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Blackstone has launched a new fund targeting individual investors outside the United States. The move aims to expand the company's retail investor base internationally.

Joe Baratta, Blackstone's private equity chief, is leaving by year-end after 28 years. He oversaw $450B in PE assets. Blackstone won't replace his role. Recent PE funds underperformed, with IRRs below 12%. Blackstone's assets grew to $1.3T across various strategies.

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) private equity head Joe Baratta is in talks to leave the firm by year-end, ending a 28-year career. His departure follows other senior leadership changes at Blackstone in 2026, including the resignations of real estate and growth strategy heads.

Blackstone will not renew 400 social rental contracts in Catalonia, opting to sell the homes. Tenants may buy, but many may not afford it. Vilma, a tenant, cites unfair market prices. Blackstone is a global investment giant. The move comes amid debates on limiting vulture funds' housing purchases in Spain.

Blackstone Real Estate acquired a 134,200-square-foot Sunnyvale building leased to Nvidia for $95M-$99.6M. The 1978-built, 2022-renovated property has 10 MW of electrical capacity, crucial for AI research. Nvidia's lease through 2036 drove the valuation, as power capacity is now key in Silicon Valley real estate. PSAI Realty Partners sold the building for nearly triple its 2023 purchase price of $31M. Blackstone is also involved in broader AI infrastructure investments with Nvidia.

Blackstone is refinancing a US industrial portfolio, securing a $1.71bn CMBS loan. The portfolio includes 74 facilities and 2 land parcels. This move may impact Blackstone's financial flexibility and investor sentiment.

Blackstone Inc. (BX) reported two purchases of common shares in the Blackstone Private Real Estate Credit & Income Fund on September 23, 2026. The purchases totaled 191,058 shares at $26.17 per share, with 191,058 shares held by Blackstone Private Multi-Asset Credit and Income Fund and 637 shares held by an offshore feeder fund. Stephen A. Schwarzman was also identified as a ten-percent owner.

Analysts updated ratings on three financial stocks: Zurich Insurance Group (ZFSVF) received a Hold rating with a CHF520 price target, Abacus Global Management (ABX) a Buy with a $13.50 target, and Blackstone Group (BX) a Buy with a $140 target. Consensus ratings and targets vary, with ZFSVF at Moderate Buy ($712.30), ABX at Strong Buy ($14.13), and BX at Moderate Buy ($145.50).

Blackstone launched the Private Markets Fund (BXPM), a perpetual strategy for non-US investors, offering access to credit, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity. The fund is part of Blackstone Portfolio Solutions, which manages $324bn in wealth offerings. Blackstone has $1.3tn in total assets under management.

Blackstone Inc. completed a DKK 15 billion (USD 2.29 billion) investment for a 24.7% stake in Danish renewables developer Eurowind Energy, according to the company. The deal gives the U.S. firm a minority position in the business.