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
According to a Bloomberg News report, citing people familiar with the matter, Blackstone is likely to announce the purchase of MacLean from Centerbridge Partners as soon as next week.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors grew more optimistic about a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December.
New York, NY – November 19, 2025 – Veteran stock market commentator Jim Cramer is sounding a clear alarm, signaling what he terms the "Year of Magical Investing" is drawing to a close. As of today, November 19, 2025, Cramer is urging investors to pivot sharply from speculative growth and "AI moonshots"
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
Vancouver, BC – November 10, 2025 – In a landmark development for the burgeoning legal technology sector, Clio, a global leader in legal AI technology, today announced a colossal $5 billion valuation following its latest funding round. This Series G financing, which injected $500 million in equity funding and secured an additional $350 million debt [...]
Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends.
The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
Blackstone’s third quarter saw the company deliver strong year-over-year revenue growth, but results fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, leading to a negative market reaction. Management attributed robust inflows and fee-related earnings to continued momentum in private credit, infrastructure, and private wealth channels. However, higher-than-anticipated expenses weighed on profitability. Distributable earnings and net realizations saw significant acceleration year over year, as highlighted by management. President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray acknowledged that while transaction and advisory fees nearly doubled year-over-year, margin performance reflected the mix of revenue streams and seasonal expenses.
