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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.
CARFAX Canada, a subsidiary of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), has revealed its list of the Top 10 most VIN-cloned vehicles in Canada, with the Ford F-150, RAM 1500, and Jeep Wrangler leading the ranking. In response to growing vehicle theft and fraud concerns affecting over 372,000 vehicles nationwide, the company has launched its new VIN Fraud Check tool.
The new tool is available for $19.95 standalone or $69.95 when bundled with a Vehicle History Report. CARFAX Canada's fraud detection solutions utilize a proprietary algorithm analyzing billions of records to help identify potentially suspicious VIN histories, aiming to protect used car buyers from purchasing stolen vehicles with cloned VINs.
S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) has announced finalists for the prestigious 27th annual Platts Global Energy Awards, representing 37 countries, marking a 12% increase in international representation from the previous year. The 2025 program features companies and individuals competing across 21 categories in the energy and chemicals value chain.
Over 50% of finalists are from outside the United States, with notable participation from Latin America including Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. The most popular categories include Chief Executive of the Year, Commercial and Emerging Technologies of the Year, and the Corporate Impact Award. Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala in Manhattan on December 11, 2025.
S&P Dow Jones Indices (NYSE:SPGI), the world's leading index provider, has completed its twelfth annual review of adherence to the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks. The 2025 review was conducted by an independent accounting firm, examining key aspects of S&P DJI's index governance regime, control framework, and operations.
The review specifically assessed the separation of index governance from commercial activities and the oversight of policies and procedures. CEO Dan Draper emphasized the company's commitment to maintaining high standards of trust and integrity, particularly as the provider of iconic benchmarks like the S&P 500 Index.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has announced key leadership appointments in its Mobility division as it prepares for the division's planned separation into a standalone public company. Scott Fredericks, former COO of CARFAX, has been appointed as President of CARFAX, while Joe Lafeir, former President of Automotive Insights, will serve as President of Mobility Business Solutions.
Both executives will report to Bill Eager, who was recently appointed President of S&P Global Mobility and CEO designate of the future standalone company. The separation of the Mobility business is expected to complete within 12 to 18 months, subject to regulatory approvals and Board authorization.
CARFAX reports a significant 65% increase in "Do Not Drive" recalls since summer 2024, now affecting 725,000 vehicles nationwide. These critical recalls, issued by automakers and NHTSA, require immediate vehicle parking due to severe safety risks including potential brake failures and defective airbags.
The report reveals that while dangerous recalls have spiked, the total number of vehicles with unrepaired recalls has decreased by 4 million to 54.6 million nationwide. California leads with 118,400 affected vehicles, followed by Texas (61,200) and Florida (40,600). Eight state DMVs now utilize CARFAX's Vehicle Recall Search Service to identify vehicles needing urgent attention.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) announced its participation in the Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference. CEO Martina Cheung will engage in a fireside chat on September 9, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. EDT in New York.
The session will be available via audio webcast on the company's Investor Relations website. CFO Eric Aboaf and SVP of Investor Relations Mark Grant will participate in investor meetings. The webcast replay will be accessible for 90 days until December 7, 2025.
S&P Global's (NYSE:SPGI) Platts division and CME Group have announced a collaboration to launch PlattsView, a new online price assessment tool for the US aluminum market. The platform will launch in January 2026 and will be integrated into Platts' Market-On-Close (MOC) price assessment process for the US Aluminum P1020 Midwest Transaction Premium (MWP).
The new tool will utilize CME Group's CME Direct front-end technology to provide real-time screen views of price assessments. PlattsView will enable market participants to directly enter bids, offers, and transaction data, enhancing transparency in the US spot physical aluminum market.
S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) released its latest automotive brand loyalty analysis, revealing a slight decline in industry brand loyalty rates during H1 2025. The overall brand loyalty rate dropped to 51.1%, down 1.4 percentage points from H1 2024.
Key findings include: General Motors leading manufacturers with 68.1% loyalty, Ford leading brands at 58.9%, and conquest volume increasing by 7.6% for mainstream brands and 6.2% for luxury brands. The analysis also showed a 4.2% year-over-year increase in households returning to market, marking the third consecutive year of improvement.
S&P Dow Jones Indices (NYSE:SPGI) released the June 2025 S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Indices results, showing a significant shift in the U.S. housing market. The National Index posted a 1.9% annual gain, marking the slowest growth since 2023 and falling behind the consumer inflation rate of 2.7%.
A notable geographic transformation has emerged, with New York leading at 7.0% growth, followed by Chicago (6.1%) and Cleveland (4.5%), while former pandemic hotspots declined: Tampa (-2.4%), Phoenix (-0.1%), and Dallas (-1.0%). The monthly data shows weakness with the National Index falling 0.3% after seasonal adjustment, despite 13 of 20 metros posting gains before adjustment.
S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) projects U.S. auto sales to reach 1.43 million units in August 2025, maintaining momentum from July's strong performance. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) is expected to be 15.8 million units, slightly down from July's 16.4 million pace.
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales are showing significant growth, with market share expected to potentially exceed 10% in August, up from over 9% in July. However, analysts note uncertainty in sustained BEV development, particularly due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's auto policy implications and the upcoming expiration of federal EV incentives on September 30th.
The report highlights increased automaker incentives and loosening credit conditions, though these supports may indicate underlying demand weakness.