S&P (Standard & Poor's)

Standard & Poor's (S&P) is a financial services company known for providing credit ratings, market indices, and investment research. Its credit ratings assess the creditworthiness of companies and governments, helping investors understand the risk of lending money. The S&P 500, one of its most famous products, is an index that tracks the stock performance of 500 large U.S. companies, serving as a key indicator of the overall stock market's health. S&P's ratings and indices are widely used by investors and financial professionals to make informed investment decisions.