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2025-11-29
2025-11-28
A Chicago Data Center Overheated—and Shut Down Trade in Key Markets Across the Globe
Description: The outage, which lasted for 10 hours, hit CME’s equity, bond and commodity futures. It also offered a warning.
Nasdaq Notches First Monthly Loss Since March as Dow, S&P 500 Make Gains
Description: The S 500 and Dow both rose for a seventh consecutive month.
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Description: Find insight on Friday’s outage at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
Wall Street edges higher in thin post-holiday trade
Description: <body><p>STORY: U.S. stocks climbed on Friday, with the Dow gaining six-tenths of a percent, the S&P 500 up around half a percent, and the Nasdaq adding about two-thirds of a percent.</p><p>That's after a day of thin trading volume during a shortened session on Black Friday, driven by gains in retail and a recovery in tech stocks....</p><p>and after futures trading was temporarily disrupted in the morning following a CME Group outage that had frozen currencies, commodities and equity contracts around the globe.</p><p>Expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December strengthened throughout the week, helping underpin sentiment across equity markets.</p><p>Chief market strategist at the Wealth Consulting Group Talley Léger says U.S. markets could be set for an upbeat year-end:</p><p>"So we continue to like the pro-cyclical economy, sensitive areas of the stock market that really took it on the chin in the latest drawdown. I'm really talking specifically about information technology and consumer discretionary. // The thesis really is continued Fed rate cuts, softening bond yields, even mortgage rates that have come down alongside a weaker trend in oil prices, gasoline and a broader wealth effect that I think is really supporting the upper strata of the household sector."</p><p>All of the major S&P 500 sectors were up except healthcare, with pharmaceutical Eli Lilly down 2.6%.</p><p>Intel helped lead the S&P 500 with a 10.2% gain after a TF International Securities analyst said the company would begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M processor as early as 2027.</p><p>But the three main U.S. stock indexes were lower for the month, reflecting growing concerns about stretched AI and tech valuations, with investors taking profits and reducing exposure.</p></body>
Comex Gold Ends the Month 5.93% Higher at $4218.30
Description: Front-month Comex gold for December delivery gained 1.3% to $4218.30 a troy ounce — up for a fifth straight session.
Silver, Copper Hit Records as Trading Turmoil Exacerbates Moves
Description: Silver jumped as much as 5.9% to $56.53 an ounce, surpassing a peak set during a historic squeeze in the London market in October. The white metal has been supported by rising hopes of a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in December, inflows into bullion-backed exchange-traded funds and ongoing supply tightness.
CME Trading Is Restored to Wrap Up Week After Hours-Long Outage
Description: The exchange’s Globex Futures & Options markets, which handles futures, options, and commodities trading and accounts for 90% of CME Group’s volume, opened at 8:30 a.m. New York time. Volume remained light across many markets, with at least four traders noting delays in trading for Treasury futures and options tied to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
US Stock Indexes Rise for Fifth Straight Day in Holiday-Shortened Friday
Description: US equity indexes rose for the fifth consecutive session on Friday amid thin trading volumes, declin
Equities Extend Winning Streak; Nasdaq Logs First Monthly Fall Since April
Description: US equities advanced Friday, stretching their winning streak to a fifth session, although the Nasdaq
The Private Equity-Owned Data Center Behind Giant CME Outage
Description: The Aurora, Illinois, complex has served as the primary hub of digital operations for the world’s largest futures exchange operator CME Group Inc. for nearly two decades. Traders want to be close to the data center to reduce latency, minimizing the distance data must travel in order to shave microseconds off their trades. As a former executive of the data center’s operator once put it: “If you read the book , you can get a real quick lesson on what’s going on.”
