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CME Group (NASDAQ:CME - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The financial services provider reported $2.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.03. CME Group had a net margin of 56.84% and a return on equity of 12.45%. The company had revenue of $1.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.53 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.30 earnings per share. The business's quarterly revenue was up 12.7% compared to the same quarter last year.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on shares of CME Group from $195.00 to $193.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on CME Group from $187.00 to $191.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a research note on Thursday.

National Bank of Canada FI lowered its position in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 66.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 190,873 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 376,220 shares during the

Clearbridge Investments LLC lowered its stake in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 0.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 795,980 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 4,305 shares during the period. Clearbridge

Shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Get Free Report) have earned a consensus rating of "Hold" from the eleven ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have issued a hold recommendation and t

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board acquired a new stake in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 3,090 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $6

Vanguard Group Inc. lowered its position in shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 0.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 33,403,372 shares of the financial serv

First Foundation Advisors lowered its position in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 28.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 58,418 shares of the financial services provider's sto

Blair William & Co. IL grew its holdings in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 1.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 209,453 shares of the financial services provider's stock afte

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 17.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 421,638 shares of the financial

CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, July 24, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=602495)

US Bancorp DE grew its position in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 4.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 402,285 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiri

Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLC decreased its holdings in shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 89.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 13,942 shares of the financial services provide

Forsta AP Fonden grew its stake in shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 10.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 77,300 shares of the financial services provide

Capital Wealth Planning LLC grew its stake in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 24.0% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,492,791 shares of the financial services provider's stock after p

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest during the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 4,510,000 shares, a decline of 24.3% from the June 15th total of 5,960,000 shares. Currently, 1.3% of the company's stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 2,110,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.1 days.

AIA Group Ltd grew its stake in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 109.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,392 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring

Barclays dropped their price objective on CME Group from $228.00 to $208.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday.

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its stake in shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 32.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 52,167 shares of the financial services provider's stock after

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. lifted its position in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 33.4% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 105,960 shares of the financial services p

Oak Harvest Investment Services increased its position in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 66.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 45,093 shares of the financial services provider's stock after b

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods restated a "market perform" rating and set a $226.00 target price on shares of CME Group in a report on Wednesday.

Fiduciary Alliance LLC acquired a new stake in CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 15,050 shares of the financial services

Artemis Investment Management LLP increased its holdings in shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME - Free Report) by 32.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 55,342 shares of the financial services provid