Investments

COLORADO

Standard & Poor's raised DePaul University's issuer credit rating by one notch to A in recognition of its strong operating performance and overall growth.

Table as of: 04/22/2013 11:47 AM Invisible Supply Issuer and purpose Amount

GEORGIA

FLORIDA

Moody's Investors Service said it has placed San Francisco Community College District's A1 rating on review for possible downgrade ahead of a decision on its accreditation.

Table as of: 04/19/2013 15:04 PM Invisible Supply Issuer and purpose Amount

NEW JERSEY

ARKANSAS

The municipal bond market expects an uptick in issuance for the coming week with total potential volume expected to climb to $7.39 billion.

Different types of general obligation bonds have different types of characteristics and credit risks, which investors need to be aware of, according to a report from Kroll Bond Ratings Agency.

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's board of governors approved up to $32 million in fixed-rate bonding for four capital projects.

A team of El Paso, Texas, officials and advisors spent last week traveling to New York and Washington, D.C., to trumpet their planned nearly half a billion dollar bond-financed overhaul of the city's downtown area, which they see as a major game-changer for their region.

ARKANSAS

ALABAMA

The Bond Buyer's weekly yield indexes again declined the week ended April 18.

The market saw outflows to muni bond mutual funds for a seventh consecutive week at $535 million.

The money market fund industry fell victim to seasonal outflows as significant withdrawals by individuals and corporations signaled the arrival of the filing deadline for federal income tax season in the week ended April 15, according to The Money Fund Report.

Issuers said they found value in JPMorgan's Transportation and Utility Conference.

A report from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials details the funding plans of 30 states, including some creative options.