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IBM Kicks Off 2026 Tech Bond Rush with Multi-Billion Dollar Offering

IBM has launched a multi-billion dollar, multi-currency bond sale, becoming one of the first major technology firms to access debt markets this year. The move, which comes amid strong investor appetite for tech credit, is seen as a bellwether for how the sector will fund growth initiatives in artificial intelligence and strategic acquisitions.

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ManpowerGroup Sees 'Stabilization' in Q4 as Demand Firms, Cost Cuts Take Hold

ManpowerGroup reported a return to modest organic growth in its fourth quarter, with executives citing improving demand and the benefits of ongoing cost optimization. While stopping short of declaring a broad recovery, the staffing giant highlighted sequential improvements in key markets and pointed to AI-driven productivity tools as a key differentiator.