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The outlook on both is stable. At the same time, we placed the issue ratings on Stone's subordinated notes and Comstock's senior notes on CreditWatch with negative implications. We rate Stone's subordinated notes 'B+', with a recovery rating of '3', which indicates our expectation of meaningful (50% to 70%) recovery in the event of default. We rate Comstock's senior notes 'B+', with a recovery rating of '5', which indicates our expectation of modest (10% to 30%) recovery in the event of default. 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The outlook on both is stable. At the same time, we placed the issue ratings on Stone's subordinated notes and Comstock's senior unsecured notes on CreditWatch with negative implications. We rate Stone's subordinated notes 'B+', with a recovery rating of '3', which indicates our expectation of meaningful (50% to 70%) recovery in the event of default. We rate Comstock's senior notes 'B+', with a recovery rating of '5', which indicates our expectation of modest (10% to 30%) recovery in the event of default. 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