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Verisk (VRSK) CIO Change Hands CTO Interim Role After Nick Daffan Steps Down

Verisk Analytics (VRSK) announced that EVP and CIO Nick Daffan is stepping down after two decades, with the company's CTO assuming interim CIO responsibilities. This leadership change occurs as Verisk focuses heavily on AI, cloud infrastructure, and advanced analytics, amidst strong Q2 2026 results …

Cboe Global Markets jumps on strong Q2 earnings and raised 2026 revenue guidance.

Cboe Global Markets reported robust Q2 2026 results, with adjusted EPS increasing by 45% to $3.56 and record net revenues reaching $731.6 million, a 25% rise. This growth was fueled by significant increases in Options and Cash/Spot Markets revenues, leading the company to raise …

Cboe Global Markets stock edges lower to $287.94 as price tests key $288.29 resistance

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) stock dipped to $287.94, testing a key resistance level of $288.29, despite the company's public appreciation post for Trading Technologies. Technical analysis indicates the stock is currently below a weekly support level, with an expected trading range of $277.89 to …

Oakmark Select Fund's Intercontinental Exchange Inc(ICE) Holding History

The Oakmark Select Fund, managed by HARRIS ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT TRUST, holds 2.51 million shares of Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE), valued at $395.06 million, representing 5.49% of their portfolio. Since their initial trade in Q4 2022, the fund has made 6 purchases and 4 sales …

Miami International Holdings earnings loom as volumes surge

Miami International Holdings Inc. is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings, with analysts focusing on whether the exchange operator can maintain its recent trading volume growth amid a booming options market. Despite an expected sequential decline in EPS, analyst sentiment has improved, and the company …

FactSet Research Systems Inc. $FDS Shares Bought by Bank of America Corp DE

Bank of America Corp DE significantly increased its stake in FactSet Research Systems Inc. ($FDS) by 33.6% in the first quarter, now owning 842,715 shares valued at approximately $182.9 million. This comes as FactSet reported strong quarterly earnings, beating EPS estimates and seeing a …

TransUnion (TRU) President, US Markets Steven Chaouki Sells 1,00

Steven Chaouki, President of US Markets at TransUnion (TRU), sold 1,000 shares of the company's stock for approximately $79,960. This transaction continues a trend of significant insider selling over the past year, with 31 sells and no buys. Despite GuruFocus's GF Value model suggesting …

Goldman Sachs Remains a Sell on Cboe Global Markets (CBOE)

Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein maintained a Sell rating on Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) with a price target of $304.00, aligning with a similar Sell rating from J.P. Morgan. Despite these ratings, Barclays maintained a Buy rating on CBOE. The company recently reported strong …

Intercontinental Exchange’s (ICE) Moat Is Built to Outlast Market Jitters

Emerald Wealth Partners, in its Q2 2026 investor letter, discussed Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), highlighting its strong "moat" built from complementary franchises like the NYSE and mortgage technology, which benefit from secular growth and recurring data revenues. Despite a decline in share price impacting …

Analysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: Synchrony Financial (SYF) and Cboe Global Markets (CBOE)

Analysts from Bank of America Securities and RBC Capital have provided recent insights on Synchrony Financial (SYF) and Cboe Global Markets (CBOE). Mihir Bhatia maintained a Buy rating on Synchrony Financial, with a consensus price target indicating a 16.5% upside. Ashish Sabadra maintained a …

Marketers Expect AI Spending to Rise, but 70% Report Cross-Channel Blind Spots

A TransUnion study reveals a "confidence-readiness paradox" among marketers regarding AI adoption. While 89% expect AI marketing investments to increase and 64% are confident in achieving AI goals, only a small percentage rate their people (42%) and data/process (36%) readiness as high. The research …

TransUnion Research Finds Marketers Confident in AI but Unprepared to Scale It

TransUnion's latest research reveals a "confidence-readiness paradox" among marketers regarding AI; while 89% plan to increase AI investments, only 42% feel their teams are ready. The study, based on a survey of 100 senior marketing and technology leaders, highlights that marketers are confident in …

3 Funds That Focus on Wide-Moat Stocks

This article highlights three funds with significant exposure to wide-moat stocks: Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity Magellan, and Parnassus Core Equity. These funds invest in companies with strong competitive advantages that tend to endure economic cycles. The author details the portfolio composition and investment …

AI expected to deliver gradual benefits and new risks for the insurance sector: Moody’s

Moody's Ratings anticipates that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will gradually enhance efficiency and reshape the insurance industry over time, though initial financial benefits are modest. While AI promises improved productivity and reduced operating costs, particularly for P&C insurers, it also introduces new operational, regulatory, and …

T-REX Funds Execute 1-For-10 Reverse Share Splits Across Seven Leveraged ETFs Including (CBOE: MSTU) And (CBOE: CCUP)

T-REX Funds, a collaboration between REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management LLC, announced 1-for-10 reverse share splits for seven of their leveraged ETFs, effective August 21, 2026. This action will adjust the share count and net asset value per share without affecting the total …

MSCI Inc $MSCI Stock Holdings Lessened by Bank of America Corp DE

Bank of America Corp DE reduced its stake in MSCI Inc by 10.3% in the first quarter, selling over 42,000 shares but still retaining a significant holding valued at approximately $199.2 million. MSCI Inc reported quarterly earnings that slightly missed analyst expectations, with EPS …

Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC Buys New Shares in MSCI Inc $MSCI

Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC acquired 3,575 new shares of MSCI Inc, valued at approximately $1.96 million, during the first quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 89.97% of MSCI. Despite slightly missing quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, MSCI's revenue grew by 12.2% …

Are REITs Still a Buy After Their 2026 Runup?

