deal.
GameStop CEO says eBay shut account after buyout funding stunt
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GameStop CEO Says eBay Shut Account After Buyout Funding Stunt
Chief Executive Officer said his account was suspended following a publicity stunt in which he listed a raft of personal items — including a pair of socks — to fund his $56 billion bid for the online marketplace. Cohen shared a screenshot of a notice from eBay saying his account had been suspended. He previously said he was raising money on the platform to help pay for the deal. His account racked up scores of bids totaling tens of thousands of dollars for a hodgepodge of items.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy GameStop's Cohen says he's selling on eBay to help fund takeover
(Bloomberg) -- GameStop Corp. Chief Executive Officer Ryan Cohen is raising money to help pay for his proposed $56 billion takeover of eBay Inc., one pair of socks at a time. The move to sell a hodgepodge of items — on eBay, of course — has already racked up scores of bids totaling tens of thousands of dollars, including $7,500 for the socks . But it's unlikely to sway his skeptics who view GameStop's bid for a company four times its size as a nonstarter.
GameStop’s Cohen Says He’s Selling on eBay to Help Fund Takeover
Chief Executive Officer is raising money to help pay for his proposed $56 billion takeover of , one pair of socks at a time. The move to sell a hodgepodge of items — on eBay, of course — has already racked up scores of bids totaling tens of thousands of dollars, including $7,500 for the socks. But it’s unlikely to sway his skeptics who view GameStop’s bid for a company four times its size as a nonstarter. Earlier this week, GameStop $125 per share in cash and stock for online marketplace eBay. ...
RBC BlueBay Is Launching a Public Debt Fund as Retail Investors Flee Private Credit
(Bloomberg) — As retail investors pull cash from private credit, Royal Bank of Canada’s asset management division is offering a risky, public market alternative: a fund for CLO equity. Sign In or Create an Account RBC BlueBay Asset Management is planning to launch its first interval fund to invest in the riskiest slices of corporate loan pools known as collateralized loan obligations, according to portfolio manager Mark Shohet.
Riskiest Junk Debt Is Lagging as Investors Fret About Software Original
Investors, worried about artificial intelligence disrupting software companies, are skirting the most-troubled US junk debt even as they embrace risk in . The lowest-rated junk bonds that often trade, those in the CCC tier, have gained this year but are slightly lagging securities in the B and BB tiers, Bloomberg high-yield indexes .
Pack-and-Go Recipes Make for Delicious Beach Day Bites
Photo credit: Jessi Heggan Florida summers can be sweltering, but with the coast never far away, a refreshing escape by the water is always within reach. Whether you prefer sunbathing, swimming or just settling in under an umbrella, a well-packed cooler can turn any day at the shore into a mini vacation. Elevate your next beach or pool day lunch with these perfectly packable recipes highlighting a few of summer’s most refreshing ingredients.
Student Lender’s Securitization Push Falters on Trump Visa Curbs
’s bet on the American Dream — bundling the future earnings of international students into for Wall Street — is now being squeezed by . The firm, which counts asset managers and among its backers, provides loans to global students mostly studying STEM and business programs. It’s expanded using a classic Wall Street playbook: securitizing those loans into bonds, betting the high earnings power of its graduates will guarantee investor returns.
Tory Burch Seeks Loan to Buy Back General Atlantic’s Stake
Luxury retailer intends to repurchase private equity firm ’s stake with some of the proceeds of a planned . The company will spend $346 million on buying General Atlantic’s stake, the size of which wasn’t disclosed, according to a person familiar with the matter. General Atlantic took a minority stake in Tory Burch .
Dive Into Aquatic Adventures at The Florida Aquarium
Photo credit: The Florida Aquarium Looking for the perfect indoor activity to escape the Florida heat this summer? Bring the family to The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa, Florida, for a day of interactive, educational fun. This nonprofit, conservation-based aquarium invites visitors to discover a variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals while learning about the complex ecosystems they call home and the efforts underway to protect them.
Farm Facts: Lychee
Photo credit: iStock/panida wijitpanya One of only three U.S. states that grow lychees, Florida leads domestic production of these sweet, tropical fruits. Learn more about lychees with these fun facts. Lychees are native to southern China. In the U.S., lychees are grown only in Florida, Hawaii and California. Lychees have a roselike aroma and flavor. Lychees must ripen on the tree for the best flavor. Lychees are harvested in Florida from May through July. Lychees are a good source of vitamin C.
Revisiting time to blood culture positivity: can we decrease antibiotic exposure in the NICU?
Abstract We aimed to investigate the time to positivity of blood cultures in our NICU to determine if we can better inform empiric antibiotic duration decisions in both early-onset (≤72 h) and late-onset (>72 h) sepsis evaluations. Retrospective review of all positive blood cultures isolated from infants admitted to the Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital NICU from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2023.
