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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Progressive Raises $1.5B in Senior Notes as Insurer Taps Bond Market

Progressive raises $1.5B through senior notes offering at 4.60% and 5.15% coupons, with Goldman Sachs and TD Securities as joint bookrunners.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Oracle's $50B AI Infrastructure Bet: A Calculated Wager on the AI Boom

Oracle commits $50B to AI infrastructure, raising $30B via bonds. With $553B in remaining obligations and 200%+ AI revenue growth, the company bets big on generative AI demand.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Trie

SCHO vs. ISTB: Treasury Purity or Yield Maximization in Short-Term Bond ETFs

SCHO offers Treasury-only safety with 0.03% fees; ISTB provides 4.1% yield via 6,977 bonds but carries double fees and 63% deeper drawdowns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sarah Sidlow

IGSB vs. VGSH: Navigating the Short-Term Bond ETF Landscape

$IGSB offers higher yields through diverse corporate bonds, while $VGSH provides lower costs, stability, and tax advantages via Treasury holdings.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adé Hennis

Vanguard's BND Expands Bond Exposure Beyond Treasury Sector

Vanguard's BND offers broader bond diversification at lower cost (0.03%) versus IEI's Treasury-only focus (0.15%), though with higher volatility risk.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··John Ballard

BSV Expands Short-Term Fixed Income Reach Beyond Treasury Holdings

Vanguard's BSV short-term bond ETF expands beyond Treasuries into corporate and international bonds, offering higher yield potential than its Treasury-focused peer VGSH for diversified fixed-income investors.
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