QQQ Just Met Its Match With This New ETF. Here's Why It's a Win for Investors. BlackRock’s IQQ debut means QQQ just met its biggest rival. Here's why it matters and what investors should know. Barchart · Apr 7
What it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says The price tag on a comfortable retirement keeps climbing—and most Americans are nowhere close. Fortune · Apr 3
Democrats Demand Answers From Hegseth Following Defense Stock Inquiry Report Democrats are demanding answers after a report - denied by the Pentagon - that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth might have attempted to make a large investment in defense stocks International Business Times · Apr 2
‘We demand an immediate retraction’: Pentagon is fuming after Pete Hegseth’s alleged true motive for declaring no mercy for Iran is exposed Hegseth has some explaining to do. We Got This Covered · Apr 2
Should You Buy CoinShares Stock Following SPAC Merger? CoinShares stock crashed on its Nasdaq debut. Here’s why risk-averse investors are recommended caution in buying the dip in CSHR shares. Barchart · Apr 2
What Is BlackRock? Pete Hegseth Allegedly Caught Trying to Profit off Iran War With Defence Stock Trades Questions mount over BlackRock and alleged defence stock trades linked to Pete Hegseth before the Iran conflict, raising concerns about insider trading and national security. International Business Times UK · Apr 2
Meet the middle-class Gen-Zers who’d rather be plasterers and electricians than go to university IN FOCUS: As BlackRock CEO Larry Fink argues that young people should think twice before heading off to university and consider learning a trade instead, Katie Rosseinsky speaks to the workers opting for a more AI-proof career The Independent UK · Apr 1
Broker For Hegseth Looked Into Making Investment In Defense Contractors Before Iran War: Report A broker for U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looked into making a significant investment in defense companies before the start of the Iran war, according to the Financial Times. International Business Times · Mar 31
Hegseth’s broker accused of seeking to invest millions in defense contractors before Iran war Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused of attempting to profit from Operation Epic Fury as Pentagon insists claim ‘false and fabricated’ The Independent UK · Mar 31
'Fabricated': Pentagon rejects report that Pete Hegseth attempted defence investments before US-Israel attacked Iran A report alleged a broker explored defense investments before US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Sean Parnell, assistant to US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, has vehemently denied these claims. He stated the allegations are false and fabricated. Parnell demanded an immediate retraction of the report. Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War… The Times of India · Mar 31
Pete Hegseth’s broker explored investment in defence firms before Iran attack: Report The investment ultimately did not materialise, as the fund, introduced last year, was not yet available for purchase through Morgan Stanley’s platform. The report did not clarify how much authority the broker had to act independently or whether Hegseth was aware of the move. BlackRock declined to comment, while Morgan… The Times of India · Mar 30
'A career can be just as strong in these fields of plumbing and electricians': Blackrock boss says getting an AI job shouldn't be the end goal for everyone Larry Fink urges society to value skilled trades as AI reshapes jobs, warns that energy costs and oil risks threaten economies. TechRadar · Mar 29
Better Than BlackRock: Thursday’s Unusual Options Activity Highlights a Smaller Winner WisdomTree had the highest Vol/OI ratio from Thursday’s options trading. The volume was not only 115.80 times the open interest on the Sept. 18 $15 call, but it was also more than eight times its average 30-day volume. Barchart · Mar 27
Hybrid Funds Offer Growth and Cash Flow in Retirement How do you turn decades of hard-won savings into a steady stream of income for the rest of your life? These funds may help. Kiplinger · Mar 27
International Business Times UK · Mar 26 Larry Fink Says Social Security Doesn't Support Wealth Creation, Pushes Trump Accounts for Young US Adults BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that while Social Security prevents poverty, it fails to build long-term wealth for Americans. He proposes a shift toward the Thrift Savings Plan model to combat the 2032 insolvency crisis. Fink also threw his weight behind 'Trump Accounts' (530A) to provide $1,000 in seed money…
The Times of India · Mar 25 BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns oil could hit $150 amid Iran‑US war, causing 'global recession' Larry Fink, BlackRock’s CEO, warns that Iran’s ongoing threats could push oil to $150 a barrel, risking a deep global recession. Even post-ceasefire, regional instability around the Strait of Hormuz may keep prices elevated for years. He stresses the regressive impact on consumers and urges accelerated investment in alternative energy…
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Blackrock boss warns of ‘stark global recession’ if oil prices hit $150 due to Iran war Larry Fink warns those on lower incomes will be harder hit than the wealthy if energy prices continue to soar
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Soaring oil prices spark fear of global recession Fears of a global recession have emerged due to soaring prices, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has predicted a global recession if oil prices reach $150 a barrel, citing "profound implications" should Iran remain a threat. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned that…
Fortune · Mar 24 Billionaire Larry Fink says you're wrong to think that AI stealing your job is the big problem—it's really about what it's doing for his class AI-driven benefits are still contained to a small portion of Americans, a bad sign for the growing wealth gap.
Fortune · Mar 24 Invesco takes over Superstate's $900 million T-bill fund as Wall Street accelerates tokenization push Superstate is a pioneer in the fast growing field of RWAs, a term that describes real world assets that are traded as crypto tokens.
GOBankingRates · Mar 24 Why Working Longer Might Make Sense for Retirement, According to Larry Fink Here's why Fink believes working longer might make sense for retirement.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 AI boom risks widening wealth divide, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink CEO of asset manager says only a few firms and investors may reap rewards from growth in the technology
Fortune · Mar 23 Larry Fink says today's economic anxiety stems from people increasingly feeling like capitalism isn't working for them "We are living through a period where things that would've defined a decade have become routine," Fink wrote.
MarketBeat · Mar 22 Circle May Be the Biggest Winner of America’s Stablecoin Shift The GENIUS Act formalized stablecoins and blocked a U.S. CBDC, giving Circle a privileged lane in U.S. payments infrastructure—and a new headwind for Bitcoin.
Fortune · Mar 19 TV host Mike Rowe slams schools for portraying skilled trades as a ‘consolation prize’—when he’s met data center electricians making $280K a year America pushed a generation toward college—now it’s short hundreds of thousands of skilled workers, and “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe is joining CEOs of top companies like Nvidia, Ford, and BlackRock in sounding the alarm.