NEW YORK , Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced plans to expand its S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") crypto index offering with the launch of the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index. Dinari, a leading provider of tokenized U.S. public securities, has collaborated with S&P Global on the index design and will create a token tracking the benchmark. ...

Leadership Changes - Verizon has appointed Dan Schulman as the new CEO, succeeding Hans Vestberg, effective immediately [1][2] - Schulman, previously CEO of PayPal, has been on Verizon's board since 2018 and was elected lead independent director in December [2] - The transition comes as Verizon approaches the completion of its acquisition of Frontier Communications [2][6] Company Performance - Under Vestberg's leadership, Verizon has been criticized for underperformance, with stock prices dropping about 30% over the past five years [3][4] - The stock fell by 5% following the announcement of Schulman's appointment [4] - Analysts suggest that Verizon struggled to articulate a clear strategy and adapt to market changes under Vestberg [3] Strategic Focus - Schulman aims to guide Verizon towards increased customer focus and financial growth, emphasizing that the company is at a critical juncture [2][5] - Verizon has invested approximately $200 billion in wireless spectrum and networks over the past seven years, averaging nearly $18 billion annually [7] - The company is entering a new era in the wireless industry, focusing on fiber broadband as it competes with AT&T and T-Mobile [6] Future Outlook - Schulman is expected to bring a fresh perspective to Verizon, leveraging his experience in telecom and fintech to change the company's direction [5] - Vestberg will remain as a special advisor until October 2026 to oversee the integration with Frontier Communications [6]

Core Insights - The S&P Global Australia Composite PMI decreased from 55.5 in the previous month to 52.4 in September 2025, marking the lowest level since June of the same year, indicating a slowdown in the growth of the private sector's overall output in Australia [1][2] Economic Indicators - The overall growth rate of new business in Australia's private sector slowed down in September due to a reduction in new export activities [2] - Employment levels continued to rise steadily, leading to a slight decrease in backlogs of work [2] - Business confidence experienced a slight decline compared to August [2] Price Dynamics - Companies have slowed the pace of increasing product sales prices, while the costs faced by businesses accelerated in September [2] - The services sector's business activity index fell from 55.8 in August to 52.4 in September, the lowest level since June, but remained above the 50-point threshold for 20 consecutive months, indicating ongoing expansion [2] Sector Analysis - Despite the slowdown in new business growth, the services sector continued to expand in September, supported by strong growth in new sales and business activity [2] - Service sector companies increased employment in response to sustained growth in new business, although the business activity index experienced its first decline in three months [2] - The decrease in the rate of increase in service product sales prices is seen as a positive development, supporting market demand and providing some room for the Reserve Bank of Australia to consider further monetary easing before the end of the year [2]

Core Points - S&P Global will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on October 30, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time [1] - A conference call and webcast will be hosted by the company's executives at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on the same day to discuss the financial results [2] - The presentation will be accessible to all interested parties and may include forward-looking information, with additional materials available on the investor relations website [3] Access Information - The webcast will be available live and as an archived replay on the company's Investor Relations website, remaining accessible for one year [4] - For telephone access, participants are advised to dial in by 8:20 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, with specific numbers provided for U.S. and international callers [5] Company Overview - S&P Global provides essential intelligence, enabling various stakeholders to make informed decisions through data, expertise, and technology [6] - The company is recognized for its credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions across global markets [6]

Core Viewpoint - S&P Dow Jones Indices has appointed Catherine Clay as the new CEO, effective November 1, 2025, succeeding Dan Draper, who will transition to a Special Advisor role [1][5][9]. Leadership Transition - Catherine Clay will report to Martina Cheung, President and CEO of S&P Global, and will be part of the Executive Leadership Team [2]. - Dan Draper has led S&P DJI for over five years, focusing on strategic initiatives and growth, and will assist in the transition [5][6]. Catherine Clay's Background - Ms. Clay previously served as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe Global Markets, overseeing global options, futures businesses, and data analytics [3][7]. - She has extensive experience in derivatives markets, digital assets, and financial technology, which will be beneficial for S&P DJI [3][8]. Strategic Vision - Martina Cheung expressed confidence in Ms. Clay's leadership, highlighting her customer-centric approach and leadership experience as crucial for S&P DJI's future [4]. - Ms. Clay aims to build on the legacy of S&P DJI and enhance the development of trusted benchmarks for investors [4].

