Credit Check: What Does DEA Rescheduling Mean For Cannabis Credit Ratings? Big Companies" Risk-Return Profiles
The recent decision by the DEA to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III has triggered notable volatility in the market valuations of multi-state operators (MSOs). read more.....»»
Cannabis Watch: Push for legislation allowing banks to serve the cannabis business is gaining momentum
The push for legislation that would allow banks do business with cannabis companies without the risk of federal enforcement action is gaining momentum and credit unions are playing a key role......»»
Credit Suisse Halts US Cannabis Stock Transactions, Ends Custodial Service: Report
Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS) has stopped handling transactions in shares of cannabis companies with U.S. read more.....»»
Market Extra: Companies race to borrow after last week’s extreme rates spike hits calm patch
Roughly a dozen U.S. companies with investment-grade credit ratings are back borrowing in the bond market on Monday, after last week's surprise jump in Treasury yields spooked stocks and parts of the debt market......»»
The market is rewarding investments in low-quality companies - and Credit Suisse says strong earnings may work against some stocks in 2021
Stocks of companies that reported strong fourth-quarter earnings have been underperforming those with weaker financial profiles. Lucas Jackson/Reuters Investors have been "rew.....»»
Unreliable Credit Ratings May Be Putting You at Risk
Why are credit ratings and credit risk still used interchangeably? In today’s environment, distinguishing between the two seems more important than everRelated Stocks: BB, HBI,.....»»
The Ratings Game: The credit-card giants viewed as the ‘two best companies in the world’ face increasing skepticism amid COVID-19
Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. may be “the two best companies in the world,†according to Baird analyst David Koning, but their stocks are garnering some rare skepticism on Wall Street......»»
10 Credit Ratings Actions That Could Increase Corporate Borrowing Costs in the COVID-19 Recession
Here are 10 fresh credit rating actions that investors will want to consider when analyzing the finances of companies......»»
Why Leveraged Loans, CLOs Feed Worries in Virus Slump
Higher-risk corners of the financial market are under stress from the economic collapse caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. One area that’s a focus of intense nail-biting is so-called leveraged loans -- or borrowing by companies with shakier credit .....»»
Why Leveraged Loans, CLOs Feed Worries in Virus Slump: QuickTake
Higher-risk corners of the financial market are under stress from the economic collapse caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. One area that’s a focus of intense nail-biting is so-called leveraged loans -- or borrowing by companies with shakier credit .....»»
High-tax states" bonds are so in demand that ratings don"t matter
There’s so much money chasing after the bonds sold by America’s high-tax states that buyers don’t seem to care too much about what credit-rating companies think......»»
Boeing"s credit rating downgraded at S&P Global Ratings
Boeing Co.'s credit rating was downgraded by one notch to A- from A at S&P Global Ratings, citing uncertainty over when the 737 MAX aircraft will return to servi.....»»
Potential FCA, Peugeot merger would be credit positive: S&P
A potential merger between Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot would be credit-positive for both car makers, S&P Global Ratings said on Wednesday, after the companies confirmed they were in talks over a possible tie-up......»»
Blackstone"s credit push; the most powerful bankers at BoA; layoffs hit buzzy cannabis companies
Hi, readers. I'll lay off WeWork this week, although the story has no signs .....»»
Boeing"s credit-rating outlook downgraded by S&P Global
S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday lowered its outlook on Boeing Co. debt to negative, from stable, citing possible further delays with the 737 Max's return to service after reports the airplane maker may have misled aviation authorities. S&.....»»
Market Extra: Credit-rating firms raise more alarms about the weakest corporate borrowers
Investors say fears of credit-ratings downgrades to debt-laden companies is a top concern as the U.S. economy shows signs of weakening.....»»
Institutional Investors, From Credit Suisse To Citigroup, Helped Fund Cannabis Companies Last Month
Since the beginning of the legal cannabis industry, the vast majority of investors in the space have b.....»»
Capital One data breach fallout: How to protect yourself
You can stop companies from sharing your credit history with a few clicks. Other tips: check bank statements, and .....»»
Moody"s takes major stake in climate-data firm as environmental risk plays bigger role in ratings, corporate earnings
Credit ratings and data giant Moody's Corp. is taking a major stake in California-based Four Twenty Seven, betting o.....»»
Steak "n Shake"s results could "deteriorate further": S&P
S&P Global Ratings said Friday it expects Steak 'n Shake's operating results "to deteriorate further," adding that the hamburger chain is at heightened risk for a debt restructuring. In lowering Steak 'n Shake's credit rating to CCC- from CCC, S&P s.....»»
Credit Suisse Bullish On Lyft: "One Of The Most Attractive Return Profiles In Our Coverage Universe"
LYFT Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT) shares have dropped in price since the ride-hailing company's IPO, making the stock one of the most attractive on the market, Credit Suisse said in a bullish initiation Tuesday. .....»»