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Labour is putting its plans for Britain in the hands of private finance. It could end badly

Handing vital infrastructure to big finance will generate windfalls for investors and leave the rest of us worse off. We need a better plan, says Daniela Gabor, a professor of economics and macrofinance at UWE Bristol

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024

What BlackRock's Acquisition of Preqin Means for Investors

The $3.2 billion all-cash deal will expand BlackRock's footprint in the fast-growing private markets data segment. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger · Jul 1, 2024

BlackRock Agrees To Acquire UK-based Data Group Preqin For £2.55 Billion

The deal is anticipated to be finalized later this year.

International Business Times · Jun 30, 2024

Bitcoin Slips To $66K Amid $200M US Spot BTC ETF Outflows

Bitcoin retreated Tuesday night after U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $200 million and no inflows, even for the ever popular BlackRock IBIT.

International Business Times · Jun 12, 2024

The Texas Stock Exchange has its work cut out for it

In the U.S., stock exchange market share has long been concentrated in the top two.

Axios · Jun 8, 2024

9 Bitcoin ETFs Add Nearly $500M In 1 Day, Fidelity's FBTC Leads 2-Day Rally

Nine Bitcoin ETFs lodged over $490 million in Bitcoin on Thursday, and Fidelity's FBTC led the way, suggesting that BlackRock's IBIT may not be too far from being rivaled in popularity.

International Business Times · Jun 7, 2024

Texas fundraises for its own 'anti-woke' stock exchange to take on NYSE and Nasdaq

The goal is to begin trading in 2025.

Fortune · Jun 5, 2024

Spot Ether ETFs Could Rake In Up To $4.8B In First 5 Months: Analysts

Spot Ethereum ETFs are one step closer toward reaching the same stage Bitcoin ETFs have been taking up since January, and unlike other experts who aren't too optimistic about how the funds will perform, K33 analysts believe ETH ETFs will do great when they start trading.

International Business Times · Jun 5, 2024

How To Invest in Sectors With These Funds

Good investments don't all look alike. James K. Glassman walks you through sensible strategies for choosing which sectors to zero in on.

Kiplinger · Jun 5, 2024

BlackRock's IBIT Retains Lead As Spot Bitcoin ETFs Log 15-Day Inflow Streak

BlackRock's IBIT remains the top choice for investors dabbling into the spot Bitcoin ETF space, as it made up for most of the inflows into the crypto subsector in May.

International Business Times · Jun 5, 2024