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S&P Global to Buy IHS Markit in $44B Deal
M&A

S&P Global to Buy IHS Markit in $44B Deal

The deal will be this year's biggest merger, combining two of the largest providers of data to Wall Street.
By Lauren Muskett | November 30, 2020
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‘Alternative’ Data Drives S&P Global’s Growth
Technology

‘Alternative’ Data Drives S&P Global’s Growth

The Fortune 500 data company onboards AI and machine learning capabilities to make hay with unstructured datasets.
By David McCann | October 18, 2019
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S&P Cuts Oracle Rating on Stock Buyback Worries
Credit & Capital

S&P Cuts Oracle Rating on Stock Buyback Worries

With Oracle's buybacks exceeding free operating cash-flow generation, S&P is concerned the company will be overleveraged.
By Matthew Heller | July 3, 2019
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S&P Cuts Kraft Heinz Rating to Near Junk Grade
Financial Performance

S&P Cuts Kraft Heinz Rating to Near Junk Grade

The rating agency believes Kraft Heinz "will be unable to meaningfully grow adjusted EBITDA" amid "significant" competition from other manufacturers.
By Matthew Heller | June 21, 2019
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S&P Downgrades GE Rating on Power Woes
Credit

S&P Downgrades GE Rating on Power Woes

GE's "solid performance" in aviation and health care has been "overshadowed by weakness in the power segment," the rating agency says.
By Matthew Heller | October 3, 2018
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Toys R Us Downgraded as Refinancing Looms
Risk

Toys R Us Downgraded as Refinancing Looms

S&P cites the possibility that Toys may address maturing bonds at less than par or engage in a broader restructuring.
By Matthew Heller | September 11, 2017
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S&P Sees More Sovereign Downgrades This Year
Global Business

S&P Sees More Sovereign Downgrades This Year

Negative rating actions on sovereign debt "are likely to continue to outnumber positive actions over the coming 12 months," S&P says.
By Matthew Heller | July 13, 2017
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Minus McGraw Hill Moniker, S&P Is All Finance
Strategy

Minus McGraw Hill Moniker, S&P Is All Finance

After wrapping up a divestiture binge and a key acquisition, CFO Jack Callahan is focused on running an operating company rather than a conglomerate.
By David McCann | May 13, 2016
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