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A new 13F filing from Viking Fund Management reveals which companies the fund bought and sold in the third quarter, including exiting some oil companies ahead of the 2024 election.
Third Quarter Exits: Viking Fund Management sold out of eight stocks completely in the third quarter, including positions in some of the largest oil companies.
Here are the positions exited, as <a href="https://13f.info/13f/000116906924000080/compare/000116906924000006">reported </a>by 13finfo:
<ul>
<li>Marathon Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>)</li>
<li>Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>)</li>
<li>SM Energy Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SM#NYSE">SM</a>)</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>)</li>
<li>Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>)</li>
<li>Murphy USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSA#NYSE">MUSA</a>)</li>
<li>Sanofi SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NYSE">SNY</a>)</li>
<li>Cactus Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHD#NYSE">WHD</a>)</li>
</ul>
Third Quarter New Positions: The following were the new stocks added to the fund in the third quarter, ranked in size by the dollar value at the end of the quarter.
<ul>
<li>Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGS#NYSE">KGS</a>)</li>
<li>EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>)</li>
<li>HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DINO#NYSE">DINO</a>)</li>
<li>Weatherford International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>)</li>
<li>NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</li>
<li>Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>)</li>
<li>Chart Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLS#NYSE">GTLS</a>)</li>
<li>Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</li>
<li>United Microelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>)</li>
<li>Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>)</li>
<li>Portland General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</li>
<li>Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>)</li>
<li>Nutrien (NTR.TO – Canada)</li>
</ul>
 Big Moves: The fund made several changes to its existing positions alongside the new positions and exited positions.
Here are the biggest additions in the quarter to existing stakes:
<ul>
<li>Civitas Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>): +16,900%</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>): +882%</li>
<li>LyondellBassell Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>): +400%</li>
<li>Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>): +386%</li>
<li>Dow Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): +200%</li>
</ul>
Here are the biggest position cuts during the quarter to existing stakes:
<ul>
<li>Texas Pacific Land (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>): -60%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): -50%</li>
<li>Haliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>): -40%</li>
<li>ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): -36%</li>
<li>Ovintiv (OVV.TO – Canada): -33%</li>
</ul>
Why It's Important: At the end of the quarter, these are the fund's largest positions ranked by dollar value and the percentage they make up of the fund:
<ul>
<li>Broadcom: $27.96 million, 4.5%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): $24.88 million, 4.0%</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>): $22.65 million, 3.7%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): $16.27 million, 2.6%</li>
<li>BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): $14.24 million, 2.3%</li>
</ul>
The fund added significantly to its position in Broadcom, which remains the largest holding.
The quarter saw the sale of several oil stocks, but the fund opened new positions in several energy names in the quarter.
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Deutsche Bank analyst Brian Bedell maintains BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1105 to $1133.

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Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on BlackRock, Raises Price Target to $1133

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), the world&#8217;s largest asset manager, is reportedly in preliminary discussions to acquire an equity stake in Millennium Management, one of the leading hedge fund managers.
What Happened: BlackRock is considering a strategic partnership with Millennium Management, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/c811be5f-73aa-4565-8901-f0eacdbad0bc">reported</a>, citing sources familiar with the matter. 
This potential deal would mark the first time in Millennium&#8217;s 35-year history that its founder, Izzy Englander, has accepted external investment in the management company.
Although the size of the equity stake is expected to be modest, the move underscores BlackRock&#8217;s ambitions to expand into alternative investments. The talks are still in the early stages and may not result in a deal, the sources said.
Both BlackRock and Millennium did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: BlackRock&#8217;s interest in Millennium comes amid its broader push into the alternative investments sector, which carries higher fees than traditional investment funds. Earlier in the year, BlackRock made significant acquisitions in this space, including Global Infrastructure Partners and Preqin, according to the report.
BlackRock&#8217;s CEO Larry Fink has been vocal about the potential of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41323418/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-bitcoin-other-cryptos-have-bright-future-regardless-of-wheth">alternative investments and the need for diversification</a>. 
Meanwhile, Millennium Management has been exploring various options for strategic partnerships and external investments. Last month, the hedge fund manager was in talks to invest billions with Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, but the discussions were called off.
Despite the interest from various parties, Englander, the founder of Millennium, has maintained 100% ownership of the company, according to the report. 
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Blackrock In Early Talks To Take Equity Stake In Hedge Fund Giant Millennium: Report

