Intercontinental Stock Near 52-Week High: What Investors Should Know?

Shares of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) closed at $162.60 on Thursday, near its 52-week high of$162.92, after having gained 26.6% year to date. Shares outperformed the industry, the Finance sector as well as the Zacks S&P 500 composite index in the same time frame. ICE's compelling portfolio, expansive risk-management services, strategic buyouts, solid balance sheet and effective capital deployment poise it well for growth. Earnings of ICE grew 10% in the last five years, better than the industry average ...