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Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Blackstone. Our analysis of options history for Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $185,435, and 15 were calls, valued at $1,420,213.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $75.0 to $210.0 for Blackstone over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Blackstone's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Blackstone's whale trades within a strike price range from $75.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Blackstone 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737131420_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$21.75</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$272.3K</td>
<td>621</td>
<td align="right">224</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$255.0K</td>
<td>559</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.81</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$128.8K</td>
<td>146</td>
<td align="right">173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.81</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$120.6K</td>
<td>733</td>
<td align="right">251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$107.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">484</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Blackstone, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Blackstone's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,116,393, the BX's price is up by 0.94%, now at $178.38. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Blackstone</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $176.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $192. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $157. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $180. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Neutral rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $179. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Blackstone with a target price of $174. 
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A Closer Look at Blackstone's Options Market Dynamics

Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.04%. Currently, Blackstone has a market capitalization of $139.43 billion. 
Buying $100 In BX: If an investor had bought $100 of BX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $293.59 today based on a price of $179.59 for BX at the time of writing.
<h3>Blackstone's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737126907_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

News

Trading Ideas

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Blackstone.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 18% bullish and 54%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $40,983, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $607,837.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $115.0 to $195.0 for Blackstone over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Blackstone's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Blackstone's significant trades, within a strike price range of $115.0 to $195.0, over the past month.
<h3>Blackstone Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736962220_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$129.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$41.0</td>
<td>$36.2</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$111.0K</td>
<td>291</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$67.2K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">299</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$63.1K</td>
<td>936</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.42</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$62.6K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td align="right">275</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
In light of the recent options history for Blackstone, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Blackstone's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,360,113, the BX's price is up by 3.81%, now at $175.76. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Blackstone</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $180.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Blackstone with a target price of $174. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone with a target price of $192. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Blackstone with a target price of $175. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone with a target price of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $179. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Blackstone

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Blackstone's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.28 million shares sold short, which is 1.82% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.28 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Blackstone Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736879416_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Blackstone has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Blackstone's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Blackstone's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.34%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About Blackstone?

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $195 to $180.

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Analyst Ratings

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $180

A dozen financial firms, including industry leaders Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) and KKR &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), have reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over recordkeeping violations. The settlement, totaling $63.1 million, addresses allegations of improper communication practices.
What Happened: The SEC accused these firms of utilizing unauthorized communication methods, referred to as off-channel communications, to exchange messages that were required to be preserved under securities laws. These recordkeeping lapses reportedly involved personnel at various levels, including supervisors and senior managers, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-reaches-63-million-settlement-with-12-firms-over-recordkeeping-9805d111">reported</a> on Tuesday.
As part of the settlement, Blackstone will pay $12 million, while KKR will contribute $11 million. 
A spokesperson for Blackstone expressed satisfaction with the resolution, stating, &#8220;We have already taken significant steps to further strengthen our electronic communications procedures—including before the start of this inquiry—and are committed to the highest standard of compliance.&#8221; 
Why It Matters: This settlement follows a similar action by the SEC last year, where major rating agencies, including Moody&#8217;s Corp., S&amp;P Global, and Fitch Ratings, were fined over $49 million for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40704761/moodys-s-p-global-fitch-among-major-rating-agencies-hit-with-49m-sec-fine-over-record-keeping-failur">comparable recordkeeping failures</a>. The SEC&#8217;s actions underscore its ongoing efforts to enforce compliance with federal securities laws, particularly concerning the preservation of electronic communications. 
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Analysts' ratings for Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 19 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Blackstone, presenting an average target of $175.11, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $134.00. This current average reflects an increase of 11.65% from the previous average price target of $156.84. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736794812_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of Blackstone by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Crispin Love</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Etienne Ricard</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brungardt</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$181.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Craig Siegenthaler</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Etienne Ricard</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Blackstone. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Blackstone compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Blackstone's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Blackstone analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Blackstone</h2>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
<h3>Breaking Down Blackstone's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Blackstone's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 35.15%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Blackstone's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 27.05%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Blackstone's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 11.28%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Blackstone's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.88%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Blackstone's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.7. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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The Analyst Verdict: Blackstone In The Eyes Of 19 Experts

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Michael Brown maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $175 to $174.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $174

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $199 to $192.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $192

