Amazon aims to raise $25B from bond sale

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Anyone else surprised that with record valuations these companies aren't selling equity instead?

by ekjhgkejhgk

Google just did a follow on offering. I’m not sure of the numbers when comparing the 2 options but it seems like these companies are able to do either

by hn_user82179

I think it could be because investors are worried their record valuations won't continue to grow - and are more interested in a guaranteed more conservative investment.

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Anyone else surprised that with record valuations these companies aren't selling equity instead?
by ekjhgkejhgk
Google just did a follow on offering. I’m not sure of the numbers when comparing the 2 options but it seems like these companies are able to do either
by hn_user82179
I think it could be because investors are worried their record valuations won't continue to grow - and are more interested in a guaranteed more conservative investment.
by Schiendelman