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Investing.com -- JPMorgan upgraded its credit recommendation on Kraft Heinz to Overweight from Neutral, citing better-than-expected quarterly results, disciplined balance sheet management and greater confidence that the packaged food maker can fund higher investment in its brands while keeping leverage under control.

McGraw Hill (MH) recently filed a US$1.58b shelf registration for common stock while also receiving a series of Moody’s rating upgrades, drawing fresh attention to how the company might manage future funding needs. See our latest analysis for McGraw Hill. The recent shelf registration and Moody’s upgrades have coincided with a sharp rebound in McGraw Hill’s stock, with a 1-day share price return of 6.5% and 7-day share price return of 17.8%. Even with this bounce, the year to date share price...

Moody's raised Argentina to B3 with a positive outlook, citing stronger fiscal and external fundamentals.

The decision reflects assumptions the country’s default risk declined, given that macroeconomic stabilization advanced beyond the initial adjustment phase, the ratings company said.

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In mid-July 2026, KeyCorp’s board declared third‑quarter cash dividends of US$0.205 per common share and various amounts on its Series D, E, F, G, and H preferred shares, all payable on September 15, 2026 to holders of record in late August or early September. Alongside these payouts, a recent Moody’s issuer rating upgrade and stable analyst earnings expectations highlight how the bank’s capital return plans are being weighed against credit quality and regulatory considerations. Against this...

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Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) is one of the 9 Best Stocks to Buy in Chris Hohn’s TCI Fund Portfolio. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised the price target on Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) from $490 to $500 on June 18, 2026. The firm’s analyst Charles Bendit kept a Neutral rating on the shares. Rothschild adjusted ratings across the […]

In recent weeks, EQT Corporation has drawn fresh attention as investment newsletters highlighted its role in supplying natural gas for AI-related power demand, while Moody’s shifted its outlook on the company to Positive after EQT cut debt by about US$8.00 billion. Together with regulatory reforms easing approvals for natural gas infrastructure projects, these developments spotlight EQT’s financial de‑risking and its central position in the U.S. natural gas ecosystem. Next, we’ll examine how...

Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) is included among the 10 Best Energy Stocks to Buy Under $20 According to Billionaires. With a workforce of over 18,000, Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) is among the largest companies in Colombia and one of the leading integrated energy groups on the American continent. On May 6, the credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded […]

IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE:IAG) is one of the best TSX stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On April 9, Moody’s Ratings upgraded IAMGOLD Corporation’s (NYSE:IAG) corporate family rating to B1 from B2. This call was supported by IAMGOLD’s reduction of its debt load and its successful ramp-up of the Côté Gold mine in Ontario, Canada. […]