NY woman gives Kawaii Cafe a bad review for its ‘sugar bomb’ coffee. The owner looks at the cup: ‘99% sure she not got the drink from us’ She found no sign the reviewer was ever inside We Got This Covered · Oct 8
Piyush Goyal invites US firms to explore investment opportunities in India Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has met various US firms in New York to discuss investment potential. Meetings included representatives from Blackstone, Neuberger Berman, and The Estee Lauder Companies, focusing on manufacturing and beauty markets. Discussions with IBM's CEO involved strengthening collaboration in AI and quantum computing technologies. Goyal… The Economic Times · Oct 7
UK events firm that hosts arms fairs and comic shows sold to rival for £2bn FTSE 100 firm Informa to buy Clarion from private equity group Blackstone The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
Informa to buy rival events firm Clarion for £2.2bn amid strategy overhaul The FTSE 100 firm said the deal to buy Clarion from private equity giant Blackstone will add more than 100 event brands to its portfolio. Evening Standard · Oct 6
Piyush Goyal steps up US outreach, pitches India to global investors for deeper investment ties Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held meetings with top executives from prominent investment firms and consumer companies. He discussed investment opportunities and partnerships with Blackstone, Neuberger Berman, and The Estee Lauder Companies. The discussions included India's manufacturing, sourcing, and its growing beauty and personal care market. Goyal's engagement… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over bills Wall Street has poured about $10 billion into Indian hospital chains over the past five years, with investors including Blackstone, KKR, TPG and General Atlantic betting on India’s huge shortage of hospital beds and rising demand for specialised care. The Economic Times · Oct 5
Big data centre on campus: why Claude wants to move to Kurri Phillip O'Neill | 'The data centre about to land in Kurri Kurri makes my head explode' Newcastle Herald · Oct 5
Former L'Oréal execs set out to build a $1.2 billion beauty empire. Now all that's left is Milk Makeup, and its sales just fell 57% Waldencast sold Obagi, lost its founders to the buyer, and is leaving Nasdaq. What's left is a makeup brand whose sales fell by more than half. Fortune · Oct 4
‘These guys are just coming from nothing’: questions over multibillion-dollar Firmus float amid datacentre backlash ‘AI factories’ developer on track to launch the second-biggest IPO in Australian history, but investors warn its forecasts are ‘a little bit of a fairytale’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 2
Google's AI Chips Are Set to Be Sent to Space. What This Means for GOOGL Stock. The TPU chips will be sent into space as part of Project Suncatcher. Barchart · Sep 30
Europe’s most troubled companies: Who’s hit hardest by high interest rates? From Legoland's owner to Lipton tea and Aston Martin, Europe's lowest-rated borrowers face a looming refinancing wall as interest rates rise again. Euronews · Sep 29
AI Coalition Seeks To Create Standards For Data Centers In Face Of Growing Opposition A coalition of private equity firms, AI companies, and unions has formed, hoping to establish standards for data centers and pave the way for their construction in several states. International Business Times · Sep 28
No, Private Equity Isn't Ruining Your Sandwiches, Your Apartment, or Grandma's Nursing Home Much of the hatred directed at private equity is just a familiar form of opposition to free markets. Reason · Sep 27
Trump-Xi dinner: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Huang, Nadella among star-studded guest list Billionaires and leaders from the technology sector gathered at the White House for a state dinner. This event hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with various US officials. The discussions included trade, artificial intelligence, and strategic issues between the two nations. Trump highlighted his friendship with… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Euronews · Sep 22 New investment funds in Spain involved in biggest property deals in 2026 The lack of transparency around property ownership here makes it hard to track how much big landlords hold, who is entering the market and how the business looks in real time.
Fortune · Sep 19 Blackstone bet on ZO Skin Health, a brand you won’t find at Sephora. Now it could be worth $2 billion The skincare brand skipped celebrity endorsements and Sephora shelves, building its business inside dermatologists’ offices and med spas.
The Economic Times · Sep 19 Blackstone came close to giving up on India; now it calls the country its best bet Blackstone’s early India push struggled to gain traction, but a shift towards control stakes and sectors such as IT services, real estate and manufacturing has since made India its best-performing private equity market globally. President Jon Gray says the country is nearing a “tipping point” for faster growth, though trade…
The Guardian - US · Sep 15 World’s top 20 private equity firms produce more greenhouse gases a year than most countries, report finds Firms manage $7.3tn in assets and could afford to transition away from fossil fuels yet invest in natural gas and coal-fired plants to power datacenters
Fortune · Sep 12 '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.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Global Market: Blackstone acquires majority stake in South Korea logistics park Blackstone has secured a dominant share in Sanha Logistics Park II, located in South Korea. This strategic acquisition reinforces Blackstone's foothold in the East Asian market, with the logistics park slated for completion by 2028. Management of the development and assets will remain under ESR. This initiative enhances Blackstone's logistics…
The Economic Times · Sep 9 IIFL Finance dismisses reports on Fairfax planning company exit to fund IDBI Bank deal IIFL Finance denied reports of Fairfax exiting the company. These reports suggested a stake sale to fund an IDBI Bank acquisition. Blackstone is reportedly in talks with Fairfax for this stake. This potential deal comes as India's financial sector attracts acquisitions. Blackstone previously invested in Federal Bank last year.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 From US to Vietnam: How foreign real estate players are making a big entry into India International real estate players are actively investing in India's expanding urban landscape. Foreign developers and investors are exploring residential and mixed-use projects. This trend is driven by India's rapid urbanization and rising incomes. Companies are partnering locally to navigate complex market regulations. The nation's property market is becoming a significant…
Fortune · Sep 3 Charter CFO’s move to Blackstone-Google AI venture signals where finance talent is flowing Fischer's exit after nearly a decade at Charter marks a bet on AI infrastructure over legacy cable.
Fortune · Sep 1 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will create 'hundreds of thousands' of new jobs—including for people who want to ‘make things with their hands’ Unlike Bill Gates, the billionaire Nvidia CEO is bullish that AI will create more jobs than it eliminates—and skilled trade professionals stand to benefit.
The Economic Times · Aug 31 Blackstone-backed Epsilon Bidco may sell 26% stake in EPL in Rs 1,985-crore block deal Blackstone-backed Epsilon Bidco plans to sell its 26.4% stake in packaging firm EPL Ltd through a block deal valued at approximately Rs 1,985 crore. The shares are offered at Rs 235 each, marking a discount to the current market price.