Moodys Analytics - COVID-19 Shutdown Pushes J.C. Penney Into Bankruptcy

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COVID-19 Shutdown Pushes J.C. Penney Into Bankruptcy

Default study on the bankruptcy of an 118-year old departmental chain following a decade-long decline, as the COVID19-led slowdown continues to bankrupt already-vulnerable retailers.

23/06/2020 6 EN

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Moody's Analytics

Moody’s Analytics, a unit of Moody’s Corporation, helps capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide respond to an evolving marketplace with confidence. The company offers unique tools and best practices for measuring and managing risk through expertise and experience in credit analysis, economic research and financial risk management.

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COVID-19 Shutdown Pushes J.C. Penney Into Bankruptcy

A Good Jobs Report to Start the Year (Capital Market Research) (Weekly Market Outlook)

Cross-Sector: Market Data Highlights

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