Moodys Archives - CFO

Moody’s to Buy Risk Modeling Firm RMS for $2B

Risk Management

Moody’s to Buy Risk Modeling Firm RMS for $2B

The deal will add "significant capabilities across climate, cyber, commercial real estate, and supply chain risk" to Moody's insurance data business.

By Matthew Heller | August 5, 2021

Moody’s Downgrades Ford Deeper Into Junk

Financial Performance

Moody’s Downgrades Ford Deeper Into Junk

The rating agency says the threat of "a severe and prolonged decline" in auto markets due the coronavirus adds to the pressures on the company.

By Matthew Heller | March 26, 2020

Moody’s Deals a Blow to Ford With Credit Downgrade

Credit & Capital

Moody’s Deals a Blow to Ford With Credit Downgrade

The automaker's lackluster performance in profit margin and free cash flow leads the credit rating agency to relegate Ford's debt to junk status.

By David McCann | September 10, 2019

Moody’s, Israel’s Team8 to Offer Global Cyber Risk Standard

Risk Management

Moody’s, Israel’s Team8 to Offer Global Cyber Risk Standard

The joint venture will assess how vulnerable businesses are to cyber attacks.

By Lauren Muskett | June 27, 2019

S&P, Moody’s Downgrade Turkey

S&P, Moody’s Downgrade Turkey

Turkey's economy is being hurt by a 40% drop in its currency, the lira, and skyrocketing inflation.

By William Sprouse | August 20, 2018

Fitch Lowers General Electric Credit Ratings

Financial Performance

Fitch Lowers General Electric Credit Ratings

The rating agency says GE's return to higher margins and stronger free cash flow is going more slowly than it previously anticipated.

By Matthew Heller | November 28, 2017

S&P Downgrades Qatar Debt Amid Blockade

Global Business

S&P Downgrades Qatar Debt Amid Blockade

The rating agency believes the blockade by four Arab states could put pressure on the country's economic growth and fiscal metrics.

By Matthew Heller | June 8, 2017

Moody’s Downgrade Highlights China Fears

Global Business

Moody’s Downgrade Highlights China Fears

The rating agency says China's "financial strength will erode somewhat over the coming years" as a result of excessive economy-wide debt.

By Matthew Heller | May 24, 2017

S&P Downgrades IBM’s Credit Rating to ‘A+’

S&P Downgrades IBM’s Credit Rating to ‘A+’

The rating agency says IBM's transition to operating stability as it spends heavily on new businesses "will take longer than we had previously forecast."

By Matthew Heller | May 9, 2017

On the Menu for Restaurants: Higher Earnings

On the Menu for Restaurants: Higher Earnings

Revenue and operating income for U.S. restaurants will increase more than expected, said Moody’s Investors Service in upgrading its industry outlook.

By Vincent Ryan | April 14, 2016

Pension Plan Funding to Rise With Interest Rates

Retirement Plans

Pension Plan Funding to Rise With Interest Rates

A gradual increase in the Federal Funds rate could push pension plans of U.S. issuers to fully funded status by the end of 2019.

By Matthew Heller | December 16, 2015

Moody’s Slashes 2016 Forecast For Oil Prices

Moody’s Slashes 2016 Forecast For Oil Prices

Moody's lowers its price assumptions for next year for crude oil benchmarks.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 15, 2015

Moody’s Sees Credit Default Rate Rising to 3.4%

Moody’s Sees Credit Default Rate Rising to 3.4%

Facing "staggering adverse conditions," the commodity sector will account for a disproportionate share of the growth in defaults.

By Matthew Heller | December 3, 2015

A New Kind of Enterprise Lures Banker to CFO Post

Risk & Compliance

A New Kind of Enterprise Lures Banker to CFO Post

Morgan Edwards finds new purpose and a huge potential market at 'marketplace lender' CommonBond.

By David McCann | July 29, 2015

Corporate Cash Hoard Hits a Record $1.73 Trillion

Corporate Cash Hoard Hits a Record $1.73 Trillion

Despite amassing more cash, U.S. nonfinancials also hit records in capital spending, dividends, and net share buybacks in 2014, says Moody's.

By Matthew Heller | May 7, 2015