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BLK, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for BlackRock.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 12% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $88,735, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $747,184.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $470.0 to $1100.0 for BlackRock during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for BlackRock's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across BlackRock's significant trades, within a strike price range of $470.0 to $1100.0, over the past month.
<h3>BlackRock 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731007893_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$586.0</td>
<td>$579.0</td>
<td>$581.38</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$465.1K</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$202.6</td>
<td>$184.3</td>
<td>$192.0</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
<td>$134.4K</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$37.1</td>
<td>$30.6</td>
<td>$33.8</td>
<td>$1010.00</td>
<td>$67.6K</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$265.6</td>
<td>$258.5</td>
<td>$259.9</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$51.9K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.1</td>
<td>$44.4</td>
<td>$45.1</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About BlackRock</h3>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
<h3>Current Position of BlackRock</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 270,360, the price of BLK is up by 0.82%, reaching $1038.21.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 64 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on BlackRock</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1052.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on BlackRock with a target price of $1077. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on BlackRock, maintaining a target price of $1070. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on BlackRock, which currently sits at a price target of $914. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on BlackRock, maintaining a target price of $1160. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on BlackRock with a target price of $1040. 
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Glenn Schorr maintains BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $1040 to $1160.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$98.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$1.4 million</td>
<td>654</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$131.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$407.5K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RJF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$94.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 214 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 4138 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12429 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 639 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.4K, with a price of $154.0 per contract. There were 3795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 135 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1240 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.4 million, with a price of $1150.0 per contract. There were 654 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3256 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 113 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 317 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $131.5K, with a price of $5720.0 per contract. There were 3464 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 260 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 436 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $1000.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $407.5K, with a price of $8150.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RJF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 191 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 226 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.5K, with a price of $1182.0 per contract. There were 2070 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.7K, with a price of $3162.0 per contract. There were 1606 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on BlackRock.
Looking at options history for BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 57% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $298,011 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $433,330.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $800.0 to $1055.0 for BlackRock during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of BlackRock stands at 58.7, with a total volume reaching 210.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in BlackRock, situated within the strike price corridor from $800.0 to $1055.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>BlackRock Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730912442_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$50.6</td>
<td>$46.7</td>
<td>$47.7</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$186.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">37</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$279.8</td>
<td>$276.3</td>
<td>$276.88</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$110.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$57.1</td>
<td>$56.5</td>
<td>$57.1</td>
<td>$1020.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$57.0</td>
<td>$53.0</td>
<td>$53.0</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">202</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$96.0</td>
<td>$90.1</td>
<td>$90.1</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">90</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About BlackRock</h3>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
Having examined the options trading patterns of BlackRock, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>BlackRock's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 587,223, the price of BLK is down by -0.23%, reaching $1012.03.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 65 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About BlackRock</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1044.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on BlackRock, maintaining a target price of $914. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on BlackRock, maintaining a target price of $1077. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on BlackRock, which currently sits at a price target of $1040. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for BlackRock, targeting a price of $1070. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on BlackRock, which currently sits at a price target of $1120. 
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In a bold but unsurprising move, MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) CEO Michael Saylor said the company would advocate for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as a treasury reserve asset across global finance.
What Happened: During the company&#8217;s third-quarter earnings call Tuesday, Saylor voiced his conviction in Bitcoin&#8217;s potential to rectify the unhealthy balance sheets of both public and private enterprises.
&#8220;Bitcoin fixes the balance sheet. It&#8217;ll bring your stock back to life. It&#8217;ll bring your options back to life. It&#8217;ll bring volatility,&#8221; Saylor stated.
Saylor said he regularly speaks with executives of public and private companies and highlighted initiatives like &#8220;Bitcoin For Corporations,&#8221; which provide expert advice on the benefits of Bitcoin adoption.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41645548/coinbase-on-following-microstrategys-bitcoin-playbook-looking-for-opportunities-says-cfo-b">Coinbase On Following MicroStrategy&#8217;s Bitcoin Playbook: Looking For &#8216;Opportunities,&#8217; Says CFO, But Highlights Key Difference Between The Two Companies</a>
&#8220;So unlike a lot of industries where you don&#8217;t want competitors in our business, we&#8217;re happy to share the playbook. We&#8217;re happy to advocate. We&#8217;ll show you how to do it,&#8221; MicroStrategy&#8217;s top executive remarked.
Why It Matters: MicroStrategy released its third-quarter financials on Tuesday, revealing a robust Bitcoin investment strategy.
The company said it purchased 25,889 BTCs in the quarter for approximately $1.6 billion at an average price of $60,839, taking its overall stash to 252,220, worth $18.23 billion. 
At an average acquisition price of $9.904 billion, MicroStrategy was up nearly $8.3 billion in profit on its Bitcoin investments.
MicroStrategy also announced that it would raise $42 billion over the next three years through equity and debt financing to buy more Bitcoin. 
In August 2020, MicroStrategy became<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41645548/coinbase-on-following-microstrategys-bitcoin-playbook-looking-for-opportunities-says-cfo-b"> the first publicly traded company to acquire and hold Bitcoin</a> on its balance sheet as a primary treasury reserve asset.
Since then, it has gained 1989% in value, surpassing some of the biggest names on Wall Street, including artificial intelligence darling Nvidia. 
Interestingly, the company&#8217;s stock has also outperformed Bitcoin, with the leading cryptocurrency gaining just 508% in the said period.
That said, the company&#8217;s net loss widened to $340 million, compared with a loss of $143.4 million in the same quarter last year.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $72,173.91, down 0.40% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;Shares of MicroStrategy closed 4.23% lower at $247.31 during Tuesday&#8217;s regular session. 
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<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-29/blackrock-talks-to-buy-private-credit-firm-hps-said-to-advance">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-29/blackrock-talks-to-buy-private-credit-firm-hps-said-to-advance</a>
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BlackRock Inc. is in advanced talks to buy HPS Investment Partners, emerging as the only suitor in active talks with the firm as the world's largest asset manager seeks to compete in the fast-growing private credit industry.

