[lbo-talk] Wal-Mart Samurais show Japan investor demand solid

[uvj at vsnl.com]

UPDATE 1-Wal-Mart Samurais show Japan investor demand solid
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssRetailDepartmentStores/idUST8627320080724?sp=true

Wed Jul 23, 2008

(Adds analyst comment, details, background)

By Rika Otsuka

TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N: Quote, Profile,
Research, Stock Buzz) sold 100 billion yen ($926.5 million) in Samurai bonds
on Thursday, underscoring robust demand among Japanese investors for U.S.
debt as long as issuers are not saddled with losses from the global credit
crunch.
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssRetailDepartmentStores/idUST8627320080724?sp=true