JPMorgan kicks off US$8 billion junk-bond sale for EA buyout
Skip to Content As of Friday, EA had attracted about US$25 billion of demand across loans and bonds Electronic Arts, known for popular games such as Battlefield and EA Sports FC, ranks among the largest video game companies in the U.S. Banks led by JPMorgan Chase & Co. have kicked off an US$8 billion junk-bond sale to fund the record leveraged buyout of video game maker Electronic Arts Inc., again shifting around the debt mix for the deal to navigate fluctuating risk appetite.
JPMorgan Kicks Off $8 Billion Junk-Bond Sale for EA Buyout (2) Original
Banks led by have kicked off an $8 billion junk-bond sale to fund the record leveraged buyout of video game maker , again shifting around the debt mix for the deal to navigate fluctuating risk appetite. The group a $5.5 billion secured offering on Monday across US dollars and euros, and $2.5 billion of dollar-denominated unsecured bonds, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
JPMorgan kicks off US$8 billion junk-bond sale for EA buyout
JPMorgan kicks off US$8 billion junk-bond sale for EA buyout As of Friday, EA had attracted about US$25 billion of demand across loans and bonds Gowri Gurumurthy, Jeannine Amodeo and Rachel Graf Last updated Mar 23, 2026 You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Electronic Arts, known for popular games such as Battlefield and EA Sports FC, ranks among the largest video game companies in the U.S. Photo by Patrick T.
JPMorgan kicks off US$8 billion junk-bond sale for EA buyout
Skip to Content As of Friday, EA had attracted about US$25 billion of demand across loans and bonds Electronic Arts, known for popular games such as Battlefield and EA Sports FC, ranks among the largest video game companies in the U.S. Banks led by JPMorgan Chase & Co. have kicked off an US$8 billion junk-bond sale to fund the record leveraged buyout of video game maker Electronic Arts Inc., again shifting around the debt mix for the deal to navigate fluctuating risk appetite.
JPMorgan kicks off US$8 billion junk-bond sale for EA buyout
As of Friday, EA had attracted about US$25 billion of demand across loans and bonds Author of the article: Bloomberg News Gowri Gurumurthy, Jeannine Amodeo and Rachel Graf Published Mar 23, 2026 • Last updated Mar 23, 2026 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Electronic Arts, known for popular games such as Battlefield and EA Sports FC, ranks among the largest video game companies in the U.S. Photo by Patrick T.
Jefferies Exposure to Alleged Frauds Drags Credit Rigor to Court
From phantom water machines to faked invoices, a trail of corporate wreckage is pushing ’s hard-charging ways into public view as firms fight to recoup their lost millions. Jefferies is facing a slew of lawsuits after its bets on car-parts supplier and water-vending machine business Water Station unraveled amid allegations of fraud at both firms.
JPMorgan Exec Says Stock Market's In 'Sell First' Mode
JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Troy Rohrbaugh, co-head of the firm’s commercial and investment banking business, warned that the software selloff is likely to continue. “Some of what’s happening in software isn’t completely rational in our view, but that doesn’t mean it won’t continue,” Rohrbaugh said Monday at JPMorgan’s global leveraged-finance conference in Miami.
JPMorgan’s Rohrbaugh Says Stock Market’s in ‘Sell First’ Mode Original
’s , co-head of the firm’s commercial and investment banking business, warned that the software selloff is likely to continue. “Some of what’s happening in software isn’t completely rational in our view, but that doesn’t mean it won’t continue,” Rohrbaugh said Monday at JPMorgan’s global leveraged-finance conference in Miami.
JPMorgan Tests ‘Art of the Possible’ in Leveraged Buyouts (1) Original
When took the lead last year in financing the $55 billion takeover of , a record-setting , Wall Street saw it as a sign that a lucrative period of bankrolling super-sized private equity deals might come roaring back. Five months on, the mood is less jubilant. The planned acquisition of the video-game maker that big banks like JPMorgan could raise large sums of money to finance leveraged deals.
JPMorgan to Start Debt Deal for $55 Billion EA Buyout Next Week
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is set to formally start the process next week of selling syndicated debt for the record leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.
JPMorgan Tests ‘Art of the Possible’ in Leveraged Buyouts
When JPMorgan Chase & Co. took the lead last year in financing the $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts Inc., a record-setting leveraged buyout, Wall Street saw it as a sign that a lucrative period of bankrolling super-sized private equity deals might come roaring back. Five months on, the mood is less jubilant. The planned acquisition of the video-game maker showed that big banks like JPMorgan could raise large sums of money to finance leveraged deals.
Riskiest CLO Funds Are Flashing a Warning Sign: Credit Weekly
Fear of rising defaults is spreading from the leveraged loan market to some of the retail funds that ultimately buy the debt as investors get choosier about taking on credit risk. bjfnq5495]6duy{)dpny1rnk_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Fear of rising defaults is spreading from the leveraged loan market to some of the retail funds that ultimately buy the debt as investors get choosier about taking on credit risk.
