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BlackRock (BLK) ended the recent trading session at $1,090.27, demonstrating a +1.92% change from the preceding day’s closing price. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.49%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.71%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 2.26%.

As of 11:44 AM ET, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) is down 0.19% to 7,623, the NasdaqComposite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) has slipped 0.13% to 26,384, and the Dow JonesIndustrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) is trading 0.42% lower at 51,561 as indexes retreated.

On September 17, 2026, RBC Capital reaffirmed its Sector Perform rating for Salesforce Inc (NYSE: CRM) with a price target of $250, following insights from the recent Dreamforce conference. The firm noted stable financial guidance and highlighted Salesforce’s strategic shift toward AI-driven solutions, signaling potential long-term growth opportunities.

Artificial intelligence appears to deliver on at least some of its promise for financial advisers. As adoption continues to spread across the industry, more than half of surveyed advisers using AI reported saving at least four hours per week, according to a new report by wealth management platform AssetMark Inc.

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), the customer-management software giant, reported $1.5 billion in Agentforce annual recurring revenue ahead of Dreamforce, giving investors a bigger AI business to scrutinize. Shares stood at $252.73 in Monday’s snapshot, roughly 2% higher using the earlier quote’s implied previous close. According to ABC7, more than 43,000 people are expected at the conference beginning…