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S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) is a finance and insurance sector company that describes its mission as providing essential intelligence through credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions. The SPGI news stream highlights how the company’s data and insights intersect with capital markets, commodities, energy transition, artificial intelligence and the automotive sector.
News about S&P Global often covers corporate actions and capital allocation, such as Board-approved dividend increases and the company’s long history of annual dividend payments. Updates can also include announcements about planned or completed transactions, such as the sale of specific businesses or the expected separation of the S&P Global Mobility division into an independent public company.
Another key theme in SPGI news is research and market studies. For example, S&P Global has released a detailed study on copper in the age of AI, examining how electrification, digitalization, data centers and defense spending could affect copper supply and demand through 2040. These reports draw on proprietary data and cross-divisional expertise from areas such as S&P Global Energy and Market Intelligence.
News items also highlight regulatory and governance developments, including settlements involving S&P Global Ratings and the appointment of new directors to the company’s Board. In addition, readers will find coverage of philanthropic and workforce initiatives like the StepForward program, which focuses on AI-enabled workforce readiness for youth, and updates from CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, on topics such as odometer fraud trends.
Investors, analysts and other stakeholders can use the SPGI news page to follow how S&P Global’s ratings, indices, research, financing activities and governance decisions evolve over time and how the company positions itself around themes such as AI, energy transition and global capital markets.
Dan Draper, CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices, will present at the UBS Financial Services Virtual Conference on August 11, 2021. The session is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. EDT, and will be available for live streaming. Key information will be shared regarding S&P Global and its operations, including its proposed transaction with IHS Markit. Investors are urged to review the related SEC filings for comprehensive insights. The webcast will be available for replay for one year after the event.
S&P Global Platts announced the launch of Platts Dimensions Pro on August 9, 2021. This innovative platform enhances user access to pricing data, forecasts, and analytics across 13 commodities, including Energy Transition. Key features include real-time market activity updates, advanced charting capabilities, and customizable dashboards. The service is designed to help customers navigate the evolving low-carbon economy by providing integrated technology for better insights. Platts Dimensions Pro leverages machine-to-machine delivery, APIs, and a Microsoft Excel plug-in to streamline user experience.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) have reached an agreement to sell IHS Markit's OPIS, Coal, Metals and Mining, and PetroChem Wire businesses to News Corp for approximately $1.150 billion. This divestiture is part of the companies' strategy to gain regulatory approval for their planned merger, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. Both transactions await regulatory review, and S&P Global is advised by Goldman Sachs & Co. while IHS Markit is represented by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) reported Q2 2021 revenues of $2,106 million, reflecting an 8% increase year-over-year. Net income rose 1% to $798 million, with diluted EPS at $3.30. Adjusted net income jumped 6% to $875 million, while adjusted diluted EPS also increased 6% to $3.62. The operating profit margin decreased to 54.8%. Significant revenue growth was observed across all segments, particularly in non-transaction revenue. S&P Global anticipates closing its merger with IHS Markit in Q4 2021, with an adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to between $12.95 and $13.15.
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The S&P Dow Jones Indices announced a remarkable 16.6% annual increase in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index for May 2021, surpassing April's 14.8%. The 20-City Composite rose 17.0%, while the 10-City Composite was up 16.4%. Significant gains were noted in cities like Phoenix (25.9%), San Diego (24.7%), and Seattle (23.4%). Overall, all 20 cities reported annual price increases, with many reaching historic highs. This growth trend is attributed to post-COVID demand shifts, indicating potential long-term changes in housing preferences.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has appointed Dr. Richard Mattison as President of its ESG and sustainability organization, S&P Global Sustainable1. Previously the CEO of Trucost, Mattison brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable finance. S&P Global Sustainable1, launched in April 2021, integrates the company's sustainability offerings and houses over 700 billion ESG and climate data points, serving around 11,500 companies. This strategic appointment aims to strengthen the intersection between sustainability and business performance, positioning the organization for future growth.
S&P Global Platts and Intercontinental Exchange announced a joint white paper on July 21, 2021, focusing on the evolution of the Brent complex, which encompasses Dated Brent, Cash Brent, and ICE Brent Crude Oil futures. The paper explores potential new deliverable crude oil options, including Johan Sverdrup and WTI Midland. Platts and ICE are seeking market feedback through consultations, with a deadline for comments set for September 30, 2021. The initiative aims to enhance the Brent complex's strength and ensure its continued relevance as a global benchmark.
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