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Google, Blackstone plan AI cloud venture with $5 billion backing: WSJ

Google and Blackstone are reportedly planning to launch a new AI cloud company, with Blackstone contributing $5 billion in equity for a majority stake. The venture will leverage Google's specialised AI chips, hardware, software, and services. Long-time Google executive Benjamin Treynor Sloss is slated to lead the new US-based company.

The Economic Times

As Broadcom Eclipses $2 Trillion, Private Credit Giants Wants In

Broadcom is surging, and now, private credit behemoths are reportedly in talks to extend funding. See the potential implications of a massive debt deal.

MarketBeat

'No one was coming to save me': How Reese Witherspoon built a $900 million company from a problem Hollywood wouldn't fix

The actress built Hello Sunshine after Hollywood told her there were no female-led movies to make. Six years later, she sold it for $900 million.

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Magnum Ice Cream Company Surges on Takeover Speculation. What to Know.

Magnum stock is soaring on reports that Blackstone and CD&R are interested in a buyout. But does that warrant buying MICC shares? Let’s find out!

Barchart

Blackstone, CD&R explore bids for Ben & Jerry's owner Magnum

Private equity firms Blackstone and CD&R are exploring bids for Magnum Ice Cream Company. Magnum was recently spun out of Unilever. The firms are monitoring Magnum's share price before making a decision. Magnum could offer a turnaround opportunity for buyout firms. Magnum holds a significant share of the global ice…

The Economic Times

Blackstone raises $1.75 bn in data centre REIT IPO

Blackstone has successfully raised $1.75 billion through its initial public offering for a new trust focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure. This significant funding underscores strong investor interest in data centers driven by the AI boom. The trust plans to acquire established data centers valued between $250 million and $1.5 billion.

The Economic Times

Blackstone COO Jon Gray predicts ‘huge boom’ in blue-collar jobs—his own data center company is hiring 30,000 new roles

As AI threatens office jobs, Blackstone’s COO says it’s also creating thousands of high-paying trades jobs.

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Blackstone Has a New Data Center REIT. Its BXDC IPO Might Be a Little Too Late.

BXDC starts trading on May 14.

Barchart

India crowns Meta AI; More layoffs hit tech

India is now the ground zero for Meta’s AI push, WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart told us. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times

Jhunjhunwala-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT lists at 3.5% premium over IPO price

Bagmane Prime Office REIT debuted on the NSE at Rs 103.50, a 3.5% premium to its IPO price, following a highly subscribed Rs 3,405 crore offering. The Bengaluru-focused REIT, backed by Blackstone, attracted significant investor interest, with its portfolio boasting high occupancy and marquee tenants like Google and Amazon.

The Economic Times

Mphasis playing host to a high-stakes game of executive musical chairs

Mphasis faces a wave of senior executive departures. Over a dozen high-performing leaders have left since 2025 for competitors such as Coforge and Tenarai. Some executives are reportedly taking other talent with them. Mphasis is actively hiring to counter these losses. The company has also initiated legal action against Coforge…

The Economic Times

Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other prominent US executives invited to join Trump on trip to China

President Donald Trump embarks on a trip to China this week to meet President Xi Jinping. Several prominent US executives from technology and agriculture sectors are joining the delegation. Discussions will focus on trade and artificial intelligence. Key figures include Elon Musk and Tim Cook. Other notable attendees represent major…

The Economic Times

Sony's $4 Billion Bet on Rock & Roll Royalties

Sony Group's acquisition of Blackstone's music catalog solidifies streaming royalties as a premier, institutionally-backed asset class for investors.

MarketBeat

Sony Wants to Spend $4B on Justin Bieber and Neil Young Songs — Here's Why They Are Worth So Much

Sony and GIC near a $4 billion acquisition of Blackstone's Recognition Music Group, securing 45,000 iconic songs from artists like Bieber and Neil Young. Discover the impact on the music industry.

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The Times of India

Who is Erik Moresco? Ex-Blackstone MD buys Scotland’s Cameron House for £100M

Cameron House, one of Scotland’s best-known luxury hotels, has been sold in a deal reportedly valued at up to £100 million to Victory Group, a hospitality and real estate investment company founded by Erik Moresco, according to The Times (UK).

International Business Times UK

Behind Anthropic's $1.5B Deal: Wall Street's New AI Weapon in the Race to Dominate Enterprise Tech

Anthropic partners with Wall Street firms in a $1.5B AI venture to integrate AI into private equity firms, reshaping finance and investing.

Fortune

Anthropic takes shot at consulting industry in joint venture with Wall Street giants

The enterprise services firm with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs and Hellman & Friedman puts Anthropic in direct competition with McKinsey and the like.

Fire it up! 5 outdoor griddles you need for this year's barbecue season

It’s all about the griddle in 2026 – and these are the best ones you can buy

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Blackstone's Steve Schwarzman built a program to teach young leaders about China. It's harder to get into than Harvard

Inspired by the Rhodes Scholar program, Schwarzman's philanthropic initiative brings students in their early-to-mid-20s to spend a year immersed in understanding how China works.

Fortune

The startup Blackstone just backed to turn any exec’s data question into instant answers

Ethan Ding cofounded TextQL in 2022 with Mark Hay, and the startup just closed $17 million in strategic investment led by Blackstone.

The Independent UK

Whoopi Goldberg announces new career move to elevate ‘influential voices’

Goldberg has published over a dozen books of her own

Blackstone’s new griddle just fixed the biggest problem I have with barbecues

It’s all about the griddle this year!

International Business Times

Hologic Stock at 52-Week High in 2026: Buy or Sell Ahead of $18.3 Billion Blackstone Takeover Closure?

Hologic Inc. shares hit a fresh 52-week high of $76.07 Tuesday as the medical technology company's $18.3 billion buyout by private equity giants Blackstone and TPG appeared on track to close as early as April 7, leaving investors with a narrow window to decide whether to buy, sell or ride…

Golf Monthly

Augusta National Women's Amateur, Fleetwood Picks New Sponsor And The Fastest Drive Ever Recorded: This Week In Golf

As The Masters draws ever closer, a fascinating stretch of golf is unfolding before our eyes - here is everything you need to know about the week ahead

Golf Monthly

Tommy Fleetwood Confirms New Sponsor... But It's Not An Apparel Deal

Although it's not an apparel deal, the World No.4 will have Blackstone's branding on the front of his cap after becoming its first global brand ambassador

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