Finance

Continued financial stability was cited as Moody's upgraded Central Falls, R.I. to Ba1.

Municipal bonds were stronger in early activity as traders get set for a second wave of new issuance to sweep into the market on Wednesday.

New York University was upgraded by Moody’s Investors Service ahead of a $652 million deal.

Municipals finished mixed on Tuesday, traders said, as activity in the primary sector got underway. Several large deals hit the market, with offerings from issuers in Wisconsin, Kentucky and Texas leading the way.

The outlook on Mississippi’s AA S&P rating was revised to negative.

MetroHealth's ratings tumbled three notches to reflect its sizable new debt load.

Municipals were weaker at mid-session, traders said, as activity in the primary sector got underway. Several large deals kicked off the action, with offerings from issuers in Kentucky, Texas and Wisconsin leading the way.

Activity in the municipal bond primary sector will get underway on Tuesday with offerings from Wisconsin and Kentucky on tap. Traders will be keeping an eagle eye on yields, which have been rising.

Lawrence, Kan., introduced a new investor website to broaden the appeal of the college town's debt.

Municipal bonds finished weaker on Monday, traders said, as the market faces a moderately sized new issue calendar, which features some big offerings from various issuers.

Texas' largest school district, the Houston ISD, will price a record $838 million of bonds.

Municipal bonds were mixed on Monday, traders said, as the market faces a moderately sized new issue calendar, which features big offerings from California, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Kevin Holloran, previously health care analyst for S&P Global Ratings, has joined Fitch Ratings where he will lead analysts covering the sector.

Municipal bond traders are returning to work on Monday to face a moderate new issue calendar, which totals $7.02 billion and consists of $5.96 billion of negotiated deals and $1.06 billion of competitive sales.

S&P Global Ratings will continue to base California school GO ratings on budgets and operations.

Municipal bond traders returning to work Monday will face a moderate new issue calendar of $7.02 billion, made up of $5.96 billion of negotiated deals and $1.06 billion of competitive sales.

Trump's tax plan could hurt state and local finances and bond financings.

Municipal bond volume dropped 20.2% in April and finished under $30 billion for the third month in a row, as concerns about tax reform made issuers reluctant to hit the market.

Illinois delays in grant payments to districts like CPS adds to its liquidity woes.

Municipal bonds were slightly weaker at midday, as traders look ahead to next week’s new issue calendar, which features big offerings from California, Kentucky and Wisconsin.