Reuters
Exchange operator CME Group reported an increase in first-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, helped by record growth in futures and options contracts tied to U.S. Treasuries and higher commodity markets trading activity. CME Group's average daily volume (ADV) in its U.S. Treasuries futures and options grew 12% year over year, reaching an all-time high of 7.8 million contracts per day, the company said, adding that ADV in its commodities markets rose 14% to 4.7 million contracts. On an adjusted basis, CME Group's net income rose to $911.1 million, or $2.50 per share, in the quarter, from $882.3 million, or $2.42 per share, a year earlier.