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Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) reported record open interest in TTF options, reaching over 3 million contracts, a 33% year-over-year increase. Total TTF futures and options open interest hit 5.9 million contracts, up 16% y/y. ICE's TTF options help customers hedge natural gas price risk, with energy options making up 40% of ICE's total open interest.

22 companies, including Wells Fargo, Cisco, and Intuit, have objected to OKXICE's planned tokenised stock trading platform. The venue, a joint venture between ICE and OKC, aims to offer tokenised US shares via blockchain liquidity pools. Objections from issuers pose a regulatory hurdle for the platform's launch.

MarketAxess (MKTX) to be acquired by Intercontinental Exchange for $167 per share in all-cash deal. The company has faced competitive challenges and market conditions, trading below previous fair value estimates.

CME Group (CME), Cboe Global Markets (CBOE), Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), and Nasdaq (NDAQ) are highlighted as top stocks in the Financial Services-Specialty group, benefiting from sector rotation out of AI stocks, according to Investor's Business Daily.

MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC (MKTX) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01. Other Events. As previously disclosed, on July 29, 2026, MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (“ MarketAxess ”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (“ Parent ”) and Igloo Merger Sub II, Inc. (“ Merger Sub ”), providing for the merger

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) expanded its ICE Risk Model 2 (IRM 2) to include interest rate and fixed income derivatives. This follows a 23% year-over-year increase in open interest and 47% year-to-date rise in average daily volume in these markets. The model aims to improve capital efficiency and risk management for clients.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) integrated ICE Connect Wealth into TradePMR’s Fusion platform, providing RIAs access to ICE data and tools. The move is part of ICE’s strategy to expand in the wealth management sector, though financial details were not disclosed.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported mortgage revenue growth of 6% and 5% in Q1 and Q2, with recurring revenue up 3%. The company's valuation is supported by profitable exchanges and data services, with a forward P/E of 18x. Analysts expect 2026 adjusted EPS of $8.17, an 18% increase. ICE's mortgage software business faces challenges due to higher borrowing costs and competition, but embedded systems and switching costs provide stability.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) introduced extended trading hours for NYSE American Options, adding 7:30–9:25 AM ET and 4:00–4:15 PM ET sessions. The new hours apply to select symbols, including SPY, IWM, GLD, and major tech names. The move aims to capture more trading activity around key market windows, potentially increasing options average daily volume and data/transaction revenues.

NYSE will offer extended trading hours for options on Apple, Microsoft, and other large-cap tech stocks, starting from 7:30 AM to 9:25 AM ET and ending from 4:00 PM to 4:15 PM ET. The move aims to meet market demand for longer trading periods and better risk management. NYSE's parent company, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), operates various exchanges and clearing houses, including the New York Stock Exchange.