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Jon C. Ogg | Oct 4, 2011 at 3:39 PM EDT

Top Debt & Ratings Agency Actions (AMR, GM, LVLT, CAG, TRI)

Today’s ratings agency actions include a new rating on off-balance sheet arrangement by AMR Corp. (NYSE: AMR), parent of troubled…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 4, 2011 at 2:38 PM EDT

If S&P Didn’t Downgrade Portugal… Is That An Implied Upgrade?

We have noted over and over, “Expect more downgrades in the lands of the PIIGS from the ratings agencies!” That means…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM EDT

Bernanke: Downgrading Growth Continues

Jon OggBen Bernanke is testifying this morning before the Joint Economic Committee, and his speech is titled “Economic Outlook and…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 3, 2011 at 2:52 PM EDT

Is The VIX Signaling Another Selling Climax? (VXX, VXZ, SPY)

The CBOE Volatility Index, or ‘The Fear Index,’ is reaching levels not seen since the height of the August selling panic. …

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 3, 2011 at 7:49 AM EDT

Greek Failure, European ADRs Leading Sell-Off (ALU, MT, BHP, STD, CS, DB, FTE, NOK, ERIC, NBG, SI, TI, UBS)

European stocks are leading the markets this morning and the direction is lower. Greece projected that 2012 deficits will be…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM EDT

Russell Fund Manager Survey: No Double Dip Recession!

Russell Investments conducts investment fund manager surveys routinely, and there may be some good news for the cautious and timid…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 29, 2011 at 1:54 PM EDT

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (MS, WFC, JPM, C, F, GM, LINTA, TRI)

Today’s ratings actions have focused on commercial mortgage backed securities issued by several of the country’s largest banks — Morgan…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 28, 2011 at 2:31 PM EDT

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (MCD, CRH, CHK, WFC, TXN, CTL, EK, CODI)

Today’s ratings actions start of with a real no-brainer. McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) received an ‘A’ rating from Fitch Ratings…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM EDT

When Feds Raid Your Life Insurance Policy Buyer (IFT)

Imperial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: IFT) is a company that many have never heard of, but the company is in the…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 27, 2011 at 1:30 PM EDT

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (CLX, HD, HCA, GCI, ADM, NFX, LUV, AMR)

Today’s reported ratings actions as of just after noon include announcements regarding Clorox Co. (NYSE: CLX), Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 27, 2011 at 11:47 AM EDT

Carl Icahn Rumors Head to RIM (RIMM, AAPL, GOOG, CLX, LGF, YHOO)

Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM) has joined Palm in the quest to innovate and then to allow the market…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Sep 27, 2011 at 6:41 AM EDT

Freddie Mac’s Bad Bank of America Deal: Who Kept Tabs?

The Federal Housing Finance Agency Office of the Inspector General reports that Freddie Mac made a poor deal when it…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 23, 2011 at 2:12 PM EDT

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (PPL, DPZ, CX, PEPFF, ETR, FDX, EADSY, BHP)

Today’s ratings news leads off with the downgrade by Moody’s of six Greek banks, including National Bank of Greece (NYSE:…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 23, 2011 at 9:00 AM EDT

Moody’s Takes A Bite Out of Greek Banks, Again (NBG)

National Bank of Greece SA (NYSE: NBG) is trading lower this morning with Europe after news that Moody’s has downgraded…

Jon C. Ogg | Sep 22, 2011 at 5:05 PM EDT

The Good News Bad News Chart of the Market (DIA, SPY, AA, CAT, DD, UTX, DIS, HPQ, BAC, IBM)

The DJIA (NYSE: DIA) was trading down 500 points today before a late-day rally. More European concerns and serious slowing…

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Top Debt & Ratings Agency Actions (AMR, GM, LVLT, CAG, TRI)

If S&P Didn’t Downgrade Portugal… Is That An Implied Upgrade?

Bernanke: Downgrading Growth Continues

Is The VIX Signaling Another Selling Climax? (VXX, VXZ, SPY)

Greek Failure, European ADRs Leading Sell-Off (ALU, MT, BHP, STD, CS, DB, FTE, NOK, ERIC, NBG, SI, TI, UBS)

Russell Fund Manager Survey: No Double Dip Recession!

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (MS, WFC, JPM, C, F, GM, LINTA, TRI)

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (MCD, CRH, CHK, WFC, TXN, CTL, EK, CODI)

When Feds Raid Your Life Insurance Policy Buyer (IFT)

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (CLX, HD, HCA, GCI, ADM, NFX, LUV, AMR)

Carl Icahn Rumors Head to RIM (RIMM, AAPL, GOOG, CLX, LGF, YHOO)

Freddie Mac’s Bad Bank of America Deal: Who Kept Tabs?

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (PPL, DPZ, CX, PEPFF, ETR, FDX, EADSY, BHP)

Moody’s Takes A Bite Out of Greek Banks, Again (NBG)

The Good News Bad News Chart of the Market (DIA, SPY, AA, CAT, DD, UTX, DIS, HPQ, BAC, IBM)

Ripple and SBI Launch RLUSD in Japan After JFSA Approval

Here’s How You Can Retire to Key West, Florida, at 62 on $1.6 Million and Never Feel Cold Again

91% of Retirees Fail to Make the “Strongest Move” for Social Security Benefits

Here's How You Can Retire to Key West, Florida, at 62 on $1.6 Million and Never Feel Cold Again

91% of Retirees Fail to Make the "Strongest Move" for Social Security Benefits

Ripple and SBI Launch RLUSD in Japan After JFSA Approval

Here’s How You Can Retire to Key West, Florida, at 62 on $1.6 Million and Never Feel Cold Again

Banking, finance, and taxes Articles

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Top Debt & Ratings Agency Actions (AMR, GM, LVLT, CAG, TRI)

If S&P Didn’t Downgrade Portugal… Is That An Implied Upgrade?

Bernanke: Downgrading Growth Continues

Is The VIX Signaling Another Selling Climax? (VXX, VXZ, SPY)

Greek Failure, European ADRs Leading Sell-Off (ALU, MT, BHP, STD, CS, DB, FTE, NOK, ERIC, NBG, SI, TI, UBS)

Russell Fund Manager Survey: No Double Dip Recession!

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (MS, WFC, JPM, C, F, GM, LINTA, TRI)

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (MCD, CRH, CHK, WFC, TXN, CTL, EK, CODI)

When Feds Raid Your Life Insurance Policy Buyer (IFT)

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (CLX, HD, HCA, GCI, ADM, NFX, LUV, AMR)

Carl Icahn Rumors Head to RIM (RIMM, AAPL, GOOG, CLX, LGF, YHOO)

Freddie Mac’s Bad Bank of America Deal: Who Kept Tabs?

Top Debt & Credit Rating Agency Actions (PPL, DPZ, CX, PEPFF, ETR, FDX, EADSY, BHP)

Moody’s Takes A Bite Out of Greek Banks, Again (NBG)

The Good News Bad News Chart of the Market (DIA, SPY, AA, CAT, DD, UTX, DIS, HPQ, BAC, IBM)

Ripple and SBI Launch RLUSD in Japan After JFSA Approval

Here’s How You Can Retire to Key West, Florida, at 62 on $1.6 Million and Never Feel Cold Again

91% of Retirees Fail to Make the “Strongest Move” for Social Security Benefits

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