NEW YORK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") conducted a consultation with market participants on potential changes to the S&P U.S. Indices Methodology and Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Indices Methodology (collectively, the "Relevant Index Families") related to MegaCap companies.
The Index Committee appreciates the market engagement received in connection with this consultation and thanks all respondents for their feedback.
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