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Capital One Swings to $971 Million Loss in Q4
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Capital One Swings to $971 Million Loss in Q4

The credit card issuer increased its credit loss provision by 5% and also took a $1.77 billion hit from the new tax law.
By Matthew Heller | January 24, 2018
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Junk Bond Defaults Seen Rising Again in 2016
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Junk Bond Defaults Seen Rising Again in 2016

The credit ratings agency forecast that the junk default rate will be 4% this year, up from 3.5% in 2015.
By Matthew Heller | March 2, 2016
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China Corporate Debt Growth Seen as High Risk
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China Corporate Debt Growth Seen as High Risk

S&P estimates that China's corporate debt pile, now at 160% of GDP, will climb 77% to $28.8 trillion over the next five years.
By Matthew Heller | July 21, 2015
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