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
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.
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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These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
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.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the real estate industry and the broader financial markets, the White House formally announced a proposal on January 7, 2026, to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. Aimed at addressing a national housing affordability crisis that has persisted despite cooling
