April 24 (Reuters) - CME Group ( CME ) reported an
increase in first-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday on higher
demand for its products to hedge against market volatility.
On an adjusted basis, CME Group's ( CME ) net income rose to $911.1
million, or $2.50 per share, in the quarter, from $882.3
million, or $2.42 per share, a year earlier.