41. Several analysts cut their ratings on the stock. 42. Several other paper companies also fell as worries about weak demand and a possible inventory buildup lead several analysts to cut their ratings. 43. Some funds try to minimize their holdings of such paper to avoid having to scramble if another rating is cut. 44. That loan has a variety of protections for Credit Suisse, in the form of increased interest rates and collateral, if the bond rating is cut to junk. 45. The firm also cut its rating on Gillette Co. 46. The firm denied that it cut its ratings. 47. The major rating agencies cut the ratings on several Japanese banks and they are threatening to downgrade others. 48. The results prompted a number of analysts to cut their ratings in the grocer. 49. The sell-off gained steam after Merrill Lynch analyst Tom Kurlak cut his ratings on six technology companies, including Cirrus and Intel. 50. The U.S. Federation Aviation Administration cut its rating on Colombian air safety last month, citing low standards. |