The Blackstone Group L.P. (BX) 39.25 $BX
Berry Plastics buying Avintiv for $2.45 billion
AP - Fri Jul 31, 7:47AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Berry Plastics Group Inc. is buying Avintiv Inc. for about $2.45 billion.
BERY: 32.56 (-0.80), BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Blackstone Mortgage Trust Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 28, 3:01PM CDT
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) today reported its second quarter 2015 results. Net income for the second quarter was $29 million, or $0.36 per share.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), BXMT: 29.17 (+0.11)
In an Expensive Market, the Energy Sector Looks Appealing
Alex DUMORTIER, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 27, 12:30PM CDT
This is a big week for macro-oriented investors and traders. On Wednesday, the Federal Re serve will release the statement relating to July's monetary policy meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). No one is expecting the...
CG: 26.61 (+0.08), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), TOT: 49.29 (+0.09), XOM: 79.21 (-3.80), BP: 36.97 (-0.71), CVX: 88.48 (-4.55), PTR: 98.39 (-1.72)
Donald Trump Ignores His 'Friend' Carl Icahn's Warning on BlackRock
at The Street - Mon Jul 27, 10:45AM CDT
There's no doubt that Donald Trump believes in BlackRock hedge funds, despite the concerns expressed by activist investor Carl Icahn -- the man Trump would like to make Treasury secretary.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), BLK: 336.32 (-2.43), BAC: 17.88 (-0.25), KKR: 23.90 (-0.14)
A Look Inside Blackstone's Fee Machine
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 26, 12:09PM CDT
Blackstone Group is best known for private equity, but it's also No. 1 in allocating capital to hedge funds. Its Blackstone Alternative Asset Management operation (BAAM), also known as Hedge Fund Solutions, has quietly grown into one of its most...
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
'Fast Money' Panel Weighs Whether to Buy Stocks, Oil on Recent Decline?
at The Street - Sat Jul 25, 4:00AM CDT
The CNBC "Fast Money" traders look at recent earnings and consider whether dips in stock and oil prices present opportunities for investors.
VLO: 65.60 (+1.37), BIIB: 318.78 (+1.78), AMZN: 536.15 (-0.61), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), TSO: 97.34 (+1.11), C: 58.46 (-0.42), GOOGL: 657.50 (-7.06)
Atlanta Rises As Commercial Real Estate Money Fans Out
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Jul 24, 6:42PM CDT
In the world of commercial real estate in America, the South is rising. Atlanta overtook San Francisco in sales volume in the first six months of the year as investors looked beyond the usual major metro markets to secondary markets, where yields can...
HLT: 26.85 (+0.31), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), HPP: 30.78 (+0.21), PLD: 40.61 (+0.41)
56% Of Miami Homes Still Bought With Cash
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Jul 24, 5:41PM CDT
The U.S. housing market is swinging away from investor cash purchases to more traditional homebuying and low down payment mortgages. But some spots remain cash-competition havens, including Florida and New York. Miami, with a lot of foreign money...
DHI: 29.69 (+0.22), JLL: 178.04 (+1.74), LEN: 53.04 (+0.86), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), FB: 94.01 (-1.20), PHM: 20.72 (+0.32), GOOGL: 657.50 (-7.06)
Principal Financial Beats on Q2 Earnings as Revenues Rise - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 24, 9:15AM CDT
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) delivered operating net income of $1.09 per share, outperforming the Zacks Consensus Estimate by about 4.8% and improving 1% year over year.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), PFG: 55.51 (+0.22), JNS: 16.38 (+0.01), AMP: 125.67 (-0.91)
Watch for Blackstone to Potentially Rebound After Falling 4.27% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 23, 4:16PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $39.60 to a high of $40.80. Yesterday, the shares fell 4.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $41.28 on volume of 5.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Blackstone Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 4.27%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 23, 4:15PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $39.60 to a high of $40.80. Yesterday, the shares fell 4.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $41.28 on volume of 5.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Ameriprise Q2 Earnings Up on Higher Revenues; Costs Rise - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 23, 8:25AM CDT
Ameriprise reported second-quarter 2015 operating earnings per share of $2.33, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), BLK: 336.32 (-2.43), IVZ: 38.60 (-0.39), AMP: 125.67 (-0.91)
Utility One Source Announces Partnership with TNT Equipment
Business Wire - Thu Jul 23, 8:00AM CDT
Utility One Source ("UOS"
today announced a partnership with TNT Equipment, a leading provider of specialty equipment and services to the hi-rail and utility industries. Based in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, TNT will remain a family-owned and operated business led by the Reilly family, who will continue to manage and to grow the business as part of Utility One Source. Utility One Source, founded by private equity funds managed by Blackstone earlier this year, is a single-source supplier for the utility and heavy equipment industries with a focus on sales, rental, equipment customization, remanufacturing and installation, and aftermarket services.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Living in Your Own Private Equity Portfolio
at The Street - Wed Jul 22, 2:00PM CDT
Six specific selections fill out our Blackstone-inspired stock portfolio.
