Debt cap row threatens confidence in US: Bernanke

Failure to raise the US debt ceiling in a timely manner could sink investors' confidence in the economy, Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke warned Tuesday.

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Europe debt market tensions worsen ahead of summit

Europe's debt market jitters flared up again Wednesday as investors worried about the near-term fates of Portugal and Ireland, an ill omen on the eve of a summit where EU leaders plan to complete their crisis-fighting plan.

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Japan Debt Outlook Lowered by Moody’s on ‘Inexorable’ Debt

Japan’s debt rating outlook was lowered to negative from stable by Moody’s Investors Service on concern that political gridlock will constrain efforts to tackle the biggest debt burden of any nation.

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Debt, Growth and Stocks – The Great Debate

The 18th Forbes Cruise for Investors sailed to a finish on Sunday. On Saturday, we heard a pair of s

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Moody’s Joins S.&P. in Warning on California Debt

The state of California is facing a “multi-notch” downgrade of its debt if it fails to resolve its enormous budget woes, Moody’s Investors Service said Friday.

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Sony Debt Rating Cut by Moody’s; Outlook Negative

May 27 -- Sony Corp. had its debt rating cut one level by Moody’s Investors Service on concern slowing demand, increased competition and the stronger yen will erode earnings.

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Warner Music Group Issues Debt, Finds Buyers | Peter Kafka …

Turns out not everyone is convinced that big music is dying: Investors have snapped up $1.1 billion in debt issued by Warner Music Group--double the amount the company had originally planned on issuing when it announced the offering ...

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M&G Group’s Leopard CDO Buys Back Debt at a Discount

April 24 -- M&G Group Plc’s Leopard CLO III BV fund, which invests in high-risk, high-yield loans, bought back some of its senior debt at a discount, according to a statement from Moody’s Investors Service.

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What are the tax implications for spouses that purchase stock in a private corporation?

katty_jb asked: My husband purchased stock in a private corporation. The corp. is in the process of printing out the stock certificates for the investors and they want to know whether or not we want just my husband’s name on it or both of our names on it. Does anyone know the tax implications/consequences for [...]

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