Although the world's largest derivatives exchange missed analysts expectations in 2009, renewed faith in financial institutions should lead profits higher in 2010 -- particularly if that faith combines with continued volatility elsewhere in the world's markets.
Analysts contend that the CME Group is positioning itself for growth. Moves such as buying the New York Mercantile Exchange, expanded international agreements and purchasing a majority stake in the Dow Jones Index business have an eye toward the future, they say.
