Morning Commentary: Lowe’s notes mixed; investment-grade credit spreads open stronger

By Cristal Cody

Eureka Springs, Ark., April 13 – Investment-grade corporate bonds traded mostly mixed in the secondary market early Wednesday, while credit spreads opened the session stronger.

Lowe’s Cos. Inc.’s senior notes (A3/A-) brought to market on Monday traded flat to tighter.

The Markit CDX North American Investment Grade index opened the day 2 basis points better at a spread of 78 bps.

The three-month Libor yield was stable at 63 bps.

Secondary trading volume rose to $17.16 billion on Tuesday from $13.4 billion of issues traded on Monday, according to Trace.

Lowe’s mixed

Lowe’s 2.5% notes due 2026 eased 1 bp to 81 bps offered in secondary trading early Wednesday, a market source said.

Lowe’s sold $1.35 billion of the bonds at a spread of Treasuries plus 82 bps on Monday.

The company’s 3.7% bonds due 2046 firmed 2 bps to trade wrapped around issuance at 117 bps offered in the secondary market.

Lowe’s sold $1.35 billion of the bonds on Monday at Treasuries plus 117 bps.

The home improvement company is based in Mooresville, N.C.

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