- U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index gaining approximately 200 points on Wednesday, driven by strong earnings from several companies.
- CME Group Inc reported a second-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.99, surpassing estimates, which led to a 6.7% increase in its shares.
- Other notable gainers included Super Micro Computer, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, and Everforth Inc, with significant percentage increases following positive financial announcements.