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Inovalon, a cloud-based healthcare software solutions provider, has appointed Adam Kansler as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2. Kansler succeeds founder Keith Dunleavy, M.D., bringing 30 years of executive experience to the role.

The leadership transition follows Inovalon's privatization in November 2021 and its three-year transformation into a pure-play cloud-based SaaS and DaaS platform company. Kansler previously served as President of S&P Global Market Intelligence, where he managed a $4.5 billion revenue division with 18,000 team members.

During his tenure at S&P Global, Kansler led the development of new software and data products, launched multiple GenAI-driven solutions, executed successful acquisitions, and established the company's Enterprise Data executive function. At Inovalon, he will focus on advancing the company's mission of empowering data-driven healthcare to improve outcomes and economics for its more than 50,000 customers.

S&P Global Market Intelligence has expanded its RiskGauge and Credit Analytics solutions to cover over 400 million corporate entities across more than 200 countries and territories. The enhanced solution, announced on March 3, 2025, provides comprehensive credit risk assessment capabilities through configurable and downloadable reports.

The expanded coverage includes key features such as:

• RiskGauge score combining financial, business, and market risk assessments
• Up-to-date corporate information and financials across developed and developing markets
• Early Warning Framework for credit risk deterioration
• Extensive workflow features for Non-Financial and Financial Corporates
• Detailed historical performance reports
• Automated data quality assurance

Entegris (NASD: ENTG) is set to be added to the S&P MidCap 400 index, replacing Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE: ALTM). The change will take effect prior to market opening on Thursday, March 6, 2025. This index modification comes as Rio Tinto plc (ASX: RIO) is finalizing its acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, pending final closing conditions.

S&P Global Mobility forecasts a mild improvement in February 2025 US auto sales, projecting 1.23 million units with a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.1 million units, up from January's 15.6 million pace. Despite positive trends in pricing, inventory, and incentives, market growth faces challenges from uncertain economic conditions.

The outlook for 2025 predicts sustained but moderate growth, with annual light vehicle sales projected at 16.2 million units, representing approximately 1% growth from 2024. While vehicle prices are expected to decline and interest rates to decrease, inflation remains a concern. The battery-electric vehicle (BEV) segment is anticipated to maintain an 8.9% market share in February, matching January's performance, as stakeholders adapt to potential changes in BEV incentives.

S&P Global is set to host the 40th annual World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) in Houston from March 17-21, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The event will bring together over 550 leading companies, featuring 200+ speakers and nearly 1,500 attendees from 53 countries.

The conference, themed 'Investing for Market Growth and A Low Carbon Future,' will address critical industry challenges including global trade policy shifts, commercial environment, climate goals, and sustainability regulations. Key sessions will cover topics such as innovation for sustainability, energy transition impact, electoral policy implications, sustainable financing, feedstock security, and supply chain dynamics.

Notable speakers include CEOs from major companies like SABIC, Dow, Huntsman, NOVA Chemicals, and LyondellBasell. The conference will feature specialized tracks focusing on olefins, aromatics, methanol & ammonia, feedstocks, specialty chemicals, and circular economy initiatives.

CERAWeek by S&P Global announces its 43rd annual conference, scheduled for March 10-14, 2025, in Houston, featuring U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum as a plenary speaker. The conference theme 'Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for a complex world' will explore transformative changes in policy, technology, and geopolitics shaping the global energy landscape.

Secretary Burgum, who chairs the White House National Energy Dominance Council and oversees nearly one-fifth of U.S. lands and waters, joins an impressive roster of global energy leaders, including CEOs from major companies like bp, Shell, Chevron, and Saudi Aramco. The event will address key themes including new policies, oil and gas, renewables, geopolitics, and AI innovation.

The conference will feature the CERAWeek Innovation Agora, showcasing technological advancements in energy and adjacent industries, with dedicated areas focused on climate, carbon, and new energies.

S&P Global Mobility announced its 2024 Automotive Loyalty Awards winners, with General Motors securing the 'Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer' award and Tesla winning the 'Overall Loyalty to Make' award. The analysis reveals industry brand loyalty reached 51.6% in 2024, up 0.6 percentage points from 2023's 51.0%, alongside a 4% increase in customer return-to-market volume.

The awards, based on analysis of 13.1 million new retail vehicle registrations, saw GM win its 10th consecutive manufacturer loyalty award, while Tesla secured three categories for the third straight year. Subaru reclaimed the 'Overall Loyalty to Dealer' award, while Lincoln Corsair and Land Rover earned 'Overall Loyalty to Model' and 'Most Improved Make Loyalty' respectively.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index recorded a 3.9% annual gain in December 2024, up from 3.7% in the previous month. The 10-City Composite saw a 5.1% annual increase, while the 20-City Composite posted a 4.5% year-over-year increase.

New York led with the highest annual gain of 7.2%, followed by Chicago (6.6%) and Boston (6.3%). Tampa showed the lowest return, declining 1.1%. Month-over-month, both the U.S. National and 20-City Composite Indices dropped 0.1% before seasonal adjustment, while showing a 0.5% increase after adjustment.

The National Index has risen 8.8% annually since 2020, though this is below the peak appreciation of 18.9% observed in 2021. Notable market shifts include San Francisco's 4.5% decline in the last six months of 2024, now 11.0% below its post-pandemic peak from May 2022. The Northeast region continues to show above-trend growth, with Boston reaching an all-time high in December 2024.

CARFAX and Pinnacle Actuarial Resources have jointly developed the innovative CARFAX Vehicle Build Score, designed to revolutionize auto insurance risk assessment by replacing traditional vehicle symbols. This new scoring system utilizes the complete 17-digit VIN to provide insurers with precise vehicle valuation and specific attribute insights.

The score incorporates a proprietary vehicle valuation model that prevents pricing inaccuracies by delivering current market values. Using advanced modeling techniques, CARFAX analyzes vehicle loss experience at the component level, eliminating the need for yearly symbol updates.

Drawing from CARFAX's database of over 36 billion records, the Vehicle Build Score provides detailed insights into factory and post-factory installed features. It's designed for both personal and commercial auto insurance markets, offering VIN-level details that integrate easily into existing rating models. The score is currently being filed and approved by state regulators across the United States.