Today's Market: Dow Jumps 1% as S&P 500, Nasdaq Climb on Rate-Cut Hopes
Description: Holiday Rally Hits Wall Street as Rate Cuts Eclipse AI Fears
Top Midday Stories: Jefferies Under SEC Probe; Qwant Complaint Against Microsoft Dismissed; Oracle, Vantage Seek $38 Billion for OpenAI Sites
Description: All three major US stock indexes rose in midday trading Friday after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
CME Trading Resumes Following Hours-Long Outage
Description: CME Group (CME) said that futures and options trading resumed after an hours-long disruption that af
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Restarts After Data Center Disruption
Description: The Chicago Mercantile Exchange restored most trading operations after an hours-long outage stemming from problems at a data center. Shares of CME Group (CME) dipped in the premarket session on the news. We're also watching: - Shares of Tilray Brands (TLRY) fell ahead of the US market open after the cannabis company announced that it will implement a one-for-ten reverse stock split of its common stock. - Shares of Oracle (ORCL) declined in early trading after Morgan Stanley warned a gauge of risk on Oracle Corp.'s debt reached a three-year high in November. Lisa Mateo reports.
Pre-Markets in Green to Close a Volatile November
Description: Pre-Markets in Green to Close a Volatile November.
Black Friday Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Holiday Shopping
Description: Expectations are for record-high retail revenues this weekend, but less spent per household.
Dollar Recovers Slightly as Investors Already Price in Fed Rate Cut
Description: The dollar gained slightly against the euro and the pound, staging a tentative recovery as traders anticipate an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December.
CME Group Shares Steady After Hours-Long Trading Outage
Description: CME shares moved in a narrow range, while shares of peers New York Stock Exchange-owner Intercontinental Exchange Inc., Nasdaq Inc. and Cboe Global Markets Inc. nudged higher alongside the broader market. The exchange’s Globex Futures & Options markets, which handles futures, options, and commodities trading and accounts for 90% of CME Group’s volume, opened at 8:30 a.m. New York time, with trades reported in US futures and options. Futures and options trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were frozen for several hours due to a data center fault, leaving market participants unable to trade contracts tracking the S&P 500 and multiple other assets.
Stock Market Live November 28: S&P 500 (VOO) Rises on Black Friday Despite Trading Glitch
Description: This article will be updated throughout the day, so check back often for more daily updates. Futures trading was suspended on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Friday morning after the exchange said “a cooling issue at CyrusOne data centers” in Chicago forced a halt to trading. “Globex futures and options markets, foreign exchange platform EBS markets ... Stock Market Live November 28: S&P 500 (VOO) Rises on Black Friday Despite Trading Glitch
CME outage, Jefferies scrutiny, Puma takeover report
Description: Morning Brief host Julie Hyman tracks several of the day's top trending stock tickers. CME Group's (CME) Chicago Mercantile Exchange suffered a data outage Friday morning, disrupting futures trading. Jefferies (JEF) is in focus after the FT reported the company facing scrutiny from regulators over its First Brands ties. Puma (PUM.DE, PUMSY) shares are on the move following a Bloomberg report that China’s Anta Sports is exploring a takeover bid of the sporting goods company. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.
2025-11-27
Should HSBC’s Upgrade and Predictive Betting Platform Partnership Prompt Action From Flutter (FLUT) Investors?
Description: In recent days, HSBC upgraded Flutter Entertainment from Hold to Buy and the company announced the late-2025 launch of a predictive sports betting platform in partnership with CME Group, as well as a change in voting rights involving Parvus Asset Management acquiring over 5% of voting rights. This series of announcements has drawn wider attention to Flutter's sector leadership and highlighted differing views among analysts about the company’s future prospects. We'll explore how Flutter's...
CME Group (CME): Evaluating Valuation After Record Crypto and Treasury Trading Volumes
Description: CME Group (CME) spotlighted its leadership in regulated derivatives by announcing record highs in both cryptocurrency and U.S. Treasury trading activity. These records reflect heightened demand from clients seeking effective risk management tools as economic conditions change. See our latest analysis for CME Group. CME Group’s robust trading records come as the stock builds solid momentum, with a 20.7% share price gain year-to-date and an impressive 23.6% total shareholder return over the...
