Q. Where can I find bond ratings or credit ratings for publicly-traded companies?

• FINRA Market Data     
  The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides free access to detailed data on equities, options, mutual funds and a wide range of bonds - corporate, municipal, treasury and Agency as well company profiles, news and SEC filings.

1. Go to FINRA Bond Center
2. Select Corporate Radio Button
3. Enter <ticker symbol>
4. Result displays the company's bond issues with Moody's, S&P and Fitch Ratings.

For an expklanation of the ratings see:

1. Bondsonline: LongTerm Bond Ratings

2. Investopedia: Bond Rating

Additional Sources

• Bloomberg     
  Wall Street's leading financial information provider for stocks, bonds, currencies, futures, options, mortgages and other financial products. Includes a worldwide news service. The Bloomberg Terminal is located on the third floor of Library West.
• Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage     
  Includes: Bond Guide, Corporation Records, Dividend Record, Earnings Guide, Industry Surveys, Global industry Surveys, Monthly Investment Review, Mutual Funds, Register, Security Dealer's of North America, Stock Guide, Stock Reports, The Outlook.