European oil producer Total SA is planning a four-part, $3 billion bond issue in the United States.

European oil producer Total SA is planning a four-part, $3 billion bond issue in the United States.

Apple and IBM lead issuance of $43 billion of corporate bonds.

Apple and IBM lead issuance of $43 billion of corporate bonds.

Largest corporate bond sale on record helps company avoid repatriation taxes.

Largest corporate bond sale on record helps company avoid repatriation taxes.

Companys first offering since 1996 could total as much as $20 bln, trader says.

Companys first offering since 1996 could total as much as $20 bln, trader says.