2025-11-26
Global Exchanges Urge SEC to Curb Broad Crypto Exemptions, Warn on Tokenized Stock Risks
Description: The SEC is being warned not to let crypto firms bypass investor protection rules as it considers exemptive relief for tokenized stocks.
2025-11-25
Oil Prices Near Four-Year Lows. Goldman Sachs Sees Opportunity.
Description: Oil prices fell Tuesday and analysts project prices to keep coming down in the coming years. Refining stocks are holding up.
Coinbase downgraded on high valuation as earnings outpace peers
Description: Investing.com -- Argus cut its rating on Coinbase to Hold from Buy, saying the crypto exchange’s valuation has moved too far ahead of traditional exchange operators even as earnings continue to improve.
Gold prices climb on rising Fed interest rate cut bets
Description: Gold prices advanced on Tuesday, buoyed by rising investor expectations that the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates in December
Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points
Description: The U.S. stock market climbed again Tuesday on hopes for a coming cut to interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 664 points, or 1.4%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.7%. Stocks got a boost from easing yields in the bond market.
2025-11-24
CME Crypto Futures Volume Hits Record 795K Contracts Amid Volatility
Description: A surge in institutional and retail demand has pushed CME’s crypto average daily volume up 132% year-over-year, with open interest climbing 82%.
CME Group U.S. Treasury Open Interest Hits Record of 35 Million Contracts
Description: CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that open interest (OI) in its deeply liquid U.S. Treasury futures and options set a new record of 35,120,066 contracts on November 20. CME Group's deeply liquid interest rate futures and options complex also traded 44,839,732 contracts on November 21, the second-highest daily volume ever.
2025-11-23
Could New Bitcoin Volatility Indices Enhance CME Group's (CME) Role in Crypto Risk Management?
Description: CF Benchmarks and CME Group recently announced the December 2 launch of two bitcoin volatility indices, the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index – Real Time (BVX) and the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index – Settlement (BVXS), which offer market-based, forward-looking measures of bitcoin's expected price fluctuations over a 30-day period, using data from CME's regulated bitcoin options. This expansion adds new transparency and risk management tools for institutional investors in digital assets,...
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Western Alliance Bancorporation, ServisFirst Bancshares, First Merchants, and Dime Community Bancshares Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
Description: A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Fed President John Williams stated that he sees “room for a further adjustment” for interest rates in the near term. Following his speech, traders increased their bets on a rate cut, with the probability of a December reduction jumping from around 39% to over 70%, according to data from CME Group. The positive sentiment was also reflected in the b
NBT Bancorp, FirstSun Capital Bancorp, Webster Financial, UMB Financial, and TowneBank Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
Description: A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Fed President John Williams stated that he sees “room for a further adjustment” for interest rates in the near term. Following his speech, traders increased their bets on a rate cut, with the probability of a December reduction jumping from around 39% to over 70%, according to data from CME Group. The positive sentiment was also reflected in the b
KeyCorp, Rocket Companies, United Bankshares, Triumph Financial, and OceanFirst Financial Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
Description: A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Fed President John Williams stated that he sees “room for a further adjustment” for interest rates in the near term. Following his speech, traders increased their bets on a rate cut, with the probability of a December reduction jumping from around 39% to over 70%, according to data from CME Group. This optimism is particularly beneficial for homeb
M&T Bank, Eastern Bank, and Byline Bancorp Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
Description: A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut.
