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Fitch: Change in Swap Counterparty Would Not Affect Ratings on Commodore CDO III, Ltd./Inc.
Business Wire | 19 hours 50 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings was notified of the intention to change the interest rate swap and basis swap counterparty (Novation) of Commodore CDO III Ltd./Inc (Commodore III) to Barclays Bank PLC (Barclays, rated 'AA-/F1+' with a Stable Rating Outlook by Fitch), from AIG Financial Products Corp (AIG FP, rated 'BBB/F1' with an Evolving Outlook).... (more)
New Interactive Benchmark Product Suite Just Unveiled
MarketWire | 21 hours 50 minutes ago
BOSTON, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/20/09 -- Technology users worldwide can now engage with Aberdeen Group's primary research in a very personalized way to gain valuable insights into their business practices and receive actionable recommendations founded solely on Aberdeen's fact-based research. ... (more)
Fitch Affirms 4 & Downgrades 4 Classes of Race Point CLO; Assigns LS Ratings & Revises Outlooks
Business Wire | 22 hours 20 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings has affirmed four and downgraded four classes of notes issued by Race Point CLO Ltd./Inc. (Race Point CLO). A detailed list of rating actions follows at the end of this press release.... (more)
MSDSonline Among Top 50 Chicago Area Gen-Y Friendly Companies
PRNewswire | 1 day 20 minutes ago
CHICAGO, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- MSDSonline, a leading developer of on-demand solutions for environmental, health and safety (EH&S) professionals, was recently named to Brill Street + Company's list of Top 50 Generation-Y Employers in the Chicago area.... (more)
Sixty-Three Percent of U.S. Shoppers Will Spend Less this Holiday Season
Business Wire | 1 day 1 hour 50 minutes ago
Yankee Group surveys indicate that 63 percent of U.S. shoppers intend to spend less this holiday season, but a new trend offers retailers the chance to capture the attention of thrifty shoppers: mobile retailing.... (more)
Research and Markets: Strategies for Building Early-Stage Pharmaceutical Pipelines Through External Sources
Business Wire | 1 day 2 hours 20 minutes ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/773f85/strategies_for_bui) has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Strategies for Building Early-Stage Pharmaceutical Pipelines Through External Sources" to their offering.... (more)
Fitch: Effective Disclosure Practices Reflect Strong SHFA Programs
Business Wire | 1 day 2 hours 20 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings says effective disclosure practices implemented by state housing finance agencies (SHFAs) indicate strong management teams and improve transparency in order to determine creditworthiness. In the special report, 'Effective Disclosure Practices Are Indicative of Strong SHFA Programs', Fitch says SHFAs that effectively manage their data and present it in a timely and efficient manner are viewed favorably in the marketplace.... (more)
Catering for the holidays? Don t overlook the day before each gathering, says Technomic
Business Wire | 1 day 2 hours 20 minutes ago
With the holiday season fast approaching, restaurant and retail operators are poised to take advantage of an uptick in catering-related business for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. But according to Technomic research, substantial off-premise catering opportunities may begin prior to the big event. Consumers indicate that they often rely on party platters or catered foods for consumption on the day before a major holiday.... (more)
Sam Shepard to Star in EPIX s First Original Drama Series Pilot Tough Trade Produced by Lionsgate
Business Wire | 1 day 3 hours 50 minutes ago
Acclaimed actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard is set to star in Lionsgate’s “Tough Trade,” the first original series pilot for EPIXTM, the new multi-platform entertainment service from Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) which launched October 30, 2009. With a creative team led by executive producer and showrunner Jenji Kohan (“Weeds”), the pilot was written by creator/co-executive...... (more)
Research and Markets: Extensive Biomarker and Diagnostic Opportunities in Clinical Research for Neurological Diseases
Business Wire | 1 day 8 hours 19 minutes ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dfefc3/biomarker_and_diag) has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Biomarker and Diagnostic Opportunities in Clinical Research for Neurological Diseases" to their offering.... (more)
Fitch Downgrades 12 Classes from JP Morgan 2005 LDP1; Assigns Outlooks & LS Ratings
Business Wire | 1 day 20 hours 20 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings takes various rating actions on JP Morgan 2005 LDP1, commercial mortgage pass-through certificates. A detailed list of rating actions follows at the end of this press release.... (more)
Fitch Affirms Harris County Hospital District's (Texas) Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Stable
Business Wire | 1 day 20 hours 20 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings affirms the 'A' rating on Harris County Hospital District (HCHD), Texas' $298.3 million of outstanding series 2007A and 2007B bonds. The bonds are insured by MBIA, which Fitch does not rate. The Rating Outlook is Stable.... (more)
Fitch Affirms 1 and Downgrades 3 Classes of Porter Square CDO I, Ltd./Inc.
Business Wire | 1 day 21 hours 50 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings has downgraded three classes and affirmed one class of notes issued by Porter Square CDO I, Ltd./Inc. (Porter Square I) as a result of continued credit deterioration in the portfolio since last review in November 2007. Approximately 70% of the portfolio has been downgraded since that time. The details of the rating action follow at the end of this press release.... (more)
Fitch Assigns 'AA-' Assured Guaranty Insured Issue Rating; Outlook Negative
Business Wire | 1 day 22 hours 20 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings assigns an Assured Guaranty Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of 'AA-' with a Negative Rating Outlook to the issues listed below. As of Oct. 19, 2009, Fitch will solely provide insured ratings on bonds for which it has underlying ratings. Bond ratings for insured bonds are reflected on Fitch's web site as the higher of the IFS rating and the underlying rating. Further detail on the IFS and underlying rating for each CUSIP can be found on Fitch's web site 'www.fitchratings....... (more)
CURRENT Group, a Leader in Providing Smart Grid Solutions to Utilities Worldwide, Has Been Selected As One of The World's Top Ten Smart Grid Innovators at GreenBeat 2009
PRNewswire | 1 day 23 hours 50 minutes ago
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