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The Weather Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television channel, owned by Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios. Its headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched on May 2, 1982, the channel broadcasts weather forecasts and weather-related news and analysis, along with documentaries and entertainment programming related to weather. A sister network, Weatherscan, is a digital cable and satellite service that offers 24-hour automated local forecasts and radar imagery.

The Weather Channel

Hilton Worldwide, formerly Hilton Hotels Corporation, is an American multinational hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. Founded by Conrad Hilton in 1919, the corporation is now led by Christopher J. Nassetta. Hilton is headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia. As of December 2017, its portfolio includes more than 5,200 properties (including timeshare properties) with over 856,000 rooms in 105 countries and territories. Prior to their December 2013 IPO, Hilton was ranked as the 36th largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes.

Hilton Worldwide

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 is set to grant shares to workers at the businesses it buys, The Wall Street Journal reported. It's set to award stock to employees at Copeland, which it bought last year for $14 billion.

Blackstone is set to give workers a stake in the companies it buys

The private-equity firm's plan is part of a broader movement in the buyout industry to expand ownership beyond management ranks.

Blackstone to Grant Equity to Most Employees in Future U.S. Buyouts

I cautioned Blackstone investors to be wary about chasing BX stock in my last two articles. BX stock's relative underperformance has justified my caution, as it panned out as anticipated. Blackstone's well-diversified portfolio has several cyclical and secular growth drivers in the medium and long term.

Blackstone: On The Verge Of An Upside Breakout (Rating Upgrade)

Alerian MLP ETF

Apollo Global Management

Ares Capital

Ares Management

Brookfield Asset Management

Brookfield Renewable Partners

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Blackrock Inc

Brookfield Corp

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund

Carlyle Group

TCG BDC

Global X SuperDividend US ETF

Enbridge

Enterprise Products Partners

Energy Transfer LP Unit

FS KKR Capital Corp

Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs BDC

JPMorgan Chase & Co

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

Microsoft

High-yield stocks have underperformed recently. We discuss why. We also discuss how we have managed to outperform despite the headwinds and how we plan to continue doing so moving forward.

Very Bad News For Big Dividend Stocks

SPDR Gold Trust

Patria Investments

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Most investors invest nearly mostly in stocks and bonds. I am different in that I focus mainly on alternatives. Here are 3 of my biggest alternative investments.

My 3 Biggest Alternative Investments

Dimensional World Equity ETF

When you write about U.S. stocks as much as I do, you tend to forget about the many other investment ideas available to retail investors in this country. There are plenty.

3 Killer Investment Ideas for a Financial Windfall

Specialized cloud services provider CoreWeave is raising $7.5 billion in debt from financiers led by Blackstone and Magnetar to expand its infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, it said on Friday.

CoreWeave raises $7.5 billion debt from Blackstone, others

CoreWeave's $7.5 billion debt financing follows a $1.1 billion funding round the startup announced two weeks ago.

AI infrastructure startup CoreWeave raises $7.5 billion in debt deal led by Blackstone

American Tower

Dominion Energy

JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF

Main Street Capital

NextEra Energy

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF 

Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Southern Company

TC Energy

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc

Charlie Munger once said that saving $100,000 is a crucial first step towards financial independence. We discuss why this is and share a method for how to invest $100,000 once you reach that milestone. We share five funds and six stocks that can provide long-term, low-maintenance lucrative passive income and growth.

Invest $100,000 In A 7.2%-Yielding Dividend Snowball Portfolio

The London Stock Exchange Group plc turned heads on Wednesday after the Thompson Reuters (TSX:TRIL)-Blackstone consortium sold the final chunk of its interest in the capital markets and data analytics firm. This fully removed an overhang on LSEG shares following a lengthy divestment process following LSEG's acquisition of Refinitiv from the consortium in 2019.

Why did LSEG shares go for a premium in final Blackstone sale?

TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone today announced that Blackstone Growth and affiliated funds (collectively “Blackstone”) have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Priority Software, a leading provider of mission-critical business software. Blackstone's investment will help build on the company's position at the forefront of the ERP software market and support its further growth across industries and markets. Priority Software offers robust mission-crit.

Blackstone to Acquire Majority Stake in Priority Software

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer, is scheduled to present at Bernstein's 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Shareholders section of Blackstone's website at http://ir.blackstone.com. For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available on Blackstone's website shortly after the event.

Blackstone to Present at Bernstein's 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

Lower implied interest rates probably won't wreck Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's prospects. The vehicle's credit risk retention and possible steepening of the yield curve provides a bullish case for asset-level yields. Liability-level interest might settle lower if interest rates fall.

Blackstone Secured Lending: Secure And Ready To Rumble

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced the launch of the Blackstone Life Sciences (“Blackstone”) portfolio company Uniquity Bio, a clinical-stage drug development company focused on immunology and inflammation. Uniquity Bio is emerging from stealth with an FDA acceptance of its Phase 2 investigational new drug (“IND”) application for solrikitug, a monoclonal antibody targeting TSLP, and up to $300 million in capital from Blackstone to advance the asset in multiple indic.

Blackstone Life Sciences Launches Uniquity Bio to Develop Novel Medicines in Immunology & Inflammation

Apple

Marsh & McLennan

Some investors favor blue-chip stocks that often provide the safest, most stable investments. Companies deemed blue-chip stocks have a long history of consistently excellent performance, profits and great dividends.

Stable Stocks: 3 Blue Chips to Buy for Longterm Profits

AbbVie

AGNC Investment

Antero Midstream Partners

Apple Hospitality REIT

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance

Broadcom

Boeing

Alibaba

Bank of America

BASF SE

B&G Foods

Bank of Montreal

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

Bank of Nova Scotia

BRT Apartments

Colgate-Palmolive

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Portfolio changes in April focus on BDCs, aiming to increase dividend income by at least $100 each month. Dividend income hit a new all-time record for April of $736, basically flat Y/Y and up 12% sequentially. Gifted Working Time 2024: Around 85 hours, or 10.6 days, of active work have been replaced with passive income in 2024, which is equivalent to more than two entire workweeks.

My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New April Dividend Record - 101 Holdings With 22 Buys

BX stock has almost doubled in price in 2023, but saw investors taking profits in 2024 with a YTD pullback. My analysis suggests that the sell-off was highly likely unjustified because Blackstone's fundamentals are rock-solid. According to my DDM analysis, the stock is undervalued by more than 25%.

Blackstone: Rock-Solid Fundamentals Attractively Valued

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