Corporate Credit Ratings

                   

Scripps' credit rating downgraded.

denverpost.com     Jul 12, 2008   1 related          

Standard & Poor's has downgraded the credit rating of Rocky Mountain News owner E.W. Scripps Co. following the recent separation of Scripps' newspaper and broadcast television business from its cable and online division.                    

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Fitch Affirms Brookfield Renewable Power's IDR at 'BBB-' (Business Wire)

yahoo.com     Jul 11, 2008   6 related          

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and outstanding debt rating of Brookfield Renewable Power Inc. (BRP) as follows: --Senior unsecured debt rating at 'BBB'. The ratings also...                    

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A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of MAPFRE Life Insurance Company (Business Wire)

yahoo.com     Jul 11, 2008   3 related          

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “bbb+” from “a-” of MAPFRE Life Insurance Company (MAPFRE...                    

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Emerging Markets Report: S&P may cut India's rating to speculative grade

marketwatch.com     Jul 11, 2008   10 related          

Soaring inflation, worsening deficits pose challenges for India's economy NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Standard & Poor's said Friday that it may cut India's credit rating to speculative grade, warning that soaring inflation and...                    

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S&P raises Ameriprise Financial rating 1 notch

ibtimes.com     Jul 11, 2008   3 related          

NEW YORK (AP) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised the counterparty credit rating on Ameriprise Financial Inc., noting the financial services firm's solid balance sheet, diversified business and strong cash flows. S&P...                    

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A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of SCOR Life Insurance Company and Revios Reinsurance Canada Ltd....

yahoo.com     Jul 11, 2008   3 related          

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb+” of Revios Reinsurance Canada Ltd. (Revios Re) (Toronto, Canada) and assigned...                    

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Deciding to Withdraw Money from a Retirement Plan

about.com     Jul 11, 2008   1 related          

When finances get tight, people think about tapping their retirement savings. Sometimes withdrawing money from a tax-deferred retirement plan can prevent a financial disaster. Figuring out if cashing out your retirement plan...                    

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Fitch Affirms Enterprise GP Holdings at 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

earthtimes.org     Jul 9, 2008   63 related          

CHICAGO - (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Enterprise GP Holdings L.P. (EPE) as follows: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'BB-'; --Senior secured revolving credit facility 'BB'; --Senior secured term loans...                    

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Bowne & Co., Inc.: Standard & Poor's Rating Services Upgrades Bowne Corporate Credit Rating to 'BB-'

marketwire.com     Jul 9, 2008   4 related          

NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Bowne & Co., Inc. (NYSE: BNE), a global leader in shareholder and marketing communications services, today announced that Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has upgraded its corporate credit rating to...                    

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Fitch Affirms & Removes Sovran From Rating Watch Negative

earthtimes.org     Jul 9, 2008   1 related          

NEW YORK - Fitch Ratings has affirmed and removed from Rating Watch Negative the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and outstanding debt ratings of Sovran Self Storage Inc. and Sovran Acquisition Limited Partnership (together, Sovran)...                    

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