The increased adoption and success of the work-from-home trend are enabling the Zacks Business – Information Services industry to address the rising demand for services that ensure risk mitigation, cost reduction and productivity improvement. The heightening technology adoption is benefiting companies like S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) , Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) and TransUnion (TRU) , supporting them to offer digitally-transformed, personalized and value- added services. About the Industry The Zacks Business ...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vehicles on the road are getting even older, according to S&P Global Mobility. The average age of cars and light trucks in the U.S. has risen again to a new record of 12.6 years in 2024, up by two months over 2023, according to new analysis. Increase in average age is showing signs of slowing as new registrations normalize. This continues to improve business opportunities for companies in the aftermarket and vehicle service sector in the U.S., as repair opport ...

"By championing diversity and equity, we're able to create an inclusive environment where individuals from all different backgrounds feel valued and empowered," said Dan Draper, CEO, S&P Dow Jones Indices. "I am honored to be named among Empower's Advocates Role Model List." NEW YORK, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global today announced that three executives have been recognized by INvolve's 2024 Empower Role Model Lists, supported by YouTube. These lists celebrate leaders who are tirelessly advocating a ...

Access to caregiving benefits offered by US employers has increased nationwide since AARP and S&P Global's 2020 report; there is more to be done, however, particularly for adult caregivers. WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New analysis of a survey conducted in 2023 by AARP and S&P Global shows that the unpredictable nature of caregiving for an adult is among the biggest stressors that caregivers face: Further, the report highlights that as the nation's number of older adults 65-plus is ...

Acquisition adds to robust portfolio of global conferences & events and complements industry-leading portfolio of Energy Transition data, analytics and insights offerings LONDON and NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Commodity Insights, a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), and the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities, energy, metals and energy transition markets, today announced that it has acquired World Hy ...

The integration populates CarNow with Mastermind data, creating an easy navigational pathway to purchase that dealership sales teams can use when engaging specific customers. Additionally, the Mastermind data will further enhance CarNow's ability to provide a unique, seamless customer experience by leveraging Mastermind predictive models in their online vehicle sales workflows. The integration enhances Mastermind's accuracy in predicting what offers will motivate customers to buy by leveraging real-time dat ...

Global supply chains are operating near maximum capacity, signaling steady outlook for the manufacturing sector Asian factories purchase more inputs to meet growing orders, increasing pressure on the region's suppliers North American manufacturers report some difficulties meeting orders due to shortages of staff and critical materials Global transportation costs rise slightly, following a recent increase in oil prices CLARK, N.J., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — ...

S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference May 7, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Douglas Peterson - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Manav Patnaik - Barclays Capital Manav Patnaik All right. Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for joining us here after lunch. My name is Manav Patnaik. I'm Barclays' business and information services analyst and we're pleased to kick off the afternoon session here with Doug Peterson, who's the CEO of S&P ...

S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference May 7, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Douglas Peterson - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Manav Patnaik - Barclays Capital Manav Patnaik All right. Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for joining us here after lunch. My name is Manav Patnaik. I'm Barclays' business and information services analyst and we're pleased to kick off the afternoon session here with Doug Peterson, who's the CEO of S&P ...

Latest forecast expects oil sands production in 2030 to be 3.8 million barrels per day—half a million barrels per day higher than current levels CALGARY, AB, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Commodity Insights has raised its 10-year oil sands production outlook for the second consecutive year. The updated forecast expects Canadian oil sands production to reach 3.8 million barrels per day (mbd) by 2030—half a million barrels per day higher than today. The new projection represents an increase of nearly ...