S&P Global supplies financial information, analytics, and benchmarks to investors, corporations, and governments. Its offerings include credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, along with price assessments and energy data. Clients access these tools through subscriptions, licensing, and transaction-based services, integrating data and research into their workflows. The company aims to help clients assess risk, make informed decisions, and drive growth while upholding corporate responsibility and ESG commitments.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1917
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US stock futures point to a moderately higher open on Friday, helped by a strong earnings beat from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and signs that consumer spending is softening. On Polymarket, a prediction platform, traders see a 65% chance the S&P 500 opens higher on October 16. Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.20%, Russell 2000 futures 0.22%, S&P 500 futures 0.15%, and Dow Jones futures 0.11%. TSMC reported third-quarter revenue up 51% and earnings up 69%, and raised its 2026 revenue guidance. Excluding vehicles and gas, retail sales rose just 0.2%. Brent crude fell 0.51% to $105.38 a barrel, while WTI dropped 0.59% to $97.39.
S&P Global said on October 15, 2026 that Visible Alpha data is now available through its S&P Global AI Data Portal. Customers can reach the data through AI applications that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), including GPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot. Visible Alpha, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, standardises data from the full working models of more than 250 sell-side brokers. It covers more than 8,000 companies across 170+ industries. The data includes consensus estimates, financial line items, and segment forecasts and actuals. Deterministic Retrieval, which handles direct, structured queries, is available now. Adaptive Retrieval, built for complex workflows across multiple datasets, will support Visible Alpha data later this year. "Investors and analysts want to see more than the headline number," said Peter Licursi, head of AI and growth at Kensho Data & Platforms.
Analysts expect S&P 500 earnings to jump about 31% in the third quarter from a year earlier, with technology and AI-focused companies such as Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms driving nearly two-thirds of the rise. Energy companies are projected to post a roughly 115% profit increase, according to Reuters. Higher oil prices amid the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed American crude about 30% higher during the quarter. Growth looks weaker elsewhere. Consumer staples and real estate are expected to report the slowest year-over-year gains. Second-quarter earnings rose nearly 54%, the strongest growth since 2021, according to LSEG. Excluding mark-to-market gains at Alphabet and Amazon, growth was about 35%. Investors worry about the wider market if the AI boom slows.
S&P Global has appointed Thomas Kim as Chief Legal Officer, effective 19 October 2026. Kim will report to President and CEO Martina Cheung and oversee the company's Legal, Government Affairs, Risk and Compliance function. Kim brings over 30 years of legal experience. He previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Gartner, starting in 2023. Before that, he held the same position at Thomson Reuters from August 2019 to April 2023, where he notably led the separation of the $6 billion financial and risk data division. The appointment follows the retirement announcement of current Chief Legal Officer Steve Kemps, who will remain as special adviser until 31 December 2026 to ensure a smooth transition. Kim holds undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University.
US stock markets closed mixed on Thursday as surging crude oil prices and falling semiconductor stocks weighed on investor sentiment. The Nasdaq dropped 1.25%, whilst the S&P 500 fell 0.47%. The Dow Jones posted a marginal 0.10% gain. Oil prices jumped over 3.6% following supply concerns from attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and reduced US output due to hurricanes. The rising prices have stoked inflation fears, with markets pricing in a 69.2% probability of a December interest rate hike. Chipmakers fell 3.4% after reports that OpenAI's revenues were $20 billion below previous guidance. Broadcom dropped 4.4% and Oracle declined 5.5% amid concerns about technology companies' debt issuance.