S&P Global is a provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, and analytics in the global capital and commodity markets. It operates through four segments: Ratings, Market Intelligence, Platts, and Indices. The Ratings segment provides credit ratings, research, and analytics, offering investors and other market participants information, ratings, and benchmarks. The Market Intelligence segment delivers multi-asset-class data, research, and analytical capabilities, which integrate cross-asset analytics and desktop services. Its Platts segment provides information and benchmark prices for the commodity and energy markets. The Indices segment offers an index that maintains various valuation and index benchmarks for investment advisors, wealth managers, and institutional investors.