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The Bid

The Bid breaks down what’s happening in the world of investing and explores the forces changing the economy and finance. From stock market outlooks to geopolitics and technology, BlackRock speaks to thought leaders and industry experts from around the globe about the biggest trends moving markets.

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00:37:20

7 lessons learned in 2020

The Bid ·

2020/12/22

What are the biggest lessons we’ve learned from the markets this year? Investors from across BlackRock share how the Covid-19 crisis has compared to past financial crises; the trends that were accelerated like technology and sustainability; and the resilience we saw from companies and policymakers.

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00:24:21

Navigating the energy transition

The Bid ·

2020/12/18

The energy transition is taking shape: As electricity consumption increases around the world, more and more, renewable power is replacing fossil fuels as a primary – and cheaper – source of energy. This transition has major implications for areas of private markets. Teresa O’Flynn, Global Head of Sustainable Investing for BlackRock Alternatives, discusses how sustainability comes to life in alternative investments.

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00:25:24

Companies, resilience and Covid-19

The Bid ·

2020/12/17

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, companies’ time horizons shrunk and surviving the months ahead became top priority. What made companies resilient through the crisis? A clear focus on purpose and on serving their employees and communities. Sandy Boss, BlackRock’s Global Head of Investment Stewardship, shares what it means to build resilience.

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00:29:30

3 intersecting crises in 2020 feat. Daniel Yergin

The Bid ·

2020/12/07

We’re in a time of crisis in more ways than one. In addition to a global pandemic, we’re facing climate change and increased competition between nations. What can we learn from these crises coming together, and how do we move forward? Best-selling author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize Dr. Daniel Yergin discusses how the energy market has changed and in turn shifted the balance of power between nations, what gaps need to be filled to help tackle the climate crisis, and his vision for the new map

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00:28:40

Beyond the hype in sustainability

The Bid ·

2020/11/30

How can we identify which companies are acting sustainably? While sustainability has made headlines this year, the real opportunity exists beyond the hype. Eric Van Nostrand, Head of Research for Sustainable Investments, discusses how he goes under the hood to find opportunities in sustainable investing. He walks through what it means to conduct research in sustainability, which areas of sustainability aren’t as well understood, and why we have to get creative when identifying which companies are

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00:28:21

Healthcare in the age of the coronavirus

The Bid ·

2020/10/29

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the healthcare sector, accelerating trends like digital health, at-home care and new methods of vaccine development. How have the virus and the upcoming U.S. election changed the way we think about investing in healthcare? Three healthcare experts share their views.

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00:29:50

How will the U.S. election impact markets?

The Bid ·

2020/10/16

The 2020 U.S. election is set to be one of the most consequential elections in modern history. With November 3rd just a few weeks away, what are the key issues we should track and how might the result impact markets? Mike Pyle, BlackRock’s Global Chief Investment Strategist, walks through three different scenarios to plan for, the implications for key sectors like technology and healthcare and the investment themes we’re watching in the weeks ahead.

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00:24:13

Investing makes an impact

The Bid ·

2020/10/12

Impact investing means investing in companies that are working to solve the world’s greatest problems. How can investors do well while doing good, and how have companies pivoted today in the face of COVID-19 and racial injustice? Eric Rice, Head of Active Equities Impact Investing, discusses what makes a company an impact company, how this differs from other forms of sustainable investing and where he sees opportunity in the stock market.

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00:22:30

5 megatrends accelerated by COVID-19

The Bid ·

2020/09/30

Seventy-four percent of Chief Financial Officers expect some portion of their workforce to remain virtual forever. Stay-at-home orders have led to a 60% increase in content consumption on streaming platforms. And there’s been a 35% surge in video game sales over the past few months. These are just a few of the ways the world has changed since the coronavirus pandemic first started. And they can all be encompassed by megatrends: the long-term forces shaping society.

