Standard & Poor's ratings

Standard & Poor's ratings definition - business

Standard & Poor's ratings

Evaluations of credit quality and equity values by Standard & Poor's Corporation. Equity ratings are published as “stars," with five stars indicating a “strong buy" and one star indicating a “strong sell." Credit ratings indicate S&P's assessment of a borrower's ability to meet a specific financial obligation. See also credit rating.

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