Why Is CME (CME) Up 2.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
Description: CME (CME) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
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2025-11-19
US Financial 15 Split Corp. Preferred Dividend Declared
Description: TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- US Financial 15 Split Corp ("US Financial 15") declares its monthly distribution of $0.06983 for each Preferred share, or 10.00% annually based on the previous month end net asset value. Distributions are payable December 10, 2025 to shareholders on record as at November 28, 2025. US Financial 15 invests in a portfolio consisting of 15 U.S. financial services companies as follows: American Express, Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon Corp., Citigro
3 Cash-Producing Stocks We Think Twice About
Description: Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
2025-11-18
What Recent Prediction Market Shifts Mean for Flutter Entertainment's Outlook
Description: Flutter Entertainment's consensus analyst price target has been revised downward, decreasing from $330.80 to $314.62. This adjustment comes as views in the analyst community shift, influenced by industry regulatory changes, sector dynamics, and the company’s position within prediction markets. Stay tuned as we explore how investors can keep informed about evolving perspectives on Flutter’s outlook. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture the full story. Head over to our Company Report to...
Canadian Metals Announces Private Placement of up to $2.4 Million
Description: Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - November 18, 2025) - Canadian Metals Inc. (CSE: CME) ("CME" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of units and "flow-through" units for gross proceeds of up to $2.4 million (the "Offering"). This financing is intended to advance the Company's exploration programs on its five properties in the Bathurst Mining Camp, New Brunswick. The Offering will consist of up to $2,400,000 in aggregate gross proceeds, comprising up to...
Drug Giant Merck Breaks Out Past New Buy Point; CME, Marathon Eye Entries
Description: Dow Jones drug giant Merck is breaking out past its latest buy point as the stock market volatility continues Tuesday.
2025-11-17
Stock Of The Day Nears Buy Point As Firm Launches Intriguing Product
Description: Piper Sandler raised its price target on CME Group after the announcement for a new predictions app, calling the deal a profit driver.
2025-11-16
How Recent Developments Are Shaping the Investment Story for CME Group
Description: CME Group stock has attracted fresh attention as the consensus analyst price target recently ticked up, increasing from $282.11 to $285.12. This modest upward revision reflects a balance of optimism regarding the firm’s stable revenue streams and caution about the potential impacts of fluctuating market activity. Stay tuned to discover how you can stay on top of the evolving story behind these analyst expectations and what it means for CME Group’s outlook. Analyst Price Targets don't always...
How Should Investors Value CME Group After a 32% Rally in 2025?
Description: If you find yourself pondering whether CME Group is still a smart buy, you are not alone. This is especially true after its impressive run in recent months. The stock has seen notable gains, up 3.1% over the past week and 6.4% in the last month. This builds on a strong year-to-date return of 22.5% and an impressive 32.2% gain over the past year. Recently, CME Group has been in the spotlight due to its continued focus on market innovation and expansion of derivatives offerings. The broader...
2025-11-15
CrowdStrike Leads Five Stocks To Watch Near Buy Points
Description: CrowdStrike is the lone technology company on the list after AI plays' bruising last week. But all five stocks to watch are near buy points.
2025-11-14
US Equity Markets Mixed as Tech Stocks Rebound, Inflation Concerns Linger
Description: US equity indexes were mixed Friday after technology stocks recovered, while persistent inflation co
U.S. Futures, Global Markets Fall as Fed Interest-Rate Cut Hopes Dashed, High Tech Valuations Weigh
Description: Futures for the S&P 500 were down, along with the prospects of an interest-rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s December meeting.
2025-11-13
CME Group’s New Plan to Dominate Prediction Markets
Description: CME Group is bringing prediction markets closer to everyday users in one of its most direct shifts from Wall Street to Main Street. FanDuel, the US sports-betting leader, and CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, said late Wednesday that they will roll out a new prediction-markets app in December. The ...
US Equity Markets End Lower Amid Inflation Concerns, Rate Pause Speculation
Description: US equity indexes slumped Thursday amid accelerating inflation concerns and increasing bets for a pa
Stocks to Watch Thursday: Disney, Cisco, Flutter
Description: ↗️ Cisco Systems (CSCO): The network-equipment company raised its earnings outlook, helped by demand for AI products. Shares jumped 4.7%, nearing a dot-com era record. ↘️ Walt Disney (DIS): Shares in the entertainment giant dropped 7.
