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Softbank’s mega junk-bond deal shows capital for the AI race is getting more expensive
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The artificial intelligence build-out is officially crossing over to the world of junk bonds, where investors expect to be paid more for taking bigger
OpenBook market desk: The artificial intelligence build-out is officially crossing over to the world of junk bonds, where investors expect to be paid more for taking bigger risks.
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