S&P Global Inc (SPGI)

Sep 27, 2026

Goldman Sachs believes the U.S. stock market has potential for further gains despite strong headline performance, due to weak investor conviction. The firm notes that current investor positioning is low, suggesting room for increased equity exposure. While AI-related capital spending has significantly boosted S&P 500 earnings, Goldman expects this impact to diminish, with future gains relying more on sustained high earnings and less on valuation expansion.

Sep 26, 2026

S&P Global has downgraded AM General's credit rating from B- to CCC and issued a negative outlook due to underperforming JLTV A2 production, significant financial leverage, and concerns over refinancing looming maturities. While the company has a robust backlog, production delays and changes in executive management have contributed to the downgrade, raising uncertainty despite projected revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.

Sep 26, 2026

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE:OKE) by 5.9% during the second quarter, acquiring an additional 67,363 shares. Other institutional investors like State Street Corp and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company also boosted their holdings. Analysts have a mixed view on ONEOK, with an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $96.88, while the company recently reported strong quarterly earnings and a dividend payout.

Sep 26, 2026

Roth Capital has upgraded Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) from a "neutral" to a "buy" rating, setting an $85 price target, indicating a potential 24.4% upside. The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share and $195 million in revenue, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating and an average price target of $91 from analysts. Insiders own 5.70% of the company, and institutional investors hold 92.22%.

Sep 25, 2026

Michael Lane, Executive Vice President at SEI Investments (NASDAQ: SEIC), recently sold 2,400 shares of the company's stock, valued at $246,672, as per an SEC filing. This insider transaction occurred on September 24, 2026, while SEI Investments's shares were trading at $104.78. The article also provides a detailed financial overview of SEI Investments, highlighting its revenue growth, profitability indicators, debt management, and valuation metrics.

Sep 25, 2026

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Rithm Capital Corp's issuer credit rating to 'B+' from 'B', recognizing the firm's successful efforts to diversify revenue beyond traditional mortgage operations. This upgrade is driven by significant growth in non-mortgage segments like asset management, residential transitional lending, and commercial real estate, which now constitute a substantial portion of the company's equity and revenue. Despite macroeconomic challenges, Rithm's core mortgage subsidiary, Newrez, continues to perform strongly, helping to offset losses from its commercial real estate platform, while leverage remains within S&P's target range.

Sep 25, 2026

Private equity and venture capital investors are significantly increasing their investments in the publishing industry in 2026, with transaction value more than doubling compared to the previous year. This surge is driven by the industry's predictable cash flows, recurring demand, and fragmented market structure, which allows for buy-and-build consolidation strategies. Additionally, the potential for operational improvements through artificial intelligence is a new factor attracting investors.

Sep 25, 2026

S&P Global data indicates that high-beta and value-oriented S&P 500 factors are most sensitive to rising Treasury yields, historically outperforming in such environments. Conversely, low-volatility and dividend-focused strategies tend to perform worse. This suggests that economically sensitive factors benefit from higher yields, while defensive ones lag due to pressure on equity valuations and cash flow discount rates.

Sep 25, 2026

DaVita Inc. (DVA) has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past three months, despite strong year-to-date and 52-week gains. The stock saw a significant drop after its Q2 earnings report due to investor focus on declining revenue per treatment, even though adjusted EPS rose. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an expected upside.

Sep 24, 2026

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Western Digital's outlook to positive from stable, affirming its 'BBB-' credit rating, citing strong cash flow generation and low leverage. This revision is driven by surging demand for AI infrastructure, which is expected to boost the company's revenue by approximately 44% in fiscal 2027. S&P projects robust liquidity and free cash flow generation of about $5 billion, with potential for further rating increases if the company sustains high cash flow and demonstrates technology leadership.

Sep 24, 2026

J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) has demonstrated strong performance year-to-date, with its stock rising nearly 26% and outpacing the S&P 500's 12.2% gain. Despite lagging the S&P 500 over the past 52 weeks, the company recently reported better-than-expected Q1 2027 results and raised its full-year earnings forecast, supported by steady demand and tariff refunds. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for SJM, with a consensus price target indicating a potential 14% upside.

