S&P Global Inc. reports company news across data, benchmarks and analytics for capital, commodity and automotive markets. Coverage includes its credit ratings and market intelligence businesses, S&P Global Energy and Platts price assessments, and S&P Global Mobility products such as CARFAX vehicle history reports, listings, car care tools and recall data.
Recurring updates also include investor conference appearances, product and data launches, board and governance changes, and corporate-status developments involving the Mobility division.
S&P Global Market Intelligence has launched its new Electric Quarterly Reports (EQR), offering comprehensive data on power purchase agreements across the U.S. The dataset integrates insights from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and S&P's proprietary database, enabling market participants to analyze clean energy pricing trends and investment opportunities. EQR's features include assessing clean energy transaction trends, due diligence for M&A, and tracking potential revenues from contract expirations. With these insights, clients can enhance decision-making in the evolving energy market.
On May 26, 2021, S&P Global Platts announced 113 finalists from 21 countries for its ninth annual Global Metals Awards, recognizing achievements across 16 categories. The new ESG Breakthrough category demonstrated strong industry engagement, while other notable categories included New Technology for the Metals & Mining Industry Award. Winners will be announced on October 14 at a hybrid event in London. S&P Global Platts highlighted the resilience of the metals markets amidst COVID-19 challenges, showing a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
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S&P Dow Jones Indices released the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices for March 2021, showing a significant rise in U.S. home prices. The National Home Price NSA Index increased by 13.2% year-over-year, up from 12.0% in February. The 10-City Composite rose by 12.8% and the 20-City Composite by 13.3%. Phoenix, San Diego, and Seattle reported the highest gains, with Phoenix leading at 20.0%. Month-over-month, the U.S. National Index saw a 2.0% increase, maintaining a trend of rising prices across all regions.
S&P Global Ratings actively participated in the Cyber Crossroads conference on May 25, 2021, focusing on enhancing cyber risk governance. The collaboration aims to leverage insights from top academics to improve organizational governance standards related to cyber risks. The organization emphasized the need for standardized reporting as cyber incidents rise. Key leaders from S&P Global Ratings, including Chris Heusler, discussed the importance of effective governance in mitigating risks. This initiative reflects S&P's commitment to providing critical intelligence for market participants.
On May 24, 2021, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that The Joint Corp. (JYNT) will replace Cubic Corp. (CUB) in the S&P SmallCap 600 index effective May 27, 2021. This change is part of an acquisition process where Veritas Capital is acquiring Cubic, pending final closing conditions. The addition of The Joint Corp. represents a strategic shift in the index, as it falls under the Health Care sector, unlike Cubic, which is in the Industrials sector.
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S&P Global Platts announced that the International Energy Agency (IEA) will utilize its Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) service, which includes pricing, shipping data, and plant outage information. This collaboration highlights the IEA's role in global energy dialogue and the increasing importance of LNG market commoditization. Platts has published daily LNG prices for over a decade, with its JKM index being the global benchmark for spot LNG cargoes in North Asia. This partnership is expected to enhance market transparency and the reliability of LNG pricing for stakeholders.
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