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In tracking buyouts over the past few decades, S&P finds that dealmakers are taking on ever-higher levels of risk OCTOBER 24, 2007 S&P Downgrades Merrill Lynch after "Startling" Loss The ratings agency cites concerns about the Wall Street giant's risk management practices and business strategy OCTOBER 16, 2007 Taking Tech's Temperature S&P Ratings looks at the sector's credit quality and finds positive trends despite the credit crunch and a spate of big LBOs OCTOBER 10, 2007 Cable vs. Telco: The Battle Heats Up S&P Ratings examines the competitive landscape as players from both camps scramble to sign up customers for voice, video, and broadband offerings SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 Corporate Credit Ratings Hit a Low Point S&P Ratings says the credit profile for U.S. industrial companies is at its weakest level ever—and it's likely to get worse SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 Banks: Gauging the Subprime Spillover S&P Ratings says the rapid falloff of mortgage liquidity is the key risk for financial institutions—and could hurt third-quarter results AUGUST 29, 2007 A Stress Test for Investment Banks How could the current credit crunch affect their profitability? S&P Ratings looks at the effects of the 1998 market gyrations for clues AUGUST 10, 2007 Are Banks Selling Risk or Holding It? S&P Ratings says that even with the boom in collateralized and syndicated debt, major banks still haven't lowered their overall risk AUGUST 3, 2007 Bear Stearns: Behind S&P's Negative Call The ratings agency cut its outlook on the company, citing continued mortgage exposure and litigation risk. Still, S&P thinks Bear has strong liquidity JULY 10, 2007 S&P Warns on Subprime-Backed Issues The ratings agency places $12 billion in residential mortgage-backed securities on CreditWatch negative, due to poor-performing underlying loans JULY 3, 2007 S&P's Tech Survey: The LBO Pace Quickens The rating agency says solid growth should continue for the IT sector, but buyouts could undercut credit quality for industry players MAY 14, 2007 Will Warming Chill the Global Economy? The cost of curbing greenhouse gas emissions has gigantic implications for economies and markets worldwide APRIL 30, 2007 Delta Gets a Lift on Its Credit Rating Standard & Poor's looks at the carrier's strategy as it emerges from bankruptcy protection, and raises it to a B credit rating APRIL 18, 2007 Housing: Is the Worst Over? S&P sees some tentative signs that the market is bottoming out, but it will take a while to get rid of excess inventory of unsold homes APRIL 12, 2007 EMI Moves to non-DRM Music. What's Next? The first big music label to change to freely transferable digital music may set a trend in marketing strategy—or set itself up for more piracy APRIL 3, 2007 Pickup Trucks at the Crossroads S&P Ratings says U.S. truck makers, while not about to cede dominance, may lose key profits as Toyota mounts a big push with its Tundra MARCH 13, 2007 A Primer for the Subprime Problem The growing number of defaults in the subprime-mortgage market has many investors confused. S&P has some answers to common questions FEBRUARY 14, 2007 A Boost for Big U.S. Banks S&P hikes credit ratings on six big banking players including Citi, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America FEBRUARY 13, 2007 S&P: Nuke Deal Could Boost Korea Ratings If North Korea follows through on its agreement South Korea could see improvement, as long as geopolitical risks are reduced FEBRUARY 7, 2007 M&A: Where the Action Is S&P Ratings sizes up the sectors that could see the most deals in the coming year. Among the winners: banks and exchanges JANUARY 30, 2007 India Joins the Investment-Grade Club S&P boosts the republic's credit rating to BBB-, citing its strong growth and improving fiscal position JANUARY 29, 2007 GM's Financial Clouds Darken S&P Ratings says the automaker's restatement of 2002-06 is cause for worry, but for now, its credit rating stays put JANUARY 24, 2007 A Slippery Slope for Oil Outfits S&P Ratings says factors such as demand swings, reserve replacement, and geopolitical risks could hurt the sector's credit quality JANUARY 16, 2007 Movie Downloads: A Studio Happy Ending? Hollywood has an interest in having more than one platform to avoid losing control of pricing to Apple or another intermediary JANUARY 11, 2007 Record Labels Need a Digital Hit S&P Ratings runs down the prospects for major players like Sony and Bertelsmann as they struggle to adapt to the MP3 era DECEMBER 26, 2006 Corporate Bonds: Riskier Terrain in '07 The environment calls for some caution, including a defensive credit strategy and a wary approach to cyclically sensitive industries DECEMBER 15, 2006 Asia 2007: A Lower Gear for Stocks S&P sizes up prospects for the region's equity markets in the coming year. Among the best-positioned: South Korea and Taiwan DECEMBER 14, 2006 Asia 2007: Robust Growth, Rising Risks S&P Ratings says the region's economies and financial markets should remain solid, but an overheated M&A market could boost investor concerns DECEMBER 13, 2006 Flush Times for Europe's High-Yield Market It's poised for a bright beginning in 2007, but rising risk consciousness may make the market lose some momentum by yearend  View Next Page | |
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