Fitch Rates University System of Florida Revs 'AA'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AA' rating to approximately $32.7 million of university system improvement revenue refunding bonds, series 2012A, issued by the State of Florida, Board of Governors on behalf of the State University System of Florida .

Fitch Rates Stamford Health System's (CT) Revs 'A'; Outlook Stable

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A' rating to State of Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Stamford Health), series 2012J revenue bonds. In addition, Fitch assigns an 'A' rating to the following parity debt issued on behalf of Stamford Health System: --$128.8 million State of Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Stamford Health ...

Fitch Affirms OSF Healthcare System's (IL) Revs at 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A' rating on approximately $806.3 million of Illinois Finance Authority revenue bonds issued on behalf of OSF Healthcare System .

Fitch cuts Japan's credit rating, cites huge debt

Fitch cut Japan's credit rating by two notches on Tuesday, citing its "leisurely" efforts at shrinking a massive public debt, as Tokyo struggles to kick-start the world's third-largest economy.

UK government keeps RIM in play with BlackBerry 7 security rating

RIM is holding on to the niche government market by certifying BlackBerry 7 as fit for government use, while Apple and Google have yet to step up to the mark.