These 2 Finance Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.

Zacks Investment Research • 20 hours ago

CME Group Reports Record Average Daily Volume for September and Q3, Driven by Growth Across Asset Classes

Record September ADV of 31.8 million contracts Record Q3 ADV of 29.4 million contracts Record September and Q3 ADV for interest rate and agricultural products CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its average daily volume (ADV) reached new records for September, with 31.8 million contracts, up 22% year-over-year, and Q3 with 29.4 million contracts, up 16% year-over-year. Both September and Q3 volumes exceeded prior records set in 2024.

PRNewsWire • Oct 2, 2026

CME Group Suspends Plans to Launch 24/7 10-Barrel Crude Oil Contract

CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CME Group provided the following statement about its plans to suspend launch of a new 10-Barrel Crude Oil futures contract: "Providing efficient, regulated markets that allow our clients to cost-effectively manage business risk is always our top priority at CME Group," said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Terry Duffy. "We created and planned to launch a 10-Barrel oil contract to provide a transparent, regulated alternative to the 24/7 oil contracts that other venues have introduced in the marketplace.

PRNewsWire • Oct 2, 2026

CME Group Sets New Open Interest Record in Soybean Futures

CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Soybean futures reached a new monthly open interest record of 1,118,872 contracts in September, surpassing the previous record of 1,063,108 contracts traded in April 2026. "We're seeing record participation in Soybean futures because the market is facing a unique combination of forces all at once: trade talks are fueling demand, buyers are hedging the incoming U.S. harvest amid rain delays, and Brazil's planting season is starting just as Super El Niño threatens yields," said John Ricci, Global Head of Agricultural Products at CME Group.

PRNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

CME vs. Robinhood Markets: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

CME dominates the global derivatives market with exceptional profitability and high net margins. Robinhood Markets is rapidly expanding its retail ecosystem through crypto and prediction markets.

The Motley Fool • Sep 29, 2026

Where I'd Put My Next $10,000 In Stocks

I favor hyperscalers like Amazon and Alphabet over their suppliers due to AI buildout bottlenecks and superior cash flow resilience. AI infrastructure delays and financing risks may slow mid-term growth, benefiting well-capitalized hyperscalers while tempering expectations for suppliers and semiconductors. High-quality cyclical stocks and select REITs like Getty Realty offer contrarian value as rate-driven market pressures create rebound opportunities if rates ease.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 29, 2026

BitMEX Has Shut Down: Where Do Its Traders Go Now?

BitMEX, the exchange that popularized cryptocurrency's perpetual swap contracts, has officially ceased operations after 11 years, leaving its last customers scrambling to find new trading platforms.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 23, 2026

Bitcoin Cash, Uniswap Surges as CME Announces New Futures Contracts: What's Going On?

Bitcoin Cash (CRYPTO: BCH) exploded 21% Tuesday after CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) announced new futures contracts for BCH and Uniswap (CRYPTO: UNI).

Benzinga • Sep 22, 2026

CME Group to Expand Crypto Derivatives Suite with Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures

CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will launch Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures on October 19, pending regulatory review.

PRNewsWire • Sep 22, 2026

CME Group Expands Equity Derivatives With New Factor Futures

CME expands equity derivatives with new factor futures, offering targeted exposure, margin offsets and flexible trading for institutions.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 22, 2026