Moody's Investors Service

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Moody's Investors Service raised Philippines's long-term bond ratings from Ba2 to Ba1. The outlook on the rating is stable.

Moody's Investors Service lowered rating of Panasonic (NYSE: PC) by two notches. Moody's downgraded Panasonic to Baa1 from A2. The outlook on the rating is stable. Panasonic shares closed at $6.95 on Friday.

Moody's Investors Service lowered Italy's government bond rating from A3 to Baa2. The outlook on the rating is negative.

Moody's Investors Service upgraded Nissan Motor Co (OTC: NSANY) rating from Baa1 to A3. The outlook on the ratings is stable. Nissan shares closed at $18.96 on Tuesday.

Moody's Investors Service lifted Turkey's government bond ratings by one notch. Moody's raised Turkey's rating from Ba2 to Ba1. The agency maintained its positive outlook on the country.

Moody's Investors Service lowered the long-term debt and deposit ratings for 5 Dutch banks. Moody's downgraded the ratings of ING Bank N.V., Rabobank Nederland, LeasePlan Corporation N.V., ABN Amro Bank N.V., and SNS Bank N.V.

Moody's Investors Service cut its credit ratings on General Electric Co (NYSE: GE) and its financing subsidiary. Moody's lowered GE's senior unsecured debt rating by one notch to “Aa3.” GE shares closed at $19.96 yesterday.

Moody's Investors Service lifted South Korea's rating outlook from “stable” to “positive.”

Moody's Investors Service cut its outlook on JDA Software Group Inc (NASDAQ: JDAS) from “stable” to “negative.” Moody's also affirmed JDAS' corporate family rating at B1. JDAS shares dropped 0.01% to $26.95 in after-hours trading.