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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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) will replace Kraton (KRA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 index effective March 16, 2022. This change follows DL Chemical's acquisition of Kraton, which is expected to finalize on March 15. As a result, ASO will be added to the index while KRA will be removed. This shift highlights ASO's growing presence in the consumer discretionary sector.
automotiveMastermind, part of S&P Global Mobility, announced enhancements to its Mastermind platform aimed at boosting dealership service-to-sales operations. Key improvements include:
- Service-to-Sales Generator: Increases customer engagement and loyalty by targeting current and prospective vehicle owners.
- Dealertrack DMS Integration: Streamlines customer notifications to enhance service and sales efficiency.
- Expansion of Recall Data: Enables dealers to identify customers with open recalls, fostering retention and future sales.
These enhancements are designed to generate additional revenue opportunities amid inventory shortages.
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S&P Global Ratings has announced the suspension of its commercial operations in Russia due to safety concerns for its personnel. The company will continue to support its existing ratings analytically from outside the country and has implemented a comprehensive business continuity plan. Importantly, this move does not constitute a rating action. S&P Global Ratings remains a leading provider of independent credit ratings globally and emphasizes its commitment to delivering essential market intelligence.
S&P Global has announced the suspension of its commercial operations in Russia due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The company, a key provider of independent news, research, and analytics, will continue to deliver critical information on Russian markets to help clients make informed decisions. S&P Global emphasizes its commitment to supporting its employees during this transition, asserting that their wellbeing is a primary concern. The company remains focused on providing essential intelligence to assist organizations in navigating global market challenges.
The 2022 Asia Pacific Fintech Market Report from S&P Global Market Intelligence reveals that venture capital investments in APAC-based fintechs hit a record $15.69 billion in 2021, more than doubling from $5.87 billion in 2020. The surge in digital payments amid the pandemic fueled this growth, with banks losing $778 million in interchange revenue in Southeast Asia. Despite anticipated interest rate hikes impacting the venture capital landscape, mature fintechs are expected to attract continued investments, with a strong outlook for mergers and acquisitions.
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S&P Dow Jones Indices has updated the market capitalization eligibility criteria for the S&P Composite 1500 Indices as of March 4, 2022. The new thresholds are now set at US$ 14.6 billion or more for the S&P 500, US$ 3.7 billion to US$ 14.6 billion for the S&P MidCap 400, and US$ 850 million to US$ 3.7 billion for the S&P SmallCap 600. These criteria will be reviewed quarterly to align with market conditions. Notably, these changes affect new additions to the indices, not existing constituents.