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Blackstone, Inc. engages in the provision of investment and fund management services. It operates through the following segments: Real Estate, Private Equity, Credit and Insurance, and Hedge Fund Solutions. The Real Estate segment includes management of opportunistic real estate funds, Core+ real estate funds, high-yield real estate debt funds, and liquid real estate debt funds. The Private Equity segment consists of management of flagship corporate private equity funds, sector and geographically focused corporate private equity funds, core private equity funds, an opportunistic investment platform, a secondary fund of funds business, infrastructure-focused funds, a life sciences investment platform, a growth equity investment platform, a multi-asset investment program for eligible high net worth investors and a capital markets services business. The Credit and Insurance segment refers to Blackstone Credit, which is organized into two overarching strategies: private credit which includes mezzanine direct lending funds, private placement strategies, stressed and distressed strategies and energy strategies, and liquid credit which consists of CLOs, closed-ended funds, open ended funds and separately managed accounts. In addition, the segment includes an insurer-focused platform, an asset-based finance platform, and publicly traded master limited partnership investment platform. The Hedge Fund Solutions segment focuses on Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, which manages a broad range of commingled and customized hedge fund of fund solutions. It also includes a GP Stakes business and investment platforms that invest directly, as well as investment platforms that seed new hedge fund businesses and create alternative solutions through daily liquidity products. The company was founded by Stephen Allen Schwarzman in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Blackstone Group reports record earnings and eyes strategic growth

Blackstone Group (BX) showcased robust financial performance, growth in assets under management, and strong client interest in alternatives.
The company's focus on innovation, strategic positioning, and diverse product offerings bode well for continued success and expansion.
Despite market challenges, Blackstone remains optimistic about growth opportunities across various sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, and private equity.

Blackstone reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes growth in real estate

Blackstone's Q1 performance reflects resilience and strategic positioning in real estate and alternative investments, despite market challenges.
The company's strengths in risk management, consistent judgment, and competitive positioning in the private wealth space bode well for long-term success.
While facing fundraising challenges and market uncertainties, Blackstone remains focused on leveraging opportunities in real estate debt, private lending, and retail growth.

Blackstone Group excels in Q2, surpasses $1 trillion AUM

Blackstone Group's Q2 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, surpassing $1 trillion in assets under management, and significant investments in energy transition. The company's global platform, successful investment strategies, and growth in various sectors position them well for future opportunities. Challenges include regulatory impacts and ensuring margin stability amidst market conditions.

Blackstone reports stable earnings, eyes $1 trillion AUM growth

Blackstone's Q3 performance reflects stability and strength in earnings and investment appreciation, positioning the firm for future growth.
Despite challenges in certain markets and distribution limitations, Blackstone's brand strength, global insights, and dry powder offer resilience and growth potential.
The firm's strategic integration of key groups and focus on long-term performance underscore its commitment to delivering value to investors and shareholders.
Opportunities in expanding AUM, exploring new channels, and maintaining a focus on quality credit present avenues for Blackstone's continued success.

Blackstone Group excels in Q4 2023, eyes growth opportunities

Blackstone Group's Q4 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, outperforming public indices and surpassing $1 trillion in assets under management. The company anticipates a positive outlook for 2024, focusing on fee growth, margin stability, and strategic market opportunities.

Blackstone Group (BX) reports robust Q1 earnings and eyes growth opportunities

Blackstone Group (BX) delivered strong financial results in Q1 2024, showcasing growth in fee-related earnings and successful capital raising. The company faces challenges in net realizations and credit market competition but maintains disciplined underwriting standards. Opportunities lie in real estate deployment, private credit momentum, and global wealth management.

Blackstone Group reports robust Q2 performance and eyes growth opportunities

Blackstone Group (BX) delivered a strong performance in Q2 2024, driven by robust financial results across its diversified businesses and positive investment performance.
The company's strengths in fundraising achievements, infrastructure platform, and strategic investments position it well for future growth and profitability.
While facing challenges such as potential interest rate cuts and election impact, Blackstone has opportunities to leverage its strengths and drive continued success.
Overall, Blackstone Group's performance, strengths, challenges, and opportunities indicate a resilient and promising outlook for the company's future growth and value creation.

Blackstone Group reports robust Q3 earnings and eyes growth opportunities

Blackstone Group's Q3 performance reflects strong financial results, strategic investments, and market leadership. Despite challenges in the IPO market, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in various business segments.