Reported October 29, 2024, 'BlackRock Talks to Buy Private-Credit Firm HPS Advance' - Bloomberg News

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>21.5K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GPN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$72.1K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BWIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>782</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>542</td>
<td>578</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DFS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>227</td>
<td>189</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>179</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$790.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>64</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 16 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 21592 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14607 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GPN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 51 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 176 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.1K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 4001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3894 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BWIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWIN#NASDAQ">BWIN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 51 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 47 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 782 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 399 contract(s) at a $63.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $67.0 per contract. There were 542 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 578 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $2103.0 per contract. There were 1952 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 223 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DFS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 34 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.7K, with a price of $1050.0 per contract. There were 230 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 206 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $744.0 per contract. There were 227 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 189 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 324 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $655.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 79 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 2 contract(s) at a $790.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.4K, with a price of $20215.0 per contract. There were 64 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

BWIN

9 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

A new suggests that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) may surge to $101,694 by January 27, 2025, buoyed by strong market momentum and increasing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41596516/bitcoin-clips-71-500-as-wall-street-etf-inflows-fuel-bullish-momentum-whats-next">institutional demand through spot ETFs</a>.
What Happened: The report, by 10x Research, highlights Bitcoin&#8217;s resilience as it reached a six-month high, a milestone that has historically led to a median three-month return of +40%. If this trend holds, Bitcoin is expected to cross the $100,000 mark early next year.
"We're seeing Bitcoin absorb market energy from altcoins, much like a gravitational black hole," 10x Research analysts noted. 
Bitcoin dominance, the percentage of the total crypto market cap that Bitcoin represents, has climbed from 38% to 58%, its highest level since April 2021. 
This dominance signals a "powerful gravitational pull" within the crypto ecosystem, where Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a safer, more reliable asset compared to altcoins, especially those lacking substantial use cases.
The report attributes this growing momentum partly to the ongoing surge in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bitcoin-etf">Bitcoin spot ETFs</a>, which accumulated $4.1 billion in October 2024 alone.
Spot ETFs added an additional $830 million in Bitcoin just last night, bringing their five-day total to $2.1 billion, reinforcing Bitcoin's demand from institutional investors. 
&#8220;With spot ETF demand going parabolic, Bitcoin is set to follow suit,&#8221; the report stated. Analysts expect this trend to propel Bitcoin toward the $100,000 mark, with January 2025 as a critical timeline for achieving this milestone.
According to <a href="https://sosovalue.xyz/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">data</a> from SoSo Value, Bitcoin spot ETF had a total net inflow of $870 million on Oct. 29, the highest single-day net inflow since June 5.
The highest secondary net inflow was $1.05 billion on Mar. 12, and the second highest was $887 million on Jun. 4.
BlackRock&#8217;s ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) had an inflow of $643 million and Fidelity&#8217;s ETF (CBOE: FBTC) had an inflow of $134 million, on Oct. 29.
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Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) spot ETFs had a total net inflow of $7.65 million.
The total net asset value of the Bitcoin spot ETFs is $72.5 billion, and the market value of the ETF&#8217;s net assets accounts for 5.07% of the total market value of Bitcoin, which is the first time in history that it has exceeded 5%.
