High-Yield Bonds

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Is the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Worth the Extra Risk?

The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) offers a yield premium over Treasuries, but investors must weigh higher credit risk against the potential for better returns if the U.S. economy stays resilient

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AI Investment Drives a New Credit Divide for U.S. Companies

A surge in artificial intelligence spending is splitting corporate borrowers into clear winners and losers, with ripple effects that could impact hiring, wages, and consumer access to products and services

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AI-Related Corporate Debt Could Pose Risks to Bond Investors, Fitch Warns

Fitch Ratings cautions that U.S. companies are expected to issue nearly $570 billion in AI-related debt by 2026, raising concerns that bondholders could face losses if AI investments fail to deliver the anticipated returns

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BlackRock's $12 Billion Meta Data Center Bet Shifts AI Finance Risk

BlackRock is raising over $12 billion in bonds to finance a Meta Platforms data center in Texas, but the debt won't sit on BlackRock's own balance sheet-reshaping how Wall Street approaches risk and recurring fees in the AI infrastructure boom

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Retirement Income Plans Often Miss This Costly Inflation Risk

Many retirees build their income strategy around current yield, but that approach can leave them exposed as inflation erodes purchasing power over time. Here's what most retirement budgets overlook-and how to plan for rising costs

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