BLK - BlackRock, Inc.
| Previous Close | 524.42 |
| Open | 525.18 |
| Bid | 517.20 x 300 |
| Ask | 534.00 x 400 |
| Day's Range | 518.54 - 526.37 |
| 52 Week Range | 377.85 - 594.52 |
| Volume | 489,260 |
| Avg. Volume | 623,943 |
| Market Cap | 83.839B |
| Beta | 1.64 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 16.39 |
| EPS (TTM) | 31.72 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 16, 2018 - Jul 20, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 11.52 (2.20%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-03-06 |
| 1y Target Est | 608.00 |
- Zacks•15 hours ago
Top Stock Reports for BlackRock, Charter Communications & Intuitive Surgical
Top Stock Reports for BlackRock, Charter Communications & Intuitive Surgical
- The Wall Street Journal•18 hours ago
[$$] Starwood Energy Group Hires Managing Director
Philipp Pletka most recently was a senior member of BlackRock Inc.’s energy and power private-equity team.
- Financial Times•yesterday
[$$] Securities lending proves lucrative as investors aim for alpha
Think of a global industry that generated revenues of $9.2bn last year and that plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency of financial markets but rarely merits a mention in the mainstream press. ...
- Financial Times•3 days ago
[$$] Corporate access: death of the go-between?
In the months just before the introduction of Mifid II — the wide-ranging markets regime put in place in Europe in January — much of the discussion among asset managers was about the treatment of research payments. The Mifid II rules put a price on the brokers’ role in facilitating discussions between fund managers and the companies in which they invest — known as corporate access. , and the fear among asset managers of breaking rules, has led to an increased appetite from investors and their portfolio companies to build stronger connections — and to cut out intermediaries.
Market Realist•4 days agoMorgan Stanley’s Asset Management Expands on Rates, New Flow
Morgan Stanley’s (MS) total assets under management rose 8% YoY (year-over-year) to $2.4 trillion on March 31, 2018, helped by a higher valuation of holdings and flow. Quarter-over-quarter, its total assets under management were flat, reflecting lower valuation increases and offset by new, long-term flow.
- Barrons.com•4 days ago
[$$] Investing With a Clean Conscience
Under CEO John Streur, sustainable investment pioneer Calvert Research & Management hooked up with Eaton Vance in 2016, instantly transforming Eaton Vance into a socially responsible investing powerhouse. With $14 billion in assets, Calvert is the second-largest sustainable asset manager in the U.S., after Parnassus Investments, according to Morningstar. There is now some $8 trillion in sustainably invested assets in the U.S., by Morningstar’s reckoning, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other products.
Market Realist•4 days agoLarry Fink’s Take on Market Volatility
Larry Fink, the legendary investor and chair of BlackRock (BLK), said that investors should stay invested in the equity market rather than trying to time the market.
- Investopedia•4 days ago
Lots of ETFs Have Exposure to Gunmakers, Study Says
The school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in February is prompting some fund companies to review the exposure to civilian gunmakers in their mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A new study suggests that, if eliminating firearms manufacturers from various funds is the end goal, there is work to be done.
- Reuters•4 days ago
Firearms companies widely held in ETFs and funds - research firm
An estimated 24 percent of the world's exchange-traded funds and 15 percent of mutual funds have holdings in firearms companies, researcher Sustainalytics said in a report on Thursday, levels it said might be "more pervasive than some investors realize." The report shows the potential influence of fund firms like BlackRock Inc and Vanguard Group Inc with firearms companies. Both asset managers in turn questioned firearms makers after a shooting at a Florida high school left 17 people dead in February, the second-deadliest shooting at a public school in U.S. history.
Reuters•5 days agoBlackRock wants regulators to address unequal voting rights
BlackRock Inc (BLK.N) on Thursday called on securities regulators to set international standards for shareholder voting rights, suggesting they resolve one of the thorniest debates in corporate governance. The world's largest asset manager made the call in a letter to index provider MSCI, which had sought comments about a proposal it is considering to adjust the index weighting of stocks like Facebook Inc (FB.O) and Google parent Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) to account for their unequal voting structures. BlackRock, which manages $6.3 trillion, said while it appreciates the index provider's attention to the issues, MSCI's proposed changes could distort markets.
- Bloomberg•5 days ago
Swiss Franc Weakens Below Key Level as BlackRock Stays Short
The franc weakened past 1.20 per euro for the first time since the Swiss National Bank removed its cap on the currency, providing relief to the nation’s policy makers who have been battling an overvalued ...
