BlackRock CEO predicts market volatility but sees long-term tech growth

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink anticipates a turbulent 2025 marked by market volatility and elevated inflation due to trade tensions. Despite these challenges, he remains optimistic about a long-term economic boom driven by advancements in technology and AI, urging investors to capitalize on market dips. Fink highlights the transformative potential of AI and robotics, predicting they will enhance efficiency and lead to deflationary trends in the economy.

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Bitcoin Surges to 88000 After BlackRock CEO Encourages Buying the Dip

Bitcoin surged back to $88,000 after BlackRock CEO Larry Fink encouraged investors to “buy the dip,” anticipating an economic rally later this year. Fink noted that despite market concerns, the economic outlook is positive, particularly with technology advancements expected to drive deflation. He highlighted Bitcoin’s limited supply, suggesting that if every millionaire in the U.S. sought one, there wouldn’t be enough available.

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RBC Upgrades Utilities Sector and Downgrades Energy Sector Outlook

RBC Capital Markets has upgraded the Utilities sector to Overweight, citing a strong performance outlook and resilience to political debates, while downgrading the Energy sector to Market Weight due to a decline in enthusiasm and weak earnings revisions. Despite the downgrade, Energy is viewed as a sector with market weight potential, bolstered by geopolitical concerns and valuation appeal. RBC maintains an Overweight rating on Communication Services.

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Stock Market Update: Nvidia and Micron Surge Amid Positive Developments

Dow futures are struggling as traders await jobs data. Nvidia shares rose 1.5% following CEO Jensen Huang’s positive CES speech, while Micron Technology surged nearly 6% after being mentioned as a memory supplier. Carvana and Uber Technologies also saw gains of 4% and over 3%, respectively, with Carvana’s rating upgraded and Uber collaborating with Nvidia on autonomous driving.

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