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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.
S&P Global Platts and Xpansiv have introduced Methane Performance Certificates (MPCs) to establish a new benchmark for methane performance in U.S. natural gas production. This initiative responds to increasing demand for low-carbon fuels and enables producers to sell certificates representing zero methane emissions. The daily price benchmark for MPCs commenced on October 4, with assessments reflecting market transactions. The first MPC was transferred between Pacific Canbriam Energy and Skeena Bioenergy, promoting higher standards for emissions in natural gas production.
The 2021 global exploration budget report from S&P Global Market Intelligence reveals a substantial recovery in the mining exploration sector, with a 35% increase year-over-year, reaching $11.2 billion from $8.3 billion in 2020. Key insights include robust metal prices, with gold averaging $1,784 per ounce and copper at $4.25 per pound in August 2021. Canada leads budget allocations at $2.1 billion, while Africa sees less growth. Junior explorers have increased budgets by 62%, totaling $4.1 billion, although major firms still account for half of the total budget.
Gazelle Wind Power has been recognized as a finalist in the 23rd annual S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards in two categories: Emerging Technology of the Year and Rising Star Company Award. Their innovative floating wind platform technology, which received a feasibility statement from DNV, is designed to enhance energy production by being placed farther offshore, while minimizing costs and environmental impact. The winners will be announced in New York City on
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on October 26, 2021, at 7:15 a.m. EDT. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. EDT, featuring CEO Douglas L. Peterson and CFO Ewout Steenbergen, discussing these results. The presentation will be accessible through their Investor Relations website. Archived materials will be available post-call. The company provides crucial credit ratings and market analytics in the capital and commodity markets.
S&P Dow Jones Indices reported a $20.9 billion increase in indicated dividend changes for U.S. common stocks during Q3 2021, marking the largest gain since Q1 2012. This compares to $12.9 billion in Q2 2021 and a decline of $2.3 billion in Q3 2020. In the 12 months ending September 2021, net dividends rose by $61.4 billion. Q3 2021 saw record payments of $130.0 billion to S&P 500 shareholders, a 5.4% increase per share to $15.36 from Q2 2021. However, potential changes to dividend tax rates may affect future payments.
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