News Headline Summary

Blackrock (BLK) Q4 adjusted EPS USD 3.96 vs. Exp. USD 3.73, expands buyback by added 7.5mln shares and boosts dividend to USD 1.68 from USD 1.50 (exp. USD 1.70)

- Q4 revenue USD 2.54bln vs. Exp. USD 2.5bln

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Print 11:30, 17 Jan 2013 - US Equities - Source: Newswires