S&P Global is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in New York City. Operating primarily as a market intelligence company that provides financial information and data analytics services, one of the most recognizable services is as an independent rating firm. S&P Global is the parent company of S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Global Mobility, S&P Global Engineering Solutions, S&P Global Sustainable1, S&P Global Commodity Insights and CRISIL. It is the majority owner of the S&P Dow Jones Indices joint venture. The company provides commodified information and data to provide analytics services and offer market intelligence reviews, ratings and benchmarks. The company was founded by James H. McGraw and John A. Hill in 1917. S&P abbreviates the name Standard and Poors.