Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is planning to extend trading hours for European gas and power contracts to match US hub hours. They recently posted stronger Y/Y ADV growth in December and saw record energy and interest-rate trading volumes in 2025. ICE's data business witnessed significant milestones, including record fixed income trading and clearing volume. They also negotiated an expanded MSCI options deal, set to make the NYSE the US options listing venue for benchmark indexes in early 2026. Moreover, ICE acquired a large stake in prediction markets platform Polymarket, signaling a shift towards blockchain and AI-based solutions. Several large investors including Parnassus Investments, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, and Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. maintained or increased their positions in ICE, projected positive earnings outlooks, and showed confidence in the company's long-term growth potential. However, Barclays and UBS cut their price targets for ICE due to factors like slower trading volume and FIDS weakness. Despite these changes, ICE has shown persistent growth in its technology innovation with strategic commitments and investments.
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