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 global healthcare landscape shifted decisively on December 16, 2025, with the public market return of Medline Industries (Nasdaq: MDLN). After four years under the stewardship of a private equity consortium—and decades of private family ownership before that—the medical supply titan has reclaimed its status as a public entity in the largest U.S. initial public [...]
As the curtains close on 2025, Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES) has signaled that its appetite for expansion is far from satisfied. In a series of strategic comments that have sent ripples through the financial sector, CEO Michael Arougheti recently confirmed that the firm is actively exploring the acquisition of
On December 23, 2025, Piper Sandler (NYSE: PIPR) sent a clear signal to the market regarding the trajectory of the financial services sector by significantly upgrading its outlook for SEI Investments (NASDAQ: SEIC). Analyst Crispin Love moved the firm’s rating from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target
As the curtain closes on 2025, the global financial landscape is witnessing a seismic shift in corporate strategy. After two years of "wait-and-see" posturing dictated by high interest rates and regulatory headwinds, the floodgates for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are swinging wide for 2026. This isn't just a recovery;
The artificial intelligence revolution has reached a precarious crossroads where the digital world meets the physical limits of the global economy. The "Big Four" hyperscalers—Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META)—have collectively pushed their annual capital expenditure (CAPEX) toward a staggering $400 billion. This [...]
In a stunning return to the public stage, Medline Industries (Nasdaq: MDLN) successfully executed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in the United States since 2021, pricing its shares at the top of its range and witnessing a massive first-day "pop" that has sent ripples through the financial world. The
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at asset management stocks, starting with Ares (NYSE:ARES).
Phoenix Financial (“Phoenix”, TASE: PHOE), a leading Israel-based asset management and insurance company, and Blackstone (NYSE: BX), the world’s largest alternative asset manager, today announced a strategic partnership.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how asset management stocks fared in Q3, starting with Artisan Partners (NYSE:APAM).
As of December 2025, the global real estate market finds itself at a pivotal juncture, navigating a complex landscape shaped predominantly by evolving interest rate policies. While central banks in major economies have initiated a cautious descent from peak rates, the pace has been more measured than anticipated, leaving rates
Today, Blackstone Credit & Insurance ("BXCI") announced a forward flow origination partnership with Harvest Commercial Capital, LLC (“Harvest”), a leader in small business lending, to acquire business loans secured by first lien mortgages on owner-occupied commercial real estate. Under the terms of the partnership, BXCI has purchased an initial portfolio of loans and established a forward flow program for a total of $1 billion in loans.
MacLean Power Systems (“MPS”) and Power Grid Components (“PGC”), two leading manufacturers of engineered components and solutions for electrical transmission, distribution, substation and communication infrastructure, announced today the signing of definitive agreements to merge and recapitalize MPS. Pursuant to the transaction, PGC’s existing financial sponsor, funds affiliated with Blackstone Energy Transition Partners and Blackstone’s flagship private equity strategy (“Blackstone”), will become the majority owner of the combined company, acquiring ownership interests in MPS currently held by Centerbridge Partners (“Centerbridge”). The combined MPS / PGC will create a unique platform serving U.S. utilities in an era of unprecedented demand due to growing power consumption, electrification, aging infrastructure, grid hardening trends, and an evolving power supply.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at TPG (NASDAQ:TPG) and its peers.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Tuesday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
Growth is oxygen.
But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
Shares of alternative investment manager Blackstone (NYSE:BX) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced several positive business developments, including the acquisition of San Francisco's Four Seasons Hotel and the launch of a new unit targeting retirement savings. The purchase of the 277-room hotel for around $130 million was seen as a sign of “renewed confidence in San Francisco's tourism landscape.” The deal came as projections showed revenue per available room was expected to grow, helped by high-profile future events.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Carlyle (NASDAQ:CG) and its peers.
The financial services sector, as of late November 2025, finds itself at a pivotal juncture, characterized by a complex interplay of rapid technological advancement, stringent regulatory evolution, nuanced monetary policy adjustments, and strategic corporate maneuvers. This dynamic environment is not merely shaping the present but is fundamentally redefining the future
