Analysis Topic: Companies Analysis
The analysis published under this topic are as follows.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Ford Falls Off a Cliff—These 3 Companies Could Be Next / Companies / Corporate Bonds
By: Robert_Ross
It’s been a long time coming.
PIMCO, the world’s largest bond hedge fund, has been warning investors about this for months. So has Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell.
So I wasn’t surprised when the first domino in the corporate debt crisis fell last week…
Credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded Ford Motor Co.’s bonds from investment grade to “junk” status last Monday.
The downgrade affected Ford’s entire $84-billion debt load, according to Bloomberg.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
How to Profit From the Apple (AAPL) iBond Announcement / Companies / Corporate Bonds
By: Investment_U
David Fessler writes: There was big news from Apple this week. And investors are eager to uncover exactly what it means and… most important… how to play the situation. The strategy is simple.
On the latest Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) earnings call, Tim Cook announced that the existing share buyback program would be increased to $60 billion from the original $10 billion. The company has ample cash flow to support the increase, but Apple chose a different route. It’s diving into the debt market.
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Friday, July 09, 2010
Is it Safe to buy BP Junk Bonds? / Companies / Corporate Bonds
By: Gary_Dorsch
For fixed income investors, who seek a steady cash inflow from bonds, either to supplement their income, or to subsidize their retirement, - these are the worst of times. The so-called “risk-free” rate of return on money market deposits, or those of FDIC insured bank CD’s in the United States are offering a razor thin 7-basis points. Worse yet, the Federal Reserve might be a year away, before it has the courage to begin lifting short-term interest rates to more “normal” levels.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Thoughts On Credit Default Swaps / Companies / Corporate Bonds
By: Mike_Shedlock
Credit Default Swaps (CDS) on Lehman (LEH) and Washington Mutual(WM) were soaring on Tuesday. This should not be surprising given that both stocks were hammered today. Lehman was down a whopping 45% and Washington Mutual was down 20%. Also of note, Wachovia (WB) was down 14%. For more on Lehman, please see Lehman Worth A Big Zero?
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
BAC's Threatened Default on Countrywide Bonds Triggers Law Suits / Companies / Corporate Bonds
By: Mike_Shedlock
The marriage between Bank of America (BAC) and Countrywide Financial (CFC) was supposed to stave off bankruptcy of Countrywide. It might not work out that way. Let's put together some pieces starting with the Bloomberg report BNY Mellon, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Ambac in Court News . Read full article... Read full article...