Shares of CME Group surged more than 6% on Wednesday after the world's largest derivatives exchange reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, driven by resilient hedging demand despite softer trading volumes in some key asset classes.
The exchange posted adjusted earnings of $2.99 per share for the quarter, topping analysts' average estimate of $2.91 per share, according to LSEG data cited by Reuters. The figure was also slightly above the $2.96 per share reported in the year-ago period.