Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Blackstone Inc. $BX is Ayrshire Capital Management LLC's 10th Largest Position
Ayrshire Capital Management LLC significantly increased its stake in Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) by 197% in Q3, making it the fund's 10th largest holding. The asset manager reported strong earnings and increased its quarterly dividend, though analysts have mixed ratings with an average "Moderate Buy" sentiment and a target price of $179.95. Insider activity shows recent share acquisitions by directors and major shareholders.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages
Twenty brokerages have assigned Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) an average rating of "Moderate Buy," with ten analysts recommending a "hold" and ten recommending a "buy." The mean 12-month price target is $179.95, and the company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.29. Blackstone reported $0.97 EPS and $2.49 billion in revenue for its latest quarter, with shares trading around $154.72.
Dec 31, 2025 • 36Kr
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Wall Street's "Shadow Army": Family Offices Enter the Fray, Competing with Blackstone and KKR for Territory
Family offices, managing trillions of dollars, are transforming from low-key wealth managers into aggressive investors directly competing with major private equity firms like Blackstone and KKR. These entities, often led by billionaires, are increasingly engaging in direct investments, mergers, and acquisitions, leveraging "permanent capital" and operating with fewer regulatory constraints. This shift signifies a major power dynamic change on Wall Street, as family offices form investment "clubs" and seek strategic long-term holdings across various industries, from AI to luxury goods.
Dec 30, 2025 • Alternatives Watch
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
AW Top 10 reads for December
This article lists the top 10 most-read stories on Alternatives Watch for December, reflecting diverse alternative investment activities. Key themes include energy transition deals, real estate acquisitions, venture capital raises for AI, and pushes to democratize private markets. The list highlights significant transactions and trends shaping the alternative investment landscape.
Dec 30, 2025 • ts2.tech
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Why Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM) stock is up today: gold rebounds, Fed minutes ahead
Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM) shares rose about 2% due to a rebound in gold prices, with investors anticipating the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes for clues on future rate cuts. The company's stock, along with other royalty and streaming firms, benefited from renewed focus on precious metals as year-end volatility kept the sector in play, highlighting their exposure to gold and silver prices. Lower interest rates generally support gold, making royalty receipts more attractive.
Dec 30, 2025 • Benzinga
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session
This article identifies 10 financial stocks that experienced "whale alerts" during today's trading session, meaning large options trades were placed by significant investors. These alerts, tracked by Benzinga's options activity scanner, indicate instances where the market estimation of an option might diverge from its normal worth due to high trading activity. The analysis details specific call and put options trades, their sentiment (bearish, neutral, or bullish), expiration dates, strike prices, and associated volumes for companies like American Express, Blackstone, and JPMorgan Chase.