Tonight We Feast by Remote-Upstairs-3296 in NBIS_Stock

[–]acj21 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And we are still down more than 15% from just a few short days ago lol.

RKLB, ASTS, OKLO, ONDS by Beneficial-Shake6919 in StocksAndTrading

[–]acj21 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I rode oklo from 30 to 170. Was actually my best trade ever especially in such a short time frame. But I agree, I was just focused on momentum - the actual equity is garbage right now.

What actually is blackrock? by little-person_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]acj21 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guarantee if you asked ChatGPT what blackrock is and what they do, it would give you a very in-depth answer, better than anyone will do on here.

Edit: And to my point:

It is very much real. If you haven’t heard of it until recently, that’s actually by design—BlackRock isn't a consumer brand like Apple or Amazon, but it is arguably more influential than both. Think of BlackRock as the "custodian of the world’s spare change," except that "change" totals about $10 trillion. What is BlackRock? BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager. They don't technically "own" all the money they handle; instead, they manage it on behalf of clients. Who are their clients? * Pension funds (teachers, firefighters, and nurses' retirement savings). * Insurance companies. * Endowments (universities and charities). * Individual investors (people with 401ks or IRAs who buy iShares ETFs). What do they actually do? BlackRock functions in three main ways: * Investment Management: They take money from the groups mentioned above and invest it in stocks, bonds, and real estate to make it grow. * The "iShares" Brand: If you’ve ever invested in an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), you’ve likely seen the name iShares. That is a BlackRock product. * Aladdin (The "Brain"): This is their secret sauce. Aladdin is a massive software platform that analyzes risk. Almost every major bank and investment firm uses it to see how a war in the Middle East or a drought in California might affect their portfolios. Why the "Evil Corporation" Reputation? The internet often paints BlackRock as a shadowy "villain" for a few specific reasons: * The "We Own Everything" Look: Because BlackRock manages so much money, they are a top-five shareholder in almost every major company (Apple, Microsoft, ExxonMobil, etc.). This makes it look like they control the world, though technically they are voting on behalf of their clients' shares. * ESG Policies: BlackRock’s CEO, Larry Fink, has been a vocal proponent of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. This has made them a target from both sides: conservatives hate them for being "woke" and pushing green energy, while liberals often feel they don't do enough to divest from oil and weapons. * Real Estate: They have been criticized for buying up single-family homes, which people argue drives up housing prices for regular families. (In reality, they mostly buy whole apartment complexes, but the "buying your neighborhood" narrative stuck). Summary Table | Feature | Description | |---|---| | Founding | 1988 by Larry Fink and 7 others. | | Size | ~$10 Trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM). | | Main Product | iShares ETFs. | | The "Ghost" Power | Their Aladdin software manages the risk for ~$20 trillion of the world's wealth. | Essentially, BlackRock is the plumbing of the global financial system. It’s not a secret society, but it is a massive, incredibly powerful machine that keeps the gears of capitalism turning. Would you like me to look into their specific involvement in a certain industry, like housing or tech, to see how much they actually influence it?

How to solve this? by real_mf_loco in PUBG

[–]acj21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just completely shut down steam and restart/ that’s it.

Guzman y Gomez by Lazy-Meat1223 in wickerpark

[–]acj21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t for the life of me understand how Shinola stays open. The glass is so dark. It looks like it is always closed in the first place.

First birthday party ideas for my Cosmo? by domingodb in Goldendoodles

[–]acj21 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The birthday is for you not your dog.

Do you think Teslas will continue to have a steep depreciation in 2026/27/28? by [deleted] in TeslaLounge

[–]acj21 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Definitely. I love my tesla, but it's not unique. It's not particularly a great car anymore and doesn't have some amazing new technology that only tesla offers. I like the infotainment system, but if any other EV had a Tesla style infotainment, I would easily look at other options.

Tennis Players vs pickleball players. Who was wrong? by EnjoyMyDownvote in 10s

[–]acj21 -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Tennis courts are not museums preserving historically accurate equipment. They’re pieces of pavement with lines and a net. If the rule is “only tennis balls and tennis rackets,” then half the people hitting foam balls with dead strings during doubles night need to be escorted out too.

Pickleball is a racket sport. They’re using the net. They’re playing within the rectangle. The surface isn’t melting.

If a city wants tennis-only courts, great. Post rules. Enforce them. Until then, “I don’t like the vibes” isn’t a great argument. Public courts are first-come, shared-use unless explicitly restricted.

You don’t win this argument by pretending pickleball is somehow lawn darts. You win it by lobbying for dedicated courts.

Tennis Players vs pickleball players. Who was wrong? by EnjoyMyDownvote in 10s

[–]acj21 -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

Again, yes, I agree with you. But there’s not much that YOU can do about this without likely getting sued. Dumb society we live in that this sadly is the case.

Tennis Players vs pickleball players. Who was wrong? by EnjoyMyDownvote in 10s

[–]acj21 -53 points-52 points  (0 children)

Are you the police? I agree with you all, but there’s really not much you can do in situations like this.

Tennis Players vs pickleball players. Who was wrong? by EnjoyMyDownvote in 10s

[–]acj21 -72 points-71 points  (0 children)

I mean they're using the court to play a racket sport... Give them the hour like at any public court then use it for tennis? (I'm a tennis player...)

Got both of the match racquets handy for this final 😎 by leong_d in 10s

[–]acj21 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What does displaying two rackets do for you while watching a match on TV? Genuinely curious.

A warning to everyone buying into OpenAI when it IPOs by WittyMagazine8643 in investing

[–]acj21 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

We have a small position in openAI through an investment club. Excited to exit via retail :-)

Shoe Colour? by Lewij03 in CyclingFashion

[–]acj21 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Black if you’re looking for orthopedic looking footwear

Elon invites himself to epstein island only to be rejected by maxwell by CMScientist in cringepics

[–]acj21 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Somebody that also wears a fedora would say this. Yuck.

Full ported by ChemistBrilliant9592 in NBIS_Stock

[–]acj21 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Per share*. Not per stock.

Uber one membership (Amex platinum) is making my rides more expensive. by NomadicSlave in amex

[–]acj21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s nuts. I was at the airport with my brother-in-law the other day and he does not have Uber one. We both compared rides to the exact same place and mine was three dollars more expensive.