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Sometimes it feels like tech is all we talk about these days. And it’s not just in conversation – our Google searches for buzzwords like blockchain and 5G are up over 1,000% in the past few years. But what topics aren’t we covering? New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose is often the first to know. On this episode of The Bid, Kevin discusses his learnings from the dark underbelly of the i...

From companies like Alibaba and Tencent to artificial intelligence and the development of 5G technology, China has become one of the most vibrant hubs for technology in the world. But surprisingly, it’s all pretty recent. In 2010, only about one-third of China’s population was using the internet, compared to 71% in the U.S. How did China become a technology superpower, and how will the race move f...

China has experienced huge economic success in the last 30 years. With over a 4,000% increase in its GDP, it has transformed from a mainly poor and rural country into a global manufacturing – and technology – superpower. What’s behind its overwhelming success, and how can investors take advantage? On this episode of The Bid, Jeff Shen, Co-Head of Systematic Active Equity, talks about why China is...

Think about the last time you switched on a light, charged your phone or cooked. Where did that electricity come from? More and more, that power is coming from renewable sources, such as wind and solar, instead of fossil fuels. And as we focus more on society’s impact on the environment and our climate, renewable energy is becoming harder to ignore. On this episode of The Bid, David Giordano, Glob...

Poker may seem like a vice. But perhaps it teaches us less about how to win money, and more about how we make decisions. And often? In life, like in poker, we’re not as good as making decisions as we think we are – especially when we have incomplete information. On this episode of The Bid, Maria Konnikova, psychologist, New York Times bestselling author and world champion poker player discusses ho...

A bumpy ride for stocks in 2018 sparked fears that the next recession was around the corner. But this year, we’re seeing a different story play out. Stocks have rallied. The question is, what’s behind the rally and can it last? On this episode of The Bid, Chief Equity Strategist Kate Moore discusses why she still likes taking risks in stocks, why we shouldn’t bet against China and how to take adva...

The drama over Brexit – the United Kingdom’s June 2016 decision to leave the European Union – continues to dominate headlines. But from key elections to transatlantic trade threats, it’s one of many issues keeping Europe alert. Across the continent, what’s happening now, and what comes next? On this episode of The Bid, Chief Multi-Asset Strategist Isabelle Mateos y Lago helps us make sense of what...

There’s a gap between men and women that we’re not talking about: a retirement gap. Only 52% of women are saving for retirement, versus 61% of men. More women feel stress at the thought of investing, and more women believe that investing isn’t for people like them. On this episode of The Bid, we break the glass ceiling with Anne Ackerley, Head of U.S. and Canada Defined Contribution and co-founder...

It’s a timeless question that’s puzzled people from Cicero in Ancient Rome to rappers like Kendrick Lamar today: Can money really make you happier? We surveyed 27,000 people around the world to find out. What we found? Investing for the future can make you feel better today – so then why are less than half of Americans doing it? On this episode of The Bid, President Rob Kapito discusses how t...

Money is ranked the #1 source of stress in people’s lives, higher than physical health, work or family. But while we’re often willing to talk about the rest of these stressors, money is surrounded by taboo. How can we turn this concept into something approachable and part of cultural conversation?  The key: Making wealth a part of our overall picture of well-being. On this episode of The Bid,...

Geopolitical headlines infiltrate news feeds on a daily, if not hourly, basis. The challenge? Separating the signal from the noise — identifying what matters and what’s coming next. In the first episode of our regular series on geopolitics, Tom Donilon, Chairman of the BlackRock Investment Institute and former U.S. National Security Advisor, discusses the geopolitical risks that will shape the yea...

With better technology comes advances in nearly all areas of life, including investing. One you may not have thought of? Sustainable investing. Brian Deese, Global Head of Sustainable Investing, discusses how advances in data and technology have allowed for better insight into how companies are performing against environmental, social and governance goals, and why now is the time to get ahead of t...

Ten years after the global financial crisis, markets have had a bumpy ride. Investors are starting to ask: Is a recession on the horizon, or do we still have a ways to go? Richard Turnill, Chief Investment Strategist for the BlackRock Investment Institute, discusses why he’s still optimistic for the year ahead. This material is intended for U.S. distribution only. This material is for informationa...

Developments in artificial intelligence have made our lives easier, but they have also sparked fears of replacement. The secret? Coupling man and machine. Stephen Boyd, Chair of the Electrical Engineering department at Stanford and head of BlackRock’s Artificial Intelligence Lab, discusses why from space travel to investing, the centaur may be the way of the future. This material is intended for U...

One of the main barriers to investing is individuals believing they don’t have enough to get started. But according to Noah Kerner, CEO of Acorns, even just a little bit of change can grow into something mighty. Noah discusses his transition from DJ to CEO, how Acorns combines profit and purpose, and the path to getting more and more Americans to save and invest. This material is intended for U.S....

It’s no secret that technology has led to an explosion of data – but how do you make meaning out of it? Jeff Shen, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Active Equity and Co-Head of Systematic Active Equity, goes behind the hype to discuss Big Data in investing, and whether it creates a bigger or a more competitive opportunity for investors. This material is intended for U.S. distribution only. This mate...

When it comes to fintech, there’s no shortage of headlines. According to Chief Operating Officer Rob Goldstein, the hype is overblown – but this doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of opportunity. Rob takes a look at what’s behind the rapid rise of fintech, and why now, more than ever, all companies across industries are technology companies at their core. This material is intended for U.S. distributi...

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