Global dealmaking revives in 2024, but remains weaker than recent years
Troubled consumer discretionary sector leads insolvency surge
Rise in debt led by refinancing activity among higher-rated companies
Filings on pace to hit highest mark since the financial crisis
Balance sheet pressures weaken across most sectors in Q3
Ratings dropped amid concerns about bank's risk management
Filings eased a bit in September, but remain on pace to exceed 2023: S&P
Stronger-than-expected output to get a hand from monetary easing
Most of the index's sectors reported higher earnings, S&P reports
Pressure on corporate cash impedes global buybacks, S&P says