Bond or debt securities pay a stated rate of interest. This rate of interest is dependent on the risk associated with the investment. Also, bond prices change when the risks associated with those bonds change. Standard \& Poor's provides ratings for companies that issue debt securities. Instructions Go to the Standard \& Poor's website and then answer the following questions: Your post should include: 1. Explain the meaning of an " A " rating. Explain the meaning of a " C ' rating. 2. What types of things can cause a change in a company's credit rating? 3. Explain the relationship between a company's credit rating and the merit of an investment in that company's bonds