The financial markets were jolted on Tuesday as S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) witnessed a dramatic sell-off, with shares cratering as much as 18% during intraday trading. The sharp decline followed the release of the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, which, while fundamentally solid, was overshadowed by a 2026
As of February 10, 2026, S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Long regarded as the "gold standard" of financial market infrastructure, the company recently reported a robust set of fiscal year 2025 results, only to see its stock face immediate pressure due to conservative forward guidance. This paradox—strong historical performance [...]
Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence.
With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
MSCI’s fourth quarter results were well received, reflecting solid execution across core business lines and continued expansion in client segments. Management attributed the positive momentum to strong demand for custom index solutions, robust inflows into non-U.S. equity ETFs, and notable growth in private capital solutions. CEO Henry Fernandez emphasized that the company’s commitment to innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) applications, played a significant role in boosting both recurring subscription and asset-based fee revenues this quarter. Fernandez noted, “Our index flywheel is helping clients form thematic baskets, gain global exposures, and unlock new distribution channels.”
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs.
When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
Investment analytics provider MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 10.6% year on year to $822.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.66 per share was 1.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Investment analytics provider MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 10.6% year on year to $822.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.66 per share was 1.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Today’s Date: January 23, 2026 Introduction In the intricate machinery of global finance, few organizations command as much influence or occupy as strategic a position as S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI). Often described as the "toll bridge" of the capital markets, the company provides the essential data, benchmarks, and credit ratings that allow trillions of [...]
As Bitcoin (BTC) hovers near the $95,600 mark this January 16, 2026, a curious divergence is emerging between the exuberant headlines of traditional finance and the cold, calculated skepticism of prediction markets. While retail investors celebrate a recovery from the volatile "Year of the Snake" in 2025, a growing segment of traders on platforms like [...]
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As the gavel falls on the first session of 2026, the halls of the U.S. Capitol are gripped by a legislative storm that has been brewing for over a decade. The intensifying fight over a comprehensive ban on individual stock trading for members of Congress has reached a fever
