Economists cite lack of infrastructure in highly competitive market.
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Read More »October 8, 2015 Comments Off on Analysts: Port of Baltimore standing still
Economists cite lack of infrastructure in highly competitive market.
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Read More »October 2, 2015 Comments Off on Report: Md. economy reliant on federal jobs, lacks private-sector growth
ODENTON — Maryland’s economy has become increasingly dependent on federal jobs and has failed to grow the private sector or increase venture capital funding, according to a report by Moody’s Analytics. The report, which was presented Friday afternoon to the ...
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Read More »August 21, 2014 Comments Off on ‘Eds and meds’ strengthen Baltimore’s credit
Baltimore was singled out by Moody's as a primary example of how universities and hospitals can contribute to a city's economic vitality.
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Read More »September 24, 2013 Comments Off on Moody’s downgrades Howard U’s credit rating
WASHINGTON — Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Howard University’s credit rating, citing revenue declines at the historically black college and automatic federal budget cuts from Congress. Moody’s issued its downgrade Tuesday after a review that began in July. Howard’s rating ...
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Read More »September 22, 2013 Comments Off on Moody’s: Established gambling markets faltering
LAS VEGAS — Established gambling towns like Las Vegas and Atlantic City are hurting as more states start welcoming bettors’ dollars, Moody’s Investors Service warned last week. The credit rating agency issued a report describing a shift in casino tax ...
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Read More »January 16, 2013 Comments Off on Moody’s: Outlook for higher ed sector now negative
Moody’s Investors Service on Wednesday downgraded its outlook for the higher education sector to negative across the board, saying even prestigious, top-tier research universities are now under threat from declining enrollment, government spending cuts and even growing public doubts over ...
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Read More »September 11, 2012 Comments Off on Moody’s set to downgrade U.S. without budget deal
NEW YORK — The U.S. government’s debt rating could be heading for the “fiscal cliff” along with the federal budget. Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday said it would likely cut its “Aaa” rating on U.S. government debt, probably by one ...
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Read More »August 6, 2012 Comments Off on A year later, S&P downgrade of U.S. looks like a dud
WASHINGTON — The rating agency Standard & Poor’s stunned the world a year ago by stripping the U.S. government of its prized AAA bond rating. The downgrade of long-term U.S. Treasurys threatened to sow chaos in financial markets, driving up ...
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Read More »July 24, 2012 Comments Off on Moody’s may downgrade Penn State’s credit
NEW YORK — Moody’s Investors Service said Monday it may cut its rating on Penn State’s credit as the university deals with the fallout from the Jerry Sandusky child sexual-abuse case and sanctions against the school’s football team. The agency ...
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Read More »July 19, 2012 Comments Off on Morgan Stanley closes a bleak bank earnings season
NEW YORK — It’s tough being a big bank these days. Morgan Stanley, the storied investment house, reported Thursday that its revenue was down sharply for April through June and its profit missed Wall Street expectations. Its stock was clobbered ...
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