Blackstone Inc. is a leading global investment firm that specializes in acquiring and managing alternative assets across a diverse range of sectors including private equity, real estate, credit, and hedge funds. The company focuses on creating long-term value for its investors by leveraging its extensive market expertise and operational capabilities to enhance the performance of the assets in its portfolio. Blackstone serves a broad base of clients, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and individual investors, offering innovative investment strategies designed to deliver attractive returns while managing risk. Through its commitment to excellence in investment management, Blackstone has established itself as a prominent player in the global financial landscape. Read More
The "Great Hesitation" in global finance has officially come to an end. In the opening weeks of 2026, the private equity landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, shifting from two years of defensive posturing to a full-scale dealmaking renaissance. Driven by a record-shattering $2 trillion in "dry powder" and a
In a move that has sent ripples through the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, global investment giant Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM)—and its parent Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN)—announced a definitive agreement to acquire Peakstone Realty Trust (NYSE: PKST) for approximately $1.2 billion. The deal, priced at $21.
Blackstone’s fourth quarter results reflected contrasting trends, as revenue surpassed Wall Street’s expectations but profit missed consensus estimates. Management attributed the top-line growth to strong inflows across institutional, private wealth, and insurance channels, as well as robust investment performance in infrastructure and private equity. However, higher costs and a less favorable fee mix weighed on earnings, with CFO Michael Chae noting, “Base management fees in real estate declined moderately, which impacted overall profitability.”
The enterprise software landscape witnessed a seismic shift exactly one year ago when monday.com (NASDAQ:MNDY) delivered a masterclass in growth and profitability. On February 10, 2025, shares of the Tel Aviv-based Work OS provider skyrocketed by more than 30% in a single trading session, closing at a then-record
The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) recorded a 0.3% slip in its latest reading, signaling a cooling trajectory for the United States economy as it enters the new year. This downturn, reported in January 2026, marks a pivotal moment for markets that have been grappling with the
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that Michael Chae, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:40am ET.
Alternative investment manager Blackstone (NYSE:BX) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 5.1% year on year to $3.97 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.75 per share was 13.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Alternative investment manager Blackstone (NYSE:BX) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 4.3% year on year to $4.36 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 15.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
The US credit market has entered 2026 with a level of momentum unseen in nearly a decade, as a powerful combination of multi-billion dollar mergers and a resurgence in leveraged buyouts (LBOs) drives primary issuance to record heights. Following the Federal Reserve’s pivot toward a more accommodative stance in
In a move that underscores the insatiable appetite for reliable electricity in the age of artificial intelligence, Vistra Corp (NYSE: VST) announced on January 5, 2026, a definitive agreement to acquire Cogentrix Energy for approximately $4.7 billion. The acquisition, which targets a massive 5,500-megawatt (MW) portfolio of natural
According to a report from Bloomberg that cited people familiar with the matter, Blackstone is considering a debt investment in Oracle’s Michigan data center project.
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Arlington Industries, Inc. (“Arlington”) announced today that funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners (“Blackstone”) have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arlington, a leading designer and manufacturer of electrical products in the United States.
As we enter the early weeks of 2026, the American corporate landscape is still adjusting to a fundamental shift in the mechanics of growth. It has been nearly one year since the most significant overhaul of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act in five decades took effect on February 10, 2025. What
A year after the most radical transformation of U.S. antitrust filing rules in nearly half a century, the domestic merger and acquisition (M&A) market is finally finding its rhythm. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) implemented a sweeping overhaul of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR)
As of January 23, 2026, the global financial landscape is witnessing what many analysts are calling a structural "renaissance" in private equity. Led by industry titans Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), the sector has shifted from a two-year period of high-interest-rate hibernation to a state of
On January 23, 2026, the alternative asset management landscape underwent a paradigm shift as KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) released its fiscal year 2025 results, reporting a staggering $1.3 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM). This milestone is not merely a number; it represents the culmination of a decade-long transformation from a traditional leveraged [...]
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As of January 21, 2026, the long-awaited "thaw" in the global deal-making environment has officially transitioned into a full-scale heatwave. Leading the charge are industry titans Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), both of which are signaling a massive return to momentum. Driven by a newfound economic
In a move that marks the most significant intervention in the U.S. residential real estate market in decades, the White House has announced a sweeping policy shift aimed at ending the dominance of institutional investors in the single-family housing sector. On January 20, 2026, the administration signed an Executive
A new executive order aims to stop large institutions from buying single-family homes meant for individual buyers, and comes as the U.S. heads toward mid-term elections later this year.