Sep 24, 2026

JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC has issued $1.31 million in callable contingent-interest notes tied to the performance of the Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and S&P 500 Indexes. These notes offer an 8.60% annualized yield with potential early redemption starting March 25, 2027. The estimated value at issuance was $949.50 per $1,000 note, which is below the original issue price due to various costs.

Sep 24, 2026

A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS), a mid-cap company specializing in water heaters and treatment products, has significantly underperformed the S&P 500. The stock has fallen 29.5% from its 52-week high, with a 13.7% year-to-date decline and a 20% dip over the past year, compared to the S&P 500's positive returns. This underperformance is attributed to margin pressure, softness in China, and higher input costs, despite the company beating Q2 earnings and revenue expectations.

Sep 23, 2026

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL), a Dividend King with 63 consecutive years of dividend increases, was recently removed from the S&P 100 due to its market cap being too small compared to faster-growing, AI-driven stocks. Despite this removal, the article argues that Colgate-Palmolive remains a solid long-term investment due to its continued presence in the S&P 500, strong global brand presence, projected EPS growth, and reasonable valuation. Its stability, particularly during recessions, makes it attractive for income-oriented investors.

Sep 23, 2026

News Corp Class B stock (NWS) fell by 3.58% to $31.22 on Wednesday, underperforming the broader market as both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined. This marked the stock's second consecutive day of losses.

Sep 23, 2026

Galaxy Digital has invested $100 million of Sky Protocol’s sUSDS stablecoin into its corporate treasury, funded from its own balance sheet, making it one of the first publicly traded firms to hold a yield-bearing stablecoin. This move signifies an institutional embrace of onchain finance, with sUSDS also approved as collateral for Galaxy's $1.4 billion institutional loan book. The investment deepens Galaxy's partnership with Sky, which also includes an undisclosed acquisition of SKY tokens and an expanded financing relationship.

Sep 23, 2026

JLL has launched a new nontraded REIT, JLL Property Finance Trust, focused on commercial real estate debt. This new REIT complements its existing equity REIT and aims to invest in various real estate debt types, operating with a target leverage of 60% to 80%. The initiative comes amidst rising loan distress in the commercial real estate market, with many landlords struggling to refinance at current interest rates.

Sep 23, 2026

S&P Global Market Intelligence's head of news, Steve Matthewson, explains how targeting niche audiences and understanding individual reader needs drives billions in revenue. The company uses personalized news, data, and analytics within its Capital IQ Pro product, serving professional users like investment managers and bankers. Matthewson emphasizes the importance of going beyond corporate subscriptions to understand user workflows and leveraging proprietary data to create highly differentiated content.

Sep 22, 2026

S&P Global (SPGI) is facing valuation questions as its AI momentum clashes with a perceived overvaluation. Despite a recent push into AI tools and strong long-term fundamentals, the stock is considered 6% overvalued according to one narrative, trading at $402.44 against a fair value of $380. The company is grappling with cyclical headwinds, softer guidance in its ratings segment, and potential long-term disruption risks from AI impacting its data and analytics franchises.

Sep 22, 2026

Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) gained 1.4% in the latest session but still trailed the broader market, which saw the S&P 500 rise by 1.49%. The company's stock has declined 17.53% over the past month, underperforming its sector. Analysts anticipate Arbor Realty Trust to report earnings of $0.09 per share, a significant year-over-year decrease, with revenue expected to climb 2.75% to $229.13 million.

Sep 22, 2026

Realty Income (NYSE:O) has shown remarkable resilience, outperforming the S&P 500 in 11 of 13 market corrections since 1994, with an average decline of only 2.6% compared to the S&P 500's 22.6%. This stability is attributed to its low-risk business model, diversified portfolio of properties leased to high-quality tenants, and strong financial profile, including a consistent monthly dividend that has significantly contributed to its total returns. The article suggests Realty Income is a "forever holding" due to its income generation, volatility resilience, and historical outperformance.

