BlackRock

Using machine-learning algorithms, the firm's $106 billion systematic active equity group researches social media pages and online job postings to build portfolios.

The leaders raked in a combined $949 billion over the past decade.

A “distribution bump” from the commission-free trading trend that took hold late last year may be behind the surge, analysts say.

Asset manager Blueprint Capital Advisors claims they stole confidential business information and discriminated against the Black-owned firm.

Just 5% of its 16,000 employees are Black, according to the company.

All of the funds in the suite carry a 0.18% expense ratio.

The ETF aims to track companies specializing in remote-working, learning and entertainment.

In the months since CEO Larry Fink’s push to focus the firm’s efforts on ESG, the investing landscape has changed more than anyone could have anticipated.

The asset manager plans to leverage Precadian’s ActiveShares product, which requires funds to publish an indicative value of its holdings every second.

The U.S. lender was able to sell its stock within four days of discussing its plans, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says.