Corporate Financing Strategies and Energy Demands

This chapter explores corporate financing strategies amidst favorable capital market conditions, emphasizing the opportunities presented by tight investment-grade credit spreads. It also discusses the implications of Meta's substantial investment in an AI data center and its impact on the nuclear power sector, highlighting the evolving interest in small modular reactors. Additionally, the chapter evaluates the anticipated increase in M&A activity and its effects on the credit market while addressing inflation concerns and stock performances.