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00:20:03

How racial injustice reshapes the workplace

The Bid ·

2020/09/14

Racial injustice and inequity have come into increased focus and caused corporations to shift their behaviors. How is systemic racism impacting the workplace, and what do companies need to do to tackle these issues? On this episode of The Bid, Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts, Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, and Wes Moore, CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, a nonprofit focused on fighting poverty, share their views on race, bias and inequity in the

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00:19:09

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on company purpose in crisis

The Bid ·

2020/08/26

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the expectation for companies to lead with purpose has intensified. Employees are demanding it; customers are expecting it; and communities are requiring it. So how can companies lead coming out of the crisis? BlackRock Chief Marketing Officer Frank Cooper sits down with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to discuss.

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00:30:58

3 updated market themes for 2020

The Bid ·

2020/08/17

The coronavirus shock has reshaped our views on the markets and investing. The future is running at us, and longer-term trends like inequality and globalization need to be considered today. Elga Bartsch, Mike Pyle and Vivek Paul discuss our three new themes for 2020 and how to invest accordingly.

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00:31:28

Can sustainability accelerate economic recovery?

The Bid ·

2020/08/07

The coronavirus crisis has accelerated sustainability, bringing to light issues around the environment, our climate and company behavior. But as global economies begin to restart and reach a new normal, can sustainability accelerate recovery? On this episode of The Bid and our mini-series, “Sustainability. Our new standard,” we hear from leaders in sustainability, including Mindy Lubber, Fiona Reynolds, Marissa Drew and Peter Bakker, in a conversation from BlackRock’s annual Global Summit.

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00:22:53

The future of the global economy feat. Microsoft CEO...

The Bid ·

2020/08/05

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sat down to discuss how changes in geopolitics are shaping the global business environment, the fortunes of different economies and why companies need to adapt with societies and their needs — or else get left behind.

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00:26:07

How do shareholders hold companies accountable on...

The Bid ·

2020/07/14

If you were to invest in a company, you’d watch how it performs and take interest in how it grows over time. In the world of investment stewardship, companies take those actions on behalf of their clients. Investment stewardship involves engagement with public companies to promote positive behaviors. And this year, BlackRock has committed to being more transparent about our stewardship activities. Sandy Boss, Global Head of Investment Stewardship, discusses how.

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00:24:12

Dealing with the coronavirus shock

The Bid ·

2020/07/08

We entered this year with the view that there wouldn’t be an economic downturn in 2020. No one could have predicted the global pandemic that would come just a couple of months later. But one prediction we made has held true: our view was that when the next downturn hit, it would require policy coordination between central banks and governments to help the economy stay afloat. Jean Boivin, Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute, talks about how monetary and fiscal policymakers have come together

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00:22:46

How has COVID-19 changed retirement planning?

The Bid ·

2020/06/25

The retirement landscape has been changing for some time. Before COVID-19, stopping work entirely was no longer the goal. Post-COVID-19, it may mean that stopping work won't be possible. Rob Kapito, President of BlackRock, and Anne Ackerley, Head of the Retirement Group, discuss how retirement savers can navigate what's next.

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00:28:11

The climate data revolution

The Bid ·

2020/06/15

From hurricanes to wildfires to other extreme weather events, physical climate risk isn’t new. But the way we measure it is. Improvements in data over the past few years have allowed us to better understand why climate risk is an investment risk. Trevor Houser, Partner at Rhodium Group, and Mary-Catherine Lader, BlackRock’s Head of Aladdin Sustainability, talk about advances in climate data and what it means for company behavior and investor portfolios in the future.

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00:27:25

How has the coronavirus impacted companies?

The Bid ·

2020/06/10

As the pandemic has expanded globally, it has created uncertainty about companies’ future prospects. One way to analyze this: credit. Jimmy Keenan, Chief Investment Officer and Global Co-Head of Credit, talks about what it really means for a company to default, how businesses are navigating the pandemic and how to invest in a low-interest-rate world.

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00:18:10

Coronavirus amplifies geopolitical tensions

The Bid ·

2020/05/21

Tom Donilon, Chairman of the BlackRock Investment Institute and former U.S. National Security Advisor, discusses four geopolitical trends he’s watching – a coming storm for emerging markets, a worsening outlook for U.S.-China relations, massive state intervention and continued de-globalization – and analyzes the path forward for the U.S. presidential election.

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