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Should You Buy CoinShares Stock Following SPAC Merger?

CoinShares stock crashed on its Nasdaq debut. Here’s why risk-averse investors are recommended caution in buying the dip in CSHR shares.

Barchart

What Is BlackRock? Pete Hegseth Allegedly Caught Trying to Profit off Iran War With Defence Stock Trades

Questions mount over BlackRock and alleged defence stock trades linked to Pete Hegseth before the Iran conflict, raising concerns about insider trading and national security.

International Business Times UK

Meet the middle-class Gen-Zers who’d rather be plasterers and electricians than go to university

IN FOCUS: As BlackRock CEO Larry Fink argues that young people should think twice before heading off to university and consider learning a trade instead, Katie Rosseinsky speaks to the workers opting for a more AI-proof career

The Independent UK

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Broker For Hegseth Looked Into Making Investment In Defense Contractors Before Iran War: Report

A broker for U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looked into making a significant investment in defense companies before the start of the Iran war, according to the Financial Times.

International Business Times

Hegseth’s broker accused of seeking to invest millions in defense contractors before Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused of attempting to profit from Operation Epic Fury as Pentagon insists claim ‘false and fabricated’

The Independent UK

'Fabricated': Pentagon rejects report that Pete Hegseth attempted defence investments before US-Israel attacked Iran

A report alleged a broker explored defense investments before US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Sean Parnell, assistant to US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, has vehemently denied these claims. He stated the allegations are false and fabricated. Parnell demanded an immediate retraction of the report. Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War…

The Times of India

Pete Hegseth’s broker explored investment in defence firms before Iran attack: Report

The investment ultimately did not materialise, as the fund, introduced last year, was not yet available for purchase through Morgan Stanley’s platform. The report did not clarify how much authority the broker had to act independently or whether Hegseth was aware of the move. BlackRock declined to comment, while Morgan…

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'A career can be just as strong in these fields of plumbing and electricians': Blackrock boss says getting an AI job shouldn't be the end goal for everyone

Larry Fink urges society to value skilled trades as AI reshapes jobs, warns that energy costs and oil risks threaten economies.

TechRadar

Better Than BlackRock: Thursday’s Unusual Options Activity Highlights a Smaller Winner

WisdomTree had the highest Vol/OI ratio from Thursday’s options trading. The volume was not only 115.80 times the open interest on the Sept. 18 $15 call, but it was also more than eight times its average 30-day volume.

Barchart

Hybrid Funds Offer Growth and Cash Flow in Retirement

How do you turn decades of hard-won savings into a steady stream of income for the rest of your life? These funds may help.

Kiplinger

Larry Fink Says Social Security Doesn't Support Wealth Creation, Pushes Trump Accounts for Young US Adults

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that while Social Security prevents poverty, it fails to build long-term wealth for Americans. He proposes a shift toward the Thrift Savings Plan model to combat the 2032 insolvency crisis. Fink also threw his weight behind 'Trump Accounts' (530A) to provide $1,000 in seed money…

International Business Times UK

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns oil could hit $150 amid Iran‑US war, causing 'global recession'

Larry Fink, BlackRock’s CEO, warns that Iran’s ongoing threats could push oil to $150 a barrel, risking a deep global recession. Even post-ceasefire, regional instability around the Strait of Hormuz may keep prices elevated for years. He stresses the regressive impact on consumers and urges accelerated investment in alternative energy…

The Times of India

Blackrock boss warns of ‘stark global recession’ if oil prices hit $150 due to Iran war

Larry Fink warns those on lower incomes will be harder hit than the wealthy if energy prices continue to soar

The Independent UK

Soaring oil prices spark fear of global recession

Fears of a global recession have emerged due to soaring prices, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has predicted a global recession if oil prices reach $150 a barrel, citing "profound implications" should Iran remain a threat. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned that…

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Fortune

Billionaire Larry Fink says you're wrong to think that AI stealing your job is the big problem—it's really about what it's doing for his class

AI-driven benefits are still contained to a small portion of Americans, a bad sign for the growing wealth gap.

Fortune

Invesco takes over Superstate's $900 million T-bill fund as Wall Street accelerates tokenization push

Superstate is a pioneer in the fast growing field of RWAs, a term that describes real world assets that are traded as crypto tokens.

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Why Working Longer Might Make Sense for Retirement, According to Larry Fink

Here's why Fink believes working longer might make sense for retirement.

The Guardian - UK

AI boom risks widening wealth divide, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink

CEO of asset manager says only a few firms and investors may reap rewards from growth in the technology

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Larry Fink says today's economic anxiety stems from people increasingly feeling like capitalism isn't working for them

"We are living through a period where things that would've defined a decade have become routine," Fink wrote.

MarketBeat

Circle May Be the Biggest Winner of America’s Stablecoin Shift

The GENIUS Act formalized stablecoins and blocked a U.S. CBDC, giving Circle a privileged lane in U.S. payments infrastructure—and a new headwind for Bitcoin.

Fortune

TV host Mike Rowe slams schools for portraying skilled trades as a ‘consolation prize’—when he’s met data center electricians making $280K a year

America pushed a generation toward college—now it’s short hundreds of thousands of skilled workers, and “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe is joining CEOs of top companies like Nvidia, Ford, and BlackRock in sounding the alarm.

Fortune

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns AI is creating a ‘crisis’ for Gen Z workers: the class of 2026 could face the highest unemployment in years—even without a recession

New college graduates hoping for a white-collar career shouldn’t hold their breath, BlackRock boss Larry Fink warns: “AI is going to disrupt many of those types of jobs.”

Barchart

The Growing Risk in Private Credit: Why BlackRock and JPMorgan Are Raising Alarms

The private credit contagion is spreading beyond Blue Owl to Wall Street titans like JPMorgan and BlackRock. Here's what investors need to know now.

Fortune

BlackRock’s Larry Fink predicts AI bankruptcies: ‘That’s capitalism’

Competition among AI's biggest spenders will produce winners and losers—and that's a good thing, he said.

Fortune

BlackRock is splashing $100 million on training plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians as its CEO flags a skilled trade worker shortage

As BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns the U.S. could run out of electricians needed to build AI data centers, his investment company is putting $100 million to the training of skilled trades workers.

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