- Reuters•5 days ago
BlackRock hires Goldman's Neary as top compliance officer exits
BlackRock Inc, the world's largest asset manager, said on Thursday its top regulatory compliance officer will leave the company and be replaced by a Goldman Sachs Group Inc executive, according to a staff memo seen by Reuters. BlackRock Global chief compliance officer Georgina Fogo is moving to Janus Henderson Group plc to be its chief risk officer, starting in July, Janus Henderson said in a statement.
- Investopedia•5 days ago
Bond ETFs Race to $800B in Assets Under Management
Even as interest rates rise in the U.S., bond ETFs are growing at a rapid rate.
Market Realist•5 days agoGoldman Sachs’s Core Banking and Asset Management Performance
Goldman Sachs’s (GS) Investing and Lending segment posted net revenues of $2.1 billion—growth of 43% from 1Q17 and 26% from 4Q17. The segment benefited from higher interest spreads and credit offtake. Net revenues from lending grew 53% to $1.0 billion, helped by higher net interest income and improved lending. Equity securities revenues stood at $1.1 billion, marking growth of 34%. These revenues found help from gains from private equities on select equities, and they were partially offset by lower gains from listed entities. ...
Market Realist•5 days agoJPMorgan Added $16 Billion in Long-Term Offerings in 1Q18
JPMorgan Chase’s (JPM) Asset Management segment managed $16 billion in long-term offerings and outflows of $21 billion in its liquidity products in 1Q18.
- CNBC•5 days ago
Nation's largest teachers union, frustrated with gun-makers' response to shootings, turn to pension managers
Not satisfied with the gun industry's response to demands for help ending an epidemic of gun violence, groups representing millions of workers are pressuring what they see as an even bigger change-maker.
- Financial Times•5 days ago
[$$] BlackRock wades into corporate governance conundrum
BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset management company, has said that index providers should leave corporate governance standard-setting to regulators rather than try to engineer improvements through ...
- Bloomberg•5 days ago
BlackRock's Boivin Says Key Feature of 2018 Is Increased Macro Uncertainty
Jean Boivin, head of economic and markets research at BlackRock, discusses the outlook for markets as industrial metals surge and impact from a possible trade war. He speaks with Mark Barton on "Bloomberg ...
- Investopedia•6 days ago
The Role of Securities Lending in ETF Returns
ETFs produce significant revenue by lending out securities, but there are risks associated with the practice.
- Fortune•6 days ago
Parkland Survivor Wants Investors to Boycott BlackRock and Vanguard
David Hogg takes investment firms to task for their gun company holdings.
Bloomberg Video•20 hours agoMorgan Stanley Expects 10-Year Yield Below 2.5% by Year End
Apr.23 -- Morgan Stanley Interest-Rate Strategy Global Co-Head Matthew Hornbach and BlackRock Portfolio Manager Tony Despirito discuss the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield approaching 3 percent. They speak on "Bloomberg Markets: The Open."
- Bloomberg Video•4 days ago
BlackRock's Mateos y Lago Confident on Equities With Earnings 'Dynamism'
Apr.20 -- Isabelle Mateos y Lago, chief multi-asset strategist at BlackRock Investment Institute, discusses earnings growth relative to trade and market volatility. She speaks with Francine Lacqua on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
- Bloomberg Video•5 days ago
BlackRock's Boivin Says Key Feature of 2018 Is Increased Macro Uncertainty
Apr.19 -- Jean Boivin, head of economic and markets research at BlackRock, discusses the outlook for markets as industrial metals surge and impact from a possible trade war. He speaks with Mark Barton on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Yahoo Finance Video•6 days agoBusiness + Coffee: David Hogg urges boycotts, Starbucks racial bias training, IRS extends tax deadline
Wednesday, April 18: Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg urges boycotts of BlackRock and Vanguard, Starbucks will close all US stores on May 29 for racial bias training, IRS extends tax deadline after computer glitch. Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts serves it all up.
Yahoo Finance Video•6 days agoBump stock maker to stop taking orders, Parkland survivor calls for BlackRock, Vanguard boycott
Bump stock manufacturer Slide Fire is closing up shop and David Hogg is telling his followers to boycott BlackRock and Vanguard. Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous, Melody Hahm, and Ethan Wolff-Mann debate whether or not Hogg’s call to action will result in any meaningful change.
