BlackRock, a major player in the asset management industry, reported a 10% increase in profits in the second quarter. This growth was primarily driven by the strong performance of its Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which saw record inflows in the first half of the year. The company achieved a milestone by reaching $10.6 trillion in assets
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The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania has sent shockwaves through the financial markets. Analysts and investors around the world have been closely monitoring the situation to gauge the potential impact on the upcoming election and market stability. The incident has sparked concerns about political violence and
Following Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell’s cautious stance during his appearance before the House Financial Services Committee, the US Dollar experienced a slight decline. Despite indications of disinflation in the US economic outlook and market expectations of a rate cut in September, Powell emphasized the Fed’s data-dependent decisions over immediate actions, keeping investors uncertain. Importance
Athletic Brewing Company, a leading nonalcoholic brewer, has recently secured an additional $50 million in equity financing in a round led by General Atlantic. This funding is expected to further support the company’s growth and expansion plans. In fact, Athletic CEO and founder Bill Shufelt expressed optimism that General Atlantic would make even larger investments
Recently, French drugmaker Servier faced a major setback in its legal battle against the European Union for deals made with rivals to delay the sales of generic versions of its popular blood pressure medicine perindopril. The European Commission imposed a hefty fine amounting to 331 million euros on Servier back in 2014, along with fines
In a recent television interview, Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated Germany’s coalition government’s commitment to its social agenda despite economic challenges. He emphasized the importance of defending and further developing the welfare state while addressing other pressing issues, such as military aid to Ukraine. The three-way coalition in Germany, comprising the Social Democrats (SPD), pro-business liberals
In recent days, commodity markets have seen a resurgence in positive territory, with both silver (XAG/USD) and gold (XAU/USD) experiencing gains. The underlying factor behind this surge appears to be mounting concerns around geopolitical tensions in both the Middle East and Asia. News of a potential escalation on the northern border between Lebanon and Israel
Silver, a precious metal highly traded among investors, has seen a rise in prices recently. With the current price of Silver at $30.19 per troy ounce, up -1.64% from the previous day, it is essential to understand the factors that influence these price movements. One of the key factors that can impact the price of
Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) has been under the lens of Elliott Wave analysts, particularly in terms of its impulsive trend and motive structure. The analysis indicates that COST is currently in wave 5, specifically within wave {iii} of 5, suggesting an upward trajectory. Following the completion of the triangle in wave 4, wave {ii} of
In recent years, the financial technology industry has experienced a significant shift towards a more sustainable and grounded approach. As highlighted by industry executives and investors at the Money20/20 event in Amsterdam, there seems to be a consensus that the sector has reached a “bottom.” The days of reckless venture capital investments in startups with
In a bold move to shake up the private equity investing industry, CEO Kelly Rodriques from the alternative trading platform Forge Global is on a mission to revolutionize the way investors access unicorns. Partnering with Accuidity, Rodriques introduced the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index, a groundbreaking financial innovation aimed at broadening the participation of investors
The establishment of a new national stock exchange in Texas has garnered support from major investors such as BlackRock and Citadel Securities. Led by TXSE Chairman and CEO James Lee, the Dallas-headquartered group has successfully raised $120 million with the backing of over two dozen investors. The aim of the new exchange is to tap