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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 year ahead and offers lessons learned during his time working for three U.S. presidents.This material is intended for U.S. distribution only.This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by BlackRock, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to

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 this growing trend.This material is intended for U.S. distribution only.This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by BlackRock, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable and are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness.

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 informational purposes and is prepared by BlackRock, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable and are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. This material may contain ’forward looking’ information that is not purely historical in nature. There is

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.S. distribution only.This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by BlackRock, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable and are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. This material may contain ’forward looking’ infor

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. distribution only.This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by BlackRock, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable and are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. This material may contain ’forward looking’ informat

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 material is for informational purposes and is prepared by BlackRock, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable and are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. This material may contain ’forward looking’ information that is not purely histor

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. distribution only.This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by BlackRock, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by BlackRock to be reliable and are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. This material may contain ’forward looking’ information that is

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