Crypto-Style Perpetual Futures Will Soon Be Available For Individual Stocks. Here's What Investors Need to Know.

The CFTC has approved single-stock perpetual futures (perps) for U.S. trading, offering a simpler alternative to traditional options with built-in leverage and no expiration dates. Kalshi launched the first regulated single-stock perps in early November, while other platforms like TradeXYZ and Charles Schwab are positioning to enter the market. However, legal challenges from Wall Street trade groups could delay broader adoption by major brokerages.

11/11/2026, 12:55 PM • The Motley Fool

CME vs. Nu: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

CME Group and Nu Holdings represent different investment profiles in the financial sector. CME offers stability with a 62% net margin and fortress balance sheet but modest 6.4% revenue growth, while Nu demonstrates aggressive 43% revenue growth in digital banking across Latin America with an 18.1% net margin. However, the author recommends sitting out this comparison, noting both stocks have underperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years.

11/04/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

CME vs. SoFi Technologies: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

CME Group and SoFi Technologies represent contrasting investment strategies in the financial sector. CME dominates derivatives trading with a 62% net margin, strong cash flow, and dividend payments, while SoFi pursues aggressive growth with 28.8% revenue expansion but negative free cash flow. The author recommends CME for 2027 due to its superior profitability and shareholder returns, though both stocks have underperformed the S&P 500 over five years.

11/02/2026, 7:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Intercontinental Exchange: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Intercontinental Exchange reported Q3 2026 net revenue of $2.8 billion, up 15% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS growing 18% to $2.02. The company benefits from increased demand for energy risk management tools, proprietary pricing data that resists commoditization, and expansion into regulated retail derivatives markets. Management emphasizes long-term compounding through multi-asset clearing infrastructure and disciplined pricing strategies across varying market conditions.

11/01/2026, 9:44 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Oct. 29: Hyperliquid Strategies Stock Surges 23% as Wall Street Giant and Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Back Hyperliquid

Hyperliquid Strategies (PURR) surged 23% on October 29, 2026, following two major announcements: Intercontinental Exchange partnered with Trade[XYZ] to bring regulated perpetual futures markets to the U.S. using Hyperliquid's infrastructure, and billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller disclosed an investment in Trade[XYZ]. Trading volume reached 202% above its three-month average, reflecting heightened investor interest, though analysts caution that long-term performance depends on HYPE token price and valuation metrics rather than adoption alone.

10/29/2026, 5:00 PM • The Motley Fool

CME vs. Mastercard: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

CME Group and Mastercard are compared as investment options for 2026. CME dominates derivatives trading with a 62% net margin, lower valuation (P/E 25.3x), and minimal debt (0.1x debt-to-equity), but faces volatile growth averaging 9.5%. Mastercard powers global payments with consistent 14.3% revenue growth, strong free cash flow of $16.4B, but trades at a higher valuation (P/E 33.8x) with 2.5x debt-to-equity. The article suggests CME may appeal to value-focused investors, while Mastercard attracts growth-oriented ones.

10/27/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Dune Launches Real-Time Market Data Feeds as Tokenized U.S. Stocks Move Onchain

Dune launched Market Data Feeds providing real-time trade data from 200+ onchain trading venues across 12 chains, enabling institutional investors to track onchain price discovery. The platform supports spot trading, perpetuals, and tokenized assets including stocks on OKX and ICE's XLayer venue, with up to eight years of historical data available for backtesting.

10/22/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

CME vs. Morningstar: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

CME Group and Morningstar are compared as financial infrastructure plays. CME dominates derivatives trading with an impressive 62% net margin and $6.5B revenue, but trades at a premium valuation (forward P/E 22.5). Morningstar offers investment research with lower margins (15.3%) but more attractive valuation (forward P/E 15.5). The author leans toward CME despite valuation concerns due to its superior profitability and dividend, though both stocks have underperformed the S&P 500 over longer periods.

09/16/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Just Bought Netflix and 5 Other Stocks. Here’s What Investors Need to Know.

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square deployed 85% of its $5 billion capital raise by purchasing Netflix, Visa, Mastercard, S&P Global, Intercontinental Exchange, and Alcon. The fund targeted stocks that have sold off due to AI disruption concerns, believing these companies have competitive advantages that will allow them to thrive despite AI-related headwinds.

08/13/2026, 12:12 PM • The Motley Fool

MKTX Alert: Monsey Firm of Wohl & Fruchter Investigating Fairness of the Proposed Sale of MarketAxess to Intercontinental Exchange

Law firm Wohl & Fruchter is investigating whether the proposed sale of MarketAxess to Intercontinental Exchange at $167.00 per share is fair to shareholders, given the stock's 52-week high of $200.90 and a recent UBS price target of $200.00. Shareholders have expressed concerns that the deal undervalues the company.

08/06/2026, 9:40 AM • GlobeNewswire

Wall Street Is Loading Up on Hyperliquid. Should You Buy It?

Major financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Andreessen Horowitz, and ETF issuers are investing heavily in Hyperliquid (HYPE), a blockchain-based crypto exchange token. While the token's strong tokenomics—routing 99% of trading fees into buybacks—and institutional interest are attractive, significant risks exist including token dilution from unlocked supply and substantial regulatory scrutiny from the CFTC regarding market manipulation and sanctions evasion concerns.

06/01/2026, 9:16 AM • The Motley Fool

Bakkt Investors Cheer Insider Purchases, Stablecoin Growth Strategy

Bakkt stock surged 21.33% on insider purchases totaling $4.85 million and announcement of commercial expansion strategy, despite reporting Q1 revenue down 77.1% year-over-year and missing analyst estimates. The company is focusing on scaling operations and expanding its digital asset position.

05/19/2026, 1:12 PM • Benzinga

Polymarket Volume Is Exploding -- but the Real Money Might Be in This Tiny Sports Data Duopoly Stock.

While prediction markets like Polymarket are experiencing explosive growth with $26.2 billion in Q1 2026 volume, the article argues that Genius Sports, which provides official sports data for settling bets, is positioned to benefit more directly. Genius Sports holds exclusive data rights from major leagues and is growing revenue 31% year-over-year, though it remains unprofitable. Analysts see potential upside to $8.60 per share, but the stock has declined 61% in 2026 amid execution risks.

05/05/2026, 4:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Tokenized Stocks Advance With First On-Chain Vote for Galaxy Digital Shareholders

Galaxy Digital is set to become the first US public company to conduct a shareholder vote on-chain in May 2026, facilitated by Broadridge Financial Solutions on an Avalanche Layer 1 network. This milestone represents a significant advancement in tokenized equities, moving them from passive holdings to fully functional governance vehicles with complete shareholder rights. Broadridge's platform already processes $8 trillion in tokenized assets monthly, while major exchanges including Nasdaq and NYSE have accelerated their own on-chain equity frameworks.

04/08/2026, 4:11 PM • Investing

Lone Wolf Boost Comes to ICE Paragon Connect, Giving Agents Instant Access to Automated Digital Advertising

Lone Wolf Technologies has integrated Lone Wolf Boost directly into ICE Paragon Connect, enabling real estate agents to launch automated digital advertising campaigns for listings and open houses without leaving their MLS platform. The integration streamlines ad management across multiple websites and social media, eliminating manual setup and workflow interruptions.

03/30/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire