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Abacus Global Management is entering a new chapter with its move to the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ABX. Chairman and CEO Jay Jackson goes Inside the ICE House to unpack the strategy behind the listing and rebrand, and how Abacus’ data-driven, vertically integrated model sets it apart. He also shares how proprietary data and technology are positioning the firm for its next phase of gr...

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a volatile week marked by Fed uncertainty and sharp unwinds in speculative trades. Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed Chair helped trigger reversals in precious metals and added to broader market turbulence. Crypto and high‑momentum themes sold off, while software stocks faced a “SAAS‑Pocalypse” amid new AI‑driven disruption concerns. St...

Dave LaValle, President of CoinDesk Data and Indices, joins Bilal Little to discuss how digital assets are reshaping the market for index-based solutions. Drawing on his background in traditional finance, LaValle explains why crypto offers a unique chance to build benchmark infrastructure from the ground up. He highlights the rising demand for regulated, transparent crypto indices, the role of reg...

Marsh is embarking on a major transformation as it unifies its businesses under a single global brand, marking a new era for the 150-year-old firm. Paul Beswick, Chief Information and Operations Officer, goes Inside the ICE House to unpack the strategy behind the rebrand and how it reflects Marsh’s ambition to deliver more integrated, client-centric solutions. He also shares how operational excell...

Eric Criscuolo, NYSE Market Strategist, highlights a week where mega cap tech snapped back into leadership after small caps’ strong run faded. A quiet Fed meeting kept rates steady and shifted attention to earnings, where Meta and IBM surged on AI strength while Microsoft slumped on lofty expectations. Travel, leisure, and select industrial names outperformed as software and healthcare lagged. Met...

In January, Inside the ICE House aired six new episodes, our traditional episodes, Markets in Focus series, and the first episode of our history series. Episode 507: Blackstone President Jon Gray on Scaling Culture, Investing Capital, and Avoiding Noise Episode 508: Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright on 4,000 Restaurants and Keeping Customers Craving More Episode 509: Orla Mining CEO Jason Simpson on M...

Women have long shaped Wall Street—even when history tried to write them out. NYSE curator Anna Melo goes Inside the ICE House with archivist Dave D’Onofrio and author Michelle Young to spotlight the trailblazing women who broke barriers in finance, from the 1800s through the 20th century. They explore unforgettable figures like Victoria Woodhull, Hetty Green, Isabel Benham, and Muriel Siebert, wh...

Cigna is reshaping the healthcare system by tackling affordability through innovation, transparency, and patient-first solutions. President and COO Brian Evanko goes Inside the ICE House to discuss the forces driving higher healthcare costs, from demographic shifts to drug pricing, and how Cigna is working to realign incentives across the system. He also explains how data, AI, and pharmacy benefit...

Michael Reinking breaks down a volatile week marked by tariff headlines, rising global yields, and a sharp tech‑led selloff that quickly reversed. Early weakness gave way to a rebound as shifting rhetoric on Greenland and tariffs helped small and mid caps hit new highs. Macro uncertainty persisted with delayed Supreme Court action, ongoing Fed Chair speculation, and surging natural gas prices. Ear...

Bryon Lake, Chief Transformation Officer at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, joins Bilal Little to discuss how ETFs are reshaping the future of investing. Drawing on nearly two decades in the ETF industry, Lake explains why the ETF wrapper has become the preferred technology for delivering active strategies at scale. He highlights Goldman’s growth in active ETFs, the rise of defined-outcome strateg...

Phil Rosen joins Inside the ICE House to unpack why booming GDP is colliding with weaker job growth. He explains how AI-driven productivity lets companies boost earnings without expanding headcount. Rosen also discusses how boomer wealth and strong markets continue powering consumer spending. He shares why big banks remain well‑positioned as AI and tokenization transform finance. Looking ahead, he...

Orla Mining is building a modern gold company through disciplined growth and responsible operations. CEO Jason Simpson goes Inside the ICE House to discuss Orla’s evolution, the strategy behind its diversified portfolio, and the drivers of its strong long-term returns. He also shares how sustainability, AI, and rising global demand for critical minerals are shaping the company’s path toward its ne...

Eric Criscuolo, NYSE Market Strategist, breaks down a week defined by Supreme Court uncertainty, shifting sector leadership, and the kickoff of earnings season. Cyclicals led the tape as tech lagged early, helping small and mid caps outperform while financials slid on policy pressure and mixed bank results. Geopolitical tension boosted oil and precious metals, though easing headlines cooled crude...

Chris Edmonds, President of Fixed Income and Data Services at ICE, joins Kevin McPartland of Coalition Greenwich to explore the future of market structure and data innovation. From prediction markets and sentiment analytics to the evolving role of ETFs in fixed income, Edmonds shares how technology and transparency are reshaping trading. He dives into ICE’s advances in mortgage data, climate risk...

Chipotle is celebrating a major milestone—4,000 restaurants strong—while charting its course for global growth. CEO Scott Boatwright goes Inside the ICE House to reflect on the brand’s evolution and the strategies that keep customers craving more. He explains how Chipotle balances scale with flavor, adapts to shifting consumer expectations, and leverages technology to enhance the dining experience...

Michael Reinking, NYSE Senior Market Strategist, kicks off 2026 with a look back and ahead. After a volatile Q1, the S&P 500 closed 2025 up 16.4%, marking a third straight year of double-digit gains driven by AI. Fed easing and rotation into small and midcaps shaped Q4, raising questions about whether broadening continues. Geopolitical headlines, including U.S. action in Venezuela, barely rattled...

Armando Pantoja, financial futurist and self-made millionaire, joins Bilal Little to discuss the technologies shaping the future of wealth. He shares how early work in computer science, crypto, and AI led to building and selling an AI-powered platform in 2017. Pantoja breaks down major long-term themes including AI, nuclear energy, quantum computing, and crypto, and why energy sits at the center o...

Blackstone is marking 40 years of growth while positioning itself for the next era of global investing. President and COO Jon Gray goes Inside the ICE House to reflect on the firm’s evolution, his 33-year journey, and the culture that has scaled alongside the business. He explains how Blackstone identifies long-term investment tailwinds, from digital infrastructure to global real estate, while cut...

In December, Inside the ICE House aired eight new episodes, both traditional and our Markets in Focus series in partnership with Opening Bell Daily. Episode 500: NYSE Texas President Bryan Daniel on Igniting Opportunity in the Lone Star State Episode 501: McGraw Hill's Dave Cortese on Driving Digital Transformation in Education Markets in Focus: Rate Cut Expectations, Bitcoin's Dip, Year-End Optim...

Tim Reilly, Head of Exchange Traded Solutions at the NYSE, joins Bilal Little to break down the 2025 ETF Wrap-Up and reflect on a year of growth and innovation in the ETF space. He highlights key trends that shaped the market, from record launches to shifting investor demand, and shares how the NYSE positioned itself amid these changes. The conversation explores lessons learned from 2025 and the s...

Texas House is elevating the state’s global presence by blending business, culture, and connection into a modern cultural embassy. Co-founders Will Herrmann and Alex Kuehler go Inside the ICE House to discuss how Texas House showcases the state’s entrepreneurial energy, authentic culture, and role as a launchpad for global conversations and business growth.

Eric Criscuolo, NYSE Market Strategist, recaps a week shaped by year-end dynamics and shifting trends. The Fed’s rate cut and $40B T-Bill program eased liquidity concerns but didn’t spark broad gains. Consumer Discretionary led while Energy slid, and small caps lagged after last week’s surge. With holiday seasonality, triple witching, and key data ahead, markets enter the final stretch of 2025.

Minerals Technologies is advancing the specialty minerals industry through global scale and innovation. CEO Doug Dietrich goes Inside the ICE House to discuss how MTI’s unique assets, people-driven culture, and technology leadership support everyday products and sustainable solutions worldwide.

Delta Air Lines is marking 100 years of flight while charting a bold course for the future of travel. CEO Ed Bastian goes Inside the ICE House to share how the airline is expanding its global reach and redefining the passenger experience. He discusses innovations that personalize every step of the journey, strategies to enhance connectivity, and Delta’s vision for the next century of aviation.

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week defined by AI volatility and a Fed surprise. The AI trade continued to evolve as investors shifted focus from spending to returns, pressuring some tech names. The Fed cut rates and announced balance sheet expansion, easing liquidity concerns and fueling a sharp rotation. Small and mid-caps hit new highs while mega-cap tech lagge...