lower-rated

Among lower-rated borrowers, some such as chemicals group Ineos, cleaning-services provider ISS and cable operator UPC offer yields of more than 10% despite generating cash and not facing refinancing pressure, Morgan Stanley notes.

Don't Junk Euro Junk Richard Barley 2011

Rather, investors might dump lower-rated securities, such as "junk" bonds, in order to lift the overall rating on their portfolio.

S&P: A Cut Below the Rest Richard Barley 2011

The state's bonds also offer attractive yields and good value, considering they trade at comparable levels to lower-rated taxable corporate bonds.

Wells Capital Manager Is Cautious on Muni Rally Kelly Nolan 2011

Meanwhile, investors continue to flock to the now lower-rated US government debt as the world's safe haven.

Charles Gasparino: Not Betting on Standard & Poor's Charles Gasparino 2011

Meanwhile, investors continue to flock to the now lower-rated US government debt as the world's safe haven.

Charles Gasparino: Not Betting on Standard & Poor's Charles Gasparino 2011

Mr. Notkin will also make big changes in the portfolio's tilt toward higher- or lower-rated junk bonds.

Degrees of 'Junk' Risk Tom Lauricella 2011

Evidence that the markets are rallying on this optimism is also seen outside of highly rated corporate bonds, in lower-rated company debt.

High-Grade U.S. Companies See Bond Yields at Record Low Katy Burne 2012

For the lower-rated companies, the bond market is going to become more important as banks shrink their balance sheets.

Europe Loan Squeeze Drives Shift Toward Bonds Ben Edwards 2012

So even though lower-rated recruits got little attention Wednesday, chances are many of them will go on to great careers.

That Two-Star Might Become an All-Star 2012

Meanwhile, investors continue to flock to the now lower-rated US government debt as the world's safe haven.

Charles Gasparino: Not Betting on Standard & Poor's Charles Gasparino 2011