Unlike in March 2024, when crypto exchanges saw significant BTC inflows—often a precursor to selling—the current data suggests minimal selling pressure even as Bitcoin approaches its previous all-time highs. 
This relative scarcity of sellers reflects a broader shift in sentiment, positioning Bitcoin not as a speculative asset but as a "buy-and-hold hedge," as advocated by BlackRock's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink.
Meanwhile, analysts at QCP Capital highlighted the impact of rising Bitcoin demand through spot ETFs, which acquired an impressive $4.1 billion in October alone, along with an additional $830 million in just the past five days. 
&#8220;With ETF demand going parabolic, Bitcoin is set to follow suit,&#8221; 10x Research stated, noting this influx as a significant driver toward Bitcoin&#8217;s projected $100,000 milestone. 
QCP Capital added that this "robust inflow into spot ETFs" is among the main catalysts propelling Bitcoin's price upward alongside "fresh monetary easing cycles across major economies" and the potential for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41624745/bitcoin-is-a-liquid-hedge-donald-trump-winning-the-election-but-dont-count-on-100-000-in-2">a Trump victory</a>.
The prospect of a crypto-friendly president has gained traction in recent weeks, with swing states like Nevada and Pennsylvania reportedly leaning toward Trump. 
With the election results expected soon, the so-called &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41448443/market-very-convinced-of-a-trump-win-says-stanley-druckenmiller-why-billionaire-investor-thinks-blue">Trump Trade</a>&#8221; has contributed to Bitcoin's recent gains, positioning the asset as a potential hedge against the uncertain regulatory landscape that has characterized the current administration.
What&#8217;s Next: The insights from 10x Research are timely as Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event, set for Nov. 19, will gather leading voices in the crypto space to discuss evolving trends in digital finance.
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FBTC

IBIT

Bitcoin Could Hit $101,694 By January, Says 10x Research

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock Inc., has projected that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve">U.S. Federal Reserve</a> will not reduce interest rates as significantly as the market anticipates, citing high &#8220;embedded inflation.&#8221;
What Happened: Speaking at a CEO-packed panel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fink, who manages a colossal fund of over $10 trillion, forecasted only one rate reduction by the end of 2024, contrary to the two reductions predicted by other market players, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/29/larry-fink-says-the-fed-wont-cut-interest-rates-as-much-as-markets-expect-this-year.html">reported</a> CNBC. 
&#8220;I think it&#8217;s fair to say we&#8217;re going to have at least a 25 (basis-point cut), but, that being said, I do believe we have greater embedded inflation in the world than we&#8217;ve ever seen,&#8221; Fink stated.
He attributed this inflation to government and policy decisions, such as the U.S.&#8217;s recent efforts to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and invest in domestic jobs. 
These changes, facilitated by the President Joe Biden administration&#8217;s legislation, can lead to higher prices for goods, as American workers are paid more than those in many offshore manufacturing destinations like China.
&#8220;Today, I think we have governmental policies that are embedded inflationary, and, with that being said, we&#8217;re not gonna see interest rates as low as people are forecasting,&#8221; Fink added.
The Fed reduced its benchmark rate by 50 basis points in September, signaling a shift in its management of the U.S. economy and its inflation outlook. Despite this, Fink believes that the Fed will not cut rates as extensively as expected.
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Why It Matters: The Fed&#8217;s interest rate decisions have been a hot topic of debate in recent months. Former President Donald Trump&#8216;s economic adviser Kevin Hassett defended the central bank&#8217;s rate cut, citing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41400012/trumps-potential-federal-reserve-pick-defends-rate-cuts-after-ex-president-slammed-jerome-powells-mo">a weakening jobs market</a>. 
On the other hand, former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chief Sheila Bair warned against further rate cuts, despite the economy showing positive signs such as increasing wages, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41376158/former-fdic-chief-warns-federal-reserve-to-not-stir-the-pot-with-further-rate-cuts-">a strong stock market, and robust job creation</a>.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41224292/feds-adriana-kugler-will-support-for-more-rate-cuts-if-inflation-declines">expressed her support</a> for additional interest rate cuts, contingent on continued decreases in inflation. This announcement was made during her speech at the European Central Bank.
On a global scale, the European Central Bank <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41382372/ecb-slashes-rates-again-will-jerome-powell-take-this-as-cue-for-another-fed-rate-">cut interest rates for the third time</a> in a year to stimulate a sluggish economy, shifting its focus from battling inflation to encouraging economic growth.
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This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/Kaustubh-Bagalkote" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaustubh Bagalkote</a>

