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Standard & Poor's
Term category: Companies
In 10 words or less:  A company that produces independent research and manages the S&P indices.

Definition: Standard & Poor's is a company that manages the famous S&P indices, produces independent research, and rates corporate debt.

Advice: This company provides a variety of important information resources for investors.  Its credit ratings help investors determine how likely a company is to default on its debt.  Its stock indices, primarily the S&P 500, are ubiquitous.

 

 

 

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