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S&P Warns of Negative Impact From GE Spinoff
Strategy

S&P Warns of Negative Impact From GE Spinoff

The rating agency puts GE on watch for a possible downgrade, saying the healthcare spinoff could result in “more volatile profitability and cash flow.”
By Matthew Heller | June 26, 2018
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Moody’s Cuts Tesla Rating on Model 3 Woes
Credit

Moody’s Cuts Tesla Rating on Model 3 Woes

The downgrade to a B2 rating reflects "the significant shortfall in the production rate" of the Model 3 vehicle and liquidity pressures, Moody's says.
By Matthew Heller | March 27, 2018
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Tax Cuts Come With Writedowns for Insurers
Tax

Tax Cuts Come With Writedowns for Insurers

S&P estimates the cut in the corporate tax rate will result in an aggregate writedown of about $14 billion of life insurers' deferred tax assets.
By Matthew Heller | December 27, 2017
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S&P Lowers Bed Bath & Beyond Credit Rating
Financial Performance

S&P Lowers Bed Bath & Beyond Credit Rating

The rating agency forecasts "continued weak operating results and gradually deteriorating credit metrics amid a challenging operating environment."
By Matthew Heller | October 5, 2017
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S&P Downgrades China on ‘De-Risking’ Doubts
Global Business

S&P Downgrades China on ‘De-Risking’ Doubts

The rating agency is concerned that China is not doing enough to "deleverage" its economy after years of credit-fueled stimulus.
By Matthew Heller | September 22, 2017
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Toys R Us Downgraded as Refinancing Looms
Risk

Toys R Us Downgraded as Refinancing Looms

S&P cites the possibility that Toys may address maturing bonds at less than par or engage in a broader restructuring.
By Matthew Heller | September 11, 2017
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S&P Sees More Sovereign Downgrades This Year
Global Business

S&P Sees More Sovereign Downgrades This Year

Negative rating actions on sovereign debt "are likely to continue to outnumber positive actions over the coming 12 months," S&P says.
By Matthew Heller | July 13, 2017
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Hong Kong Court Affirms Sanctions on Moody’s
Risk & Compliance

Hong Kong Court Affirms Sanctions on Moody’s

Regulators had fined the rating agency $1.4 million for publishing a "misleading" report that flagged Chinese companies for weak corporate governance.
By Matthew Heller | June 8, 2017
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