CENX: 9.32 (-0.05), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), GIFI: 11.41 (+1.00), AHC: 5.15 (-0.20), KTOS: 5.46 (-0.02), VISI: 9.63 (+0.11), NAUH: 2.88 (-0.06)
Accuvant and FishNet Security Experts to Demonstrate Unique Burp Suite Plugin and RFID Skimmer, Talk Black Hat Network Infrastructure at Black Hat USA 2015
Business Wire - Wed Jul 22, 10:35AM CDT
Accuvant and FishNet Security, which recently merged to create the nation's premier cyber security solutions provider, today announced that several security experts from the company will speak at Black Hat USA 2015. Presentations will include demonstrations of a new Burp Suite plugin and an open-source RFID skimmer, and a behind-the-scenes look into the Black Hat network infrastructure. The conference is scheduled to take place from August 1-6 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Spielberg's Biggest Blockbuster May Be $1 Billion Payday From Comcast
at The Street - Wed Jul 22, 9:31AM CDT
Steven Spielberg earns superstar fees to consult on Comcast's theme parks -- but in 2010, he agreed to let them postpone paying him. In 2017, the bill comes due.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), CMCSA: 62.41 (+0.05)
Will KKR's "First Data IPO" Be a Success? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 21, 5:31PM CDT
KKR (KKR) made the first move in the direction of First Data Corporation going public with the latter filing an official document with the SEC for an initial public offering (IPO) yesterday.
CG: 26.61 (+0.08), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), KKR: 23.90 (-0.14), AAPL: 121.30 (-1.07)
How You Can Do What Blackstone Does
at The Street - Tue Jul 21, 2:00PM CDT
To get the same results (or close to them), adopt the same mindset.
BRT: 6.96 (-0.02), ABR: 6.84 (+0.09), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), BPY: 20.38 (-0.14), AINV: 6.86 (unch), ARI: 16.88 (+0.09), EFC: 18.26 (-0.31), CLNY: 22.72 (+0.13), BXMT: 29.17 (+0.11), AMTG: 14.48 (+0.04)
Blackstone’s Next Frontier: The Average Joe
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 21, 12:17PM CDT
Private equity has evolved in both practice and perception. The 1980s were characterized by highly leveraged buyouts by corporate raiders. The 1990s saw the fall of Drexel Burnham Lambert, bringing about a roster of future industry titans. And the...
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
BUYINS.NET: BX, TEL, AIA, TAO, BPI, GXG Are Seasonally Ripe To Go Up In the Next Five Weeks
M2 - Tue Jul 21, 6:49AM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the Seasonality of BIOX Corp (NYSE:BX), TE Connectivity Ltd (NYSE:TEL), ISHARES S&P ASIA 50 INDEX FUND (NYSE:AIA), TAG Oil Ltd (NYSE:TAO), Bridgepoint Education Inc (NYSE:BPI), G4G Resources Ltd (NYSE:GXG) and each have a high seasonal probability to go Up in the next weeks. By identifying stocks that are poised to go up or down based on seasonal tendencies, traders can increase their odds of making money. SqueezeTrigger.com is able to analyze over 20 years of data in less than 1 second for any stock in the market and determine if the stock has a long or short seasonal bias, how many trading days the move is expected to last, the probability of that move and the percentage move the stock is expected to make based on the seasonal bias. The technology used to generate these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at:
BPI: 9.42 (+0.04), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), TEL: 60.92 (+0.22), TAO: 21.98 (+0.17), GXG: 9.72 (+0.06), AIA: 47.16 (-0.10)
Berry Plastics buying Avintiv for $2.45 billion
AP - Fri Jul 31, 7:47AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Berry Plastics Group Inc. is buying Avintiv Inc. for about $2.45 billion.