FanDuel Prediction Market Strategy Pursues Rivals Polymarket, Kalshi
Description: FanDuel became the latest company to venture into prediction markets after the likes of DraftKings and Robinhood.
CME Group, FanDuel ink fresh deal to launch new prediction market as competition heats up
Description: FanDuel Predicts is a new prediction market launching in the US next month. The product will only be available in states where sports betting is illegal. FanDuel’s parent company surrendered its gaming license in Nevada.
Paddy Power owner Flutter alerts over earnings as gamblers enjoy winning streak
Description: The betting giant warned of a hit of around 170 million US dollars (£129.4 million) from higher-than-expected payouts since October 1.
CME Group (CME): Exploring Valuation After Notable Year-To-Date Share Price Gains
Description: CME Group (CME) has caught some attention recently as investors size up its performance against a shifting market backdrop. Shares have edged up over the past month, which has prompted renewed interest in the company’s outlook and valuation. See our latest analysis for CME Group. CME’s momentum has been building, with the stock clocking a strong year-to-date share price return of 20.14 percent and a robust 1-year total shareholder return of 28.01 percent. Recent price action suggests growing...
2025-11-12
FanDuel to Debut Prediction Market App to Fend Off Competitors
Description: The company plans to introduce a new mobile app in December, FanDuel Predicts, where users can bet on the outcome of sports and economic indicators, the company announced on Wednesday at the same time that it released quarterly financial results that fell short of analysts’ expectations. Flutter is working with CME Group Inc., the derivatives exchange operator, to offer so-called event-contracts tied to the outcomes of baseball, basketball, football and hockey games, a move that could create conflicts with state regulators who have said prediction markets are illegal.
FanDuel, CME to Enter Sports Prediction Markets
Description: FanDuel plans to forge a partnership with exchange operator CME Group to launch a sports prediction-market platform next month, its most ambitious step into the growing world of prediction markets. The sports-betting company, which is owned by Flutter Entertainment, will work with CME, the largest futures exchange in the U.S., to offer FanDuel Predicts, the companies said Wednesday. The platform will allow users to buy "event contracts" that predict the outcome of future sporting events in states where online sports betting is illegal, which include California and Texas.
FanDuel Follows DraftKings Into Prediction Markets
Description: The sports betting firm said Wednesday that it will debut a stand-alone prediction market app called FanDuel Predicts, in partnership with CME Group.
FanDuel owner cuts profit forecast, to launch event contracts next month
Description: DUBLIN (Reuters) -Flutter, the world's largest online betting company, sharply cut its full-year profit growth forecast on Wednesday, primarily due to another long winning streak by gamblers that increased its payouts. Already number one in the booming U.S. sports betting market through its FanDuel brand, Flutter and its partner CME Group also announced the launch of the FanDuel Predicts app next month to target what it described as a significant growth opportunity in the rapidly expanding event contracts market. Event contracts allow investors to bet on the likelihood of specific events occurring, from sports and entertainment to politics and the economy.
Silver Price Squeeze Is On, As Gold, Copper Rally Too; Watch These Stocks
Description: Silver prices soared on Wednesday, nearing October's all-time high, while the gold price also rallied, as both precious and industrial metals shined on a flattish session for the S&P 500. Gold miner Newmont was among the top S&P 500 performers in midday trade.
CME Group CFO looks to partnerships for long-term growth
Description: In seeking partners, the company looks for “complementary” skillsets, CME Group CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick said.
Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting CME Group Stock Will Climb or Sink?
Description: Are Wall Street analysts seeing upsides or downsides in CME Group’s stock?
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights S&P Global, CME, Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets
Description: S&P Global, CME, Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets thrive on rising trading volumes, tech innovation and crypto adoption.
Gold prices above $4,100 as investors eye Fed rate cuts
Description: Market expectations for US monetary easing have firmed.