Sep 22, 2026

AIG is positioning itself as a key partner in the burgeoning data center industry, driven by the AI boom, by offering specialized insurance solutions to mitigate complex risks. Gordon Browne, AIG's Head of Global Specialty, highlights the company's technical expertise, global reach, and client-centered approach in providing bespoke risk solutions across the entire lifecycle of data centers. AIG's comprehensive offerings include over 40 products and specialized lines, supported by world-class risk engineering and claims capabilities, aiming to address the evolving risk landscape as investments in data centers are projected to exceed $300 billion by 2027.

Sep 22, 2026

Brown & Brown Inc. (BRO) stock declined by 2.89% on Tuesday, closing at $62.44, amidst a mixed trading session where the S&P 500 remained largely unchanged and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell. This marks the sixth consecutive day of losses for the company's stock.

Sep 22, 2026

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) has underperformed the Nasdaq Composite over the past year due to slowing organic growth and weakened demand from asset managers, despite a recent three-month rally. Concerns about AI disruption and a cautious macroeconomic environment have also impacted the stock. Analysts currently hold a "Hold" rating on FDS, which trades above its mean price target.

Sep 22, 2026

IDEX Corporation (IEX) has shown strong performance, outperforming the S&P 500 (SPX) year-to-date and over the past 52 weeks, despite a recent short-term dip. The company's success is attributed to robust demand in sectors like data centers and semiconductors, strong organic growth, and effective operational strategies. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating, anticipating further upside for the stock.

Sep 22, 2026

MSCI has appointed Sonia Kim as its new Head of Sustainability, where she will lead the firm’s global sustainability business, including strategy, product, commercial growth, and organizational performance. Kim previously served as Chief Product Officer at GHGSat and Global Head of Product for S&P Global’s sustainability unit, Sustainable1. In her new role, she aims to accelerate innovation, strengthen product offerings, and deepen client partnerships by integrating data, analytics, technology, and AI to enhance investment decision-making.

Sep 22, 2026

Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) is a large-cap global logistics company whose stock has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date and over the past year. This outperformance is supported by strong Q2 2026 results, which saw substantial growth in EPS, net earnings, operating income, and revenue, driven by increased demand and technological improvements. Despite this, analysts maintain a "Hold" rating on EXPD stock.

Sep 21, 2026

The offshore RMB bond market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing southbound flows from mainland Chinese investors seeking higher-yielding assets. Issuance reached approximately RMB820 billion by June 2026, with average monthly capital inflows rising substantially. This trend is leading to a demand-supply imbalance and compressed yields, prompting interest in issuer diversification, potentially including Belt and Road countries.

Sep 21, 2026

AXT Inc. (AXTI) saw its stock climb 16% due to its official inclusion in the S&P 600 index, a move that typically increases a company's exposure to global investors. The company's strong performance was also bolstered by Needham & Company identifying it as a key beneficiary in the co-packaged optics sector for AI networks and by stellar Q2 results, which included a swing to a net income of $13.03 million. Despite a slight decrease in the number of hedge fund holders, institutional investors increased their committed capital by 34%, signaling continued bullish sentiment.

Sep 21, 2026

The Federal Reserve unanimously raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00%, the first increase in three years, with Chair Kevin Warsh describing economic activity as expanding at a solid pace. Despite the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 5.02%, its highest since 2007, the S&P 500 only modestly declined, suggesting investor focus on resilient growth and corporate profits. UBS expects a shallow tightening cycle with one more 25-basis-point increase in December and robust S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026 and 2027, enabling equities to absorb moderately higher yields.

Sep 18, 2026

Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) stock declined by 1.54% to $81.68 on Friday, marking its fourth consecutive day of losses. Despite this drop, the stock still managed to outperform the broader market, which saw the S&P 500 Index rise by 0.17% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall by 0.18%.

Sep 18, 2026

Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) fell by 1.70% to $39.98 on Friday, marking its fifth consecutive day of losses. Despite this, the stock "outperformed" the broader market, as the S&P 500 Index saw a slight gain of 0.17% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.18%.

