Microsoft (MSFT) Lands $25 Billion Bond Deal As AI Push Deepens

Microsoft (MSFT) Lands  Billion Bond Deal As AI Push Deepens

By Bailey Pemberton
Publication Date: 2026-11-01 01:10:00

  • Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) completed a record US$25b multi-tranche bond sale, its first major issuance in nearly a decade.

  • The company said proceeds will support long term funding for AI infrastructure and continued investment in its cloud platforms.

  • Microsoft also expanded its AI collaboration with The Estée Lauder Companies to apply data and decision intelligence across global beauty brands.

  • Microsoft’s US$25b bond raise and new Estée Lauder AI partnership deserve a close look alongside the rest of our assessment. Check out 2 warning signs (1 major) that Microsoft investors should know about.

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