Moelis hires Reidy to expand private credit secondaries team
(Bloomberg) -- Moelis & Co. has hired Kyle Reidy to lead its private credit secondaries business, as slower activity in dealmaking has led to surging interest in this corner of the market. Reidy was most recently the global head of structured credit origination at Barclays, according to a company statement. He joins the general partner advisory team led by the firm's global head of private capital advisory, Matt Wesley.
CLO Deals Are Booming Even When the Math Says They Shouldn’t
In the $1.3 trillion market for — where money managers sell bonds to finance buying pools of buyout loans — ugly math used to kill a deal. Less so now. Money managers are increasingly raising special funds known as captive equity: pools of capital they control that buy any and all CLO equity a firm might sell.
Distressed Software Loans Swell by $18 Billion in Span of Weeks Original
A selloff in software debt has pushed billions of dollars of loans into distressed territory, rapidly repricing a market amid the threat of AI disruption. More than $17.7 billion of US tech company loans in a dropped to distressed trading levels during the past four weeks to the most since October 2022, according to by Bloomberg Intelligence.
AI Boom Is Triggering a Loan Meltdown for Software Companies: Credit Weekly
Amid broad euphoria in credit markets, one type of debt is facing growing fear. o{nx(l69q[azmj9x[sl5({jq_media_dl_1.png Nomura (Bloomberg) — Amid broad euphoria in credit markets, one type of debt is facing growing fear. Sign In or Create an Account Software companies, larded up with debt after leveraged buyout firms viewed their revenue as relatively predictable, have seen their loan prices drop this week.
The junkiest junk bonds are finding big demand this year
Money managers seem to have particular interest in junkier junk bonds in the US. (Jan 25): Some of the best performing US debt in the first weeks of this year is the lowest rated, implying that corporate defaults are low on the list of investor fears now. Debt rated in the CCC tier, the lowest ratings that commonly trade in the US, gained 1.15% this year through Thursday’s close on a total return basis. That’s better than just about every other kind of US debt, including other types of junk bonds.
Los bonos basura más arriesgados están encontrando una gran demanda este año
Bloomberg — Parte de la deuda estadounidense con mejores resultados en las primeras semanas de este año es la de menor calificación, lo que implica que los impagos corporativos ocupan ahora un lugar bajo en la lista de temores de los inversores. La deuda calificada en el nivel CCC, las calificaciones más bajas que suelen negociarse en EE.UU., ganó un 1,15% este año hasta el cierre del jueves sobre una base de rentabilidad total.
The Junkiest Junk Bonds Are Finding Big Demand This Year: Credit Weekly Original
Barclays Research (Bloomberg) -- Some of the best performing US debt in the first weeks of this year is the lowest rated, implying that corporate defaults are low on the list of investor fears now. Debt rated in the CCC tier, the lowest ratings that commonly trade in the US, gained 1.15% this year through Thursday’s close on a total return basis. That’s better than just about every other kind of US debt, including other types of junk bonds.
The Junkiest Junk Bonds Are Finding Big Demand This Year
Some of the best performing U.S. debt in the first weeks of this year is the lowest rated, implying that corporate defaults are low on the list of investor fears now. Debt rated in the CCC tier, the lowest ratings that commonly trade in the U.S., gained 1.15% this year through Thursday’s close on a total return basis. That’s better than just about every other kind of U.S. debt, including other types of junk bonds. Treasuries are down about 0.2%, according to Bloomberg index data.
Spectacular Spuds: Florida-Grown Potato Recipes for Spring
Photo credit: Jessi Heggan Baked, mashed, pan-roasted or fried, potatoes make a delicious and versatile addition to just about any meal. In season from February through June, Florida potatoes reach their peak in the springtime, offering the perfect opportunity to enjoy them fresh from the farm in everything from light salads and appetizers to hearty entrees and flavorful sides.
Enter for Your Chance to Win Nellie & Joe’s Famous Key West Lime Juice
Photo credit: Nellie & Joe’s Famous Key West Lime Juice Perfect your Key lime pie recipe with an authentic taste of Key West from Nellie & Joe’s Famous Key West Lime Juice. Founded in 1968 by Nellie and Joe Fernandez, the family-owned business, headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, is a nationally recognized brand serving consumers, retailers, food service operators and major manufacturers throughout North America.
Farm Facts: Papaya
Photo credit: iStock/Jasmina81 The warm, tropical climate of South Florida supports the harvest of papaya year-round. Check out these fun facts to learn more about the sweet, juicy fruit. Papayas are native to Mexico and Central America and were introduced to Florida around A.D. 300. Papayas are rich in vitamins A and C. Papayas contain papain, an enzyme that can help aid digestion. Though they look like trees, papaya plants are considered herbaceous perennials.
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