Howard Silverblatt, a legendary figure in equity market analysis at S&P Global, is wrapping up his nearly half-century tenure on Wall Street this month. The veteran analyst has been instrumental in shaping how investors understand and interpret major stock indices, earning respect across the financial industry as a go-to voice for index-related insights and commentary. His retirement marks the end of an influential era in market analysis. Throughout his extensive career, Silverblatt built a reputation for deep expertise in index methodology and market structure—knowledge that institutions and