Economics

Federal Reserve

BlackRock's Larry Fink Warns Against Overly Optimistic Fed Rate Cuts, Cites High 'Embedded Inflation' And Predicts Only 1 Reduction This Year

BlackRock's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.13% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.96 million shares sold short, which is 1.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.41 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>BlackRock Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730141113_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for BlackRock has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing BlackRock's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, BlackRock's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.68%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About BlackRock?

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) executive chairman Michael Saylor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41508328/michael-saylor-says-he-supports-self-custody-for-the-willing-able-after-coming-under-fire-">humorously reached out</a> to Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Satya Nadella, suggesting he can help with the company&#8217;s Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) strategy.
What Happened: In a post on <a href="https://x.com/saylor/status/1849790766945587241">X</a> on Friday, Saylor advised Nadella that if he's interested in creating the next trillion-dollar opportunity, he should reach out. This comes as Microsoft, per an SEC <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789019/000119312524242884/d878959ddefa14a.htm">filing</a>, prepares to discuss a possible Bitcoin investment at its December shareholder meeting.
MicroStrategy, despite being much smaller, has outperformed Microsoft by 313% largely due to its Bitcoin holdings. The company&#8217;s total bitcoin <a href="https://treasuries.bitbo.io/microstrategy/#:~:text=MicroStrategy%20owns%20252%2C220%20bitcoins%20as,cost%20of%20%249.91%20billion%20USD.">holdings</a> as of Oct. 20 stand at 252,220, worth $9.91 billion. 
Microsoft's second-largest shareholder, BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), has already shown confidence in Bitcoin, offering its clients a Bitcoin ETF.
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Why It Matters: Saylor's message highlights MicroStrategy's strong performance amid its heavy Bitcoin investments, with the company's stock up 444% over the past year, including a 244% YTD increase.
Investor confidence in MicroStrategy recently grew as BlackRock raised its stake in the company to 5.2%, making MicroStrategy a key entry point for institutional Bitcoin exposure.
What&#8217;s Next: The influence of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-bitcoin-a-good-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin as an institutional asset class</a>&nbsp;is expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga&#8217;s upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;event on Nov. 19.
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</ul>
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Michael Saylor's Proposal To Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'If You Want To Make The Next Trillion Dollars For Shareholders, Call Me'

