Charter Communications plans $1.6 billion bond issue
Charter Communications said today that it will offer a total of $1.6 billion in senior notes. It will use the funds to make a tender offer for $1.57 billion of existing notes.

Bond issues and exchanges greet Europe's long weekend
Bond issues and exchanges reported over the weekend included Cemex and Nordenia

Several firms bring new bonds to market - with more planned
A number of new bond issues have priced or have talk emerging

Goldman favours BT step-up bond
Goldman Sachs adds BT Group’s 8.625% 2030 bonds to its list of “picks”

Chemical co pays high premium for convertible repurchase
Chemicals manufacturer Huntsman Corporation has said it will repurchase convertible notes

Triple-B and cyclical credits may underperform, says Goldman
In their latest research, Goldman Sachs credit strategists reported that lower-rated names and credits of cyclical sectors show a pattern of sensitivity to mutual fund flows, while bonds with concentrated ownership by mutual funds are not necessarily sensitive to flows.

Barcap names 'rising stars' in double-B and triple-B credits
Barcap analysts highlighted the potential 'rising stars' over the next year.

Mexican glass maker opts for debt-equity swap
Mexican glass maker Vitro announced on 10 September that it has presented a restructuring proposal to holders of three series of senior notes.

Deutsche posts results above market expectations
Deutsche Bank released its second quarter results today.

UniCredit maintains buy recommendation on Heidelberg 2012 bond
UniCredit maintains its buy recommendation on HeidelbergCement’s 2012 bond based on expectations that its operating performance will improve.

Crédit Agricole offers debt buy-back
On 31 March, Crédit Agricole announced that it would buy back up to £750 million ($1.1 billion) of the £1.05 billion ($1.5 billion), upper tier-two 5% perpetual, no-call 2018 bond.

UBS tender offer gives mixed benefits, says BNP
UBS is making a tender offer for four of its lower tier-two bonds maturing between November 2015 and September 2019.

Station Casino misses interest payment
Station Casinos made a filing yesterday, annoucing that on 16 March it decided not to make a $9.9 million interest payment due on 15 March.

Buy Energie Baden-Württemberg 2018 bonds, says UniCredit
In its research piece today, UniCredit recommends buying Energie Baden-Württemberg's bond maturing in November 2018.

Goldman recommends crossover bond basket
Goldman Sachs credit strategists have selected 15 crossover bonds.

Harrah's debt exchange pushes up its bond price
Harrah’s Entertainment released a statement on 14 November regarding private exchange offers it has carried out to extend maturity dates of outstanding debt