Sep 18, 2026

Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) stock has shown mixed performance compared to the S&P 500. While it outperformed the S&P 500 over the past three months, it has underperformed on a year-to-date basis and over the past 52 weeks due to concerns about rising costs and cyclical weakness in insurance pricing. Despite this, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a target price significantly above current levels.

Sep 18, 2026

PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM), one of America's largest homebuilders, has shown underperformance compared to the S&P 500 over the past year and three months due to housing market headwinds and affordability pressures, despite a slight year-to-date gain. The company's Q2 financials saw an 11% year-over-year decline in home-sale revenue, and analysts project further profit declines for the current quarter and fiscal 2026, though with a projected increase in 2027. Despite the challenges, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for PulteGroup, with an implied upside of 18.6% from current levels.

Sep 18, 2026

Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) has a market capitalization of $19.4 billion and provides financial technology solutions, yet its stock has underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date and over the past 52 weeks. Concerns about AI disruption and the rise of tokenization have contributed to this underperformance. Despite the stock's weak showing, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a price target suggesting a 22.6% premium.

Sep 17, 2026

SoftBank is in discussions with Apollo Global Management to increase a loan to its Vision Fund II from $5.4 billion to potentially $9 billion, aiming to boost financing for its significant OpenAI investment. SoftBank has already invested $30 billion in OpenAI this year, securing a 13% ownership stake. Despite S&P's previous concerns about the impact on SoftBank's financial capacity, the firm continues its major push into AI investments.

Sep 17, 2026

S&P Global is set to acquire OpenZeppelin, a web3 security company, to enhance its risk assessment capabilities for on-chain financial markets and blockchain technology. OpenZeppelin, founded in 2015, specializes in providing security infrastructure for blockchain developers, with its core Contracts library securing over $37 trillion in value transferred. The acquisition aims to leverage OpenZeppelin's expertise with S&P Global's institutional network to expand its reach to traditional financial institutions.

Sep 17, 2026

Bullish sentiment among individual investors has dropped to its lowest level in 16 months, with only 28.8% of respondents optimistic about the stock market's prospects over the next six months. This significant decline from the previous week's 38% suggests a contrarian indicator for the stock market, as the S&P 500 faces concerns about rising bond yields and AI caution. The last time bullish sentiment was this low was in May 2025.

Sep 16, 2026

Snap Inc. is projected to achieve profitability by 2027, with its GAAP net loss expected to shrink significantly in 2026 due to aggressive cost cuts and double-digit revenue growth. The company's restructuring efforts, including a workforce reduction, are contributing to a lower cost base. Growth is being driven by advertising revenue and a rapidly expanding Snapchat+ subscription service, which is becoming a key monetization engine alongside traditional advertising.

Sep 16, 2026

Shares of Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH) fell 3.16% on Wednesday, closing at $35.56, amidst a general downturn in the stock market. This performance meant the stock underperformed compared to its competitors, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also recording declines. The drop ended a two-day winning streak for Enphase Energy Inc.

Sep 16, 2026

Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) shares dropped 1.71% to $32.72 on Wednesday, marking its seventh consecutive day of losses. Despite this decline, the stock outperformed the broader market, with the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing larger percentage falls. The company's stock performance is highlighted against a backdrop of overall market downturns.

Sep 16, 2026

Equifax Inc. (EFX) shares fell 1.96% to $163.80 on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day of losses. This underperformance occurred during a generally negative trading session, with the S&P 500 Index (SPX) dropping 0.45% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) declining 1.21%.

Sep 16, 2026

A new analysis by S&P Global Sustainable1 projects that companies in Thailand's SET100 index could face nearly $11 billion in annual financial impact from climate physical risks by the 2050s if no adaptation measures are taken. The primary hazards identified are extreme heat, water stress, drought, and pluvial flooding. While the projected costs are substantial, the analysis notes that most SET100 companies do have climate adaptation plans that could help mitigate these financial impacts.

Sep 16, 2026

This article analyzes the Q2 performance of Moody's (NYSE:MCO) and other financial exchanges and data stocks. It highlights Moody's strong revenue beat but notes a stock price decline due to high investor expectations. The report also reviews Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) as the best performer and S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) as the weakest, along with Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) and Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE).

