Equinix Inc

Investing.com -- Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:EQIX) has moved a step closer to a higher investment-grade credit rating after Fitch Ratings upgraded the data center giant's outlook to positive from stable, signaling confidence in its market position and balance sheet discipline. The credit rating agency concurrently affirmed Equinix's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating and senior unsecured debt ratings at 'BBB+', citing its unmatched global interconnection footprint and strong access to capital.

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