U.S. corporate issuance almost matches last years record pace.

Offering would put tech giant among 20 largest U.S. corporate borrowers.

Offering would put tech giant among 20 largest U.S. corporate borrowers.

Survey shows debt investors expect corporate defaults to rise as Fed tapering winds down and interest rates rise globally.

Survey shows debt investors expect corporate defaults to rise as Fed tapering winds down and interest rates rise globally.

Payment-in-kind debt issuance expands as investors expect economic growth to pick up.

Payment-in-kind debt issuance expands as investors expect economic growth to pick up.

Deal would be the first for the company since May 2011.