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IHS Markit reports a significant rebound in global dividend payouts, with a 21% increase in 2021, reaching
Emerging markets are likely to outperform developed ones with a 23% increase in payouts.
IHS Markit has partnered with Stockperks to enhance retail investor relationship management. This collaboration allows IHS Markit to use Stockperks' platform, which offers perks and exclusive experiences to retail shareholders, facilitating better communication and engagement. This initiative aims to support investor relations teams in connecting with the growing retail investor base effectively. Kevin Roy from IHS Markit emphasized the importance of engaging the retail community, while Ken Watson from Stockperks highlighted the need for proactive solutions in the evolving market.
The latest report from IHS Markit reveals that the United States and Mainland China are set to become the top players in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market for 2022. The U.S. is expected to surpass Australia and Qatar as the largest LNG exporter, having added 25 million metric tons (MMt) to its supply in 2021. Conversely, China emerged as the world's largest importer, with imports increasing by 12.3 MMt to 81 MMt in 2021, overtaking Japan. The report highlights significant trends, including record long-term contract signings and soaring spot LNG prices.
According to the latest report from Paychex, small business employment is on the rise as 2021 concludes. Hourly earnings growth reached a record 4.27%, the highest since reporting began, resulting in an average hourly wage of $30.00. The Small Business Jobs Index improved by 7.31% year-over-year, despite a slight monthly slowdown. Notably, the leisure and hospitality sectors saw double-digit growth of 10.69%. The West region led in job growth, while Dallas remained the top metro area for small business hiring.
S&P Global (SPGI) and IHS Markit (INFO) announced the sale of IHS Markit’s Base Chemicals business to News Corp for
S&P Global (SPGI) and IHS Markit (INFO) have signed agreements to divest IHS Markit's Base Chemicals business to News Corp for $295 million and S&P Global's CUSIP Global Services (CGS) to FactSet Research Systems for $1.925 billion. These divestitures are part of the regulatory conditions required to complete their merger. The companies expect to receive aggregate net proceeds of approximately $1.3 billion. Additional divestitures, including the Leveraged Commentary and Data business, are planned to meet regulatory approval, with the merger anticipated to close in Q1 2022.
The 40th annual CERAWeek by IHS Markit will take place in Houston from March 7-11, 2022. This premier energy conference, chaired by Daniel Yergin, will address significant themes such as emissions reduction and energy supply for an expanding global economy. Key discussions will focus on the balance between reducing emissions and maintaining stable energy flows amidst recent crises and market volatility. IHS Markit emphasizes innovation and strategic investment for the energy future, featuring numerous industry leaders among its speakers.
IHS Markit predicts that 2022 will experience continued supply chain disruptions and inflation challenges, primarily due to energy price increases and COVID-19 transitions. Key forecasts include a slowdown in global economic growth, particularly in the U.S. where growth is expected to drop to 4.3%. The organization anticipates a shift from fiscal stimulus to restraint, predicting a shrink in the global public-sector deficit by $2 trillion. Amid these changes, central banks are expected to tighten monetary policy, with interest rate hikes anticipated in the U.S. and Europe.
OmniSci announced that its Immerse data visualization technology is now powering IHS Markit's Energy Studio: Impact, which provides critical analytics to the oil and gas sector. This subscription-based service allows users to analyze complex energy questions in seconds instead of weeks. With OmniSci's accelerated analytics, IHS Markit customers can handle over hundreds of millions of records efficiently, streamlining production, economic, and commercial analysis of energy resources.