Sep 16, 2026

KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) stock fell 3.16% on Wednesday, closing at $96.84. This underperformance occurred during a generally poor trading session, with the S&P 500 Index (SPX) down 0.45% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) down 1.21%. This marks the second consecutive day of losses for KKR.

Sep 16, 2026

Zacks Equity Research has published its latest analyst blog, featuring research reports on 16 major stocks and two micro-cap stocks. The highlighted companies include S&P Global Inc. (SPGI), Cloudflare, Inc. (NET), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNQ), Star Group, L.P. (SGU), and Hour Loop, Inc. (HOUR), with detailed analyses of their performance, growth drivers, and associated risks.

Sep 15, 2026

S&P Global Market Intelligence is hosting its 3rd annual webinar on global bank performance rankings for India and Japan. The event will feature insights from Marissa Ramos on the best-performing banks in each region and Gaurav Raghuvanshi discussing broader banking industry trends. Attendees can register to join the live session which includes a Q&A segment.

Sep 15, 2026

This article highlights top research reports from Zacks Investment Research on 16 major stocks, including S&P Global, Cloudflare, and Canadian Natural Resources, along with two micro-cap stocks, Star Group and Hour Loop. The reports provide an analysis of each company's performance, growth drivers, and potential risks, offering insights into their investment attractiveness. The Zacks team issues approximately 70 such reports daily, providing investors with comprehensive market intelligence.

Sep 15, 2026

Wells Fargo has lowered its year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 7,700 from 7,950, citing limited catalysts for further gains and rising political and sector-specific risks. The bank raised its earnings-per-share estimates for 2027 and 2028 but cautioned about potential downside if AI infrastructure spending slows. Additionally, Wells Fargo downgraded its stance on the U.S. technology sector to "equal weight" due to a recent selloff and increasing political pushback against data centers.

Sep 14, 2026

Shares of L3Harris Technologies Inc. (LHX) rose by 1.38% to $248.93 on Monday, defying a general market downturn where both the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell. This gain broke a five-day losing streak for the company's stock. The strong performance occurred on a day of otherwise poor trading for the broader stock market.

Sep 14, 2026

On Monday, Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) shares declined by 1.00% to $180.15, breaking a five-day winning streak, despite an overall dismal trading session where the S&P 500 Index (SPX) fell 0.48% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell 0.29%. Despite the loss, Qualcomm's performance indicated it outperformed competitors in a broadly negative market.

Sep 14, 2026

S&P Global, through its S&P Global Ventures arm, has made a strategic investment in Kaiko, a leader in digital asset market data. This investment deepens S&P Global's commitment to digital assets and on-chain markets, expanding their existing partnership to bridge traditional finance and decentralized finance. The collaboration has already led to the tokenization of the iBoxx U.S. Treasuries Index and the launch of a co-branded digital asset index suite.

Sep 14, 2026

The New Mexico Department of Justice is raising fresh questions regarding the Blackstone-TXNM acquisition, specifically concerning the financial implications for ratepayers following TXNM's reversal of a $400 million stock sale. Although TXNM repaid a Blackstone affiliate and canceled shares, the DOJ is seeking more details on the replacement financing and its potential impact on Public Service Company of New Mexico customers. This scrutiny comes as regulatory review of the merger continues, with both companies extending their termination deadline to May 31, 2027.

Sep 14, 2026

This Zacks Investment Ideas article highlights Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Coca-Cola (KO), and Exxon Mobil (XOM) as top dividend aristocrats. These companies are lauded for their consistent dividend increases, strong financial performance, and defensive qualities, making them attractive investments even near all-time highs. Each company's specific strengths, such as JNJ's diversified model, KO's adaptation to consumer preferences, and XOM's benefits from higher oil prices, are discussed.

Sep 12, 2026

Mexican broadcaster Televisa will be removed from the S&P/BMV IPC, Mexico's main stock index, and replaced by petrochemicals company Alpek. This change reflects adjustments in the composition of the country's leading stock market index. The article was published on September 11, 2026.