The Biggest Mistakes REIT Investors Make
Avoid get-rich-quick schemes and conduct thorough research on real estate investments, especially when influenced by social media gurus. Emphasize risk management and understand the dangers of over-leverage in real estate and REIT investments. Diversify your portfolio to mitigate risks and avoid significant losses from concentrated investments in specific REITs or sectors.
Blackstone: Start Buying The Dip (Rating Upgrade)
Our recent call to downgrade Blackstone from "Strong Buy" to "Sell" has been vindicated by the stock's recent underperformance. Since our previous article was published on 23 November 2024, Blackstone's share price has fallen by around -19.7%. The S&P 500 Index gained 2.4% over the same period. Apart from the struggling real estate segment, Blackstone's overall performance is strong with 21% fee-related earnings growth and 8% AUM growth in FY2024.
Is Blackstone Mortgage's 10% Dividend Yield Too Good To Be True?
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. benefits from Blackstone's extensive resources, managing a diversified $17B portfolio with strong liquidity and reduced office exposure. BXMT's robust balance sheet, reduced debt-to-equity ratio, and strategic loan resolutions position it well for future growth and dividend stability. Despite a challenging 2024, BXMT's new loan originations and entry into the net lease sector signal a positive outlook.
Exclusive: Blackstone seeks $800 million loan to finance New York office purchase, sources say
Blackstone plans to take out a loan of about $800 million to finance the purchase of a stake in a 50-story office building in New York City, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Blackstone Inc. (BX) Bank of America Securities Financial Services Conference 2025 Transcript
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX ) Bank of America Securities Financial Services Conference 2025 February 11, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Michael Chae - Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Craig Siegenthaler - Bank of America Craig Siegenthaler Good morning, everyone. And welcome to Bank of America's 33rd Annual Financial Services Conference.
'Real estate is on a road to recovery', says Blackstone's Kathleen McCarthy
Kathleen McCarthy, Blackstone Global Co-Head of Real Estate, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the state of real estate, the impact of the bond market, and more.
Blackstone: My Bet On This $1 Trillion Asset Manager Continues To Pay Dividends
Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has over $1 trillion in AUM, showcasing its scale and competitive advantage in dynamic sectors. Despite recent mixed earnings results, Blackstone's diversified investment strategies in real estate, private equity, credit/insurance, and multi-asset investing demonstrate robust growth and resilience. The company's strong balance sheet, significant cash reserves, and substantial undrawn capital position it well for continued strategic investments and shareholder returns.
BX Dips on Real Estate & Data Center Woes, Posts Record Q4 AUM Balance
Despite reporting record Q4 AUM balance and earnings beat, weak Real Estate segment performance & data center concerns drag Blackstone shares down.
Blackstone nears major deal for NYC office tower in latest sign of post-COVID real estate comeback
Last summer, Stephen A. Schwarzman-led Blackstone also signed the largest Manhattan office lease of 2024 at Rudin's 345 Park Ave.
Blackstone reaffirms big bet on AI data centers — despite DeepSeek threat
Lower costs could yet lead to a wider adoption of AI, boosting demand for data centers, Blackstone's president said.
Blackstone in talks to buy stake in New York office building-sources
Blackstone is in talks to buy a sizeable stake in a New York 50-story office building from institutional investors of JPMorgan Asset Management, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Blackstone Inc. (BX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Start Time: 09:00 January 1, 0000 10:19 AM ET Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 30, 2025, 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Steve Schwarzman - Chairman and CEO Jon Gray - President and COO Michael Chae - VP and CFO Weston Tucker - Head of Shareholder Relations Conference Call Participants Dan Fannon - Jefferies Craig Siegenthaler - Bank of America Michael Cyprys - Morgan Stanley Kyle Voigt - KBW Bill Katz - TD Cowen Kaimon Chung - Evercore ISI Alex Blostein - Goldman Sachs Brian Bedell - Deutsche Bank Mike Brown - Wells Fargo Securities Brennan Hawken - UBS Ken Worthington - JPMorgan Steven Chubak - Wolfe Research Ben Budish - Barclays Patrick Davitt - Autonomous Research Crispin Love - Piper Sandler Arnaud Giblat - BNP Paribas Operator Good day, and welcome to the Blackstone Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Investor Call. Today's call is being recorded.
