S&P Global said Wednesday it has entered a $1 billion accelerated share buyback with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. The deal is expected to be completed in the third quarter. The credit rating agency said it will use cash on hand to fund the deal. Shares were not yet active premarket, but have gained 46% in the last 12 months, while the S&P 500 has gained 15%.
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