Commercial Paper Ratings Pressured by Negative Outlooks: Fitch
(Bloomberg) -- Potential for downward revisions reflected in greater number of negative outlooks and watches than positive ones, particularly at and above BBB/F2 rating levels, Fitch says in report that lists cos. on cusp of upgrade or downgrade.
- Cites weak operating trends (Caterpillar, Pitney Bowes, Viacom and Xerox); high leverage (Dun & Bradstreet, Hubbell, Marathon Oil, Nabors, Plains All American Pipeline); M&A activity (DuPont, Marathon Petroleum); potential knock-on effects from Westinghouse bankruptcy (Georgia Power, Public Service Co. of North Carolina, South Carolina Electric & Gas, Scana)
- Cos. with negative outlook: CAT HUBB MRO PAA DNB VIA NBR PBI XRX
- Cos. on negative watch: DD GPB MPC, Washington Gas Light, Public Service Co. of North Carolina, South Carolina Electric & Gas
- Cos. with positive outlook/watch: CAG HRS MLM WPZ
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HALISTER1Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)
Tickers DNB US (Dun & Bradstreet Corp/The)
HUBB US (Hubbell Inc)
MRO US (Marathon Oil Corp)
MPC US (Marathon Petroleum Corp)
PBI US (Pitney Bowes Inc)
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