Moody's Corporation is a prominent provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis services that assist businesses, investors, and governments in making informed financial decisions. The company's primary offerings include the assessment of creditworthiness through their rating services, which evaluate the financial health of various entities, including corporations, municipalities, and countries. In addition to ratings, Moody's provides a wide range of analytical tools and insights that support risk management and investment strategies, helping clients navigate the complex landscape of global finance. By delivering timely and reliable information, Moody's plays a critical role in enhancing transparency and promoting the stability of financial markets. Read More
As the financial markets brace for the mid-decade, leading institutions Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan have unveiled their intricate blueprints for the stock market's trajectory in 2025 and 2026. Their detailed outlooks, while sharing some common ground, also present significant divergences, creating a complex landscape for investors seeking clarity
Financial firms serve as the backbone of the economy, providing essential services from lending and investment management to risk management and payment processing. Market leaders have certainly capitalized on a favorable backdrop to boost profitability,
helping fuel a 8.6% gain for the industry over the past six months.
This performance has closely followed the S&P 500.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) and the best and worst performers in the financial exchanges & data industry.
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it intends to secure a majority equity stake in Middle East Rating & Investors Service (MERIS – an affiliate of Moody’s), a domestic credit rating agency in Egypt. The transaction extends the long-established partnership between the companies and deepens Moody’s presence in the Middle East and Africa, reaffirming its commitment to contribute to the ongoing development of local capital markets across the globe.
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that Andy Frepp, Chief Operating Officer of Moody’s Analytics, has been named as Interim President of Moody’s Analytics, effective immediately. Mr. Frepp succeeds Stephen Tulenko, who has resigned to pursue another opportunity. Moody’s has begun a process to identify a permanent President of Moody’s Analytics.
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that the Moody’s RMS U.S. Wildfire Model v2.0 has successfully completed the review process established by the California Department of Insurance (CDI). This critical milestone will enable insurers to use the forward-looking catastrophe model in their residential rate filings, supporting California’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy aimed at stabilizing the state’s property insurance market.
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that Steve Tulenko, President of Moody’s Analytics, will speak at the Oppenheimer Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on Monday, August 11, 2025. The presentation will begin at approximately 10:45 a.m. Eastern Time and will be webcast live. The webcast will be accessible at Moody’s Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com.
A wave of U.S. trade deals with key allies over the past 24 hours reignited Wall Street's rally and boosted investor risk appetite across global markets.
Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO) reported strong Q2 earnings with a 4% Y/Y increase in revenue and beat profit forecasts. The company also announced an 11% increase in quarterly dividend and revised its 2025 outlook.
