IRBO News and Press, iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence From 02/11/24

2024-02-11 12:01:00 ET Summary Markets are sitting near record highs. Global conflicts, elections and AI development are all risks. Economic strength may lead to more market breadth. How should investors be thinking about the recent run higher in stocks? MoneyTalk&...

2024-02-10 01:00:00 ET Summary Oscar Pulido explores the transformative power of AI and its impact on the financial services industry with Rob Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer of BlackRock, and Lance Braunstein, Head of Aladdin Engineering. The advent of AI has radically altered...

2024-02-06 01:30:00 ET Summary Investors experienced a shift in global risk sentiment during Q4, marked by lower inflation and the anticipation of an end to the rate hiking cycle. The prospect of lower interest rates and improved business sentiment has ignited expectations of expa...

2024-02-05 11:50:00 ET Summary We don’t see Q4 earnings challenging upbeat risk appetite even as we see 2024 earnings growth below the consensus. We're overweight U.S. stocks overall. U.S. stocks hit an all-time high last week as mostly solid tech earnings offset some disap...

2024-02-04 05:17:00 ET Summary In the ever-evolving landscape of geopolitics, the world finds itself at a pivotal juncture marked by structural shifts that redefine global dynamics. The emergence of competing economic and geopolitical blocs stands out as a prominent feature reshap...

2024-02-01 10:44:10 ET More on Artificial Intelligence AIQ: Positioned For Strong Gains Next Year If You Like AI BlackRock likes tech, AI, and value as inflation concerns continue 2024 will be a pivotal year for artificial intelligence - Deutsche Bank Seeking...

2024-01-31 04:36:00 ET Summary 2023 was characterized by narrow leadership and multiple expansions. While last year’s gains have led to headline valuations appearing stretched, there are many segments of the market that are not as aggressively priced. With the expectati...

2024-01-31 02:26:00 ET Summary In the US, December’s Consumer Price Index rose 3.3% year over year, well off its peak of 8.9% in June of 2022, but still above the Fed’s 2% target. We expect labor markets to stay resilient in 2024, but with job creation slowing to mor...

2024-01-31 01:00:00 ET Summary During 2023, the higher rate environment was a source of competition for the equity income category. Higher rates and how it impacts companies really depends on how well-run the company is at the end of the day. If rates stay higher for longer, I...

2024-01-30 09:22:00 ET Summary Interest rates in most parts of the world appear to be stabilizing as we enter 2024, as inflation trends continue to decline from the high levels seen in the summer of 2022. The Federal Reserve remains laser-focused on inflation and suggested there m...