2025-11-11
4 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Securities & Exchanges Industry
Description: Zacks Securities and Exchanges industry players like SPGI, CME, NDAQ and CBOE gain from rising crypto adoption, trading volumes, a higher non-trading revenue base and tech investments.
2025-11-10
CFTC Set to Approve Leveraged Crypto Trading in the U.S. Next Month – Institutions Coming?
Description: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is preparing to allow leveraged spot cryptocurrency trading on regulated American exchanges as early as next month, marking one of the most significant regulatory shifts in U.S. digital asset policy to date.Acting Chair Caroline Pham confirmed the move in a post on X, ...
Editorial: Cboe Global Markets reboots with a Chicago-centric boss. Good.
Description: When Cboe Global Markets launched its recent search for a new chief executive officer, Chicago was a priority. The “C” in Cboe stands for Chicago, after all, and acting CEO Frederic Tomcyzk acknowledged that the company’s next leader would need to be a fixture along LaSalle Street. “A strong presence in Chicago is going to be important,” he said earlier this spring. In May, Cboe tapped Craig ...
Nasdaq and Cboe To Launch Spot and Leveraged Crypto Trading Next Month, CFTC Confirms
Description: The CFTC’s acting chair confirmed talks with major exchanges to launch regulated leveraged crypto trading. Platforms like Cboe and CME could soon offer margin spot ...
2025-11-09
2025-11-08
What CME Group (CME)'s Record October Volumes and Dividend Declaration Mean For Shareholders
Description: CME Group recently declared a fourth-quarter dividend of US$1.25 per share, payable December 30, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 12, 2025, and reported a record October average daily volume of 26.3 million contracts, with metals and cryptocurrency trading achieving significant volume growth. Analyst sentiment was reinforced by Deutsche Bank's upgrade of CME Group, referencing confidence in organic growth initiatives and the company's expanding participation in emerging asset...
2025-11-07
2025-11-06
CME Group Declares Quarterly Dividend
Description: CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $1.25 per share. The dividend is payable December 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 12, 2025.
2025-11-05
ADP Jobs Report Tops Forecasts, Muddling Fed Outlook; S&P 500 Steady
Description: The report has outsized significance as the government shutdown cancels another Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. S&P 500 futures were little changed, with Advanced Micro Devices falling modestly in reaction to its earnings report. After Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell insisted that a December rate cut is "far from" a done deal last week, the ADP jobs report will extend the uncertainty.
2025-11-04
Livestock sector optimism fuels a modest rise in farmer sentiment in October
Description: U.S. farmer sentiment edged slightly higher in October, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rising 3 points to a reading of 129. The increase was fueled primarily by a rise in the Index of Current Conditions, which climbed 8 points to 130, while the Index of Future Expectations was virtually unchanged at 129, just 1 point higher than in September. Farmers' appraisals of current conditions highlight a "tale of two economies": Livestock producers remain highly optimistic abou
CME Group October Volume Hits New Record of 26.3 Million Contracts, Up 8% Year Over Year
Description: CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its highest October average daily volume (ADV) on record at 26.3 million contracts, an increase of 8% year-over-year. The company's previous October ADV record was set in 2023 with 25.2 million contracts. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.
2025-11-03
Wall Street futures rise on AI optimism, US-China trade truce
Description: The benchmark S&P 500 posted its sixth consecutive monthly gain in October, its longest such streak in four years, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq logged its longest streak since January 2018 after all the so-called "Magnificent Seven" companies that have reported their earnings so far pointed to a surge in AI spending. Investors will have more clues on AI demand, as semiconductor firms including Advanced Micro Devices and Qualcomm report results this week. U.S. President Donald Trump said AI giant Nvidia's most advanced chips will be reserved for U.S. companies and kept out of China and other countries.
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How Solana and XRP Futures Became CME’s Fastest Growing Crypto Products
Description: CME’s Solana and XRP futures hit record notional open interest on Monday.
