Google parent Alphabet sells $2bn of bonds Apple, Dell and Microsoft are among the companies that hold the top five spot for issuance of bonds in 2016.

#Google 's parent company #Alphabet has sold $2bn (£1.5bn) of bonds, joining other technology firms that have already raised over $100bn in 2016 in a rush to the bond market. Technology companies are among the leading issuers of US investment grade debt this year and have sold $102.7bn of bonds, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. This is about $5bn less than the bonds sold a year ago. #Apple, #Dell and #Microsoft are among the companies that hold the top five spot for total issuance in 2016.

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