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BlackRock, Inc. reports developments from a global asset management and financial technology business built around investment products, institutional client services and technology platforms. Recurring updates include operating results, net flows across ETFs, active strategies and private markets, and product launches under the iShares brand, including fixed income ETFs tied to leveraged loans and other credit markets.
Company news also covers Aladdin and Preqin data, analytics and benchmark capabilities for private credit, infrastructure-focused activity through Global Infrastructure Partners, and philanthropic workforce initiatives funded by The BlackRock Foundation. These releases connect BlackRock's asset management platform with technology services, private markets data, infrastructure investment themes and skilled-trades workforce programs.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) announced that two iShares ETFs have been selected as investment options for federal Trump Accounts, which aim to help American children build wealth from birth. The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) each have a 0.03% expense ratio.
BlackRock highlighted related philanthropic efforts, including multimillion-dollar grants to children’s savings programs and a commitment to match the federal government’s $1,000 Trump Account contribution for eligible U.S. employees. The selected ETFs are expected to be available after the program’s official launch.
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) will report second quarter 2026 earnings before the NYSE opens on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. A teleconference with senior executives begins at 7:30 a.m. ET, with the earnings release and webcast available via BlackRock’s investor relations website.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) released its 11th Read on Retirement® survey, showing higher retirement confidence but a gap between expectations and projected income. Median contribution rates are 10% versus the 15% workers say they need, and projected balances may cover only 50–60% of expected retirement income.
The report highlights strong interest in guaranteed income, active management, private markets, and AI-powered personalized guidance from both participants and plan sponsors.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) reported that its Emergency Savings Initiative has helped increase net new emergency savings from $2 billion in 2022 to nearly $8 billion, expanding access to solutions for over 22 million Americans.
Backed by a $50 million BlackRock Foundation commitment, the program spans 60+ projects, influences SECURE 2.0 policy, and links emergency savings to higher retirement participation and reduced early withdrawals.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) launched the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (Nasdaq:BITA), offering bitcoin exposure plus monthly option premium income. BITA holds spot bitcoin and IBIT, writing call options on about 25%–35% of the portfolio. The partnership structure targets tax‑efficient growth and income treatment.
BITA leverages IBIT’s options market, averaging $3.7 billion in daily trading volume. BlackRock oversees over $130 billion in digital asset strategies, and iShares captured about 90% of 2025 U.S.-listed digital asset ETP flows.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) announced plans to liquidate 19 U.S.-domiciled mutual funds and ETFs as part of an evolution of its investment platform. The impacted products include LifePath ESG Index funds, sustainable and allocation strategies, and several iShares ETFs, with liquidation dates from August to October 2026.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) launched a $25 million national Request for Proposals as part of its $100 million Future Builders initiative to expand America’s skilled trades workforce. The program targets reaching 50,000 workers over five years through grants to nonprofits providing high-quality training and career pathways.
The BlackRock Foundation will award two-year grants of $500,000–$1 million over two funding cycles. Jobs for the Future will administer the RFP. The first six-week application window runs from June 1 to July 10, 2026, with awards expected in the fall. The initiative builds on a recent $30 million Texas commitment to train over 12,000 people for electrical careers.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $5.73 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on June 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 5, 2026.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) announced a $30 million Future Builders commitment in Texas to fund skilled-trades training over three years. Grants aim to train more than 12,000 Texans for electrical careers via partners including etA, IEC of Dallas, Texas State Technical College, and Dallas College.
Programs include a statewide pre-apprenticeship bootcamp, a new AAS in Electrical Technology, journeyman prep, and embedded financial education for apprentices.
BlackRock Aladdin (NYSE:BLK) expanded private credit capabilities on Preqin on May 6, 2026, adding data, benchmarks, asset‑level analytics and AI research to cover closed‑end funds, BDCs and semi‑liquid vehicles.
The launch aims to unify fund‑ and asset‑level views to improve transparency, benchmarking and risk insight across private credit.