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TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Will Issue at Least $25 Billion in New Bonds

Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Summary

Amazon plans to issue $25 billion in bonds to fund AI infrastructure, joining peers like Meta and NVIDIA in tapping debt markets. Rivian will sell $75 million in shares to support its Georgia EV plant and new R2 SUV launch. Meanwhile, the U.S. trade deficit surged 42% in May as imports of AI-related goods like semiconductors outpaced exports.

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