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Sun Life Financial hosts fourth quarter 2018 earnings conference call

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Sun Life Financial Inc.("Sun Life Financial") (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) will release its fourth quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, after markets close.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Sun Life Financial Inc.("Sun Life Financial") (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) will release its fourth quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, after markets close.
  • Sun Life Financial will hold its earnings conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m.
  • As of September30, 2018, Sun Life Financial had total assets under management of $984 billion.
  • Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Caesars Entertainment Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Conn's and Dril-Quip to Join S&P SmallCap 600; "New" Fox Continues in S&P 500

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Economy, Finance, S&P 600, Global Industry Classification Standard, Money, Index, S&P 400, Standard & Poor's

S&P MidCap 400 constituent MKS Instruments Inc. (NASD: MKSI) is acquiring Electro Scientific Industries in a deal expected to close on February 1 pending final approvals.

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  • S&P MidCap 400 constituent MKS Instruments Inc. (NASD: MKSI) is acquiring Electro Scientific Industries in a deal expected to close on February 1 pending final approvals.
  • An S&P 500 constituent to be named later will replace "new" Fox in the S&P 100 on a date to be announced.
  • Headquartered in The Woodlands, TX, the company will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 GICS Computer & Electronics Retail Sub-Industry index.
  • Headquartered in Houston, TX, the company will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 GICS Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Sub-Industry index.

Coherent, Inc. Reports First Fiscal Quarter Results

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Economy, Finance, Communication, Forward-looking statement, Financial markets, Standard & Poor's, NASDAQ, Midcap, Index

This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined under the Federal securities laws.

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  • This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined under the Federal securities laws.
  • These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
  • Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and is part of the Russell 1000 and Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index.
  • For more information about Coherent, visit the company's website at www.coherent.com for product and financial updates.

S&P Global's #ChangePays Showcases the Benefits of Greater Women's Participation in the Workforce

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Leveraging S&P Global's data and insights, #ChangePays showcases the positive effects of greater women's participation in the workplace on the financial markets and the possible future economic gains of closing the gender gap.

Key Points: 
  • Leveraging S&P Global's data and insights, #ChangePays showcases the positive effects of greater women's participation in the workplace on the financial markets and the possible future economic gains of closing the gender gap.
  • "I am thrilled to launch #ChangePays, a first-of-its kind corporate responsibility campaign for S&P Global," said Courtney Geduldig, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, S&P Global.
  • "Our data and insights make clear that gender equality is an engine for the global workforce and that greater inclusivity leads to healthier, stronger economies.
  • The Company's divisions include S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Dow Jones Indices and S&P GlobalPlatts.

Warrior Met Coal “B+” Credit Rating Affirmed By S&P Global Ratings; Issue Level Rating Raised To “BB”

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Energy, Coal, Finance, Money, Economy, Credit, Standard & Poor's, Credit rating, Bond credit rating, Lluís Companys

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (Warrior or the Company) (NYSE: HCC) announced today that Standard & Poors (S&P) Rating Services has affirmed the Companys corporate credit rating of B+, with a stable outlook.

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  • Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (Warrior or the Company) (NYSE: HCC) announced today that Standard & Poors (S&P) Rating Services has affirmed the Companys corporate credit rating of B+, with a stable outlook.
  • At the same time, S&P raised the issue-level rating on the Companys Senior Secured Notes due 2024 from BB- to BB and the recovery rating to 1 from 2.
  • S&P cited the Companys strong performance, strong credit metrics and stable outlook as reasons for its new ratings.
  • Warrior sells all of its met coal production to steel producers in Europe, South America and Asia.

Long Island University Receives Upgrade From Standard & Poor's

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Thursday, January 17, 2019
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BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's, one of the nation's foremost credit agencies, has again issued an upgrade for Long Island University, marking the fourthconsecutive positive credit action issued for LIU since 2014.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's, one of the nation's foremost credit agencies, has again issued an upgrade for Long Island University, marking the fourthconsecutive positive credit action issued for LIU since 2014.
  • "I am immensely proud of the efforts of all members of our community," said Long Island University President Dr. Kimberly R. Cline.
  • "This upgrade by Standard & Poor's is yet another indicator that our future is strong and that we are well positioned to deliver on our commitment to academic excellence."
  • This has been complemented by a sustainable operating model which has allowed the University to increase its capital investment by 650% over 2013 levels.

S&P Global Schedules 4th Quarter & Full-Year 2018 Earnings Announcement/Conference Call for Thursday, February 7, 2019

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --S&P Global's (NYSE: SPGI) fourth quarter and full-year 2018 results will be issued on Thursday, February 7, 2019, via news release at approximately 7:15 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --S&P Global's (NYSE: SPGI) fourth quarter and full-year 2018 results will be issued on Thursday, February 7, 2019, via news release at approximately 7:15 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The presentation is open to all interested parties and may include forward-looking information.
  • S&P Global is a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide.
  • The Company's divisions include S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Dow Jones Indices and S&P Global Platts.

S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices Show Higher Default Rates For All Loan Types In December 2018

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released today data through December 2018 for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released today data through December 2018 for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices.
  • December 2018 marks the first time since January 2017 that all loan types and all major MSAs showed a higher default rate month-over-month.
  • "Consumer credit default rates are giving a caution signal," says David M. Blitzer, Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
  • The table below summarizes the December 2018 results for the S&P/Experian Credit Default Indices.

Ryder Fourth Quarter 2018 Earnings and 2019 Outlook Conference Call Scheduled for February 14, 2019

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Monday, January 14, 2019
Supply chain management, Transport, Trucking, Other Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Automotive, Fleet management, Retail, World Wide Web, Computing, Economy of the United States, Social media, Midcap, Ryder, Standard & Poor's, LinkedIn, Facebook, General Electric

Ryder is a Fortune 500 commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions company.

Key Points: 
  • Ryder is a Fortune 500 commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions company.
  • The companys stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the S&P MidCap 400 index.
  • For more information, visit www.ryder.com or our newsroom , and follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter , and YouTube .
  • These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions.

ESMA withdraws the registrations of S&P Italy and S&P France following merger

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Credit rating agencies, Finance, Money, Economy, Standard & Poor's, Credit rating, CRA, Dagong Europe Credit Rating

20 December 2018

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  • 20 December 2018

    Credit Rating Agencies

    The withdrawal decisions follow the official notification to ESMA by S&P on 21 November 2018 of its intention to renounce the two registrations under the conditions set out in Article 20(1)(a) of the CRA Regulation (CRAR).

  • S&P Global Ratings Europe will continue to be registered with ESMA, as it also merged with Standard and Poor's Credit Market Services Europe Limited (based in the United Kingdom) on 30 June 2018.
  • The latter is the remaining registration.
  • Point (a) of Article 20(1) of the CRARprovides that without prejudice to Article 24, ESMA shall withdraw the registration of a credit rating agency where the credit rating agency expressly renounces the registration or has provided no credit ratings for the preceding six months.