The provided sources examine the powerful asset management company BlackRock, Inc. The Wikipedia article details the company's history, finances, key people, and services, highlighting BlackRock's role as the world's largest asset manager. The YouTube video from the channel "More Perfect Union" delves into the controversies surrounding BlackRock, exploring its vast influence on the global economy and its role in universal ownership of publicly traded companies. The video analyzes the impact of BlackRock's investment practices on worker pay, consumer prices, and competition within various industries, and concludes by raising concerns about the company's outsized power and the need for greater regulatory oversight in the asset management industry.