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Transcript: Mike Pyle, BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group

Market Expert Apr 15, 2026

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Mike Pyle, BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube (video), YouTube (audio), and Bloomberg. ~~~ [00:00:16] Barry Ritholtz: This week on the podcast—wow, this is another banger. Strap yourself in. Mike… Read More The post Transcript: Mike Pyle, BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group appeared first on The Big Picture.

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Exercises To Help Clients Better Navigate The Transition To Retirement After Having Done It Yourself: #FASuccess Ep 485 With Michael Kay

Market Expert Apr 15, 2026

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 485th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast is Michael Kay. Michael is a retired financial advisor and a current life coach and author who helps high-performing individuals successfully make the transition to retirement. What's unique about Michael, though, is how he has developed questionsRead More... The post Exercises To Help Clients Better Navigate The Transition To Retirement After Having Done It Yourself: #FASuccess Ep 485 With Michael Kay first appeared on Kitces.com.

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These stocks and ETFs can beat the ‘sell in May’ slump — and dodge the 2026 midterm blues

April 15 is tax deadline day — and here’s why it’s also important for the stock market

I’m selling my law practice and retiring. Do I pay off the $2 million loan on my office building — or keep the mortgage?

Tuesday links: finding great ideas

Transcript: Mike Pyle, BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group

Exercises To Help Clients Better Navigate The Transition To Retirement After Having Done It Yourself: #FASuccess Ep 485 With Michael Kay

This is the defense sector’s fastest grower — and a $20 billion trade most investors are missing

If you’ve ever been tempted to ‘sell in May and go away’ — now is the time

Intel’s stock just had its best 9-day stretch on record. Can it go even higher?

‘I am at a crossroads’: I’m 37 and have $1.3 million. Do I stop working to spend time with my young kids?

As the Iran conflict squeezes global energy supplies, U.S. oil is gaining an unusual edge

Private credit not only won’t spark a financial crisis — it may be more stable than your bank

My friend’s girlfriend went ‘ballistic’ after learning he gives his kids $19,000 a year. Is this a red flag?

The No. 1 pick in tonight’s WNBA draft will make $500,000 as a rookie — more than a 500% raise over last year’s pick

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