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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.
The Board of Directors of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share, payable on June 10, 2021, to shareholders recorded by May 26, 2021. This dividend amounts to an annualized rate of $3.08 per share. S&P Global has a significant history, having paid dividends consistently since 1937 and increasing them annually for over 48 years, placing it among the top companies in the S&P 500.
S&P Dow Jones Indices has launched a new series of S&P Digital Market Indices to measure the performance of digital assets on recognized cryptocurrency exchanges. This includes the S&P Bitcoin Index, S&P Ethereum Index, and the S&P Cryptocurrency MegaCap Index. The indices will utilize pricing data from Lukka and are managed by S&P DJI's Index Committee. As the cryptocurrency market expands, these indices aim to provide reliable benchmarks for investors, enhancing transparency in this asset class.
On May 2, 2021, New Zealand's Exchange (NZX) launched its first carbon-efficient indices in collaboration with S&P Dow Jones Indices. The S&P/NZX 50 Carbon Efficient Index and S&P/NZX 50 Portfolio Carbon Efficient Index aim to promote transparency in emissions reporting among NZ companies. These indices are approximately 25% and 19% lighter in carbon emissions compared to their parent indices. The initiative responds to rising investor demand for sustainable investment options and aligns with global practices to combat climate change.
S&P Global Ratings has confirmed that Dana Inc.'s Green Financing Framework is fully aligned with the Green Bond Principles (GBP) and Green Loan Principles (GLP). The framework commits to using financing proceeds for projects in clean transportation, renewable energy, sustainable water management, and green buildings. Dana's Green Financing Committee will oversee project selection and allocation of proceeds. The company plans to report annually on the allocation and environmental impact of these projects, underpinning its commitment to sustainability.
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S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) reported Q1 2021 results with revenue at $2,016 million, a 13% increase year-over-year. Net income rose 18% to $755 million, while diluted EPS climbed 19% to $3.12. Adjusted net income was $820 million, and adjusted diluted EPS was $3.39. Major revenue growth was noted across all segments, particularly in Ratings with a 23% increase. The operating profit margin improved to 53.6%. The company returned $186 million to shareholders in dividends. Adjusted diluted EPS guidance for 2021 has been increased to $12.55-$12.75.
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