CME Group (CME): Can Market Data Make Earnings Less Dependent on Trading Surges?

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) has already shown that market data can cushion softer trading. Second-quarter 2026 market-data and information-services revenue rose 20% to $238.1 million. Its $40 million increase exceeded the $35.5 million decline in clearing and transaction fees, helping total revenue rise 1%. The next test is whether that stability reaches earnings and cash. […]