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CME Group

Global derivatives marketplace

cmegroup.com

Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 3,500–5,000
Industry: Financial & Commodity Market Operators & Service Providers

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Latest news about CME Group

In short: CME Group reported record second-quarter volumes and financial growth while announcing that Lynne Fitzpatrick will succeed CEO Terry Duffy.

Company announcements

July 27 CME Group

CME Group announced strong demand in first weekend of 24/7 Gold Futures

Nearly 15,000 1-Ounce Gold futures contracts traded, representing $60 million notional value.

July 22 CME Group

CME Group reports strong financial results for Q2 2026

Revenue of $1.7 billion and net income of $1.0 billion highlight record first half performance.

July 9 CME Group

CME Group launches Agriculture Index to track global farm economy

The index aggregates futures prices from five sectors updated monthly, providing a unified benchmark for producers, traders, and analysts.

June 30 CME Group

CME Group to launch beef trim contracts

The contracts will help manage risk in the cattle supply chain, covering 90% and 50% lean beef trim. Trading starts July 20, 2026, pending regulatory review.

Media coverage

July 26 Barron's

The New Way to Bet Big on Hot Stocks

The CME’s new futures contracts let investors make magnified wagers on individual stocks—and on margin.

July 26 MSN

Tim McCourt talks CME Group launching single-stock futures

CME Group's Tim McCourt joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk CME Group launching single-stock futures.

July 22 Morningstar

CME Group Up Over 5%, on Pace for Largest Percent Increase Since April 2022 — Da...

CME Group Inc. Class A (CME) is currently at $250.72, up $13.34 or 5.62% --Would be highest close since June 17, 2026, when it closed...

July 22 Yahoo Finance

CME Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record Market Data Growth

CME Group's CME second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.99 per share beat the Zacks Consensus...

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