Verizon and Microsoft lead companies trying to issue debt prior to elections.

Citi is winning business from global companies tapping the U.S. market.

Citi is winning business from global companies tapping the U.S. market.

Companies sell almost $40 bln in debt; spreads tightest in 17 months.

Companies raised at least $20 billion in the bond market Thursday.

Companies raised at least $20 billion in the bond market Thursday.

Bubble-era financing method makes a comeback as concerns mount about corporate profits.

Bubble-era financing method makes a comeback as concerns mount about corporate profits.