CME Group a Stock News

CHICAGO , Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, has announced that it will honor the passing of former President Jimmy Carter by implementing an early close for agricultural, equity and interest rate markets on the National Day of Mourning on Thursday, January 9, 2025. U.S. equity markets will be open until 8:30 a.m.

CME Group gets upgraded to buy, from my prior hold rating over a year ago, with renewed confidence in its future top and bottom-line growth potential. The firm could be driven by increased trading volume, but also growing demand for data analytics solutions. The dividend case is strong: a +4% yield, proven dividend growth, and a safe payout ratio.

In 2025, economic uncertainty is likely to remain high, with macro forces, inflation, and geopolitical risks shaping the market. The Fed's policies and rate hikes create challenges. Rising interest rates and high inflation, alongside the growing national debt, pose risks for both investors and the U.S. government. Volatile bond markets may worsen this situation. Despite short-term concerns, div...

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Share buyback authorizations are useful indicators to stay aware of. Share buybacks are often thought of as an indirect return of capital to shareholders.

CHICAGO , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  CME Group , the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will conduct its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

CHICAGO , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will launch a 1-Ounce Gold (1OZ) futures contract on January 13, 2025, pending regulatory review. "Gold has always been a popular investment, but retail interest has surged in recent years as more market participants look to diversify their portfolios," said Jin Hennig, Managing Dir...