Sports Bets Don’t Interest Intercontinental Exchange. It Prefers AI and Blockchain.
Description: ICE has agreed to invest up to $2 billion in Polymarket, an operator of prediction markets that plans to list event contracts that will let people bet on “Yes”/”No” propositions in sports.
2025-10-29
Trade, Earnings, Fed Outlooks Lift Wall Street Pre-Bell, Asia, Europe Up
Description: Wall Street futures pointed moderately higher pre-bell Wednesday on hopes for a China-US trade deal,
Banking on a Fed Rate Cut Today, Investors Look for Hints of What’s Next
Description: In September, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that nine of the Fed’s 19 policymakers favored no more than one additional rate cut this year.
5 Revealing Analyst Questions From CME Group’s Q3 Earnings Call
Description: CME Group’s third quarter performance received a positive market response, reflecting resilience despite a year-over-year revenue decrease. Management pointed to record open interest in key asset classes and robust growth in cryptocurrency and market data revenues as key factors. CEO Terrence Duffy highlighted, “Our crypto complex traded a record 340,000 contracts per day in the third quarter…up over 225% relative to a year ago,” while also noting strength in new product launches and internation
3 Financials Stocks That Concern Us
Description: Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. Still, investors are uneasy as companies face challenges from an unpredictable interest rate and inflation environment. These doubts have certainly contributed to the indutry's recent underperformance - over the past six months, its 17.4% gain has fallen behind the S&P 500's 23.9% rise.
2025-10-28
CME Group (CME): Evaluating Valuation After Crypto Growth and Steady Q3 Results
Description: CME Group (CME) just released its third quarter results, showing revenues and earnings that held steady compared to last year. The report also highlighted the company’s growing cryptocurrency derivatives business, especially an increase in XRP futures activity. See our latest analysis for CME Group. CME Group’s year-to-date momentum really stands out, with a 14.4% share price return and an impressive 22.5% total shareholder return over the past twelve months. While volumes and revenue dipped...
Trump Media to Enter Booming Prediction Markets Business
Description: Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. plans to make prediction contracts available on its Truth Social network, allowing users to bet on events ranging from political elections to inflation-rate changes, according to a statement on Tuesday. The initiative adds to recent efforts by Trump Media to capitalize on its retail following and comes just after trading volume on the leading marketplaces, Polymarket and Kalshi, hit a fresh record. Investors’ voracious appetite for betting on real-world events has prompted firms like CME Group Inc. and Intercontinental Exchange Inc. to look for ways into the business.
2025-10-27
Shutdown clouds Federal Reserve interest rate cut decision
Description: Should investors, businesses, and consumers expect interest rates to continue to drop through the end of this year and into the next? The answer depends on a divisive Federal Reserve, the nation’s independent central bank which sets monetary policy by balancing inflation and jobs to control the ...
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Inflation Data Doesn’t Change Investors’ Rate Outlook
Description: Friday’s cooler-than-expected inflation data has done little to change investors’ interest-rate expectations. Interest-rate futures showed Friday afternoon that investors see a roughly 50% chance that the Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate will fall below 3% by the end of next September from its current target range of 4%-4.25%, according to CME Group data. Investors were already betting that the Fed would cut rates in the coming months due to concerns about a weakening labor market, making inflation data less of a focus.
2025-10-23
US Equity Markets Close Higher After US Confirms China Trade Meeting, Strong Corporate Earnings Feature
Description: US equity indexes were higher on Thursday after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirm
Is Your Broker Turning Into Your Bookie? Robinhood, DraftKings And More Face Off In Prediction Markets Boom
Description: Wall Street is entering the world of prediction markets, with Robinhood, Polymarket, Kalshi riding high on event wagers.
