The race to succeed Larry Fink just got a little more interesting as a top contender exits BlackRock
1. Top executive Mark Wiedman leaving BlackRock to pursue external opportunities. 2. Wiedman was seen as a potential successor to CEO Larry Fink. 3. BlackRock is expanding with major acquisitions, boosting its private markets strategy. 4. Fink's leadership draws focus amid succession discussions within the firm. 5. BlackRock's earnings report is expected soon, following this executive change.