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A.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Just hours after unveiling details about its hotly-anticipated IPO, the AI startup announced a $63 billion debt deal to help fuel its AI infrastructure push. WSJ reporter Ben Dummett (wsj.com/news/author/ben-dummett?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) breaks down how Broadcom’s CEO intervened to seal the deal, (wsj.com/finance/broadcom-ceo-intervened-to-sea…) which some critics have dubbed “circular financing.” Plus, tech reporter Amrith Ramkumar (wsj.com/news/author/amrith-ramkumar?mod=WSJ_WN…) looks at the midterm races that could usher in fresh restrictions (wsj.com/politics/elections/the-four-places-whe…) on data-center development. And despite once rapping that he’d never do it, Jay-Z is set to headline (wsj.com/arts-culture/music/jay-z-announced-as-…) the next Super Bowl halftime show. Luke Vargas hosts.

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