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27 October 2012 - 07:34 AMT

Moody’s may downgrade U.S. subsidiaries of two Canadian banks

Moody's Investors Service warned Friday, Oct 26, that it could downgrade its debt ratings on the U.S. subsidiaries of two Canadian banks, Toronto-Dominion Bank and Bank of Montreal, after the parent companies' ratings were placed on review, AP reports.

The credit rating agency said it is reviewing for possible downgrade the long-term debt and deposit ratings of the banks' U.S. subsidiaries.

U.S.-traded shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank fell 49 cents to close at $81.32; Bank of Montreal shares were unchanged at $59.92.