The MBTA authority received an AA-plus bond rating from S&P, alongside Fitch's higher rating, bolstered by increased funding from the state of Massachusetts.

The entities involved

• S&P →

  Japanese company

  • Buffett mentioned S&P as a historical information source, and Robert R. Johnson is a professor at Creighton University.Sun 12:13
  • Automated Insights reported that AES is based in Arlington and shares performance metrics compared to the S&P 500.Sun 09:11
• Fitch →

  Japanese pornography producer

  • Fitch forecasts that the Federal Reserve will implement rate hikes.Fri 23:25
  • Fitch projects higher economic growth for Mexico, citing strong exports to the US governed by USMCA.Thu 15:00
• Massachusetts →

  state of the United States of America

  • Governor Maura Healey manages state policy challenges in Massachusetts.Mon 13:03
  • An unnamed entity (T) is considering Keolis for a new contract in Massachusetts, while also warning about economic operational risks and providing advisory on operational costs.Mon 10:57

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