After struggling for years, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have outperformed the broader US stock market in the first seven months of 2026, marking their first calendar year of outperformance since 2021. This resurgence is partly driven by artificial intelligence data centers and demographic …

Calamos Brings 50 Years of Options Expertise to the ETF Arena, Launches Active Hedged Equity ETF (CHDG), Offering Equity Upside, Less Volatility

Calamos has launched an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) called the Calamos Active Hedged Equity ETF (CHDG), aiming to provide equity market exposure with reduced volatility. Leveraging nearly 50 years of options expertise, CHDG employs a flexible strategy that adjusts options positions based on …

TransUnion Research Reveals Growing AI Confidence-Readiness Paradox Among Marketers

TransUnion's new research highlights a paradox in AI adoption among marketers: while confidence in AI's transformative power and investment are high, readiness in terms of people, data, and processes remains low. Marketers primarily measure AI success through efficiency gains, with data fragmentation and lack …

Intercontinental Exchange’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions

Financial Exchanges & Data Stocks Q2 Earnings: Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) Best of the Bunch

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iShares Trust iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF Shs Cert Deposito Arg Repr 0.0333333333 Shs

This page provides financial information and an overview for the iShares Trust iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGUC) listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. It highlights the availability of fundamental stats, statements, statistics, dividends, earnings, and segment details for the ETF. The …

IShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Options Spot-On: On August 4th, 293.74K Contracts Were Traded, With 4.53 Million Open Interest

This article reports on the trading activity of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) options on August 4th. It highlights that 293.74 thousand contracts were traded, with a total open interest reaching 4.53 million. The piece suggests that this data could indicate significant …

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $185.36, Implies 22% Upside

Intercontinental Exchange Inc.'s (ICE) average stock price target has been increased to $185.36 by analysts, up from $181.77, suggesting a potential 22% upside from its Aug. 3 closing price. The consensus rating for ICE remains a "Buy" among 19 analysts.

Cboe Global Markets Inc (CBOE) Shares Fall 3.2% -- GF Value Says Still Overvalued

Cboe Global Markets Inc (CBOE) saw its shares fall by 3.2% to $288.42, a price GuruFocus identifies as 18.5% overvalued compared to its GF Value™ estimate of $243.38. Despite a strong GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting robust fundamentals, profitability, and growth, the valuation suggests …

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) has significantly outperformed the market over the past 15 years, achieving an average annual return of 29.6%. An initial investment of $1000 in AIQ 15 years ago would now be worth over $22,000, highlighting the …

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) stock declined by 1.71% to $149.20 on Tuesday, marking its third consecutive day of losses. This underperformance occurred despite a positive trading session for the broader market, with the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both seeing gains.

Earnings Flash (INTA) Intapp, Inc. Reports Q4 Revenue $152.5M, vs. FactSet Est of $149.8M

Intapp, Inc. (INTA) reported Q4 revenue of $152.5 million, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $149.8 million. The company also announced its Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.41, which was higher than the FactSet estimate of $0.36. Intapp provided guidance for Q1 fiscal year 2027, expecting …

Moody's Confirms Relx's Ratings Amid Strong, Diversified Business Profile; Outlook Stable

Moody's has confirmed Relx's A3 long-term issuer rating and P-2 commercial paper rating, maintaining a stable outlook. This decision reflects Relx's strong business profile, characterized by its diversification across professional segments, subscription-based revenue model, and high barriers to entry. The stable outlook anticipates continued …

Cboe Global Markets Inc (CBOE) jumps 8.8% as weekly recovery gains force

The exchange operator’s four-week rebound has reached 24.6%, but the 52-week weekly context still shows a negative twelve-week return.

FactSet Research Systems Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms market

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) saw its stock rise by 1.78% on Tuesday, closing at $274.49. Despite this gain, the stock underperformed the broader market, as the S&P 500 Index rose by 1.79% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.71% on the …

Value Line's 2026 Earnings Improve Y/Y on EAM Growth

Value Line, Inc. (VALU) reported improved net income and EPS for fiscal year 2026, despite a decline in total publishing revenues and operating income. The growth was primarily driven by increased contributions from EULAV Asset Management (EAM) and significantly higher investment gains, which offset …

MSCI Inc $MSCI Shares Sold by Rathbones Group PLC

Rathbones Group PLC reduced its stake in MSCI Inc. by 19.7% in the first quarter, selling 3,221 shares and retaining 13,127 shares valued at $7.08 million. Despite missing quarterly earnings estimates, MSCI saw a 12.2% year-over-year revenue increase and analysts maintain a positive "Buy" …

Stronger Earnings and Heavy Buybacks Could Be A Game Changer For Moody's (MCO)

Moody's Corporation reported strong Q2 and H1 2026 results with increased sales and net income, alongside completing a significant share repurchase program and filing an ESOP-related shelf registration. These actions underscore Moody's strategy of balancing employee ownership with shareholder returns. While the company's core …