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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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00:19:24

A Stock Picker's Guide To 2024

The Bid ·

2024/01/05

In 2023, global equity markets experienced a notable surge, driven by resilient economic growth and increased investor confidence, setting an optimistic tone for the forthcoming year. In particular, U.S. equity performance surprised investors, but with higher rates and inflation, coupled with rising geopolitical tensions, still top-of-mind, can the solid performance continue and how might these impact markets in 2024? Joining host Oscar Pulido is BlackRock's Global CIO of Fundamental Equities, Tony

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00:20:03

2023 Holiday Quiz Special

The Bid ·

2023/12/22

In this episode, we’ll be taking a lookback on 2023 year with a special Holiday Quiz edition of The Bid. Our contestants are Oscar Pulido, your regular Bid host with the most and ETF expert and Bid regular, Gargi Pal Chaudhuri. Oscar and Gargi will play for bragging rights and the esteemed title of The Bid Quiz Winner in our inaugural Holiday Quiz. Get ready to play along...

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00:15:13

2024 Outlook: Investors Are Turning Off Auto-Pilot

The Bid ·

2023/12/08

2023 has seen high volatility across global markets driven by high interest rates, bank failures and a surge in bond yields. So, after a tumultuous 2023, what can investors expect in 2024? Alex Brazier, Deputy Head of The BlackRock Investment Institute, joins host Oscar Pulido to discuss the Outlook for 2024. Alex will help us understand the structural shift to a new macro regime and explain how investors can consider the 5 mega forces that the BlackRock Investment Institute sees as being the key

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00:05:21

Market take: Three investment themes at COP28

The Bid ·

2023/12/04

The low-carbon transition is one of five mega forces, or structural shifts, we track for investment risks and opportunities. Christopher Weber, Head of Climate Research at the BlackRock Investment Institute, shares three investment themes we’re following at this year’s UN climate conference (COP28). This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or

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00:04:15

Market take: Staying agile with our strategic views

The Bid ·

2023/11/27

We refresh our strategic views. We up developed market (DM) sovereign bonds to neutral yet stay underweight long-term bonds. We trim DM stocks to neutral. Vivek Paul, Global Head of Portfolio Research shares our Market take.

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00:19:52

Low-Carbon Transition Investing 101

The Bid ·

2023/11/24

The transition to a low-carbon economy has emerged as a key player in the 5 mega forces that the BlackRock Investment Institute have been outlining for us in recent episodes. But what exactly does it mean to "invest in the transition to a low-carbon economy", how are investors seizing this opportunity, and why is this transition seen as a "mega force" for investors? Helen Lees-Jones, Head of EMEA Corporate Strategy and Co-Head of the EMEA Sustainable & Transition Solutions group at BlackRock will

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00:04:06

Market Take: Volatility, a key feature of the new regime

The Bid ·

2023/11/20

We see volatility as a constant in the new regime. Wei Li, BlackRock Global Chief Investment Strategist, explains why we’re neutral long-term U.S. Treasuries.

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00:19:21

Emerging Trends in Emerging Markets

The Bid ·

2023/11/10

In a world filled with financial uncertainties and rapidly changing economic landscapes, one thing remains clear. Emerging markets are becoming increasingly pivotal in shaping the global investment landscape. Jeff Spiegel, US head of BlackRock, megatrend International and Sector ETFs joins host Oscar Pulido to delve into specific global trends that are paving the way for emerging markets, including the intriguing concepts of supply chain rewiring, and demographic population shifts.

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00:19:18

The Race Is On For EVs

The Bid ·

2023/11/03

Electric vehicles, or EVs, have been hailed as the future of transportation. They promise cleaner air, reduced dependence on fossil fuels, and a seismic shift in how we commute. But as we navigate this high-speed journey towards an electric future, there are certainly some speed bumps ahead, whether it's concerns about range anxiety, the availability of charging infrastructure, or simply the price tag of EVs. Charlie Lilford, Portfolio Manager for BlackRock's Fundamental Equities business, joins

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00:15:21

The Future Of Finance

The Bid ·

2023/10/27

The face of finance has evolved considerably of late. From changing financial architecture and payment applications through to regulatory developments and the impact of AI, all of which have major implications for banking’s business models. Alex Brazier, Deputy Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute joins host Oscar Pulido, to talk about the first of these big megaforces, the future of finance. Alex will explain what this big shift will entail for banks, companies and investors as we grapple

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00:21:52

5 Forces Shaping The Retirement Outlook

The Bid ·

2023/10/20

In periods of volatility, investors can often be short sighted when considering the outlook ahead. But your retirement is a journey that's not only personal, but also profoundly influenced by external factors. Anne Ackerley, head of BlackRock's Retirement Group joins host Oscar Pulido to help us consider the current market conditions from a retirement lens and explains the five major forces that are shaping the retirement outlook.

