NEW YORK, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) today released the January 2025 results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices. The leading measure of U.S. home prices recorded a 4.1% annual gain in January 2025, a slight increase from the previous reading in December 2024. More than 27 years of history are available for the data series and can be accessed in full by going to https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/index-family/indicators/sp-corelogic-case-shiller/. YEAR-OVER-YEAR The ...

Global Entity Linking and ESG Data Management Services Now Accessible via the Snowflake AI Data Cloud NEW YORK, March 27, 2025  /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Market Intelligence, a provider of information services and solutions to global markets, announced today the launch of its Global Entity Linking and ESG Data Management Services, now accessible via Snowflake's AI Data Cloud. This unique solution offers clients the ability to aggregate data from both public and private sources while utilizing advanced arti ...

The First in Market in the US Independent Price Assessments Bring Transparency and Aid Circular Economy HOUSTON and NEW YORK and LONDON, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First in market in the US, independent price assessments of mixed plastic waste were announced on March 12 for the United States and Europe by Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the metals, commodities, chemicals, energy an ...

Ian P. Livingston elected as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of S&P Global Livingston succeeds Richard E. Thornburgh who will retire when his current term expires in May 2025 NEW YORK, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced Ian P. Livingston (Lord Livingston of Parkhead) has been elected as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective May 7, 2025. Ian Livingston will succeed Richard E. Thornburgh, who has served as the Non-Executive Chairman o ...

S&P 500 Q4 2024 buybacks were $243.2 billion, up 7.4% from Q3 2024's $226.6 billion and up 11.0% from Q4 2023's $219.1 billion The 2024 expenditure set an annual record of $942.5 billion and was up 18.5% from the 2023 expenditure of $795.2 billion  Consumer Staples increased spending by 97.9% as Financials and Communication Services reduced their spending by 4.4% and 14.0%, respectively  The net buyback 1% tax reduced Q4 2024 operating earnings by 0.37% and As Reported GAAP by 0.39%, as the year is 0.44% a ...

NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Market Intelligence today released its annual rankings for 2024's best-performing community banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion, community banks with assets below $3 billion, credit unions, U.S. public banks with more than $10 billion in total assets and community banks by region for the Northeast, South Central, Southeast, West and Midwest. S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks institutions based on returns, growth and funding but places a ...

Core Insights - S&P Global Commodity Insights has launched a suite of daily calculated price assessments for Cathode Active Materials (CAM) in China, Europe, and North America, effective March 24, 2025, to meet the information needs of the rapidly growing battery supply chain industry [1][4]. Group 1: Market Overview - The new offering focuses on CAM chemistries for lithium-ion batteries, specifically LFP (lithium iron phosphate), NMC622, and NMC811, which are projected to hold significant market shares in the coming years. LFP currently accounts for approximately 43% of global demand, while NMC622 and NMC811 together hold an estimated 18% [2]. - The demand for batteries is expected to surge due to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with global BESS annual capacity additions growing by 49% year-on-year in 2024 and forecasted to grow another 29% in 2025 [5]. Group 2: Product Details - CAMs are essential components in lithium-ion batteries, influencing performance metrics such as energy density, cycle life, and safety. They are synthesized materials typically composed of metal oxides used in the production of electrodes [3]. - The new calculated CAM assessments utilize a battery cell cost model that incorporates material intensity and processing cost estimates for the Chinese domestic market, which is responsible for about 81.3% of global production [6]. Group 3: Industry Challenges - There is currently a lack of price transparency regarding CAMs, which are a significant part of battery costs. The new assessments aim to provide greater transparency and help quantify value in this opaque segment of the battery supply chain [5]. - As battery production scales globally, the supply of battery raw materials, particularly CAMs, will become a critical concern for manufacturers, with reliance on imports expected to continue for years due to the dominance of Chinese companies in key refining and production stages [5]. Group 4: Methodology and Data Integration - The new suite of CAM assessments leverages existing daily spot assessments for various battery materials, including lithium carbonate and nickel sulfate, and incorporates daily container freight price assessments for China-origin materials [7].

Core Viewpoint - S&P Global (SPGI) has received an upgrade to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook on its earnings estimates, which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Impact - The Zacks rating system reflects changes in earnings estimates, which are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements [4][6]. - Rising earnings estimates for S&P Global suggest an improvement in the company's underlying business, likely leading to increased stock prices [5][8]. Zacks Rating System - The Zacks Rank stock-rating system categorizes stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with a strong historical performance, particularly for Zacks Rank 1 stocks, which have averaged a +25% annual return since 1988 [7][9]. - The upgrade of S&P Global to a Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, indicating a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [10]. Earnings Estimate Revisions - For the fiscal year ending December 2025, S&P Global is expected to earn $17.07 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 8.7% [8]. - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for S&P Global has increased by 3.3%, indicating a positive trend in earnings expectations [8].

Core Insights - The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index fell to -0.45 in February 2025, indicating a decrease in overall supply chain capacity utilization globally, marking the lowest level since July 2023 [1][11][18] - Regional disparities are evident, with the U.S. experiencing increased demand for raw materials, while Canadian and Mexican manufacturers reduced purchases due to export declines [2][3][6] Demand Conditions - In the U.S., manufacturers increased their demand for raw materials and components in February, driven by preparations for orders and efforts to avoid higher costs from tariffs [2][11] - Global demand for raw materials and components is trending at its long-term average, with the strongest buying activity in Asia [11] Inventory Management - Global stockpiling activity decreased in February, indicating a low appetite among manufacturers to hold excess stock amid rising production costs [11][18] - U.S. manufacturers are stockpiling materials in anticipation of higher tariffs, while European manufacturers are cutting inventories due to a sluggish industrial sector [4][11] Regional Supply Chain Analysis - North America: The index rose to -0.18, indicating the busiest conditions since July 2024, primarily due to U.S. performance [18] - Europe: The index fell to -0.72, signaling greater slack in supply chains compared to earlier in the year [18] - U.K.: The index dropped to -0.85, the lowest since December 2023, indicating a slowdown in the economy [18] - Asia: The index remained at 0.00, showing that supply chains are operating at full capacity, supported by strong export growth from countries like China, Taiwan, and India [5][18] Transportation and Labor Conditions - Global transportation costs remained unchanged from January, maintaining levels close to historical norms [18] - Reports of labor shortages impacting production backlogs have decreased, suggesting improved staffing conditions in global manufacturing [18]

Recognized by Virginia Business Magazine for Exceptional Culture and Work-Life Balance CENTREVILLE, Va., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CARFAX earns the honor of being named one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine, marking its 12th win since the award's inception in 2011. This prestigious recognition is based on anonymous employee surveys that assess workplace experiences, policies, practices, and demographics. Virginia Business conducts the survey in partnership with the Best Companies ...