U.S. Equity Issuance Hits $389 Billion in Q1, Largest Quarterly Volume Since 1996

According to the Federal Reserve, $389 billion in new equities hit the U.S. market during the first quarter, marking the largest single quarter of issuance on record since 1996, excluding 2021's COVID-era surge. The spike reflects a shift in capital deployment among tech giants, which have historically relied on stock buybacks but now face mounting capital expenditures for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Companies including Alphabet and Oracle are planning substantial secondary stock offerings to fund their AI buildout, signaling a structural change in equity supply dynamics.
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