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00:20:29

Navigating The Future of Investing With AI | AI pt. 2

The Bid ·

2023/10/13

In Part 2 of our deep dive into AI, Brad Betts, former NASA scientist, Stanford Professor and global equity researcher for BlackRock Systematic, joins Oscar to help us understand what AI means for investing and the opportunities that lie ahead for the investing landscape.

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00:20:36

A History of Investing in AI | AI pt. 1

The Bid ·

2023/10/06

Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized industries and reshaped the way we live, work, and interact with technology. But before the age of self-driving cars, virtual assistants, and smart homes, there is a fascinating history of research, trials, and tribulations that laid the foundation for the AI-driven world we inhabit today that we’ll discover in the first episode our two-part deep dive into AI. Today’s guest is Jeff Shen, Co-CIO, and Co-head of Systematic Active Equity at BlackRock, an

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00:19:23

Investing In The New Age Of Neuroscience

The Bid ·

2023/09/29

A combination of public and private investments in neuroscience, government grants, and charitable donations are helping accelerate a wave of advancements and opportunities in the field of neuroscience. Recent clinical trial success for the second significant, disease-modifying drug to treat Alzheimer’s is a critical milestone and a positive sign for the future of neuroscience. So, what does this mean for the healthcare investment landscape? Jeff Spiegel, US Head of BlackRock Megatrend,

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00:16:36

What's Driving The Demand For Private Debt?

The Bid ·

2023/09/22

Private debt, private credit, direct lending. Why are these asset classes capturing investors' imaginations around the world? Are they a viable option for individual investors or restricted only to the large institutional investors? Jimmy Keenan, Chief Investment Officer and global head of Private Debt for BlackRock joins Oscar to do a deep dive into the enigmatic world of private debt, ask why it's having a resurgence in these particular market conditions and explore the risks and opportunities

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00:20:39

How To Solve The Emergency Savings Crisis

The Bid ·

2023/09/15

In an era of economic challenges and uncertainties, having an emergency savings fund is a financial lifeline that can provide peace of mind during turbulent times. Yet, statistics reveal a startling reality: 66% of the US population lacks adequate savings to weather unexpected storms and live paycheck to paycheck. And this problem is not limited to the US and it seems to only be getting worse. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Claire Chamberlain, Global Head of Social Impact at BlackRock,

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00:22:19

An Investor's Guide To Confidence ft. Professor Peter...

The Bid ·

2023/09/08

When big events happen in the markets, or even in history, analysts, economists and journalists set out to discover what led to those events, often working backwards, organizing a chain of events into a logical timeline. But on the flip side, accurate forecasting is a far harder skill to master, and Professor Peter Atwater, behavioral economics pioneer, suggests that the same deciding factors we see so easily in hindsight could in fact be easier to see in the present if only we looked through the

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00:21:40

Best Of: How Are These Market Events Different From...

The Bid ·

2023/08/25

We finish The Bid’s best of summer series with a look back on the market events from March that were sparked by regional bank failings in the U.S. that led the markets to volatility. Alex Brazier joined Oscar to discuss why these events were unlikely going to lead to a breakdown of the global banking system. Episode originally published March 17th 2023

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00:22:59

Best Of: Asking For More ft. Professor Alex Carter

The Bid ·

2023/08/11

Continuing the best of summer series, Bid host Oscar and producer Stevie take a look at the art of negotiation, featuring Professor Alex Carter, of Columbia Law School who examines, why negotiation skills are key to any career, and one thing you can do to start advocating for yourself. Episode originally published March 10th 2023

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00:24:41

Best Of: How Geospatial Data Can Inform Investing

The Bid ·

2023/07/28

Continuing the best of summer series, Bid host Oscar and producer Stevie take a look at Oscar’s first pick of favorite episodes from this year, finding out how the climate can impact investing and how everything on the earth’s surface can act as a data point to inform investing decisions. Active investment analysts Joshua Kazdin and Mike Pensky, join Oscar to discuss developing BlackRock's geospatial investment capability and bringing these insights into active portfolios. Sources: World Economic

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