Moodys Corporation (MCO)

Sep 25, 2026

Moody's Ratings has affirmed the European Union's Aaa long-term issuer rating with a stable outlook, citing strong financial and political support from its member states. The decision highlights the EU's unique fiscal structure, which relies on sovereign backing and a joint and several support mechanism rather than traditional capital. The stable outlook anticipates continued member state commitments and prudent management of expanding loan exposures, including those for Next Generation EU and financial assistance to Ukraine.

Sep 24, 2026

Andra AP fonden significantly increased its stake in Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) by 69.8% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 160,800 shares valued at $7.16 million. Despite institutional ownership by 91.14% of the company and a declared quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share, GLPI's shares opened near its 52-week low. Analyst sentiment remains a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $48.73, though some targets have recently been lowered.

Sep 20, 2026

Moody's has maintained HSBC's ratings while upgrading its outlook to positive, citing the bank's strong profitability. This decision reflects Moody's confidence in HSBC's financial performance and future prospects. The article also briefly covers recent news concerning HSBC's enhanced US Premier offering and considerations for its Australian retail deposit business.

Sep 19, 2026

CoStar Group's revenue growth has decelerated for two consecutive quarters, falling from 26.89% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to 18.44% in Q2 2026. While management attributes this to deliberate strategic choices like restructuring Ten-X and cutting Homes.com's sales force, the article questions if some of the slowdown was already present. The company raised adjusted EBITDA guidance, but its GAAP EBITDA shows significant volatility, contrasting with the smoother adjusted figures presented to investors.

Sep 18, 2026

Moody's has increased India's real GDP growth forecast for fiscal 2027 to 7% from 6%, citing the country's economic resilience amidst the Middle East conflict. The credit ratings agency noted that while India is expected to outgrow other G-20 economies, risks remain from elevated energy prices and El Niño-related food price pressures, which could impact inflation, consumption, and growth. Moody's also cautioned that higher global energy prices could lead to increased subsidy spending and pressure on fiscal consolidation due to rising defense and infrastructure expenditures.

Sep 17, 2026

CNO Financial's Chief Actuary, Jeremy D. Williams, executed stock options and sold shares on September 15 and 16, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. He exercised options for 7,660 shares and sold a total of 8,782 shares, including those acquired through option exercises. Following these transactions, Williams directly owns 61,041 shares of CNO Financial common stock.

Sep 16, 2026

This article analyzes the Q2 performance of Moody's (NYSE:MCO) and other financial exchanges and data stocks. It highlights Moody's strong revenue beat but notes a stock price decline due to high investor expectations. The report also reviews Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) as the best performer and S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) as the weakest, along with Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) and Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE).

Sep 16, 2026

Moody's Corporation (MCO) has acquired a minority stake in Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) to strengthen its presence in the Philippine domestic debt market and expand its Asia-Pacific network. This move aligns with Moody's strategy to deepen its involvement in developing markets, leveraging strong debt issuance activity. The investment is expected to enhance Moody's local market capabilities and capitalize on the Philippines' significant infrastructure financing needs.

Sep 16, 2026

Churchill Downs is seeking a $500 million, seven-year loan to refinance upcoming debt maturities, alongside an additional $400 million in unsecured funding for obligations due in 2027 and 2028. Moody's assigned a Ba1 rating to the new loan and affirmed the company's Ba3 corporate grade, noting execution risks associated with its strategic investments and development projects. The move comes as borrowers rush to the leveraged loan market to lock in spreads before an anticipated Federal Reserve rate hike.

Sep 15, 2026

Moody’s Corp. is set to acquire a minority stake in Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings), marking the first investment by a global credit rating agency in a domestic debt watchdog. The investment aims to support the development of the Philippine domestic debt market, which is expected to see significant growth due to planned infrastructure investments. PhilRatings will maintain its operational independence, while benefiting from Moody's global standards and technical support to strengthen its credit market capabilities.

Sep 15, 2026

Moody's Corporation's London headquarters at 10 Gresham Street is being put up for sale, with CBRE Group Inc. marketing the property for around £330 million ($445 million). The sale serves as a critical test for London's office market, which has seen a slowdown in large asset deals due to rising interest rates and geopolitical events. The building previously sold for £200 million in 2012 to a Malaysian state pension fund, and its current sale will indicate current demand for prime City office spaces amid shifting tenant preferences between the City and Canary Wharf.

Sep 15, 2026

Moody's City of London headquarters at 10 Gresham Street is being put up for sale with an asking price of approximately £330 million. This move will test the current investor interest in prime real estate amidst a cooling market. The property was last sold in 2012 for £200 million to a Malaysian state pension fund.

Sep 12, 2026

Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE:ESI) has received a consensus "Buy" rating from thirteen brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $46.70. The company recently surpassed Q2 earnings expectations with adjusted EPS of $0.47 and revenue of $977.9 million, and institutional investors hold a significant stake, with major firms increasing their positions. ESI also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share.