CME (CME) Stock

CME Group, the top derivatives marketplace globally, announced its market statistics for the full year, Q4, and December 2024, revealing a record average daily volume (ADV) of 26.5 million contracts, which is a 9% rise from 2023. In Q4, the ADV was 25.5 million contracts, while December saw an ADV of 22.3 million contracts. Additionally, there were record ADV figures in interest rate, agricultural, foreign exchange, and metals products, as well as for U.S. Treasury and SOFR complexes.

Asian markets are expected to start lower as Wall Street stocks fell for a third consecutive day, mainly due to struggles in the tech industry. Futures indicate early losses in Australia and Hong Kong, following drops in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. Additionally, the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index is set for its strongest year since 2015, while Treasuries saw gains on Monday.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the top derivatives marketplace globally, has decided to close early for agricultural, equity, and interest rate markets on the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, which will be observed on Thursday, January 9, 2025. U.S. equity markets will remain open until 8:30 a.m.

CME Group has been upgraded to a buy rating from my previous hold rating over a year ago, as I now have more confidence in its potential for growth in both revenue and profits. The company may benefit from higher trading volumes and a rising demand for data analytics services. Additionally, the dividend looks appealing with a yield of over 4%, consistent dividend growth, and a secure payout ratio.

This Industry Outlook article has featured Intercontinental Exchange, CME Group, Nasdaq, Cboe Global Markets, and MarketAxess.

It's important to pay attention to share buyback authorizations. These buybacks are often seen as a way for companies to return money to their shareholders indirectly.

CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the top derivatives marketplace in the world, has announced that its annual meeting for shareholders will take place at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

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On December 5, 2024, CME Group, the top derivatives marketplace globally, revealed that its Board of Directors has approved two plans to give back money to shareholders. They announced a variable dividend for 2024, which will be $5.80 for each share.