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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.
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S&P Dow Jones Indices is updating its market capitalization eligibility criteria for new additions to the S&P Composite 1500 Indices, effective December 8, 2020. The new criteria specify:
- For the S&P 500: minimum market cap of $9.8 billion.
- For the S&P MidCap 400: market cap between $3.2 billion and $9.8 billion.
- For the S&P SmallCap 600: market cap between $700 million and $3.2 billion.
This update reflects overall market conditions and is subject to quarterly review.
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S&P Global's CFO, Ewout Steenbergen, will present at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 8, from 10:40 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. ET. The event will feature a 'fireside chat' format and will be available via a live and replay webcast on the company's Investor Relations website. The replay will be accessible for three months, concluding on March 7, 2021. S&P Global is recognized as a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, and analytics in global markets for over 160 years.
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The COVID-19 pandemic will heavily impact global credit conditions in 2021, according to S&P Global Ratings. Despite vaccine optimism, economic recovery will vary worldwide, with a forecasted global GDP growth of 5.0%, down from previous estimates. The U.S. and Europe will see 4.2% and 4.8% growth, respectively, while emerging markets face financial challenges. Credit downgrades are anticipated, with a 36% negative bias among rated entities. Defaults may rise, with speculative-grade default rates expected to hit 9% in the U.S. and 8% in Europe by September 2021.
S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) is expanding into the cryptocurrency market through a partnership with Lukka, a crypto asset software and data company. This collaboration will provide S&P DJI-branded cryptocurrency indices and benchmarking solutions, utilizing Lukka's proprietary pricing data. This move aims to meet the growing demand for reliable cryptocurrency benchmarks, promoting transparency and mitigating risks associated with the volatile crypto market. The initiative is seen as a timely response to the rising interest in digital assets.
S&P Global Platts has initiated a formal consultation regarding the inclusion of WTI Midland crude in the Dated Brent benchmark. This proposal aims to gather market feedback until February 5, 2021. WTI Midland, a light sweet crude with daily exports exceeding 1 million barrels, has become essential for European refiners. The inclusion could enhance the robustness of Dated Brent for years to come. The consultation seeks input on quality premiums and logistical considerations for this potential integration.
Jason Alexander, renowned for his work in cinema and television, will host the 22nd annual Global Energy Awards presented by S&P Global Platts. This event, often dubbed the Oscars of Energy, will take place on December 10, 2020, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET. This year's awards aim to lift spirits amid the ongoing challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, celebrating leadership and innovation in the energy sector. The awards span 21 categories, including Energy Company of the Year and CEO of the Year.