The global investment world is taking notice of BlackRock after the firm announced its assets under management (AUM) reached a record $14 trillion by the end of 2025, driven by strong ETF growth, broad investor demand, and strategic expansion into new markets. This milestone underscores the firm’s dominant position as the world’s largest asset manager…
We’re entering a new investment era. BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, expects AI to remain one of the most powerful forces shaping markets in 2026. But something interesting is happening. Instead of placing its biggest AI investment bets on traditional big tech companies, BlackRock sees energy firms and infrastructure providers as more attractive opportunities…
BlackRock and partners planned a $22.8 billion deal to acquire key global ports, including those at the Panama Canal. But now, China’s Cosco Shipping wants a majority stake, raising uncertainty. We from the finance world see this as more than profit; it’s about geopolitics and the future of global shipping. Background of the Ports Deal…
In November 2025, BlackRock made a major move into Ethereum’s staking world. The firm filed to register the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust in Delaware. This is not just about owning Ether. It’s about earning yield by locking it up, a feature many investors want but don’t know how to access. BlackRock’s step could change that….
We’re seeing a major move from BlackRock into the digital infrastructure world. The world’s largest asset manager is reportedly teaming up with ACS Group in a deal valued at around $27 billion (€23 billion) to build and expand data centres. Data centres are the backbone of cloud computing, AI, streaming, and social media. With demand for computing…
We at our firm closely follow insights from leading players like Blackrock. Blackrock recently shared a paper that pushes investors to raise their stake in hedge funds. This move comes as the stock market faces more ups and downs. In the paper from Blackrock‘s Investment Institute, they point out hedge funds have given strong extra…
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has bought 3 million Ethereum (ETH) tokens. This massive move comes at a time when excitement around Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is heating up. The purchase shows that BlackRock is preparing for the future of crypto, especially Ethereum. It also signals a strong belief in Ethereum’s long-term value as…
At BlackRock’s Investor Day on June 12, 2025 spotlight turned sharply to the firm’s private market strategy, a transformative pivot that CEO Larry Fink says will reshape the asset manager’s future. With $11.58 trillion in assets under management, BlackRock is steering away from traditional ETFs toward higher-fee, bespoke alternative investments that are increasingly in demand…