S&P Global Stock Price, News & Analysis

S&P Dow Jones Indices (NYSE:SPGI) has announced a significant expansion into private markets through the launch of the S&P Private Equity 50 Indices in collaboration with NewVest. The new benchmark series will track the performance of 50 of the largest available private equity funds in North America and Europe.

The initiative includes four distinct indices: two S&P Private Equity 50 indices for 2023 and 2024 with S&P 500 reserves, and two with SOFR reserves. This expansion aims to enhance transparency and accessibility in private markets, following S&P DJI's established leadership in public market benchmarking through indices like the S&P 500.

CARFAX Canada, a subsidiary of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), has expanded its partnership with ISB Global Services to extend their VIN Scan offering to major Canadian auto insurance providers. The collaboration integrates CARFAX Canada's VIN Scan capability into ISB Global Services' solutions, enhancing fraud detection and underwriting accuracy.

The partnership provides insurers with crucial vehicle information, including history flags, fraud detection, and valuation data. This integration adds an additional layer of early VIN fraud detection, benefiting insurers, used car buyers, and vehicle owners. The service facilitates enhanced decision-making throughout the policy lifecycle while strengthening protection against potential VIN fraud.

CARFAX reports a significant surge in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid sales as the federal tax credit deadline approaches on September 30, 2025. Data shows these vehicles are selling 30% faster than at the beginning of summer, while overall vehicle sales remain steady.

The expiring tax credits include $7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used models under the Inflation Reduction Act. Despite increased demand, prices have maintained stability. CARFAX provides essential tips for potential buyers, including thorough research, budget planning, test driving, and pre-purchase inspections.

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and partners announced the release of Version 1.0 of the Carbon Data Open Protocol (CDOP) during Climate Week NYC. The initiative, supported by 37 organizations including Isometric, Verra, and South Pole, aims to standardize carbon market data.

The CDOP structure addresses market fragmentation by providing standardized definitions across five key data categories: location, project details and approach, disclosures, and issuances. The protocol analyzed over 1,600 unique data fields under location alone, harmonizing data schemas from 15 distinct sources.

This open-source initiative aligns with other major standardization efforts, including the G20-led Common Carbon Credit Data Model (CCCDM) and the Climate Action Data Trust, to facilitate the development of carbon markets into a mature, investable asset class.

ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index effective prior to market opening on September 26, 2025. The addition comes as WK Kellogg (NYSE: KLG) is being removed from the index due to its pending acquisition by The Ferrero Group.

ACMR will join the index under the Information Technology sector, replacing KLG which was previously listed under Consumer Staples. The change will be implemented once the Ferrero Group's acquisition of WK Kellogg closes, subject to final conditions.

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and the World Bank Group have released their fifth annual Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), revealing varied port performance globally between 2020-2024. The report analyzes 403 container ports worldwide, utilizing data from 175,000+ vessel calls and 247 million container moves.

While overall global port performance declined due to the Red Sea Crisis, Panama Canal challenges, and pandemic-related disruptions, East Asian ports led the 2024 rankings with improved performance. Notable improvements were seen in developing countries, including ports in Senegal, India, Türkiye, Egypt, and Ecuador, attributed to political commitment, global partnerships, and streamlined procedures.

Reynolds Consumer Products (NASDAQ: REYN) will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index effective prior to market opening on September 24, 2025. The company will replace SpartanNash (NASDAQ: SPTN), which is being acquired by C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC.

The index change comes as part of S&P Dow Jones Indices' regular updates to their market indices. Both Reynolds Consumer Products and SpartanNash operate in the Consumer Staples sector.

CARFAX, a subsidiary of S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI), reveals that Fall is the most dangerous season for car accidents in the United States, with 39 out of 50 states reporting their highest crash rates during this period. Major states affected include California, Texas, New York, and Illinois.

Key risk factors during Fall include diminishing daylight, slick surfaces from wet leaves, and increased deer activity. According to data, drivers are twice as likely to have accidents in the dark, with about half of all U.S. accidents occurring after dusk. The company recommends several safety measures including regular maintenance checks and winter preparation.

S&P 500 (NYSE:SPGI) reported Q2 2025 buybacks declined 20.1% to $234.6 billion from Q1 2025's record $293.5 billion, with expectations to return to near-record levels in Q3 2025. The 12-month buyback expenditure through June 2025 increased 13.7% to $997.8 billion.

Key highlights include: 338 companies reported buybacks of at least $5 million, with the top 20 companies accounting for 51.3% of total buybacks. Apple led with $23.6 billion in buybacks, followed by Meta Platforms ($14.3B), Alphabet ($13.6B), and NVIDIA ($11.6B). The 1% buyback tax reduced Q2 2025 operating earnings by 0.39%.

Total shareholder returns (buybacks + dividends) decreased 12.6% to $399.7 billion in Q2 2025, while setting a 12-month record of $1.652 trillion through June 2025.