Intercontinental Exchange is a leading operator of global exchanges and clearinghouses, focused on facilitating efficient trading and risk management across a range of asset classes. The company provides a platform for the trading of commodities, financial instruments, and various derivatives, thereby helping to improve price transparency and market access for its clients. Additionally, ICE offers technology solutions and data services to enhance trading and investment strategies, while also playing a vital role in supporting regulatory requirements within the financial markets. Its diverse portfolio includes well-known exchanges and innovative clearing services that cater to both retail and institutional participants. Read More
Prediction markets are exploding into mainstream chatter, and while Kalshi and Polymarket grab headlines, publicly traded plays may be the smarter way to invest in the boom.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
On February 2, 2026, AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE: AZN) officially rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the completion of its high-profile transition from the Nasdaq. The move signals a major structural shift for the UK-based pharmaceutical leader, as it moves away from its long-standing American Depositary
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today released the January 2026 ICE First Look at mortgage delinquency, foreclosure and prepayment trends.
In a move that signals the most significant structural shift in American equity markets in decades, the financial world is bracing for a "23-hour" trading day. As of February 25, 2026, Nasdaq Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is in the final stages of a high-stakes regulatory review with the Securities and Exchange
NEW YORK — Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) sent a clear message to Wall Street today during its highly anticipated 2026 Investor Day: the days of being viewed solely as a stock exchange are over. Standing before a packed room of analysts and institutional investors, CEO Adena Friedman unveiled an aggressive upward
As of February 25, 2026, the S&P 500 index (NYSEArca:SPY) finds itself in a high-stakes tug-of-war between psychological resistance and robust underlying support. Following a historic surge that saw the index breach the 7,000-point threshold in late January, the market has entered a phase of "volatility compression.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As of February 24, 2026, the bedrock of American monetary policy is trembling. The Federal Reserve, an institution designed to operate above the fray of partisan politics, is currently besieged by a Department of Justice investigation into its Chair and a landmark Supreme Court battle over the
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
In a striking display of market resilience, shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) surged 16% today, February 17, 2026, as investors looked past a significant GAAP net loss to embrace the company’s aggressive capital return strategy and its evolving identity as a diversified financial powerhouse. The rally follows
NEW YORK — The floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ICE) sits silent today, February 16, 2026, as the U.S. financial markets observe the Presidents Day holiday. While the closure provides a momentary reprieve for traders, the atmosphere remains charged with anticipation following a highly divergent week of
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced that ICE’s interest rate derivatives markets hit record open interest (OI) of 42.3 million contracts on February 11, 2026, up 45% year-over-year (y/y), as ICE’s total OI across its futures and options markets hit a record 116.5 million.
In a definitive move that reshapes the landscape of American mortgage finance, PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) announced on February 11, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the subservicing business of Cenlar Capital Corporation. This $257.5 million deal marks a transformative shift for
The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced the launch of the NYSE Texas Advisory Board to support its mission to provide public companies with a listing and trading venue centered within the vibrant economy of the southwestern U.S.
Intercontinental Exchange delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4, as revenue and non-GAAP EPS both exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, resulting in a positive market reaction. Management attributed the quarter’s results to broad-based growth across its exchange, fixed income, and mortgage technology segments. CEO Jeffrey Sprecher highlighted the “mission-critical nature” of ICE’s platforms during ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic volatility, while CFO Warren Gardiner emphasized outperformance in expense synergies from the Black Knight acquisition and a disciplined approach to capital allocation supporting both operational investments and shareholder returns.
Financial firms serve as the backbone of the economy, providing essential services from lending and investment management to risk management and payment processing. Still, investors are uneasy as companies face challenges from an unpredictable interest rate and inflation environment.
These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as financials stocks have collectively shed 2.4% over the past six months. This performance is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 7.7% return.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced the launch of the Polymarket Signals and Sentiment tool, delivering prediction market data and analytics. ICE will become the exclusive provider of this data for institutional capital markets.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced the launch of Cryptocurrency futures contracts based on seven CoinDesk Indices including CoinDesk 20 and CoinDesk 5 Indices. The contracts include:
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has granted recognition to ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA) as a third-country benchmark administrator under Article 32 of the EU Benchmarks Regulation (EU BMR).
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced a significant milestone in the modernization of its MSP® mortgage servicing system with the launch of an enhanced user experience (UX). The new UX completes the first phase of a broader modernization initiative, establishing the groundwork for second-phase enhanced workflow automations and productivity agents already being introduced.
As the United States settles into the second year of the second Trump administration, the political world is already looking toward the horizon. While the 2026 midterms are the immediate hurdle, prediction markets are buzzing with high-stakes activity surrounding the 2028 Presidential Election. The early favorites have emerged with startling clarity: Vice President JD Vance [...]
The digital asset landscape witnessed a seismic shift this week as Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), the institutional-grade crypto exchange, reported an explosive 70% year-over-year revenue growth in its latest quarterly earnings. Propelled by the meteoric rise of its newly launched options trading platform and a calculated expansion into the United States,
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today released its February 2026 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. According to the analysis, early January declines in mortgage rates unlocked refinance opportunities for nearly five million borrowers and helped push affordability to a four-year high.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced the launch of FTSE® South Korea RIC Capped Index Futures (FTSE® Korea futures).
