BLK

BlackRock reported second-quarter profit of $1.91 billion with adjusted earnings of $13.91 per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations. Revenue reached $7.08 billion, also surpassing forecasts, but the company's shares have declined 4% year-to-date and 8% over the past 12 months.

BLK, a dating app, is offering free gas to encourage users to leave their homes amid economic anxieties. The strategy reflects broader efforts by companies to provide basic essentials to attract public attention.