Fitch Launches U.S. ‘Navigating the Drug Channel’ Report Series
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings today published ‘Navigating the Drug Channel – An Overview: Getting to the Other Side,’ the first in a series of seven reports analyzing the U.S. drug channel and how its participants may be affected by the ongoing evolution of the U.S. healthcare industry. Fitch observes that the healthcare industry has been reforming even apart from the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Nevertheless, the dynamics of legislated healthcare re
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Fitch Affirms and Withdraws Ratings of MAPFRE U.S.A Corp.
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has affirmed and withdrawn the ‘BBB+’ Issuer Default Rating (IDR) on MAPFRE U.S.A. Corp. (formerly Commerce Group Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapfre SA, and referred to hereafter as MUSA) and the ‘BBB’ rating on MUSA’s senior unsecured notes. Fitch also has affirmed and withdrawn the ‘A’ Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating on MUSA’s primary U.S. operating subsidiaries. At the time of the withdrawal the Rating Outlook was Negative. MAPFRE U.S.A.
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Fitch Affirms and Withdraws Ratings of MAPFRE U.S.A Corp.
Fitch Withdraws Ratings for City of Oakland Operating Fund
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the ‘AAA’ fund credit rating and the ‘V1′ fund volatility rating assigned to the City of Oakland Operating Fund managed by the Treasury Division of the City of Oakland. Fitch has withdrawn the ratings as the city of Oakland has chosen to stop participating in the rating process. Therefore, Fitch will no longer have sufficient information to maintain the ratings. Accordingly, Fitch will no long provide ratings or analytical coverage for the Ci
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Fitch Places Cincinnati Bell’s ‘B’ IDR on Rating Watch Evolving Following Data Center Announcement
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has placed Cincinnati Bell Inc.’s (CBB) ‘B’ Issuer Default Rating (IDR) on Rating Watch Evolving following the announcement that the company will explore options for its data center business. A full list of ratings affected follows at the end of this release. Following the close of the market on Feb. 9, 2012, CBB announced that the board of directors has authorized management to evaluate alternatives for its data center business. As stated in its release,
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Fitch Places Cincinnati Bell’s ‘B’ IDR on Rating Watch Evolving Following Data Center Announcement
Envestnet to Acquire Prima Capital
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV), a leading provider of integrated wealth management solutions for financial advisors, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Prima Capital Holding, Inc. (“Prima”), a premier provider of investment manager due diligence, research applications, asset allocation modeling and multi-manager portfolios to the wealth management and retirement industries. Prima’s clientele includes regional broker-dealers, trust companies, i
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Mini-Golf Tournament with Graeme McDowell: Only on Groupon
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Groupon announces its latest once-in-a-lifetime epic deal with today’s feature from 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell, featuring entry for two in McDowell’s mini-golf tournament in New York City.
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Fitch Releases Latest U.S. Homebuilding Liquidity Update
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has published its latest Liquidity update for U.S. homebuilders. Not much has changed since Fitch’s last update. Liquidity is expected to remain adequate for the U.S. homebuilding sector throughout this year. Cash balances are by and large more than sufficient to meet upcoming cash obligations. That being said, cash cushion is eroding for some builders, a trend that may play out over the next 12-18 months, according to Fitch. ‘Liquidity Update: U.S. Homebu
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CNA’s Thomas F. Motamed to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insurance Conference on February 16, 2012
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) announced today that Thomas F. Motamed, chairman and chief executive officer, will speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insurance Conference on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) at The New York Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Avenue. A live webcast will be available through the company’s website at http://investor.cna.com. A replay will be available until March 10, 2012. Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, C
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CNA’s Thomas F. Motamed to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insurance Conference on February 16, 2012
Veteran Franchise Consultant to Become New Board of Trustees Member for IFA Educational Foundation
HOMEWOOD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iFranchise Group advisor receives appointment to franchise industry foundation after long consulting career in business expansion.
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Walgreens Makes Shopping Easier with Additional Online Savings and New Weekly Ad Circular
DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) advertising circular, a Sunday staple read by more than 50 million U.S. consumers each week, has re-launched with a robust digital offering that offers hundreds of additional items through Walgreens.com and its award-winning mobile applications, while the print version gets a new look and feel designed to improve the shopping experience. A recent Nielsen study1 shows more than 70 percent of shoppers express a desire for basic
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