2 Bitcoin ETFs to Avoid—and 1 to Watch in 2026 As crypto prices continue to lag, two spot ETFs are charging elevated expense ratios that aren’t justified by their performances, while one offers a bargain. MarketBeat · Jan 31
BlackRock Is Betting Big on This Platinum and Gold Stock. Should You? BlackRock just crossed 5% ownership in Sibanye-Stillwater after a nearly 400% surge. Here's what the $14 trillion fund manager sees in this precious metals play. Barchart · Jan 30
$14 trillion asset manager BlackRock aims to lock down execs to compete in the 'alts' gold rush shaking up the fund industry The world’s largest asset manager is fighting to keep talent from leaving for rivals like Apollo, Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and KKR. Fortune · Jan 30
Panama court voids CK Hutchison port contracts: Why it's a win for Trump, setback for Xi Panama's Supreme Court has voided a major Panama Canal ports contract held by a Chinese-linked firm, a significant win for the 'Donroe Doctrine'. This ruling aligns with US efforts to curb Chinese influence over strategic trade routes, complicating Beijing's global commercial footprint and reinforcing US leverage. The decision stems from… The Times of India · Jan 30
Scoop: Trump expecting favorable Panama Canal ruling to further "Donroe Doctrine" Removing Chinese influence in the canal zone is key to Trump's Western Hemisphere strategy. Axios · Jan 29
The plan to clean up England and Wales’ water industry ignores the sector’s biggest problem Government plans published earlier this month around the water sector in England and Wales were heralded as a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to transform the system. However, despite the confidence of UK environment secretary Emma Reynolds, the long-awaited plans raise significant concerns. This is a reform agenda for water as a business… The Conversation · Jan 28
BlackRock’s New Covered Call Bitcoin ETF Is Another Red Flag for a Dangerous Investing Trend The product glut in covered call ETFs is downright dangerous. Here’s why. Barchart · Jan 28
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Says 'A Lot' of Six-Figure Construction Jobs Unlocked by AI Centres Boom Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts an AI infrastructure boom will unlock millions of six-figure jobs for electricians and plumbers, shifting lucrative careers away from coding. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Inside the world of Rick Rieder, the $2.3 trillion insomniac who might soon run the Fed Rick Rieder oversees roughly $2.3 trillion in fixed income at BlackRock. His obsession with risk has made him a market legend—and a surprise Fed chair contender. Fortune · Jan 27
'Alien' Elon Musk Confesses To Being A '3000 Year Old Vampire' In Shock Online Post Elon Musk claims he's an alien—and frustrated nobody believes him. Discover the billionaire's escalating extraterrestrial confessions, from Davos to his 3,000-year-old vampire reveal. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Did BlackRock Build A New Floor for Archer's Stock Price? The world's largest asset manager has increased its stake in Archer Aviation, validating the company's financial strategy and its path to commercialization. MarketBeat · Jan 26
January Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary The January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged. Kiplinger · Jan 26
Dividend Raises Are Spreading—These 3 Big Players Led the Move Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Fastenal are among the latest big name stocks to issue large dividend increases. See which one analysts are more bullish on. MarketBeat · Jan 26
Elon Musk Tells Davos He Is an 'Alien' as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Looks On Elon Musk tells the World Economic Forum he is an alien while casting doubt on extraterrestrial life. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink interviews tech billionaire. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
Euronews · Jan 23 Uzbek President Mirziyoyev signs Board of Peace charter and holds talks in Davos During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplomatic frameworks.
Euronews · Jan 22 Elon Musk predicts robot-majority future in first Davos appearance The South Africa-born tech billionaire made his debut at the world's top political and economic summit in the Swiss Alps, telling the World Economic Forum that robots will outnumber people and AI will surpass human intelligence.
Fortune · Jan 21 Nvidia CEO Huang says ‘a lot’ of six-figure jobs in plumbing and construction will be unlocked because someone needs to build all these new AI centers The AI boom is threatening white-collar entry jobs—but it’s creating a booming six-figure opportunity for electricians, plumbers, and construction workers.
Euronews · Jan 21 Azerbaijan strengthens investment ties with Brookfield, BlackRock, GIP The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan has signed long-term strategic partnerships with Brookfield Asset Management, BlackRock, and GIP at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Fortune · Jan 20 Palantir CEO says AI “will destroy” humanities jobs but there will be “more than enough jobs” for people with vocational training Alex Karp said he struggled to market his humanities skills to get his first job.
Fortune · Jan 20 BlackRock's billionaire CEO says companies need to address AI's impact on white collar jobs and wealth inequality “Many of the people most affected by what we talk about here will never come to this conference,” Larry Fink said at the World Economic Forum.
Fortune · Jan 20 Trump may name Jerome Powell’s replacement at Davos: Meet the top 4 candidates for Fed chair There are two Kevins, a BlackRock executive, and a DOJ investigation looming
International Business Times · Jan 20 The Looming AI Bubble in 2026: Will it Pop? Companies, economists, and investors alike are now faced with a fork in the road; is the AI boom sustainable at current valuations, or is this merely an overestimated market, ready to collapse at any minute?
Axios · Jan 19 Davos warning from BlackRock's Fink: Capitalism must evolve "Many of the people most affected by what we talk about here will never come to this conference."
Axios · Jan 17 6 signs the AI race just entered a new phase The major players in AI all made moves that reorder the chessboard.
Axios · Jan 16 Worker shortage could hurt AI construction boom, BlackRock warns Too few workers "could be a potential constraint if the world cannot train workers quickly enough," the report says.