Stock of Philip Morris parent hits new 52-week low on lawsuit worries (AP)

Charter Says 4th-Quarter Loss Balloons (Reuters)
...Charter had its credit ratings cut to junk status by ratings agencies over the winter.......

Iraqi deserters feel free, say army is ’a victim of the regime’ (USA TODAY)
... three deserters are being kept at a hotel, where they’ve been watching television news, eating junk food and d...

Altria Verdict Sparks Fear of Possible Bankruptcy Filing (Dow Jones)
..."junk" and by one on Kraft Foods Inc., the nation’s largest food firm,......

States may aid Philip Morris over appeal (FT.com)
... on Friday afternoon after Standard & Poor’s warned it might downgrade Altria’s debt to junk unless i...

Stock of Philip Morris Parent at New Low (AP)
...P warned it will lower the credit ratings of Altria and its subsidiaries to junk status unless Philip Morris can come...

Altria Woes Weigh on Investors (Reuters)
..."junk" status and warned that Philip Morris USA might have to consider bankruptcy as an option.......