TD Cowen upgrades CBOE to Buy after S&P 500 licensing extension and Robinhood KPI contract

TD Cowen raised its rating on CBOE Global Markets to Buy, citing a 25‑year extension of the S&P 500 Index licensing agreement and a new KPI‑based contract with Robinhood. The analyst upgrade coincided with a 2.8% rise in CBOE shares. Bill Katz noted the deals lower risk and open derivative opportunities.

The upgrade signals analyst confidence and may attract buying interest, supporting the recent share price gain. The extended licensing and Robinhood contract could generate additional revenue streams for CBOE.

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