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) continues its upward sprint, reaching a 52-week high of $236.29 during Thursday trading, with investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41536822/microsoft-shareholders-want-it-to-buy-bitcoin-say-microstrategy-shares-outperformed">rallying behind the stock.</a>
The stock's meteoric rise—up 55% in the past month and 244% year-to-date—signals renewed investor confidence in the company's strategic mix of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) investments and AI-powered software advancements. Over the past year, MicroStrategy has soared an incredible 444%, and many are betting that this momentum will keep going.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BlackRock Bets Big On MicroStrategy</h2>
A significant driver of the optimism comes from BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), which recently expanded its stake to 5.2% in MicroStrategy, effectively placing a larger bet on the company's unique positioning as a gateway for institutional investors to gain Bitcoin exposure. 
With Bernstein analysts projecting Bitcoin could reach <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41498194/bitcoin-could-hit-200-000-by-2025-driven-by-institutional-demand-and-etfs-bernstein" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$200,000 by the end 2025</a>, it seems BlackRock is bullish on the long-term outlook for both crypto and MicroStrategy.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Peter Schiff's Grim Prediction</h2>
However, not everyone is celebrating. Noted Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has made headlines again, calling MSTR "the most overvalued stock in the MSCI World Index." Schiff warns that when the stock eventually crashes, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41478505/peter-schiff-predicts-a-bloodbath-for-microstrategy-stock-calls-it-the-most-overvalued-on-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it'll be a "real bloodbath."</a>
Known for advocating gold over Bitcoin, Schiff has long argued that crypto lacks the intrinsic value needed to sustain its current valuations. His sharp criticism adds a dose of skepticism to an otherwise optimistic narrative.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MSTR Stock Chart Shows Strong Bullish Momentum</h2>
On the technical front, all signs point to further upside for MicroStrategy stock. 
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Chart created using Benzinga Pro</a>
The stock is currently trading well above its eight-, 20-, and 50-day simple moving averages, reflecting strong buying pressure and a bullish trend that shows no signs of weakening.
With the share price at $235.89, MicroStrategy stock's eight-day simple moving average sits at $210.78, signaling continued strength. Similarly, the 20-day simple moving average is $193.16, and the 50-day SMA is $159.06, indicating that momentum is solid.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Bullish Long-Term Trend</h2>
The long-term trend is equally bullish. MicroStrategy's 200-day simple moving average is at $134.65, far below the current share price.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator stands at 18.66, another indicator of a buy signal, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is 73.13, which indicates the stock is in overbought territory.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Tense Tug-of-War Between Bulls and Bears</h2>
Despite some warning signs—like the RSI suggesting possible overheating—the overall outlook for MicroStrategy remains positive, at least for now. The company's dual focus on Bitcoin and enterprise AI is winning over institutional players like BlackRock, while skeptics like Schiff continue to warn of an impending collapse.
Will BlackRock's vote of confidence prove wise, or is Schiff's doomsday prediction around the corner? For now, MSTR is flying high, but in the wild world of Bitcoin, things can change in a flash.
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Technicals

Tech

MicroStrategy Pushes Higher As BlackRock Buys In, But Peter Schiff Sees A Crash Ahead

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BLK, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for BlackRock.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 61% bullish and 23%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $357,130, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $341,620.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $700.0 and $1060.0 for BlackRock, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for BlackRock's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of BlackRock's whale activity within a strike price range from $700.0 to $1060.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>BlackRock Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729695638_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$40.5</td>
<td>$36.2</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">54</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$91.0</td>
<td>$86.6</td>
<td>$91.0</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$91.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$100.8</td>
<td>$94.0</td>
<td>$96.1</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">126</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$42.3</td>
<td>$37.8</td>
<td>$39.6</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">109</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About BlackRock</h3>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding BlackRock, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>BlackRock's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 75,765, the price of BLK is down -0.27% at $998.09. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 79 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for BlackRock</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $1026.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on BlackRock, maintaining a target price of $1040. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on BlackRock with a target price of $914. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on BlackRock with a target price of $1245. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on BlackRock, which currently sits at a price target of $1070. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for BlackRock, targeting a price of $864. 
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MarketWise 13G Filing Shows BlackRock Reported A 5.2% Stake In The Co As Of September 30, 2024

Throughout the last three months, 16 analysts have evaluated BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $1023.88, a high estimate of $1245.00, and a low estimate of $864.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 6.17% from the previous average price target of $964.36.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729533646_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive BlackRock. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$914.00</td>
<td>$864.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1120.00</td>
<td>$1010.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1040.00</td>
<td>$995.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1245.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1077.00</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1070.00</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1010.00</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
<td>$1036.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$995.00</td>
<td>$945.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1040.00</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$864.00</td>
<td>$774.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$990.00</td>
<td>$985.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$945.00</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$985.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$937.00</td>
<td>$912.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to BlackRock. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of BlackRock compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for BlackRock's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into BlackRock's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on BlackRock analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into BlackRock's Background</h2>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.475 trillion in assets under management at the end of September 2024. Its product mix is fairly diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 7% in money market funds, and 3% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for around two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
<h3>Breaking Down BlackRock's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: BlackRock displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 7.66%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 31.11%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): BlackRock's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.75%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): BlackRock's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.2%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: BlackRock's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.29.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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