NEW YORK, Nov 7 (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc (BLK.N) , opens new tab is in early-stage talks with hedge fund Millennium Management about a strategic tie-up that could involve acquiring a minority stake in the hedge fund, two sources familiar with the matter said.

The sources said it was not clear whether the talks would result in a deal, with one of them saying the strategic rationale of a transaction was not clear.

The Financial Times reported earlier on the deal talks.

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https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/blackrock-talks-about-strategic-tie-up-with-millennium-sources-2024-11-08/