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- subsidiary of The Vanguard Group 100%
- parent of iShares 100%
- subsidiary of Kuwait Investment Authority 100%
- founded by Larry Fink 100%
- parent of Rio Tinto Group 100%
- employed by Larry Fink 95%
- founded Larry Fink 95%
- employs Larry Fink 90%
- affiliated with Larry Fink 70%
- invested in Lowe's 55%
- competes with McKinsey & Company 50%
- invested in Blackstone Inc. 50%
- 2026-06-09 product_launch BlackRock launched a new space-focused ETF for European investors. source
- 2026-05-26 funding BlackRock CEO is considering allocating trillions of dollars to maintain US AI dominance. source
- 2026-05-17 regulatory Federal prosecutors are investigating the valuation practices of a BlackRock private credit fund. source
- 2026-05-15 controversy A BlackRock AI data center was found to have illegally tapped 30 million gallons of water during a drought in Georgia. source
- 2026-05-15 controversy A BlackRock-owned AI data center illegally consumed 30 million gallons of water during a drought in Fayetteville, Georgia. source
11 day(s) with sentiment data
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Narcissistic CEOs Drive Return-to-Office Mandates, Research Finds
Research from Wharton suggests that a significant factor driving CEO mandates for returning to the office is leader narcissism, rather than purely operational benefits. Studies indicate that narcissistic leaders prefer …
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Nvidia CEO: AI boom requires hundreds of thousands of skilled tradespeople
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has highlighted a significant demand for skilled tradespeople, such as electricians and plumbers, driven by the rapid expansion of data centers for AI development. He predicts a substantial boom …
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US trade official critiques Washington's industrial policy vs. Beijing
A US trade official has criticized Washington's approach to industrial policy, suggesting it has been too reactive and less effective than China's proactive strategies. The official highlighted the need for a more robus…
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AI and Drones Fuel Demand for Fiber Optic Materials, Says CITIC Securities
CITIC Securities has released a research report indicating that the increasing demand for AI model training and drone expansion is significantly boosting the fiber optic industry. The report highlights a shift in data c…
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SpaceX's orbital data centers could generate $300B annually, Ark projects
Ark Investment Management's Brett Winton projects that SpaceX could generate $300 billion in annual revenue by the end of the decade by deploying gigawatts of orbital data center capacity. This projection is based on cu…
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BlackRock eyes $5B stake in SpaceX IPO
BlackRock is reportedly planning to invest approximately $5 billion in SpaceX's upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). This potential investment highlights significant financial interest in SpaceX's public market debut…
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SpaceX IPO raises $75B, valued at $1.77T, seen as AI infrastructure play
SpaceX has priced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) at $135 per share, raising $75 billion and valuing the company at approximately $1.77 trillion. This monumental IPO is the largest in history, significantly surpassing…
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Jeff Bezos' Prometheus AI raises $12B at $41B valuation
Jeff Bezos' AI startup, Prometheus, has secured $12 billion in new funding, valuing the company at $41 billion. Launched in November with $6.2 billion, Prometheus aims to accelerate invention by developing tools for "ph…
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Jeff Bezos' Prometheus raises $12B for 'artificial general engineer'
Jeff Bezos' AI startup, Prometheus, has secured $12 billion in funding, valuing the company at $41 billion. The startup's primary goal is to develop an "artificial general engineer" capable of automating the design and …
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BlackRock launches European space ETF with rapid IPO inclusion
BlackRock has launched a new space-focused ETF for European investors, designed to include new IPOs within 10 to 30 days of their listing. This move comes amid a surge in investor interest in space-related investments, …
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AI accelerates biotech race to reverse aging in $610B longevity market
Biotech firms are increasingly leveraging AI to target the burgeoning US$610 billion longevity market, aiming to reverse or slow the aging process. Companies like METiS TechBio are using AI algorithms for drug delivery …
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AI groups accuse China of fueling US data center opposition
AI industry groups are accusing China-linked actors of using social media to amplify opposition to the data centers essential for AI development. These groups claim that bot-driven messages, originating from countries l…
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Intel challenges Nvidia with new AI chip architecture; Xnrgy sale eyed
Intel has introduced a new chip architecture aimed at challenging Nvidia's dominance in the AI computing market. This move is part of a broader trend where companies are seeking alternatives to the current GPU-centric l…
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AI infrastructure boom fuels demand for skilled trades workers
The demand for skilled trades workers is surging due to the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, including data centers and fiber networks. However, the industry faces a significant labor shortage, with projections ind…
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang prioritizes high employee pay amid AI boom
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated his intention to pay his employees as much as possible, aiming to distribute the wealth generated by the company's central role in the AI boom. Huang, whose personal net worth has surged t…
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Gulf sovereign wealth funds boost global investments amid regional conflict
Gulf sovereign wealth funds have increased their global investment activity in the past three months, contrary to expectations that regional conflicts would dampen their appetite. The five largest funds, from Saudi Arab…
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Binance launches U.S. stock trading, plans tokenized shares
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding into traditional finance by launching U.S. stock trading for its global users. The platform will offer over 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs with zero commiss…
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Bitcoin Plummets Amidst US-Iran Tensions; Chip Sector Soars
Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop, losing value as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran escalated, leading to approximately $1 billion in liquidations. This downturn also affected BlackRock's Bitcoin…
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Changxin Tech IPO Approved; Chinese AI Ranks Second Globally
Changxin Technology's IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market has been approved. In other news, European private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has completed the sale of its stake in Spanish energy group Natu…
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BlackRock CEO: Trillions Needed for AI Investment
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated that trillions of dollars will need to be invested in artificial intelligence. He emphasized that this investment is crucial for the future of retirement savings and the economy. Fink bel…