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CME Group

CME Group, Inc. operates a derivatives marketplace, which offers a range of futures and options products for risk management. Its exchanges offer a range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange (FX), energy, agricultural commodities and metals. It offers futures and options on futures trading across asset classes through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and FX trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it also operates CME Clearing, a central counterparty clearing provider. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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CME Group achieves record-breaking 2022 performance amidst market challenges

CME Group's 2022 performance was exceptional, marked by record volumes, revenue growth, and successful transitions. The company's focus on innovation, strategic positioning in energy and cryptocurrency markets, and pricing adjustments have driven positive outcomes. Challenges in margins and market uncertainties require careful navigation.

CME Group posts record Q1 earnings, eyes growth in SOFR

CME Group delivered a strong performance in Q1 2023, achieving record revenue and profitability driven by growth in interest rate and options trading.
The company's strategic focus on risk management, shareholder value creation, and market competitiveness positions it well for future growth and revenue generation.
While facing challenges in a competitive market environment, CME Group has opportunities to capitalize on the demand for SOFR products and options trading.
Optimism surrounding the company's future growth potential, coupled with effective expense management and revenue diversification, underpin its resilience and strategic outlook.

CME Group excels in Q2 with record revenue and strategic focus

CME Group's Q2 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, driven by growth across asset classes and a focus on customer-centric strategies. The company's emphasis on innovation, regulatory compliance, and market leadership positions it well for future growth.

CME Group reports strong Q3 earnings, eyes growth amid challenges

CME Group's Q3 2023 earnings call highlighted robust financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning. Despite facing regulatory challenges and cost management concerns, the company remains confident in its offerings and growth prospects. Opportunities for expansion through innovation and capitalizing on market trends were key discussion points.

CME Group achieves record 2023 results amidst global uncertainties

CME Group's record-breaking performance in 2023 underscores its market leadership and financial strength, with revenue growth, margin expansion, and strong product demand driving positive results.
While facing challenges from global uncertainties and market dynamics, the company's strategic focus on innovation, risk management, and efficiency positions it well to capitalize on opportunities in evolving markets.
By introducing new products, expanding partnerships, and navigating changing market conditions adeptly, CME Group demonstrates resilience and adaptability, paving the way for continued growth and success in the financial industry.
Overall, CME Group's strategic initiatives, financial performance, and market positioning reflect a company poised for sustained success, leveraging opportunities and strengths to overcome challenges and drive future growth.

CME Group achieves record earnings in Q1 2024, eyes growth

CME Group delivered a strong performance in Q1 2024, setting records in revenue and earnings.
The company faces challenges in managing expenses amid growth initiatives and competitive dynamics.
However, CME's strengths in market leadership, network infrastructure, and regulatory alignment position it well for future opportunities.
By capitalizing on data services and revenue growth avenues, CME can continue its upward trajectory in the market.

CME Group achieves record Q3 performance amidst regulatory challenges

CME Group's Q3 performance was exceptional, marked by record volumes and financial metrics. Despite challenges in regulatory compliance and competition, the company is well-positioned for growth through strategic opportunities in interest rate products and retail expansion.

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CHICAGO , May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2022 annual meeting.  At the meeting, shareholders: Elected Terrence A.

CME Group Inc. Announces Preliminary Results from its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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CHICAGO , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will expand its micro-sized energy offerings with the launch of options on Micro WTI Crude Oil futures on June 6, 2022, pending regulatory review. "Micro WTI Crude Oil futures are one of the fastest growing energy products today, with close to 20 million contracts having traded since launch and nearly 40% of volume coming from outside of the U.S.," said Peter Keavey, Global Head of Energy and Environmental Products at CME Group.

CME Group to Launch Options on Micro WTI Crude Oil Futures as Futures Volume Nears 20 Million Contracts Traded

Highest-ever April ADV Overall ADV increased 26% year-over-year Record SOFR options ADV and OI Equity Index ADV up 42%, led by growth in E-mini S&P 500 options CHICAGO , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its April 2022 market statistics, showing average daily volume (ADV) increased 26% to 20.8 million contracts during the month. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.

CME Group Reports April 2022 Monthly Market Statistics

CME Group's stock has lost 1% YTD, while the S&P500 is down 12% over the same period. Further, at its current price of $226 per share, it is trading 7% below its fair value of $243 – Trefis' estimate for CME Group's valuation.

CME Group Stock Topped The Consensus In Q1, Is It A Buy?

CME Group is a great mix between growth and value as it offers a good yield and long-term (expected) outperformance. Because of its business model, the company is able to generate high free cash flow used to distribute a high yield as its healthy balance sheet needs no attention.

Why CME Should Be In Our Dividend Growth Portfolios

With April coming to a close, traders have the chance to revisit their portfolios and make the necessary adjustments.

Several Reasons to Target CME Group Stock in May

CME Group (CME) Q1 results reflect higher revenues and lower expenses.

