Convertible Bond Pricings Jump 43% in 2026 as Coupons Hit Zero
US convertible bond pricings ran 43% above 2025’s H1 pace through mid-June, with Ciena, Akamai, and ON Semi tapping the market at zero coupons.
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American Airlines Raises $1.14B in Aircraft-Backed Bonds
American Airlines issued $1.14 billion in aircraft-backed bonds on April 27, 2026, to finance 32 new planes — tapping secured credit markets as the carrier braces for a potential full-year loss.
Avis Budget’s 48% Collapse: When Short Squeezes Meet Corporate Debt Reality
Avis Budget (CAR) cratered 48% in a single session as a speculative short squeeze unwound against the backdrop of negative earnings and a $1B cash burn.
Utilities’ $770B Bond Issuance Wave Powers the AI Grid Buildout
U.S. utilities are planning $1.4 trillion in capex to power AI data centers — and financing it means a $770B bond issuance wave that will reshape investment-grade credit markets.
Junk Bonds in 2026: What Widening Credit Spreads Are Signaling
High-yield credit spreads are widening in 2026. Here’s what the junk bond market is telling investors about recession risk, corporate debt, and what comes next.