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Chinese factory activity has contracted for six consecutive months as CreditRiskMonitor observes that there are more than 1,100 public companies showing signs of elevated financial risk across China and Taiwan.

Trucking industry bellwethers, including UPS, FedEx, and Amazon, continue to enjoy steady delivery volumes and pricing power. Yet their collective lack of forward guidance reflects an industry with uncertainty, particularly for underperforming truckers.

CreditRiskMonitor describes some of the key themes of the Bed Bath & Beyond Bankruptcy Case Study and some of the "rhymes" you'll find with past and future bankruptcy situations.

Never get burned by public company bankruptcy risk -- we look at how the FRISK® score can help you prevent fires within your portfolio, using Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. as a cautionary example.

A contraction in credit is not something that might occur: It will happen at some point. Risk professionals dealing with the chemical manufacturing industry are better off preparing now, while economic conditions are still strong.

Certain residential homebuilders are performing adequately, like PulteGroup, Inc., while others like Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. remain severely exposed to credit risk.

Big-name retailers Macy’s, Inc. and Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC are on opposite ends of the bankruptcy risk spectrum - and for Neiman Marcus, time may be running out to turn their fiscal fortunes around.

India is an attractive market to penetrate due to its low operating costs and a diverse selection of companies in hot industries like technology - but with more than 1,000 public companies in the FRISK® "red zone," there's big-time risk in bringing business east.

CreditRiskMonitor® offers up five quick and important facts that you needed to know about now-bankrupt Rite Aid Corporation to have made a more solid business evaluation – or, more advisable, an alteration of credit extension or a pivot to a peer.