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Blackstone has loads of dry powder and is set to take advantage of lower valuations, marking the beginning of a new golden age in private equity. The narrative surrounding the BREIT withdrawal limitations, in my opinion, is polemic and mostly unjustified.

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Giving special deals to lock in new capital could indicate Blackstone is struggling to retain investor capital.

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The alternative asset management industry is a $300 trillion addressable market that's doubling every five years. This industry is leading the charge into every mega trend on earth, including green energy, infrastructure, AI, space exploration, biotech and anti-aging, and robotics.

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The leading alternative asset manager had to calm investors' nerves.

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Billionaire Elon Musk recently asserted that we are already in a deflationary environment. He also said that the Federal Reserve may very well drive the economy off a cliff due to the fact that it is using outdated data to set interest rates.

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NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced that Brad Marshall, who has been leading the firm's direct lending efforts for nearly 17 years, has been promoted to Global Head of Private Credit Strategies (PCS), adding to his role as Chairman and co-CEO of the firm's two business development companies (BDCs), Blackstone Private Credit Fund (BCRED) and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: BXSL). Jonathan Bock, formerly the CEO of Barings BDC and a top ranked Equity Analyst at Wells Fargo, has joined the firm to serve alongside Brad as Co-CEO of the firm's BDCs.

Blackstone Expands Leadership Team in Growing Private Credit Business

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Private equity firms have a history of delivering strong returns to their investors outperforming public markets with ca. 11% p.a. The BREIT controversy has given the PE critics fresh fuel to dub the private equity fraudulent; however, the narrative is entirely overblown.

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Investors started pulling money from one of the company's funds.

Why Blackstone Stock Tumbled Nearly 19% in December

Thanks, but no thanks, on the giant $126 billion Blackstone REIT known as “BREIT.”

Why I don't have Blackstone REIT envy

The recent selloff in Blackstone Inc. shares presents a compelling entry point for investors looking to build a position in Blackstone with a medium-to-long-term investment horizon. Although we appreciate the short-term risks to earnings due to high-interest rates and reduced fees from Blackstone's management and advisory business, most of the bad news should already have been priced into the stock.

Blackstone Is A Strong Buy For Its High-Performance RE Portfolio And Valuation

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On Tuesday, Blackstone announced that the University of California would invest $4 billion into BREIT. This follows December's news of outsized BREIT redemption requests leading to a gating of outflows. While the University of California committed to a 6-year lock-up on its $4 billion, it received a preferential 'guarantee' from Blackstone.

Blackstone: UC Deal Is Bullish For Apartment REIT Investors

The company leverages the power of its brand to ease concerns.

This Ultra-High-Yield Stock Just Got a Huge Vote of Confidence

The alternative asset management market is $300 trillion in size and growing around 15% per year. Blackstone is the king of this industry, with nearly $1 trillion in AUM.

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If you are trying to get your money out of Blackstone's giant private property fund, the new year brought some bad news, and some potentially very good news.

Blackstone's Hefty Concession Is a Warning to Investors

The private-equity firm's nontraded BREIT fund received a welcome $4 billion cash injection from University of California. In return, it had to promise fat returns at lower risk than usual.

Blackstone's Leaky Property Fund Pays for a Thumbs Up

Blackstone Inc (NYSE: BX) is in focus on Tuesday after the University of California announced a $4.0 billion investment into its real estate fund more broadly known as the BREIT.

Blackstone's beset property fund secures a massive investment

Blackstone Inc on Tuesday said it had secured a $4 billion investment from the University of California in its unlisted real estate income trust (BREIT) that has been plagued by investor redemptions, after the private equity firm committed $1 billion to backstop the university's returns in the fund.

Blackstone offers backstop to lure University of California in redemption-stricken REIT

OAKLAND, Calif. & NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Office of the Chief Investment Officer of the Regents of the University of California (“UC Investments”) and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced a long-term strategic venture in which UC Investments will invest $4 billion in Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“BREIT”) Class I common shares, the largest existing share class. Blackstone will then contribute $1 billion of its current BREIT holdings as part of a strategic venture with UC Investments.

UC Investments Creates Strategic Venture with Blackstone to Invest $4 Billion in BREIT Common Shares

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