Vanguard deposes BlackRock as provider of world’s 2nd largest ETF

Vanguard deposes BlackRock as provider of world’s 2nd-largest ETF

Inflows to VOO look set to smash records as observers predict it will soon overtake SPY to become the largest

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

BlackRock launches ETF that expands beyond the 'Magnificent Seven'

BlackRock's iShares is targeting investors who want to diversify beyond from the "Magnificent Seven" megacap stocks.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

BlackRock's ETF chief says 75% of its bitcoin buyers are crypto fans new to Wall Street

Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass $2.1 billion in a week as bitcoin touches highest price level since July.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City for a Week

The city of Lahore reported hazardous levels of air pollution on Sunday. Pakistani officials have blamed India for some of it.

World - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens

Russian forces have struck a residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing three, including two teenage boys, and injuring scores of others

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch

AI data centre demands and renewable energy’s dispersed nature are driving equipment orders for power grid upgrades

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

EU fines world’s largest generic drugmaker Teva for hindering competition

European Commission says company abused ‘dominant position’ to ‘artificially’ extend patent protection of MS medicine Copaxone

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Greatest World Series Game 1 ever? Freddie Freeman provides jaw-dropping end to epic Dodgers-Yankees opener

Freeman hit the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history on Friday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund posts $76 billion in quarterly profit as interest rates fall

Norway's gigantic sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of 835 billion Norwegian kroner ($76.3 billion).

Business - CNBC - October 22

Dengue fever: with a record 12.4m cases in 2024 so far, what is driving the world’s largest outbreak?

Cases of ‘bonebreak fever’ are on the rise, mostly in Latin America, Africa and south-east Asia. But incidences in Europe and the US are also being recorded – with an estimated 4 billion people at ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Saudi Arabia breaks ground on $50B Mukaab, the ‘world’s largest building’ — which can hold 20 Empire State Buildings

World - Yahoo News - October 25

World Series drew larger audience in Japan than NBA Finals did in U.S. this year

So it turns out Japan really wanted to watch Shohei Ohtani in the World Series.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

The widow-maker ETF

People just can’t stop themselves buying TLT

World - Financial Times - October 22

How an ex-Goldman banker built a $10bn private credit ‘whale’ — and now may sell it

After years of preparation, HPS is on the verge of either a deal or an IPO

Business - Financial Times - October 24

BlackRock leads opposition to new US limits on bank ownership

A proposal by regulators requires passive investment funds to seek approval when holdings hit 10%

Business - Financial Times - October 24

BlackRock wants to talk about retirement. Climate, not so much

The US asset manager is promoting its pension and infrastructure offerings, after an ESG backlash

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Why Some Republicans Are Praising An Agency They Hate

Not long ago, the CFPB's survival was a question mark. Its latest rule looks built to last.

Politics - Politico - October 24

Have Democrats found a way to win over rural America? Look at what's happening in Wisconsin.

The party’s hot streak in statewide elections faces a crucial test in out-state districts long held by Republicans.

Politics - Politico - October 27

Pension fund use of ETFs surges in Europe

Institutional iShares assets under management have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30% in the region, according to BlackRock

World - Financial Times - October 18

Janus Henderson launches first European active ETF

The $360bn manager has built an active ETF name in the US with CLO funds, but this taps into its Japan equities expertise

World - Financial Times - October 21

Japan maintains cautious stance on crypto ETFs

Tax and regulatory restrictions continue to loom large even as firms make preparations to launch digital asset products

World - Financial Times - October 23

Taiwan ETF issuers to pull in $420mn in fees this year

Total ETF assets soared nearly 50% in eight months to end of August

World - Financial Times - October 25

Polish community provide ambulances for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

WATCH: Florida surfer survives 2nd shark

Cole Taschman was bitten by a shark on both feet. He has undergone two surgeries and received 93 stitches. He was previously bitten in 2013.

Carr responds to Thomas' rant after Olave injury

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was put on a backboard and carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Sports - ESPN - 20 hours ago

Here’s what BlackRock’s Larry Fink says will be powering the stock market for years to come

The head of BlackRock says companies are growing into ‘extreme’ price-to-equity ratios.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

UK will provide $3bn towards G7 loan for Ukraine

US and Japan only member nations still to clarify their contributions to $50bn package

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Zelensky slams North Korea for providing troops to Russia

World - Yahoo News - October 22

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs give your portfolio a lift

Winning managers share stock-market secrets and Big Tech powers the utilities sector.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

KKM Financial's Essential 40 stock fund is now an ETF

Many asset managers have been converting their mutual funds to ETFs in recent years, due in part to a 2019 SEC rule change.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Citigroup unveils plan to power active ETF surge in Europe

The US bank plans to capitalise on its wide range of in-house services with white-label platform

World - Financial Times - October 24

The Russell 2000 is flawed — this ETF plays it in a better way for quality

If you research an actively managed mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that invests in small-cap stocks, it is most likely that the benchmark against which the fund management firm measures its ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help keep you in the game

Strategies including small caps, gold, AI and nuclear energy come into play.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

This ETF has trounced the S&P 500 with bets on AI in a surprising sector

Macrae Sykes of Gabelli Funds explains his strategy, which looks beyond the Nvidia-focused AI hardware buildout.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Goldman Sachs managing director makes the case for a modified low-volatility ETF

Laurene Azoulay describes an indexing approach that enables U.S. investors to broaden their global exposure with a low-volatility stock-selection strategy that encompasses three other factors.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

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