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced updates to the Executive Leadership Team as part of the company's ongoing evolution to support its strategic priorities and continued growth. Catherine Clay has been appointed CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI"), the world's leading index provider, effective November 1, 2025. Ms. Clay will replace Dan Draper, who will remain as a Special Advisor for a period of time after November 1, 2 ...

Core Insights - S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) is recognized as one of the 12 Best Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to invest in currently [1] - The company provides financial insights, credit ratings, market indices, and commodity pricing services, with a focus on credit quality ratings, benchmarks like the S&P 500, market analytics, and transparent commodity pricing [2] - S&P Global's stability is bolstered by recurring subscription-based revenues, with strategic priorities including AI-powered product development, growth in private markets data, and the addition of sustainability metrics [3] Financial Performance - S&P Global has a strong dividend history, having increased its payouts for 53 consecutive years, currently offering a quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 0.79% as of September 26 [4]

Core Insights - The July 2025 results indicate a significant slowdown in the U.S. housing market, with national home prices rising only 1.7% year-over-year, down from 1.9% in June, marking one of the weakest annual increases in the past decade [2][9] - Home values have stagnated when adjusted for inflation, resulting in a real housing wealth decline for homeowners for the third consecutive month [2][8] - The housing market is experiencing a shift from the rapid price increases seen during the pandemic to more modest growth rates, aligning closer to inflation levels [8] Year-over-Year Performance - The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 1.7% annual gain for July, down from 1.9% in June [9] - The 10-City Composite increased by 2.3%, down from 2.7%, while the 20-City Composite posted a 1.8% gain, down from 2.2% [9][12] Geographic Trends - New York led major metros with a 6.4% annual gain in July, followed by Chicago at 6.2% and Cleveland at 4.5% [4][10] - Conversely, several Sun Belt and West Coast markets, such as Tampa and Phoenix, are experiencing declines, with Tampa down 2.8% and Phoenix down 0.9% year-over-year [4][10] Monthly Changes - The U.S. National Index saw a slight decline of 0.2% in July before seasonal adjustment, with 15 out of 20 major metros experiencing month-to-month price declines [5][11] - After seasonal adjustment, the National Index registered a decrease of 0.1%, indicating weak underlying demand even during peak buying season [5][11] Market Dynamics - High mortgage rates and affordability issues are constraining the housing market's recovery, with many previously booming areas now showing signs of cooling [7][8] - The ongoing rotation in regional performance suggests that markets with strong local economies and reasonable prices are outperforming those that have become unaffordable [4][8]

Core Viewpoint - S&P Dow Jones Indices is expanding into the private markets sector by launching the S&P Private Equity 50 Indices in collaboration with NewVest, aiming to meet the growing demand for data and benchmarks in this evolving asset class [1][2]. Group 1: Expansion into Private Markets - The S&P Private Equity 50 Indices will measure the performance of 50 of the largest available private equity funds over a year, providing insights into top funds in North American and European private equity [2][3]. - This initiative reflects S&P DJI's commitment to enhancing transparency and scalability in private markets, similar to its established benchmarks in public markets like the S&P 500 [2][3]. Group 2: Collaboration with NewVest - NewVest, a private markets index manager, will manage passively constructed private index portfolios targeting diversified exposure to major private markets funds globally [5]. - The collaboration aims to redefine private equity benchmarks as transparent and accountable, supporting initiatives like the U.S. effort to democratize access for 401(k) investors [2][5]. Group 3: Future Outlook - S&P DJI anticipates that private markets will increasingly play a significant role in portfolio construction and risk management, and is actively addressing the unique challenges within this space [3].

Group 1 - Wall Street analysts are closely monitoring quantum computing trends, indicating a growing interest in this sector [1][3] - S&P Global tracks analyst recommendations and price targets to assess Wall Street's views on quantum computing stocks, eliminating those with insufficient coverage [3][4] - Analysts show mixed sentiments towards major quantum computing stocks, with Honeywell receiving a "buy" or "strong buy" rating from only 13 out of 24 analysts, and IBM from 8 out of 21 [4] Group 2 - Alphabet has achieved significant milestones in quantum computing, but its consensus price target is below the current share price, leading to its exclusion from top considerations [5] - Rising quantum computing companies like D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and IonQ received positive ratings, yet their average price targets are lower than current share prices [6] - The three companies with strong analyst support and solid upside potential in quantum computing are Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia [7][8]