CME Group (CME) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME ) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call April 27, 2022 8:30 AM ET Company Participants John Peschier – Managing Director-Investor Relations Terry Duffy – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Pietrowicz – Chief Financial Officer Julie Winkler – Chief Commercial Officer Sunil Cutinho – Chief Information Officer Derek Sammann – Senior Managing Director, Global Head-Commodities, Options and International Sean Tully – Senior Managing Director, Global Head-Rates and OTC Products Conference Call Participants Rich Repetto – Piper Sandler Dan Fannon – Jefferies Alex Kramm – UBS Alex Blostein – Goldman Sachs Brian Bedell – Deutsche Bank Ken Worthington – JPMorgan Owen Lau – Oppenheimer Kyle Voigt – KBW Chris Allen – Compass Point Simon Clinch – Atlantic Equity Gautam Sawant – Credit Suisse Michael Cyprys – Morgan Stanley Operator Good day, and welcome to the CME Group First Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to John Peschier.

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CHICAGO , April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will launch Canadian Wheat (Platts) futures on June 13, pending regulatory review. This contract will offer market participants a new tool to directly manage exposure to the Canadian wheat market.

CME Group to Launch Canadian Wheat (Platts) Futures on June 13

CHICAGO , April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2022. The company reported revenue of $1.3 billion and operating income of $859 million for the first quarter of 2022.

CME Group Inc. Reports First-Quarter 2022 Financial Results

CHICAGO , April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that combined volume across CME Group's voluntary carbon emissions offset contracts has surpassed 100,000 contracts traded, equivalent to 100 million carbon offset credits, or 100 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent. "CME Group continues to play a critical role in the development of the carbon sector through our suite of voluntary carbon emissions offset products," said Peter Keavey, Global Head of Energy and Environmental Products at CME Group.

CME Group's Voluntary Carbon Emissions Offset Contracts Surpass 100 Million Offsets Traded

CME Group (CME) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

Why CME Group (CME) Might Surprise This Earnings Season

CHICAGO , April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will launch an option contract on its physically-delivered Aluminum futures on May 23, pending regulatory review. "Our new option contract is the latest example of CME Group's decade-long track record of helping the aluminum community to manage risk as their needs evolve," said Jin Chang, Global Head of Metals at CME Group.

CME Group to Launch an Aluminum Option Contract on May 23

CME Group's (CME) first-quarter performance is likely to have been aided by higher clearing, transaction fees and other revenues, market data and information services and lower expenses.

Is a Beat in the Cards for CME Group (CME) in Q1 Earnings?

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CHICAGO, LONDON and SINGAPORE , April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced a new regional leadership structure to support its growing international business in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific. The new structure is designed to enhance the company's ability to provide local expertise and globally relevant products and services that meet the diverse risk management needs of its clients around the world.

CME Group Announces New Regional Leadership Structure to Strengthen Focus on International Business Growth and Facilitate Enhanced Service to Clients Outside the United States

LONDON and SINGAPORE , April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it achieved quarterly international average daily volume (ADV) of 7.3 million contracts in Q1 2022, up 18% year on year.  Reflecting all trading reported from outside the United States, this volume was driven largely by growth in Equity Index products, up 31%, and Interest Rate products, up 19%.

CME Group Achieves Quarterly International Average Daily Volume of 7.3 Million Contracts in Q1 2022

CHICAGO , April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will launch Monday and Wednesday Gold, Silver and Copper Weekly options on May 2, pending regulatory review. These new options contracts will complement the company's existing Friday Weekly, End-of-Month and Quarterly options on Gold, Silver and Copper futures.

CME Group to Launch Monday and Wednesday Gold, Silver and Copper Weekly Options on May 2

CHICAGO , April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will expand its suite of micro metals products with the launch of Micro Copper on May 2, 2022, pending regulatory review. A micro-sized Copper contract will provide a variety of market participants – from institutions to sophisticated individual traders – with greater access to the transparency and liquidity of CME Group's Copper markets at a time of heighted economic uncertainty.

CME Group to Launch Micro Copper Futures on May 2

Q1 Overall ADV increased 19% and March ADV was up 12% year-over-year Record Q1 Equity Index futures and options ADV Record Q1 SOFR futures and options ADV and OI CHICAGO , April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its Q1 and March 2022 market statistics, showing average daily volume (ADV) increased 19% to 26 million contracts during the first quarter. March ADV increased 12% to 24.4 million contracts during the month.

CME Group Reports Q1 and March 2022 Market Statistics

CHICAGO , March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group , the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will expand its suite of Micro E-mini S&P 500 options with the launch of Tuesday and Thursday Weekly options on April 25, pending regulatory review. These new weekly options contracts will complement the existing Monday, Wednesday and Friday Weeklies, End-of-Month and Quarterly options on E-mini S&P 500 futures.

CME Group to Launch E-mini S&P 500 Tuesday and Thursday Weekly Options on April 25

CHICAGO , March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will launch an options contract on its North European Hot-Rolled Coil Steel (Argus) futures on May 2, pending regulatory review. "Given price volatility and uncertainty across the global steel supply chain, we are seeing a growing demand for European HRC Steel options to help our clients more precisely manage their risk," said Jin Chang, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group.

CME Group to Launch North European Hot-Rolled Coil Steel Options on May 2

The Chicago-based CME Group offers a >3.3% (implied) dividend yield, which makes it a high-yield stock in a low-dividend yield environment.

An Overlooked High-Yield Gem: CME Group

Compelling derivative product lines, global presence, a growing proportion of volume from customers outside the United States, focus on over-the-counter clearing services and effective capital deployment continue to drive CME Group (CME).

CME Group (CME) Gains 8% YTD: Can it Maintain the Upside?

CHICAGO , March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the first quarter of 2022 before the markets open on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Written highlights for the quarter will be posted on the company's website at 6:00 a.m.

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