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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.
S&P Global Platts has launched the first daily hydrogen price assessments for the UK, effective April 1, 2021, in response to market demand for insights into hydrogen production costs. The assessments will cover three production methods: Autothermal Reforming with Carbon Capture, Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolysis, and Alkaline Electrolysis, expressed in GBP/kilogram and GBP/kilowatthour. The UK government recently allocated £171 million to support nine decarbonization projects. With a projected £6.54 billion investment in 26 low carbon hydrogen projects, the UK aims to boost its hydrogen economy as part of its 2050 Net Zero plan.
S&P Global Ratings has assigned a score of E1/80 to Nelnet Inc.'s $9.9 million solar tax equity fund, the highest possible rating on their scale. The fund targets four photovoltaic solar projects in Upstate New York. Kimberly Garen, the report's author, noted that while these projects contribute to decarbonization, New York's low carbon-intensity grid limits their global ranking. The governance and transparency of the fund are strong, with annual third-party audits for environmental and financial impacts. This evaluation is distinct from credit ratings and focuses on environmental credentials.
S&P Dow Jones Indices reports significant growth in U.S. home prices, with the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index showing an 11.2% annual gain for January 2021, up from 10.4% in December 2020. The 10-City Composite rose 10.9% and the 20-City Composite reached 11.1%. Phoenix saw the highest increase at 15.8%, followed by Seattle and San Diego. All 20 cities reported price growth, marking a continued trend of rising home prices driven by shifts in buyer preferences during the pandemic. January's growth represents the highest annual gain since February 2006.
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S&P Global Platts and SEA-LNG have announced a collaboration aimed at enhancing the visibility of LNG fuel pricing. Under this agreement, SEA-LNG will feature Platts' daily LNG bunker price assessments on its website, along with fuel oil bunker assessments. This initiative is designed to increase transparency in bunker pricing, particularly in Rotterdam and Singapore. The partnership reflects an ongoing effort to support the transition to LNG as a sustainable marine fuel. S&P Global Platts previously established the first daily LNG bunker valuation in September 2019.
S&P Dow Jones Indices reported that Q4 2020 S&P 500 buybacks totaled $130.5 billion, a 28.2% increase from Q3 2020 but 28.1% lower vs. Q4 2019. The total buybacks for 2020 were $519.7 billion, down 28.7% from 2019. In Q4 2020, 244 companies reported buybacks, with the top 20 companies accounting for 66.3% of the total. Dividends rose 2.9% in Q4 2020 to $118.8 billion, contributing to a total shareholder return of $249.4 billion for the quarter. An increase in buybacks is anticipated in 2021 as companies seek to cover employee stock options.
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On March 23, 2021, Fujairah, UAE, announced a partnership with S&P Global Platts to publish monthly bunker fuel and lubricant sales data. This collaboration aims to improve market transparency as Fujairah positions itself as a leading hub in global oil and bunker trading. Starting April 20, 2021, data will be available for sales volumes segmented across categories including low sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil, with insights on inventory. This initiative enhances the information flow essential for market participants amid evolving economic activities post-COVID-19.
S&P Global Ratings announced on March 22, 2021, a positive outlook for the global economic recovery, driven by favorable fiscal policies and vaccination efforts. The report suggests that rising U.S. Treasury yields indicate confidence in a sustained recovery. While concerns over inflation persist, S&P believes fears are exaggerated and forecasts orderly reflation will support sustainable growth. Risks include potential volatility in credit markets, particularly affecting lower-rated corporate entities and emerging markets.