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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

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 - October 31

BlackRock in talks to take minority stake in Millennium

Two groups explore strategic partnership as world’s largest asset manager seeks to expand in fast-growing alternatives

Business - Financial Times - November 7

BlackRock and Amundi zero in on concentrated ‘mega-cap’ ETFs

Launches go against the flow of money going into strategies intended to protect investors from overconcentration

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

BlackRock accused of contributing to climate and human rights abuses

OECD complaint alleges top firm has increased investments in companies implicated in environmental devastation. BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset management company, faces a complaint at the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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

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 - November 5

BlackRock expands its tokenized money market fund to Polygon and other blockchains

BlackRock launched the USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund on Ethereum earlier this year.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Starmer meets BlackRock boss Larry Fink in Downing Street

Discussions between ministers and asset manager’s board covered regulatory delays and boosting UK growth

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

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 - October 29

BlackRock just did its first mutual fund-to-ETF conversion. Here’s why.

BlackRock has flipped a mutual fund to an exchange-traded fund for the first time, with the giant asset manager’s move reflecting investors’ increasing appetite for actively managed ETFs.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Crypto traders are betting on bitcoin at $174,000 in 2026. What options on BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF tell us.

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Who wants to buy Chrome?

And thoughts on savings

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Netflix Wanted ‘Wuthering Heights.’ Margot Robbie Wanted a Theatrical Release.

In the end, Ms. Robbie got what she wanted, signing a deal with Warner Bros.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

America wants Trump — no ifs or buts

His re-election is an existential disaster for Democrats and a historic game-changer for allies of the US

World - Financial Times - November 6

Who wanted Maxim Kuzminov dead?

Maxim Kuzminov, a military helicopter pilot in Russia, defected to Ukraine. He was killed in Spain, with signs pointing to a targeted assassination.

Americans want mass deportations, period

If you’re watching MSNBC or CNN, the degree to which the idea of “mass deportations” will ruin the economy fluctuates by the hour. You'll hear some claims that it is merely damaging, then others ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

How Bad Do You Want It, Ladies?

Donald, your insecurity is showing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

MLB wants clarity on Trop status by Christmas

Commissioner Rob Manfred said Saturday the league hopes to know by Christmas whether Tropicana Field will be playable to begin the 2025 season.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Nationwide manhunt underway for man wanted for Tennessee murder

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee has asked for the public's help in finding 45-year-old Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, who they said it wanted for first-degree murder.

Investors Want to See a Payout on Microsoft’s AI Efforts

As the tech giant readies a report of what’s forecast as its slowest quarterly growth in a year, shareholders want to see genuine demand for the AI applications it’s spent billions to develop.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Ven. Space Opens in Brooklyn

Ven. Space, an in-person-only boutique in Brooklyn, can’t seem to keep the clothes on the racks.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29

How to Make Ads Your Customers Want to Share

It’s not just about aiming for virality—it’s about crafting a story so meaningful, your audience feels compelled to share it. Here’s how to do that.

Business - Inc. - October 30

This is not a Budget we want to repeat, Reeves tells BBC

The chancellor unveils £40bn in tax rises in her first Budget, with employers set to bear the brunt, but she says it should be a one-off.

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