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Standard & Poor’s scale of credit ratings
These are Standard & Poor’s ratings for debt, and the company’s definition for each rating. Ratings below can have a...
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A Q&A on S&P’s downgrade of US debt
Standard & Poor’s has taken the unprecedented step of lowering the top credit rating that the U.S. has held for...
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The wild ride in financial markets, by the numbers
Global financial markets have been on a wild ride the past two weeks. Political gridlock in Washington brought the U.S....
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Fearful investors exiting stocks and bonds alike
BOSTON (AP) ? This week’s debt-ceiling drama and disappointing economic news have sent investors heading to the exits, not just...
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Europe crisis revives ’08 fears but risks are less
Wild gyrations in the stock market. Big banks holding risky bonds. Fear that toxic assets will contaminate banks and freeze...
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Investors looking for answers after wild week
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Colo.-owned insurer cuts ties with state amid tiff
DENVER (AP) ? Colorado has been forced to hire a contractor after its state-owned workers’ compensation insurer withdrew its services,...
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Honda recalling 1.5 million vehicles in US
WASHINGTON (AP) ? Honda is recalling about 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. to update the software on the automatic...
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Week’s recalls: Flashlight batteries, step stools
Common household products that few would say are dangerous occasionally inflict surprising injuries when manufacturing flaws are involved. That was...