First-of-its-kind, exchange-operated trajectory crossing service for European equities, enabling participants to source and match liquidity based on a standard VWAP methodology Offered through Cboe BIDS Europe, the region's largest block trading platform, utilising its proven conditional trade negotiation and execution workflow Stephen Berte, President, BIDS Trading, said: "Cboe BIDS VWAP-X demonstrates our commitment to innovation and developing new products that meet the evolving needs of our clients and ...

Cboe Global Markets: Based in Chicago, IL, Cboe Global, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #3, is one of the largest stock exchange operators by volume in the United States and globally for ETP trading. The company is poised for growth, given an expanding product line across asset classes, broadening geographic reach and a diversifying business mix with recurring revenues and technology. Mergers and acquisitions: The industry continues to witness mergers and acquisitions, with companies evaluating opportunitie ...

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vocodia Holdings Corp (CBOE: VHAI) ("Vocodia" or the "Company"), a leader in AI software development focusing on practical AI applications, today announced that it has received a Staff Delisting Determination from the CBOE BZX Exchange, Inc. (CBOE) regarding its common shares and warrants. The determination cites non-compliance with the Minimum Bid Price requirement and other continued listing standards as the primary reasons for the delisting notice. The ...

Even better, in the current environment of low volatility, it continues to do well, as the first quarter's average daily volume ("ADV") for SPX contracts surged by 17% year-over-year to 3.2 million contracts. Meanwhile, the Data and Access Solutions business saw an 8% year-over-year organic net revenue increase, driven by global client expansion and additional unit sales. The company has also achieved major milestones in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. For example, Cboe Europe became the largest exchang ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (Frankfurt: Y6B) (the "Company", "Zefiro", or "ZEFI") is pleased to announce that at noon Eastern time on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the Cboe Canada, Inc. ("Cboe Canada") exchange will be hosting an Investor Spotlight event featuring Talal Debs PhD, Founder and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Zefiro. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Debs and other Zefiro leadership team members "Rang the Bell" at the Cboe Canada exc ...

Cboe Global Markets' (CBOE) strong market position, global reach, proprietary products strength and solid capital position poise it well for long-term growth. These, along with solid growth projections, make the stock worth retaining. This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company has a VGM Score of A. The score helps to identify stocks with the most attractive value, growth and momentum. Price Performance Northbound Estimates Return on invested capital ("ROIC) has hovered around 10% over the last few years and outperfo ...

IMC joins Cboe Europe Derivatives as direct trading participant, gaining access to the exchange's suite of pan-European equity derivatives CEDX recently expanded its range of equity options and now offers contracts on over 300 European companies Iouri Saroukhanov, Head of European Derivatives at Cboe Europe, said: "We are thrilled to welcome IMC to CEDX and further diversify the types of liquidity the exchange is offering to its institutional and retail participants. The support of a firm of IMC's calibre d ...

J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction The financial industry is fascinating for a number of reasons. It's huge! According to Investopedia, the financial services sector could be 20-25% of the world economy. It's home to many fascinating companies that have made great investments in the past. This includes rating agencies, service providers, ETF operators, banks, investment advisors, and others. It's increasingly becoming a battleground for market share, which comes with both risks and opport ...

Cboe Global Markets' (CBOE) strong market position, global reach, proprietary products' strength and solid capital position poise it well for long-term growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 and 2025 earnings has moved up 1% and 0.7%, respectively, in the past 30 days, reflecting analysts' optimism. This largest stock exchange operator by volume in the United States and a market leader globally for ETP trading has a solid history of delivering earnings surprises in the last seven reported quarters. I ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 7% year-over-year increase in net revenues, reaching a record $502 million, and a 13% increase in adjusted diluted earnings per share to $2.15 [45][70] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 9% year-over-year to $337 million, with adjusted EBITDA margins expanding by 1.4% year-over-year to 67.2% [71][72] - Adjusted operating expenses increased by 4% to $193 million, driven by higher compensation-related expenses and technology support services [71][113] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Derivatives business saw an 8% year-over-year organic net revenue increase, with S&P 500 Index options volume up 17% year-over-year [46][70] - Data and Access Solutions net revenues also increased by 8% on an organic basis, with significant contributions from outside the Americas, particularly a 19% increase in Australia [64][112] - Cash and Spot Markets net revenues remained stable, reflecting muted volumes across global equity markets [55][70] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a 41% increase in SPX global trading hours activity compared to Q1 2023, with a 73% increase in April [62] - In Europe, total index derivative volumes hit record levels in March, surpassing previous records by 26% [63] - Market share in Australia increased to 20.4%, while Japan's market share reached 5%, with volumes growing 72% year-over-year [86] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is refocusing its digital asset business to leverage core strengths in derivatives, technology, and product innovation due to regulatory uncertainties [47][56] - Plans include integrating digital asset derivatives into the global derivatives platform and winding down the Cboe Digital Spot Market by Q3 2024 [57][68] - The company aims to enhance its competitive position through technology improvements and a disciplined capital allocation strategy [121][79] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted strong demand for options as investors utilize them for portfolio hedging amid low volatility [81] - The outlook for the remainder of the year includes potential drivers such as geopolitical tensions, inflation, and U.S. elections, which may increase the need for options [83][101] - Confidence in achieving the 7% to 10% revenue growth target for 2024 is supported by strong engagement and growth in all asset classes [112][115] Other Important Information - The company anticipates annualized savings of $11 million to $15 million from winding down the digital asset trading platform [75] - A one-time estimated pre-tax charge of $39 million to $82 million is expected due to the digital strategy realignment [114] - The company returned $58.5 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and repurchased $89 million in shares during Q1 [77] Q&A Session Summary Question: What gives confidence in the higher end of the revenue growth range? - Management expressed confidence due to strong net revenue results in Q1 and positive trends observed in April, despite facing tough comps for the rest of the year [100][101] Question: How does the company view the D&A growth outlook given tough comps? - Management remains confident in the 7% to 10% growth guidance, citing strong engagement and growth from new subscriptions, particularly from outside the Americas [102][105] Question: What are the expectations for index option volume growth? - Management indicated that various factors, including geopolitical tensions and inflation, could drive increased index option volume, contributing to overall growth [101][118]