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(NYSE:BLK) OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion, a premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions powering the growth of financial advisors and the enterprise firms that serve them, today announced the addition of SpiderRock Advisors’ option overlay separately managed accounts (SMAs) to its Wealth Advisory platform, expanding the breadth of strategies available to advisors and their clients. SpiderRock Advisors, a part of BlackRock, provides customized option overlay strategies to investors, combi

(NYSE:BLK) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BlackRock announced the conversion of two mutual funds from its Global Allocation suite into active ETFs, creating the iShares Dynamic Equity Active ETF (NASDAQ: BDYN) and the iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF (NASDAQ: BDVL). The Funds offer access to the expertise of BlackRock’s $50 billion Global Allocation platform in the convenience and efficiency of an ETF.1 “The investment landscape is changing rapidly, and we see compelling opportunities t

(NYSE:BLK) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BMEZ--The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ), and BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (BTX) (the “Funds”) approved updates to each Fund’s managed distribution plan that will take effect with the October 2025 distribution. The Funds will change from a floating rate distribution to a level rate distribution at the stated monthly rates provided below. These changes se

(NYSE:BLK) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BCX--The BlackRock Sector Equity Closed End Funds (CEFs) listed below (the “Funds”) announced today that each Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") has approved the following updates to the Funds’ respective investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Effective 11/10/2025, the Funds’ investment objectives will be changed as indicated below. Investment objective changes BlackRock Sector CEFs   Ticker   Current Investment Objective   Proposed Investment Objec

(NYSE:BLK) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock’s tenth annual Read on Retirement® report marks a decade of insights into the evolving landscape of retirement readiness. This year’s findings reveal a striking confidence gap: nearly two-thirds (64%) of workplace savers feel on track with their retirement savings. In contrast, only 38% of plan sponsors believe that the majority (60%) of their employees are on track for retirement—a record low—highlighting an urgent need for targeted education, innovative so

(NYSE:BLK) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below. Municipal Funds: Declaration- 9/2/2025 Ex-Date- 9/15/2025 Record- 9/15/2025 Payable- 10/1/2025     National Funds     Ticker     Distribution Change From Prior Distribution   BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust*   BYM   $0.055500   - BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust* BTA $0.049500 - BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc.* MUA $0.055500 - BlackRock Municipal Inc

(NYSE:BLK) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) has successfully completed its acquisition of ElmTree Funds (“ElmTree”). The addition of ElmTree will further elevate BlackRock’s Private Financing Solutions (PFS) platform as one of the industry’s premier providers of comprehensive solutions for companies and investors alike. As a leader in the commercial net-lease sector, ElmTree will accelerate PFS’s efforts to scale its range of investment solutions for clients looking for long-dated co

GREATER NOIDA, India & EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--The acquisition enables engineering, deployment & management of AI agent fleets on one governed platform accelerating compliant, autonomous workflows.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon"), a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company Shermco ("the Company"), a leading player in electrical testing,...

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock has one of the most comprehensive and diverse investment platforms in the industry, providing investors with choice to meet their individual needs. Investors are continuing to turn to BlackRock to unlock the full potential of their portfolios, as reflected by more than $2.2 trillion of net inflows in the past five years globally.1 In the U.S., BlackRock offers over 700 mutual funds and ETFs for investors to access different market exposures.2 As we evolve ou

BlackRock Inc outlines plan to raise $400B in alternative assets by 2030 and increase total revenue from $20B to over $35B. Private markets to contribute 30% of revenue by 2030.

ETFs have pulled in nearly $2.5 trillion in assets since 2022, while mutual funds have lost over $2 trillion, per ETF.com.

Strategic partnership between CrowdStrike and Microsoft creates Rosetta Stone for cyber defenders, addresses gap in threat intelligence.

Veteran investor, Arthur Richards Rule IV, better known as Rick Rule, is the latest expert to sound the alarm on the long-term stability of the U.S. Dollar, warning that decades of unchecked federal spending and unfunded liabilities could erode the greenback's purchasing power over the next decade.

Circle Internet Financial is pushing forward with its public listing plans, now targeting a valuation of $7.2 billion as it gears up for an initial public offering.

Many Americans fear Social Security will disappear by the time they retire, creating an urgent need for personal saving.

BlackRock (NASDAQ:BLK) is planning to purchase roughly 10% of the shares to be issued in Circle Internet Group‘s upcoming initial public offeri

Despite its CEO being barred from leaving France due to a criminal investigation, messaging platform Telegram (CRYPTO: TON) is set to raise at least $1.5 billion through a new

Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has hit a new all-time high above $111,000, driven by surging institutional demand, tightening supply, and macroec

BlackRock Inc. reaffirms U.S. assets as core to global portfolios despite Moody's downgrade and April's market drop. U.S. companies and AI drive bullish view.

The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day truce in their ongoing trade dispute, significantly scaling back reciprocal tariffs and establishing a structured negotiation fra

On CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round," Jim Cramer recommended buying BlackRock, Inc. because "it's going to be a great position."

Seamus Rocca, CEO of Xapo Bank, called on cryptocurrency banks to position Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a viable alternative reserve currency to counter potential currency instability and

The chief economic adviser to President Donald Trump, Stephen Miran, reportedly struggled to reassure major bond investors during a meeting last week.

Trump demands free US access through Panama and Suez canals, but Panamanian President denies any agreement. Experts advise a lighter touch approach.

Millennials who weathered the 2008 financial crisis are now offering advice to Gen Z facing their first potential recession as adults amid growing economic uncertainty.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) should be viewed as an asset uncorrelated to U.S.

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) announced NeMo microservices for enterprise IT to quickly build AI teammates that tap into data flywheels for productivity.

The latest data shows a split in U.S. trucking volumes since the tariffs were announced early this month, with certain regions and sectors performing significantly better than the others.

BlackRock introduces TOPC, an ETF that limits individual stock weight to 3% in S&P 500, addressing concerns about market concentration and offering diversified exposure. It is part of their core building-block ETFs with low cost and versatile market exposure.