S&P Global Stock Price, News & Analysis

Patterson Companies (PDCO) is set to be removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 index as Patient Square Capital is finalizing its acquisition of the company. The change will take effect prior to market opening on April 17, 2025.

Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) will replace Patterson Companies in the index. The modification reflects the pending completion of Patterson Companies' acquisition, subject to final closing conditions.

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has announced its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (EDT). The meeting will be held in a virtual-only format, accessible at https://meetnow.global/MTWC7R7.

Chairman of the Board Richard Thornburgh will lead the business portion, while President and CEO Martina Cheung will provide remarks and conduct the Q&A session. Shareholders of Record have received proxy materials with instructions for online attendance, voting, and question submission.

Participants are advised to log in 15 minutes before the meeting starts. Shareholders need their 15-digit control number to vote and submit questions, while guests have listen-only access. An archived replay will be available for one year, and presentation slides will be posted on the company's Investor Relations website.

CARFAX reports an unprecedented surge in used car sales and prices during Spring 2025, with sales rates doubling compared to the previous year. The surge coincides with Tax Day and growing economic uncertainty, as consumers look to utilize tax returns for vehicle purchases.

The used car market is experiencing significant price increases across various vehicle categories: Vans and Minivans saw an $800 increase nationwide in March, non-luxury SUVs rose by $400, and luxury SUVs jumped $500. This marks a notable reversal from January's pandemic-low prices.

According to S&P Global Mobility data, Americans registered approximately 16 million new light vehicles and 38 million used light vehicles last year. With potential decreases in new car production, experts anticipate continued pressure on used car prices due to shifting consumer demand.

S&P Global (SPGI) and CME Group have announced the sale of their joint venture OSTTRA to KKR for $3.1 billion. The enterprise value will be split equally between both companies, as per their 50/50 ownership structure.

OSTTRA, established in 2021, provides post-trade solutions for the global OTC market across interest rates, FX, credit, and equity asset classes. The current management team, led by co-CEOs Guy Rowcliffe and John Stewart, will remain in their positions.

KKR plans to implement a broad-based equity ownership program for OSTTRA's 1,500 employees and will focus on increasing investments in technology and innovation. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

S&P Global and CME Group have announced the sale of OSTTRA to KKR for $3.1 billion. The transaction, expected to close in the second half of 2025, will split proceeds evenly between S&P Global and CME Group from their 50/50 joint venture.

OSTTRA, established in 2021, provides post-trade solutions for the global OTC market across interest rates, FX, credit, and equity asset classes. The current management team, led by co-CEOs Guy Rowcliffe and John Stewart, will remain in their positions.

KKR plans to implement a broad-based equity ownership program for OSTTRA's 1,500 employees and will focus on increasing investments in technology and innovation. The deal aims to enhance OSTTRA's market-leading post-trade solutions, drive innovation, and expand its global footprint.

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index revealed significant disruptions in global manufacturing for March 2025, with spare capacity reaching its highest level since May 2020. The index dropped to -0.51, marking its third consecutive monthly decline.

Key findings include:

• North American manufacturers faced severe retrenchment due to tariffs, with Canada experiencing the steepest decline in purchasing activity
• UK suppliers showed significant weakness, with spare capacity rising to levels only exceeded during COVID-19 or the global financial crisis
• European supply chains showed signs of recovery despite significant slack
• Asian supply chains operated at full capacity, with China and India driving regional procurement activity

Notable trends include manufacturers' stockpiling reaching a nine-year low and transportation costs falling to their lowest in 2025. The data indicates robust global material supply levels, contained labor shortages, and significant geographical differences in factory input demand.

Enact Holdings (NASDAQ: ACT) is set to join the S&P SmallCap 600 index, replacing SolarWinds Corp (NYSE: SWI) effective prior to market opening on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The change comes as Turn/River Capital's acquisition of SolarWinds approaches completion, pending final closing conditions.

The modification will see Enact Holdings, classified under the Financials sector, added to the index, while SolarWinds, from the Information Technology sector, will be removed.

S&P Global Commodity Insights has opened nominations for the 2025 Platts Global Energy Awards, marking its 27th year of recognizing excellence in the energy industry. Often dubbed the 'Oscars of the energy industry,' the program features 20 categories covering excellence across upstream, midstream, downstream, LNG, power, and chemicals sectors.

Nominations will be accepted through July 10, 2025, with finalists announced on September 9, 2025. Winners will be selected by an independent panel of international energy experts and celebrated at a black-tie gala in downtown Manhattan on December 11, 2025. The awards recognize corporate and individual innovation, leadership, and performance, including categories for rising star, lifetime achievement, and CEO of the year.

S&P Dow Jones Indices reports Q1 2025 U.S. common dividend net changes increased by $15.3 billion, up from Q4 2024's $11.7 billion but down from Q1 2024's $16.0 billion. Dividend increases were $19.5 billion while decreases totaled $4.2 billion.

For the 12-months ending March 2025, the net dividend rate increased to $52.7 billion, compared to $42.8 billion in the previous period. The S&P 500 Q1 2025 dividend payments decreased 2.2% to $19.37 per share from Q4 2024, but rose 7.3% year-over-year.

Looking ahead, 2025 S&P 500 dividend payments are expected to post a 6-7% increase, down from the previous 8% expectation, as companies adopt a cautious stance amid economic uncertainties.