Blackstone's Gray Tells Investors to Let 'Tariff Diplomacy' Play Out
Blackstone President and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Gray says investors should let "tariff diplomacy" play out. He also says there is a “pent-up” desire to do transactions and IPOs across the market.
Retire On Passive Income From These Big Dividend Yield Blue-Chips
These dividend blue chips offer high yields, strong growth, and rock-solid balance sheets for a stress-free retirement. All are poised for long-term income and dividend growth with relatively low risk. Want to live off dividends forever? Here's how blue chip big dividends can fund your retirement.
Former Blackstone President Tony James: The economy is weakening and consumer is starting to buckle
Tony James, former Blackstone president and COO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, concerns over business sentiment, strength of the consumer, uncertainty over Trump administration's policy proposals, the role of DOGE in Washington, state of the M&A environment, the debate over carried interest, DEI rollback in corporate America, and more.
Blackstone to list Spain's Cirsa shares in Madrid before Easter, Expansion says
Private equity investor Blackstone aims to list shares of Spanish gambling company Cirsa in mid-April in an initial public offering, newspaper Expansion reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed market sources.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust: I Am Giving Up (Downgrade)
Blackstone Mortgage Trust's pay-out ratio rose above 100%, leading to a downgrade to 'Hold' due to concerns over dividend sustainability and credit issues. The trust's office loan portfolio still faces significant credit problems, with 7% of loans non-performing and a high exposure to U.S. office real estate. Despite a 24% dividend cut, BXMT failed to cover its dividend with distributable profits in 4Q24, raising the risk of another cut.
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.
