@OptionsPlay's Tony Zhang offers his takeaways on the broad tech strength in Thursday's trading session as Nvidia (NVDA) gives new life to the sector. He outlines options trading opportunities in CME Group (CME) and Marvell (MRVL) and makes a bull case in both even if the stock market is hit with another volatility wave.
CME Group remains a Buy, driven by robust volumes, an expanding fixed-income ecosystem, and product innovation, despite a full valuation. CME's Q2 2026 saw record revenues, strong margins near 70%, and notable growth in international and retail trading volumes. Key catalysts include Treasury Link integration, 24/7 trading, Compute futures, and regulatory tailwinds in clearing requirements.
CME (CME) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 14,627 | $3.6M | $3.85M | $242,171.26 | 6.72% |
| DI David Izzi Brown, LISLE/CUMMINGS Inc. | 355 | $79,798.16 | $95,065.45 | $15,267.29 | 19.13% |
| LC Lisa Candera CIGNA INVESTMENTS Inc. /NEW | 3,412 | $589,565.89 | $913,699.51 | $324,133.62 | 54.98% |
Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 1,807 | $385,188.45 | $477,680.47 | $92,492.02 | 24.01% |
| BN Beth Nauman UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp. | 8,264 | $1.9M | $2.18M | $274,203.96 | 14.4% |
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC Michael Cyprys Morgan Stanley | 35.59 | $10,038.52 | $9,254.16 | -$784.36 | -7.81% |
| CS Craig Siegenthaler B of A Securities | -808.28 | $205,561.92 | $210,152.94 | -$4,591.02 | -2.23% |
Patrick O'Shaughnessy Raymond James | 73.43 | $17,610.86 | $20,192.29 | $2,581.43 | 14.66% |
| Financial Services Industry | Financials Sector | Mr. Terrence A. Duffy CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 12572Q105 CUSIP |
| BR Country | 3,875 Employees | 9 Sep 2026 Last Dividend | 23 Jul 2012 Last Split | 6 Dec 2002 IPO Date |
CME Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates contract markets for the trading of futures and options on futures contracts worldwide. It offers futures and options products based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and metals, as well as fixed income and foreign currency trading services. The company also provides clearing house services, including clearing, settling, and guaranteeing futures and options contracts, and cleared swaps products traded through its exchanges; and trade processing and risk mitigation services. In addition, the company offers a range of market data services, including real-time and historical data services. It serves professional traders, financial institutions, institutional and individual investors, corporations, manufacturers, producers, governments, and central banks. The company was formerly known as Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. and changed its name to CME Group Inc. in July 2007. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Offers a comprehensive suite of futures and options on futures contracts across various asset classes, including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and metals. These products allow market participants to hedge, speculate, and diversify their portfolios.
Provides platforms and services for trading in fixed income securities and foreign currencies, catering to the needs of financial institutions and investors looking to manage exposure to currency and interest rate movements.
Offers essential clearing, settling, and guaranteeing services for futures and options contracts, as well as for cleared swaps products. The clearing house acts as the central counterparty for each transaction, mitigating risk and enhancing market integrity.
Delivers critical trade processing services that support the efficient functioning of the markets, along with risk mitigation tools and services designed to help participants manage and mitigate operational and financial risks.
Provides a range of market data services, including real-time and historical data services. These offerings are invaluable for traders, investors, and other market participants requiring accurate and timely market information for decision-making.