CME Research Preview
1. Bottom line
- CME (CME) is trading at 255.36, with a current daily move of +0.02%.
- The StockKit strategy score is 53/100, creating a neutral research posture with mixed alignment (ma5 > ma10 > ma20 > ma60).
- The most important near-term watch zone is support at 211.71 and resistance at 273.55; price is +17.10% from support and +7.12% from resistance.
2. Key data snapshot
| Item | Reading | Interpretation |
|---|---:|---|
| Current price | 255.36 | Daily move +0.02% |
| Strategy score | 53/100 | Hold, trend: consolidation |
| MA structure | Mixed alignment (MA5 > MA10 > MA20 > MA60) | The short-term moving average is below the medium-term moving average, so the trend still needs repair. |
| RSI14 | 43.85 | Soft but not washed out |
| MACD | 2.29 histogram | Bullish MACD configuration |
| Support / resistance | 211.71 / 273.55 | Watch these levels for confirmation or failure |
| 30-session range | 218.31 / 281.75 | Price sits at +58.40% of the range |
| Volume check | -19.34% vs 20D avg | Confirmation quality depends on volume follow-through |
| ATR14 / price | +3.29% | Proxy for short-term volatility risk |
3. Technical indicator panel
- Trend: The short-term moving average is below the medium-term moving average, so the trend still needs repair.
- Momentum: RSI14 is not giving an extreme signal, so confirmation from price structure matters more than momentum alone.
- MACD: histogram is 2.29, while MACD line / signal are -8.56 / -10.85.
- KDJ: K / D / J are 67.35 / 51.37 / 99.33; KDJ constructive crossover.
- Bollinger: Mid-band zone (71% of band); upper / middle / lower are 273.55 / 242.63 / 211.71.
- ATR / OBV / CCI: ATR14 is 7.88 (+3.29% of price), OBV slope is -989.93%, and CCI20 is -25.32.
- Levels: estimated support / resistance are 211.71 / 273.55; recent 30-session range is 218.31 / 281.75.
4. Valuation matrix
| Axis | Reading | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.59 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| PB | 3.47 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| Price / sales | 14.11 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.72 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Low |
| PEG proxy | 1.53 | StockKit scenario model | Medium |
| StockKit fair value range | Bear $215.74 / Base $274.92 / Bull $347.08 | StockKit DCF scenario model | Medium |
| Base fair-value gap | +7.7% | StockKit DCF scenario model | Medium |
| 5Y growth forecast | Bear +8.80% / Base +14.80% / Bull +20.80% | StockKit scenario model | Medium |
| Revenue | $6.52B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
| Net income | $4.07B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
| Market cap | $92.01B | SEC shares outstanding + live quote | Medium |
| Balance sheet context | Assets $194.68B / Equity $26.52B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
Notes:
- SEC CIK: 0001156375; company: CME GROUP INC..
- Latest annual income-statement period used where available: 2025-12-31.
- PEG and fair-value range are StockKit scenario outputs computed from reported fundamentals; they are not analyst consensus targets.
5. News and catalyst timeline
1. Yealimi Noh seizes on Ryu’s late collapse to build 3-shot lead in Women’s British Open - NBCSports.com
2. How thin weekend Bitcoin liquidity turns minor geopolitical news into massive Monday price gaps for ETF holders - CryptoSlate
3. Middle East turmoil leaves gas prices exposed - TheStreet
4. J.P. Morgan anticipa subida de tasas en diciembre por ambigüedad de Warsh - Diariobitcoin.com
6. Sentiment radar
Ticker news sentiment is Neutral (0.167) across 50 scored headlines.
| Source | Status | Reading | Confidence |
|---|
| Alpha Vantage ticker news | Connected | 18 positive / 32 neutral / 0 negative scored headlines | High |
| NewsAPI headline coverage | 5 headlines | NBCSports.com x1, CryptoSlate x1, TheStreet x1 | Medium |
| Social sentiment | Not connected | Reddit, X, StockTwits, and local forums are not configured | Low |
Notes:
- Alpha Vantage sentiment covers news/feed sentiment, not full social-channel coverage.
7. Scenario framework
| Scenario | Trigger condition | Confirmation signal | Invalidation signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base case | Price remains between 211.71 and 273.55 | Strategy score stays near 53/100 and RSI avoids extremes | Close below support or a rapid score deterioration |
| Upside case | Price clears 273.55 | Improving MACD histogram and volume above 20D average | Failed breakout back below resistance |
| Downside case | Price breaks 211.71 | RSI weakens and MACD remains negative | Quick recovery back above support |
8. Risk matrix
| Risk | Evidence | Trigger | Monitoring action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical failure | Support at 211.71 anchors the current setup | Close below support | Reassess trend and reduce confidence in base case |
| Momentum exhaustion | Soft but not washed out; MACD state: Bullish MACD configuration | RSI extension or MACD rollover | Watch next 1-3 closes and histogram direction |
| Volatility expansion | ATR14 / price is +3.29% | Wide ranges without follow-through | Require confirmation before trusting a directional move |
| News/data gap | 5 current news items available | New headline or missing catalyst context | Refresh news before relying on stale views |
9. Seven-day watch checklist
- First watch: whether price respects 211.71 or starts accepting below it.
- Breakout watch: whether price can clear 273.55 with volume confirmation above the 20-session average.
- Momentum watch: whether RSI14 stays constructive without moving into an exhaustion zone.
- Risk watch: whether fresh news changes the catalyst picture.
Strategy cross-check
| Strategy | Score | Signal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA交叉 | 40/100 | Hold | MA5<MA20死叉 |
| MACD背离 | 65/100 | Buy | MACD金叉,MACD在零轴下方,动能增强 |
| RSI极值 | 50/100 | Hold | RSI14=44中性 |
| 布林带 | 50/100 | Hold | 在通道中部 |
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