Private Equity

Finance

Activist Investor Elliott Picks a Fight for Change at HPE

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Elliott Management is looking to turn HPE around after its stock has lost more than a fourth of its value this year.

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Healthcare

Senior Housing Sees a Slight Rebound, But Major Concerns Linger

Demand for senior living facilities is inching back toward pre-pandemic levels. But how that demand will be met is still an open question.

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Private Equity

Private Equity Wants Everyone’s Credit Card Debt

The industry is taking advantage of banks’ newfound interest in offloading some of the consumer debt on their books.

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Private Equity

Klarna Co-founder Is Loading Up on Shares Ahead of Expected IPO

Victor Jacobsson has been buying shares through special purpose vehicles as its top VC sponsor debates the impact.

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M&A

Will M&A Activity Ever Turn Around This Year?

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According to Dealogic, just 1,603 deals have been signed this year through Friday, down 19% year-over-year.

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Private Equity

VCs Are Sitting Tight On Top of a Big Cash Pile

Potential investors have pivoted toward less-risky bets that will hopefully deliver results even sooner.

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Private Equity

EY Rejects TPG’s Bid For its Consulting Business

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Private Equity

Blackstone is Retooling its Real Estate Investment Strategy

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

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As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Finance

Masayoshi Son Says SoftBank is Ready for Business Again

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Economics

The Family Business Succession Puzzle

How family businesses navigate succession planning, the rise of private equity, and changing generational dynamics.

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Finance

The EU Wants to Regulate ESG Rating Agencies

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

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It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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