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Corp. Default Rate Reaches 9.2%

The U.S. speculative-grade corporate default rate reached 9.16% in June, a year-to-date high, according to a report issued by Standard & Poor’s today...

Fool Me Once, Shame on the Covenants

Imagine a lender somewhere rocking out to The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” That person is probably thinking back to the covenant-lite era, when borrowers...

Not All Buyers Avoid Union Lable

In a stretched economy, it's easy to see the tightrope many unions walk. In its most basic form, a 'successful' union negotiation yields few concessions, and seizes as many benefits and as much remuneration for workers as possible...

No Tears In M&A's Beer

Consumers may be cutting back on their spending, but Joe Six-pack, as his name implies, isn't about to give up his Yuengling lager...

HY Bond Fund Outflows to Continue

High yield bond fund outflows are expected to continue for a second straight week, as investors exhibit a renewed caution. The funds posted outflows for the first time since March last week, ending a 14-week inflow streak, according to EPFR Global...

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