S&P Global Inc. SPGI is scheduled to release second-quarter 2021 results on Jul 29, before market open.Q2 ExpectationsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for S&P Global’s second-quarter 2021 revenues stands at $2.00 billion, indicating growth of 2.7% from the year-ago period’s reported figure.Segment wise, Ratings revenues are likely to have been driven by strength across both non-transaction and transaction revenues. Non-transaction revenues are likely to have benefited from strength in CRISIL, surveillance, new-entity ratings and Ratings Evaluation Services. Market Intelligence revenues are expected to have gained from growth in Data Management Solutions, Credit Risk Services and Desktop. Platts revenues are likely to have benefited from growth in the core subscription business. Indices revenues are likely to have been aided by gains in asset-linked fees.Expenses related to the pending merger with IHS Markit are likely to have weighed on S&P Global’s earnings, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for which is pegged at $3.28 per share, indicating a decline of 3.5% from the year-ago period’s reported figure.What Our Model Says Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for S&P Global this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.S&P Global has an Earnings ESP of +0.99% and a Zacks Rank #3.S&P Global Inc. Price and EPS Surprise S&P Global Inc. price-eps-surprise | S&P Global Inc. QuoteOther Stocks to ConsiderHere are a few stocks from the broader Zacks Business Services sector that investors may consider, as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to beat on second-quarter 2021 earnings.Avis Budget CAR has an Earnings ESP of +30.44% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Clean Harbors CLH has an Earnings ESP of +18.71% and a Zacks Rank #2.Republic ServicesRSG has an Earnings ESP of +2.83% and a Zacks Rank #3. Time to Invest in Legal Marijuana If you’re looking for big gains, there couldn’t be a better time to get in on a young industry primed to skyrocket from $17.7 billion back in 2019 to an expected $73.6 billion by 2027. After a clean sweep of 6 election referendums in 5 states, pot is now legal in 36 states plus D.C. Federal legalization is expected soon and that could be a still greater bonanza for investors. Even before the latest wave of legalization, Zacks Investment Research has recommended pot stocks that have shot up as high as +285.9%. You’re invited to check out Zacks’ Marijuana Moneymakers: An Investor’s Guide. It features a timely Watch List of pot stocks and ETFs with exceptional growth potential.Today, Download Marijuana Moneymakers FREE >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Republic Services, Inc. (RSG): Free Stock Analysis Report Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH): Free Stock Analysis Report S&P Global Inc. (SPGI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research