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We have noted over and over, “Expect more downgrades in the lands of the PIIGS from the ratings agencies!” That means…
Jon OggBen Bernanke is testifying this morning before the Joint Economic Committee, and his speech is titled “Economic Outlook and…
The CBOE Volatility Index, or ‘The Fear Index,’ is reaching levels not seen since the height of the August selling panic. …
European stocks are leading the markets this morning and the direction is lower. Greece projected that 2012 deficits will be…
Russell Investments conducts investment fund manager surveys routinely, and there may be some good news for the cautious and timid…
Today’s ratings actions have focused on commercial mortgage backed securities issued by several of the country’s largest banks — Morgan…
Today’s ratings actions start of with a real no-brainer. McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) received an ‘A’ rating from Fitch Ratings…
Imperial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: IFT) is a company that many have never heard of, but the company is in the…
Today’s reported ratings actions as of just after noon include announcements regarding Clorox Co. (NYSE: CLX), Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:…
Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM) has joined Palm in the quest to innovate and then to allow the market…
The Federal Housing Finance Agency Office of the Inspector General reports that Freddie Mac made a poor deal when it…
Today’s ratings news leads off with the downgrade by Moody’s of six Greek banks, including National Bank of Greece (NYSE:…
National Bank of Greece SA (NYSE: NBG) is trading lower this morning with Europe after news that Moody’s has downgraded…
The DJIA (NYSE: DIA) was trading down 500 points today before a late-day rally. More European concerns and serious slowing…
Our daily look at credit and debt ratings actions has to lead off with the news that Moody’s has lowered…
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