If the cliff the S&P 500 index and the world’s premier cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) fell off of in the immediate aftermath of the publishing of the latest inflation data on Wednesday, April 10, is an indication, having an early look at the numbers might be invaluable for any trader.S&P 500 and BTC 5-day sharts showing contained but steep drops on April 10. Source: GoogleAs it turns out, there may be a select number of Wall Street firms – allegedly known as ‘Super Users’ – that are allowed a glimpse of the ...

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering BlackRock (BLK) , which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry.When looking at the last two reports, this investment firm has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 19.04%, on average, in the last two quarters.For the last reported quarter, BlackRock came out with earnings of $9. ...

BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) is slated to report first-quarter 2024 results on Apr 12 before the opening bell. Its revenues and earnings are expected to have improved in the quarter on a year-over-year basis.In fourth-quarter 2023, BLK’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results benefited from a rise in revenues and higher non-operating income. Further, the assets under management (AUM) balance witnessed improvement owing to net inflows.BlackRock has an impressive earnings surprise history. Its earn ...

The upcoming report from BlackRock (BLK) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $9.28 per share, indicating an increase of 17% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $4.67 billion, representing an increase of 10.2% year over year.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.9% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.Prior to a ...

Cashing out your retirement savings is a move you might sorely regret.Years ago, it was pretty common to get a job out of college and stick with the same employer for decades. But nowadays, job-hopping is not only pretty common, but more than acceptable.People who move around from one employer to the next aren't automatically regarded as fickle. Rather, they're often seen as go-getters who aren't afraid to step outside their comfort zone and pursue new opportunities. But while leaving a job for a better one ...

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when BlackRock (BLK) reports results for the quarter ended March 2024. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 12. On the ...

Larry Fink recently posted his annual letter to shareholders. He's the CEO of Blackrock, one of the world's largest and most consequential companies. In it, he spoke about retirement.One part that stood out to me was Fink's acknowledgment that retirement isn't just a saving challenge for many, but a spending one, too. It struck me that spending, the other variable of the most basic rule in personal finance (income minus expenses = what you keep), doesn't get enough attention.How do you know how much you can ...

While 65 may be a common age to retire, there are some drawbacks involved.Assuming your employer doesn't force you into retirement, you have the option to end your career at whatever age works for you. That age may be 50, or it may be 70, and the choice is yours.But many people seem to land on age 65 when it comes to retirement. And it's easy to see why.Age 65 is a common threshold at which senior discounts go into effect. And it's also the age at which you're allowed to enroll in Medicare. But retiring at ...

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is set to undergo its fourth halving this month and the community is riled up as ever in anticipation for the event. Amidst this excitement, another set of players — institutional investors — are taking notice.The halving hasn’t necessarily always led to an immediate price surge, but the sheer enthusiasm and attention surrounding the BTC event is laying the groundwork for future favorable price movements. Investors that got in earlier are being set up to reap handsomely when the cryptocurr ...

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and of course, dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividen ...