Blackstone sees ‘remarkable strength’ in corporate private equity – Blackstone (NYSE:BX)

Michael Chae, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX)noted Thursday during its fourth-quarter 2025 investor call that the firm has seen “remarkable strength” in corporate private equity amid a turbulent year for markets impacted by tariffs, geopolitical instability and the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. Total assets under management in Blackstone’s private equity […]

Alibaba bets big on robot delivery vehicles with Zelos deal – Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA)

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) is looking to streamline its logistics and autonomous driving footprint, while its cloud and AI momentum continues to support investor optimism. $2 billion self-driving delivery giant Alibaba is merging its logistics arm’s autonomous driving unit with a Chinese robovan company in a deal that would value the combined business at […]

Why are Battalion Oil (BATL) shares up more than 25% in after-hours trading? – Battalion Oil (AMEX:BATL)

Battalion Oil Corp. (NYSE:BATL) shares rose 25.75% in after-hours trading to $4.20 on Tuesday after a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Florida-based investment firm Diveroli Investment Group LLC and its branch Kingbird Ventures LLC filed an amendment on Tuesday announcing that they have sold all shares in Battalion Oil. The companies now report […]

Trade Desk shares hit 52-week low after sudden departure of CFO – Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD)

The Handelsdesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTD) Shares are trading lower on Tuesday after Rosenblatt provided an update on the company’s management transition. Rosenblatt lowers price target during CFO transition Rosenblatt Analyst Barton Crocket maintained a buy rating on The Trade Desk, but lowered its price target to $53 from $64, citing the departure of the company’s CFO […]

Ford and GM are reportedly in talks for a cash-up deal to rescue bankrupt First Brands Group – Ford Motor (NYSE:F), General Motors (NYSE:GM)

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) And General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM are reportedly in talks to provide a financial lifeline to save the bankrupt auto parts supplier First brand group. The potential deal involves the automakers making upfront payments for the products they will receive. This would provide First Brands with much-needed cash to continue operations. The […]

European Commission investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok’s non-consensual image editing: report

The European Commission has reportedly announced a formal investigation Elon Musk’s X, a subsidiary of X Corp, about the image editing feature of its AI chatbot, which has been used to create non-consensual explicit content. EU investigates AI by X for misuse of images The European Commission is about to launch an investigation into the […]