McGraw Hill is building on its legacy as a trusted education partner while driving a bold digital transformation. Chief Digital Information Officer David Cortese goes Inside the ICE House to share how technology is reshaping the company’s approach to learning. He discusses innovations that personalize education, strategies to empower teachers, and tools that help students succeed in a rapidly changing world.

NYSE Texas is driving economic growth through innovation, market access, and strategic partnerships. President Bryan Daniel joins Inside the ICE House to discuss how Texas’s pro-business foundation and collaborative leadership are creating new opportunities for companies to raise capital and scale. He highlights how entrepreneurship and a supportive regulatory environment are positioning Texas as a rising force in the global marketplace.

In November, Inside the ICE House aired seven new episodes, both traditional and our Markets in Focus series in partnership with Opening Bell Daily.

Episode 494: Chemours CFO Shane Hostetter on Driving Growth Through Strategy & Innovation

Episode 495: Bausch + Lomb CEO Brent Saunders on Comeback, R&D Innovation, and the Evolution of Eye Care

November Markets in Focus: Labor Market Slowdown, AI Boom vs Dot Com Bubble, Market Opportunities

Episode 496: CRH CEO Jim Mintern on Building the Future of the Building Materials Industry

Episode 497: Athene CEO Grant Kvalheim on Addressing America's Growing Retirement Crisis

Episode 498: Realty Income CEO Sumit Roy on Monthly Dividends, European Expansion, and the Future of Net Lease

Episode 499: GeoPark CEO Felipe Bayon on Leading a New Era and Building Long-term Success

Bob Pisani, former CNBC Senior Markets Correspondent, joins Bilal Little to share insights from his decades covering Wall Street and global markets. He reflects on witnessing the evolution of ETFs and how they reshaped investing for institutions and individuals alike. Pisani discusses his personal approach to building a portfolio and the principles that guide his long-term strategy. He highlights lessons learned from market cycles and the importance of staying disciplined amid volatility.

GeoPark is charting a bold course for growth and energy leadership across Latin America. CEO Felipe Bayón goes Inside the ICE House to share how his first months at the helm are shaping the company’s strategic vision and operational priorities. He discusses GeoPark’s expansion into Argentina, its commitment to sustainable development, and the disciplined approach driving exploration and production success.

Realty Income is redefining net-lease leadership through disciplined growth, global expansion, and a commitment to dependable income. CEO Sumit Roy joins Inside the ICE House to discuss how the company’s scale, diversification, and strategic international moves are strengthening long-term value. He highlights how rigorous underwriting, data-driven decisions, and a culture of operational excellence are driving efficiency, innovation, and lasting impact across commercial real estate.

Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week defined by fading AI momentum and shifting rate expectations. The S&P 500 broke below its 50-day average before Nvidia’s blowout earnings briefly lifted sentiment, only for gains to fade as selling resumed. Defensive sectors outperformed while Tech and Consumer Discretionary led declines, and crypto weakness added to risk-off signals. Labor data pushed yields lower and revived rate-cut bets, even as volatility ticked higher. The week closes with markets testing the 100-day average and eyes on holiday-shortened trading, economic updates, and sector rotation ahead.

Athene is redefining retirement security through innovation, scale, and long-term vision. CEO Grant Kvalheim joins Inside the ICE House to discuss how the company’s five-year growth plan is expanding its market leadership and helping millions of Americans build more confident retirements. He shares how Athene’s partnership with Apollo Global Management, commitment to digital transformation, and culture of ownership are driving efficiency, innovation, and lasting impact across the retirement services industry.

CRH is reshaping the future of building materials through innovation, scale, and strategic growth. CEO Jim Mintern joins Inside the ICE House to discuss how the company’s record performance and U.S. focus are driving infrastructure renewal and sustainable development. He shares how CRH’s connected portfolio, entrepreneurial culture, and recent acquisitions are strengthening its leadership and advancing long-term growth across America’s built environment.

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week marked by the end of a record 43-day government shutdown and fading AI euphoria. Markets wrestled with delayed data and Fed caution on rate cuts as volatility ticked higher. AI stocks cooled after bubble warnings and bearish bets, while investors rotated toward quality and large caps. Crypto weakness and rising VIX added to risk-off signals. The week closed steady, with eyes on earnings, global PMIs, and fresh economic data ahead.