BERY: 32.56 (-0.80), BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Blackstone Mortgage Trust Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 28, 3:01PM CDT
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) today reported its second quarter 2015 results. Net income for the second quarter was $29 million, or $0.36 per share.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), BXMT: 29.17 (+0.11)
In an Expensive Market, the Energy Sector Looks Appealing
Alex DUMORTIER, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 27, 12:30PM CDT
This is a big week for macro-oriented investors and traders. On Wednesday, the Federal Re serve will release the statement relating to July's monetary policy meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). No one is expecting the...
CG: 26.61 (+0.08), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), TOT: 49.29 (+0.09), XOM: 79.21 (-3.80), BP: 36.97 (-0.71), CVX: 88.48 (-4.55), PTR: 98.39 (-1.72)
Donald Trump Ignores His 'Friend' Carl Icahn's Warning on BlackRock
at The Street - Mon Jul 27, 10:45AM CDT
There's no doubt that Donald Trump believes in BlackRock hedge funds, despite the concerns expressed by activist investor Carl Icahn -- the man Trump would like to make Treasury secretary.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), BLK: 336.32 (-2.43), BAC: 17.88 (-0.25), KKR: 23.90 (-0.14)
A Look Inside Blackstone's Fee Machine
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 26, 12:09PM CDT
Blackstone Group is best known for private equity, but it's also No. 1 in allocating capital to hedge funds. Its Blackstone Alternative Asset Management operation (BAAM), also known as Hedge Fund Solutions, has quietly grown into one of its most...
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
'Fast Money' Panel Weighs Whether to Buy Stocks, Oil on Recent Decline?
at The Street - Sat Jul 25, 4:00AM CDT
The CNBC "Fast Money" traders look at recent earnings and consider whether dips in stock and oil prices present opportunities for investors.
VLO: 65.60 (+1.37), BIIB: 318.78 (+1.78), AMZN: 536.15 (-0.61), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), TSO: 97.34 (+1.11), C: 58.46 (-0.42), GOOGL: 657.50 (-7.06)
Atlanta Rises As Commercial Real Estate Money Fans Out
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Jul 24, 6:42PM CDT
In the world of commercial real estate in America, the South is rising. Atlanta overtook San Francisco in sales volume in the first six months of the year as investors looked beyond the usual major metro markets to secondary markets, where yields can...
HLT: 26.85 (+0.31), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), HPP: 30.78 (+0.21), PLD: 40.61 (+0.41)
56% Of Miami Homes Still Bought With Cash
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Jul 24, 5:41PM CDT
The U.S. housing market is swinging away from investor cash purchases to more traditional homebuying and low down payment mortgages. But some spots remain cash-competition havens, including Florida and New York. Miami, with a lot of foreign money...
DHI: 29.69 (+0.22), JLL: 178.04 (+1.74), LEN: 53.04 (+0.86), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), FB: 94.01 (-1.20), PHM: 20.72 (+0.32), GOOGL: 657.50 (-7.06)
Principal Financial Beats on Q2 Earnings as Revenues Rise - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 24, 9:15AM CDT
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) delivered operating net income of $1.09 per share, outperforming the Zacks Consensus Estimate by about 4.8% and improving 1% year over year.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), PFG: 55.51 (+0.22), JNS: 16.38 (+0.01), AMP: 125.67 (-0.91)
Watch for Blackstone to Potentially Rebound After Falling 4.27% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 23, 4:16PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $39.60 to a high of $40.80. Yesterday, the shares fell 4.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $41.28 on volume of 5.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Blackstone Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 4.27%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 23, 4:15PM CDT
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $39.60 to a high of $40.80. Yesterday, the shares fell 4.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $41.28 on volume of 5.8 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Ameriprise Q2 Earnings Up on Higher Revenues; Costs Rise - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 23, 8:25AM CDT
Ameriprise reported second-quarter 2015 operating earnings per share of $2.33, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), BLK: 336.32 (-2.43), IVZ: 38.60 (-0.39), AMP: 125.67 (-0.91)
Utility One Source Announces Partnership with TNT Equipment
Business Wire - Thu Jul 23, 8:00AM CDT
Utility One Source ("UOS"
today announced a partnership with TNT Equipment, a leading provider of specialty equipment and services to the hi-rail and utility industries. Based in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, TNT will remain a family-owned and operated business led by the Reilly family, who will continue to manage and to grow the business as part of Utility One Source. Utility One Source, founded by private equity funds managed by Blackstone earlier this year, is a single-source supplier for the utility and heavy equipment industries with a focus on sales, rental, equipment customization, remanufacturing and installation, and aftermarket services. BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Living in Your Own Private Equity Portfolio
at The Street - Wed Jul 22, 2:00PM CDT
Six specific selections fill out our Blackstone-inspired stock portfolio.