CME Q3 Deep Dive: Product Expansion Offsets Revenue Decline as Market Data and Crypto Lead
Description: Financial derivatives exchange CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 3% year on year to $1.54 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.68 per share was 2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Institutions Drive CME Crypto Options to $9B as ETH, SOL, XRP Set Records
Description: Open interest across CME’s regulated markets jumped 27% since Oct. 10, signaling growing conviction among large traders.
CME Group Seen as Defensive Beneficiary With New Growth Vectors, Morgan Stanley Says
Description: CME Group (CME) is viewed as both a cyclical and defensive beneficiary amid ongoing macro, credit, a
LendingClub upgraded, Enphase Energy downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Description: LendingClub upgraded, Enphase Energy downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
2025-10-22
CME Group (CME) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narrative Despite Slower Growth Forecasts
Description: CME Group (CME) posted a net profit margin of 57.9%, up from last year’s 56.4%, as annual earnings growth reached 14.1%. This outpaced its five-year average of 12.4%. Looking ahead, analysts forecast earnings to grow 5.5% per year and revenue to climb 5% annually, both trailing the broader US market’s projections. Against this backdrop, the risk-reward profile centers on CME’s strong history of profitability and consistent growth, supported by few major identified risks. See our full analysis...
CME Group Inc (CME) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Market Dynamics with Strategic ...
Description: CME Group Inc (CME) reports strong market data revenue and strategic growth in crypto and retail sectors despite a slight dip in overall revenue.
Gambling And Investing Collide: Is Your Broker Turning Into Your Bookie?
Description: Wall Street is entering the world of prediction markets, with Robinhood, Polymarket, Kalshi riding high on event wagers.
CME Group Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y
Description: CME's third-quarter results reflect declining revenues due to lower clearing and transaction fees and other, as well as lower trading volumes.
Compared to Estimates, CME (CME) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Description: Although the revenue and EPS for CME (CME) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
CME Group (CME) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Description: CME (CME) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +1.90% and +0.81%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) Reports Q3 In Line With Expectations
Description: Financial derivatives exchange CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 3% year on year to $1.54 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.68 per share was 2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
CME: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Description: CHICAGO (AP) — CME Group Inc. CME) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $908 million. On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had net income of $2.49.
CME Group Inc. Announces Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Description: CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2025.
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CME Group (CME) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect
Description: Financial derivatives exchange CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday before market open. Here’s what you need to know.
What's in the Cards for CME Group This Earnings Season?
Description: CME's third-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from a diverse product portfolio, increased volatility and expanding data services.
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Monday
Description: Financial stocks were edging higher premarket Monday, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XL
US Financial 15 Split Corp. Preferred Dividend Declared
Description: TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- US Financial 15 Split Corp ("US Financial 15") declares its monthly distribution of $0.07083 for each Preferred share, or 10.00% annually based on the previous month end net asset value. Distributions are payable November 10, 2025 to shareholders on record as at October 31, 2025. US Financial 15 invests in a portfolio consisting of 15 U.S. financial services companies as follows: American Express, Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon Corp., Citigrou
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Tesla, Netflix set to report earnings as US-China trade fight turns 'unsustainable': What to watch this week
Description: As investors enters shutdown week three, a US-China trade war, credit gesticulation, and an incoming oil glut are weighing on the market.
Does the Sports Contracts Launch Signal a New Era or Risk for CME Stock in 2025?
Description: If you are eyeing CME Group stock and wondering whether now is the right time to buy, hold, or maybe wait on the sidelines, you are not alone. Over the past few years, CME has treated its long-term shareholders to a remarkable journey, boasting a 100.4% return over the past five years. Even zooming in, the ride has stayed exciting, with a 15.1% return so far this year and 22.6% over the last twelve months. Some investors might notice the dip of 1.3% in the past week, raising questions about...
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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About CME (CME) Q3 Earnings
Description: Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for CME (CME), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2025.
Stock Market Winners Often Race Higher From This Bullish Setup
Description: Stock market winners often have strong fundamentals, but they're also known for forming bullish technical patterns like this one.