Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Whil ...

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A round of cooler-than-expected inflation reports last week provided investors with a bit of a reprieve from the recent volatility, as the S&P 500 posted back-to-back gains for the first time since its February peak.The index is looking to distance itself further from correction territory. But as we’ve seen this week, fears are lingering in a sign that market participants remain concerned about tariffs and broader economic weakness.From a historical perspective, US stocks have experienced (on average) 3 pul ...

Volume across credit futures surpasses 275,000 contractsCHICAGO, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the first day of trading in High Yield Duration-Hedged Credit futures, its fourth contract based on Bloomberg corporate bond indexes. The new product enables investors to manage credit exposure with greater precision as demand for fixed income hedging tools continues to grow.     "In an environment driven by uncertainty, our high yield and i ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for CME Group (CME) . Shares have added about 3.9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is CME due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, est ...

Core Viewpoint - CME Group Inc. is set to announce its earnings for the first quarter of 2025 on April 23, 2025, before market opening, with highlights available on its website at 6:00 a.m. Central Time [1] Group 1: Earnings Announcement - The earnings press release will be accompanied by written highlights posted on the company's website [1] - An investor conference call will take place on the same day at 7:30 a.m. Central Time, where executives will address analysts' questions [1] Group 2: Conference Call Details - A live audio Webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company's website, with an archived recording available afterward [2] - For those wishing to join via telephone, specific dialing instructions are provided for both domestic and international callers, along with a participant passcode [2] Group 3: Company Overview - CME Group is recognized as the world's leading derivatives marketplace, facilitating trading in futures, options, cash, and OTC markets [3] - The company offers a diverse range of global benchmark products across major asset classes, including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products, and metals [3] - CME Group operates various trading platforms, including CME Globex for futures and options, BrokerTec for fixed income, and EBS for foreign exchange [3]

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Even ...

Investors might want to bet on CME Group (CME) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.Individual investors often fi ...

CHICAGO, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Bloomberg Commodity (BCOM) Subindex futures on March 31, pending regulatory review.BCOM Subindex futures will be available across seven leading commodity index sectors, providing investors with the ability to express their views around sector-specific asset volatility on their portfolios, including: BCOM Agriculture Subindex futures BCOM Grains Subindex futures BCOM Livestock Subin ...

Recent economic data and tariff concerns have significantly changed interest rate expectations.At the start of 2025, the general expectation was that we'd see maybe one or two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. However, in recent weeks, expectations have changed dramatically. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel reveals what the latest interest rate expectations are and what they could mean to you as an investor.*Stock prices used were the morning prices of March 6, 2025. The v ...