New York-based BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) is one of the world’s largest asset management firms. It provides various investment and technology services to institutional and retail clients. With a market cap of $174.7 billion, BlackRock’s operations span various countries in the Americas, Europe, the Indo-Pacific, Africa, and internationally. The asset management giant is expected to report its third-quarter results before the markets open on Friday, Oct. 10. Ahead of the event, analysts expect BLK to deliver an ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has criticized the idea of eliminating quarterly earnings reports, a policy proposal floated by President Donald Trump in a Truth Social post last week. US Markets Built On ‘Accountability And Transparency’ On Wednesday, in a post on X, Summers called the plan to scrap quarterly earnings releases “a bad idea whose time should never come.” He said that America's ...

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed an application for a new Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, a move that could significantly expand institutional exposure to digital assets. The $12.5 trillion firm is seeking approval for what would be its latest entry into cryptocurrency products, adding to its growing dominance in the exchange-traded fund market. New BlackRock ETF Seeks Yield on Bitcoin Through Covered-Call Strategy The proposed Bitcoin Premium Income ETF is designed as a covered-cal ...

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) bounced back sharply on September 24, recording $241 million in net inflows after two straight days of investor withdrawals, according to data from SoSoValue. The turnaround comes after a combined $244 million in outflows on September 23 and a larger $439 million exit the day before, as markets adjusted to the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut and awaited fresh U.S. inflation data. Bitcoin ETF Holdings Near $150B After Strong Daily Inflows BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ...

Collateralized loan obligations in Europe look appealing as bond spreads grind tighter, according to BlackRock https://t.co/MGl841reBw ...

格隆汇9月25日｜香港交易所信息显示，贝莱德在美的集团的持股比例于09月19日从5.30%降至4.21%。 ...

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain - BlackRock adds 1,135 BTC (approximately $127 million) to its holdings [1] - Tether mints 1 billion USDT on Ethereum, increasing liquidity [1] Technology & Cloud Infrastructure - Oracle secures $18 billion to scale AI-driven cloud infrastructure [1]

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has criticized the idea of eliminating quarterly earnings reports, a policy proposal floated by President Donald Trump in a Truth Social post last week.US Markets Built On ‘Accountability And Transparency’On Wednesday, in a post on X, Summers called the plan to scrap quarterly earnings releases “a bad idea whose time should never come.”He said that America's capital markets have thrived precisely because of their “accountability and transparency,” adding that “freq ...

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink praised French President Emmanuel Macron at a gala in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly https://t.co/d3it3nVHQ2 ...

Core Viewpoint - BlackRock, a major asset management company, influences global capital flows and decision-making without being a government entity, managing assets comparable to the GDP of major economies like China and the U.S. [1][3] Group 1: Influence and Operations - BlackRock manages over $10 trillion in assets, making it a significant player in global finance, comparable to the GDP of several countries [25] - The company has established itself as a key advisor to various governments and institutions, managing assets for royal families and pension funds [5][17] - BlackRock's investment strategies often involve indirect influence over major corporations, such as Apple and Nvidia, through its substantial shareholdings [7][9] Group 2: Leadership and Strategy - Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, transitioned from a political aspiration to a financial career, recognizing the central role of capital in power dynamics [9][11] - Fink's innovation in financial products, such as Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), played a crucial role in the company's growth during the 2008 financial crisis [13][15] - The development of the Aladdin system, a sophisticated risk management and investment tool, has positioned BlackRock as a critical decision-maker for many large institutions [19][21] Group 3: Recent Developments - BlackRock has engaged in strategic investments following crises, such as acquiring real estate companies in Hawaii before a major disaster [25][27] - The company has signed agreements with countries like Ukraine, leveraging strategic resources as collateral for loans [25][27] - BlackRock's partnerships with other financial giants have resulted in a significant concentration of capital, controlling over $20 trillion in assets across developed economies [29][30]