BlackRock assets hit $15.5 trillion after 15% growth

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-14 12:16:20 UTC

BlackRock’s assets under management reached nearly $15.5 trillion, up 15%, while Morgan Stanley beat earnings estimates.

BlackRock reported assets under management of nearly $15.5 trillion after 15% growth, and Morgan Stanley posted third-quarter earnings per share of $3.03, beating the $2.91 estimate, with revenue of $20.34 billion versus $19.95 billion expected. [1] [3]

BlackRock also attracted $205 billion in net inflows, reaching a record high, and has expanded its presence in private capital through acquisitions of HPS and Global Infrastructure Partners. [1] [2]

Sources

1. BlackRock’s assets equal half the size of the U.S. economy after 15% growth

   MarketWatch · 2026-10-14 10:41:00 UTC · Summary only

2. BlackRock pulls in $205bn to take assets to record high

   FT Markets · 2026-10-14 11:39:33 UTC · Summary only

3. Morgan Stanley tops estimates as equities trading revenue exceeds expectations by $909 million

   CNBC · 2026-10-14 11:58:05 UTC · Full text

Link to this briefing · Back to AI News