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S&P Global

S&P Global Inc. is a leading American publicly traded corporation headquartered in New York City. The company provides financial information and analytics to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide. Its services include credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data solutions. S&P Global's history dates back to the 19th century, evolving through mergers, acquisitions, and rebranding to become a crucial player in the global financial market.

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The Timeline

1860 — 2023

  1. 1860

    Foundation of Standard & Poor's

    Henry Varnum Poor published "History of Railroads and Canals in the United States," which laid the foundation for what would become Standard & Poor's.
  2. 1906

    Incorporation of Poor's Publishing

    Henry Varnum Poor's company was officially incorporated as Poor's Publishing, focusing on financial publications and analysis.
  3. 1917

    Formation of Standard Statistics Bureau

    The Standard Statistics Bureau was formed to provide financial data on companies, which later merged with Poor's Publishing.
  4. 1941

    Merger of Standard Statistics and Poor's Publishing

    Standard Statistics and Poor's Publishing merged to form Standard & Poor's Corporation, combining their expertise in financial information and analysis.
  5. 1966

    Acquisition by McGraw-Hill

    McGraw-Hill acquired Standard & Poor's, integrating it into its portfolio of financial information services.
  6. 1987

    Introduction of S&P 500 Index Futures

    The Chicago Mercantile Exchange launched futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index, enhancing its role in financial markets.
  7. 2000

    Launch of S&P Global Ratings

    S&P Global Ratings was officially launched, providing credit ratings and risk analysis for a wide range of financial instruments.
  8. 2006

    Introduction of S&P Indices

    S&P Global introduced a range of indices, including the S&P Global 1200, expanding its influence in global financial markets.
  9. 2011

    Downgrade of U.S. Credit Rating

    S&P Global Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+, marking a significant moment in financial history.
  10. 2013

    Launch of S&P Dow Jones Indices

    S&P Dow Jones Indices was formed as a joint venture between S&P Global, CME Group, and News Corp, becoming one of the largest global index providers.
  11. 2016

    Rebranding to S&P Global

    McGraw-Hill Financial rebranded itself as S&P Global, reflecting its focus on providing essential intelligence to the global financial markets.
  12. 2018

    Acquisition of Kensho Technologies

    S&P Global acquired Kensho Technologies, a leading provider of next-generation analytics, artificial intelligence, and data management solutions.
  13. 2020

    Acquisition of IHS Markit

    S&P Global announced the acquisition of IHS Markit, a leading provider of critical information, analytics, and solutions, significantly expanding its data and analytics capabilities.
  14. 2022

    Completion of IHS Markit Acquisition

    S&P Global completed its acquisition of IHS Markit, further solidifying its position as a leader in data and analytics services.
  15. 2023

    Launch of ESG Solutions

    S&P Global launched comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) solutions to help businesses and investors make informed decisions based on sustainability metrics.

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