On November 17, 2025, Amazon announced a $12 billion US dollar bond sale, its first such offering in three years, to support aggressive investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers. The move follows similar large-scale debt issuances by other tech giants, highlighting an industry-wide race to build AI capabilities[2][4]. Amazon shares fell to $229.66 (-2.15%) during live trading, with the decline attributed to the bond sale announcement as investors weighed the impact of increased leverage and capital expenditures[3]. The broader market is also trading lower, but Amazon's drop outpaces major indices, suggesting the bond sale is a key driver today.