CENX: 9.32 (-0.05), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), GIFI: 11.41 (+1.00), AHC: 5.15 (-0.20), KTOS: 5.46 (-0.02), VISI: 9.63 (+0.11), NAUH: 2.88 (-0.06)
Accuvant and FishNet Security Experts to Demonstrate Unique Burp Suite Plugin and RFID Skimmer, Talk Black Hat Network Infrastructure at Black Hat USA 2015
Business Wire - Wed Jul 22, 10:35AM CDT
Accuvant and FishNet Security, which recently merged to create the nation's premier cyber security solutions provider, today announced that several security experts from the company will speak at Black Hat USA 2015. Presentations will include demonstrations of a new Burp Suite plugin and an open-source RFID skimmer, and a behind-the-scenes look into the Black Hat network infrastructure. The conference is scheduled to take place from August 1-6 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
Spielberg's Biggest Blockbuster May Be $1 Billion Payday From Comcast
at The Street - Wed Jul 22, 9:31AM CDT
Steven Spielberg earns superstar fees to consult on Comcast's theme parks -- but in 2010, he agreed to let them postpone paying him. In 2017, the bill comes due.
BX: 39.25 (-0.04), CMCSA: 62.41 (+0.05)
Will KKR's "First Data IPO" Be a Success? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 21, 5:31PM CDT
KKR (KKR) made the first move in the direction of First Data Corporation going public with the latter filing an official document with the SEC for an initial public offering (IPO) yesterday.
CG: 26.61 (+0.08), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), KKR: 23.90 (-0.14), AAPL: 121.30 (-1.07)
How You Can Do What Blackstone Does
at The Street - Tue Jul 21, 2:00PM CDT
To get the same results (or close to them), adopt the same mindset.
BRT: 6.96 (-0.02), ABR: 6.84 (+0.09), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), BPY: 20.38 (-0.14), AINV: 6.86 (unch), ARI: 16.88 (+0.09), EFC: 18.26 (-0.31), CLNY: 22.72 (+0.13), BXMT: 29.17 (+0.11), AMTG: 14.48 (+0.04)
Blackstone’s Next Frontier: The Average Joe
Jordan Wathen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 21, 12:17PM CDT
Private equity has evolved in both practice and perception. The 1980s were characterized by highly leveraged buyouts by corporate raiders. The 1990s saw the fall of Drexel Burnham Lambert, bringing about a roster of future industry titans. And the...
BX: 39.25 (-0.04)
BUYINS.NET: BX, TEL, AIA, TAO, BPI, GXG Are Seasonally Ripe To Go Up In the Next Five Weeks
M2 - Tue Jul 21, 6:49AM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the Seasonality of BIOX Corp (NYSE:BX), TE Connectivity Ltd (NYSE:TEL), ISHARES S&P ASIA 50 INDEX FUND (NYSE:AIA), TAG Oil Ltd (NYSE:TAO), Bridgepoint Education Inc (NYSE:BPI), G4G Resources Ltd (NYSE:GXG) and each have a high seasonal probability to go Up in the next weeks. By identifying stocks that are poised to go up or down based on seasonal tendencies, traders can increase their odds of making money. SqueezeTrigger.com is able to analyze over 20 years of data in less than 1 second for any stock in the market and determine if the stock has a long or short seasonal bias, how many trading days the move is expected to last, the probability of that move and the percentage move the stock is expected to make based on the seasonal bias. The technology used to generate these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at:
BPI: 9.42 (+0.04), BX: 39.25 (-0.04), TEL: 60.92 (+0.22), TAO: 21.98 (+0.17), GXG: 9.72 (+0.06), AIA: 47.16 (-0.10)
