TEXT-S&P rates Samarkand Bank 'CCC/C' - Reuters

TEXT-S&P rates Samarkand Bank 'CCC/C'
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May 22 - Overview -- In our opinion, Uzbekistan-based Samarkand Bank has a weak business position, very strong capital and earnings, weak risk position, below average funding, and adequate liquidity. -- We are assigning our 'CCC' long-term and 'C' ...

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TEXT-S&P rates to SXC Health Solutions 'BB' - Reuters

TEXT-S&P rates to SXC Health Solutions 'BB'
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The stable outlook reflects our expectation that SXC will operate within the parameters of an intermediate financial risk profile while making and integrating acquisitions. Rating Action On May 22, 2012, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its ...

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TEXT-S&P assigns AT&T notes 'A-' rating - Reuters

TEXT-S&P assigns AT&T notes 'A-' rating
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May 22 () - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'A-' issue-level rating to Dallas-based AT&T Inc.'s proposed senior unsecured notes (undetermined amount but denominated in Pound Sterling) due 2044.

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TEXT-S&P rates Ascena Retail Group - Reuters

TEXT-S&P rates Ascena Retail Group
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Overview -- US specialty apparel retailer Ascena Retail Group is acquiring Charming Shoppes Inc. -- We are assigning our 'BB-' corporate credit rating to Ascena. -- At the same time, we are assigning a preliminary 'BB+' rating with a preliminary ...

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TEXT-S&P rates Ukrainian Railways 'B-'; outlook positive - Reuters

TEXT-S&P rates Ukrainian Railways 'B-'; outlook positive
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... either through medium-term bank loans or bonds, it could relieve some of the refinancing risk that weighs on the rating. Rating Action On May 21, 2012, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'B-' long-term corporate credit rating to 100% ...

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Study: Healthy Weight Loss May Help Prevent Breast Cancer - BlissTree


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Study: Healthy Weight Loss May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
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But if you don't have a trip or other event planned, how's dramatically reducing your risk of breast cancer for a goal? According to a study by the Fred Huchinson Cancer Research Center, losing just 5% of your body weight (the healthy way–with a smart ...
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TEXT-S&P assigns Stockbridge/SBE 'B-' rating - Reuters

TEXT-S&P assigns Stockbridge/SBE 'B-' rating
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Rating Action On May 22, 2012, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'B-' issue-level rating to Stockbridge/SBE Holdings LLC's (the same as our corporate credit rating on parent Las Vegas-based Stockbridge/SBE Investment Co.

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