Melania Trump&nbsp;is set to executive produce a new documentary on&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Video, offering a rare glimpse into her life and influence in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806697/melania-trump-to-executive-produce-upcoming-amazon-documentary-offering-rare-insight-into-her-life-and-influence-in-donald-trumps-political-world" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806697/melania-trump-to-executive-produce-upcoming-amazon-documentary-offering-rare-insight-into-her-life-and-influence-in-donald-trumps-political-world" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;political sphere</a>.&nbsp;
Smartphones
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) remains unable to sell its&nbsp;iPhone 16&nbsp;in Indonesia. the company has&nbsp;not met Indonesia's domestic&nbsp;content requirements, which stipulate that smartphones sold in the country must include at<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42890863/apples-airtag-factory-fails-to-impress-indonesia-iphone-16-sales-remain-banned-despite-local-production-plans" rel="noreferrer noopener"> least 35% locally-made components</a>.
Apple has clarified its privacy policies regarding Siri, following a $95 million settlement over allegations of unauthorized recordings. The company emphasized&nbsp;that it has never sold&nbsp;or used<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42890955/apple-clarifies-siri-privacy-policies-after-95-million-settlement" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Siri data for marketing purposes</a>.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) is gearing up for CES 2025 with major announcements and futuristic tech. Samsung&#8217;s theme for this year&#8217;s CES presentation is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42808821/samsung-ces-2025-press-conference-from-cutting-edge-ai-to-transparent-screens-heres-what-to-expect" rel="noreferrer noopener">"AI for All: Everyday, Everywhere.</a>"
Early announcements from Samsung&#8217;s newsroom highlight AI-enhanced refrigerators, appliances with built-in screens, and more. Expect features like advanced personalization and smarter home integration.
Samsung has confirmed the release of its much-anticipated&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836293/samsungs-ballie-is-finally-coming-in-2025-will-this-round-home-robot-live-up-to-the-hype" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ballie</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836293/samsungs-ballie-is-finally-coming-in-2025-will-this-round-home-robot-live-up-to-the-hype" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;home robot</a>.
Samsung announced its Unpacked event, set for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in San Jose. The event will showcase the new&nbsp;Galaxy S25&nbsp;series <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836040/samsung-unpacked-2025-date-time-livestream-details-and-galaxy-s25-pre-order-offers-everything-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">and advancements in&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836040/samsung-unpacked-2025-date-time-livestream-details-and-galaxy-s25-pre-order-offers-everything-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">Galaxy AI</a>.
Samsung is set to introduce a subscription model <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42893958/after-apple-halts-hardware-subscription-plans-samsung-unveils-similar-strategy-for-ai-powered-galaxy-smartphones" rel="noreferrer noopener">for its Galaxy smartphones</a>.
Media &amp; Gaming
Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google&nbsp;TV users are reportedly encountering issues with purchasing certain movies, including&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42808621/google-tv-reportedly-struggles-with-missing-movie-purchases-disney-classics-and-new-releases-now-locked-behind-streaming-services" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walt Disney Co.&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42808621/google-tv-reportedly-struggles-with-missing-movie-purchases-disney-classics-and-new-releases-now-locked-behind-streaming-services" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)&nbsp;classics</a>.
Walt Disney said that its streaming platforms have reached another milestone.&nbsp;The company&#8217;s streaming platforms,&nbsp;Disney+,&nbsp;Hulu, and&nbsp;ESPN+, have amassed approximately 157 million monthly active users globally who<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42890512/disney-now-has-157-million-monthly-ad-supported-viewers-on-disney-hulu-and-espn-globally" rel="noreferrer noopener"> engage with ad-supported content</a>.
Technology
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has decided to temporarily pause construction on parts of its&nbsp;ambitious data center <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806852/microsoft-pauses-construction-on-33-billion-mount-pleasant-data-center-project-cites-technology-changes-and-design-re-evaluation" rel="noreferrer noopener">project&nbsp;in Mount Pleasant</a>.
Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;delivered the keynote at CES 2025. The keynote's highlight was the introduction of the latest&nbsp;GeForce&nbsp;RTX 5000&nbsp;Graphic cards series, which include the $1,999 RTX 5090, $999 RTX 5080, $749 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42835923/jensen-huang-unveils-monster-gpus-nvidias-rtx-5000-series-starting-at-549" rel="noreferrer noopener">RTX 5070 Ti, and $549 RTX 5070</a>.
The lead product for&nbsp;Google's AI Studio&nbsp;has voiced concerns over the U.S. government's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836724/google-lead-product-questions-americas-ai-priorities-as-platforms-embrace-chinese-models-its-so-great-so-cheap-so-fast-such-good-rate-limits" rel="noreferrer noopener">approach to artificial intelligence</a>.
Also, Nvidia CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;introduced the company&#8217;s $3,000 "personal AI supercomputer," a compact, high-performance machine designed to run advanced AI models right <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42838231/jensen-huang-unveils-3000-personal-ai-supercomputer-the-size-of-a-small-book-it-runs-the-entire-nvidia-ai-stack" rel="noreferrer noopener">from your desk at CES 2025</a>.
Amazon.com has expanded its home security portfolio with the launch of smart smoke <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42838001/amazons-ring-introduces-smart-smoke-alarms-at-ces-2025-boosting-home-security-with-pro-monitoring-features" rel="noreferrer noopener">and carbon monoxide alarms</a>.
Dell Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) announced a major rebranding of its personal computers, aiming to boost sales by adopting a simplified <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42869349/dell-takes-bold-step-to-revive-pc-sales-with-simplified-apple-like-brandingxps-and-inspiron-are-gone-for-good" rel="noreferrer noopener">naming strategy similar to&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42869349/dell-takes-bold-step-to-revive-pc-sales-with-simplified-apple-like-brandingxps-and-inspiron-are-gone-for-good" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple</a>.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s&nbsp;accusation of censorship has been firmly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42891403/mark-zuckerberg-accuses-eu-of-censorship-spokesperson-pushes-back-on-metas-allegations-we-absolutely-refute-any-claims" rel="noreferrer noopener">denied by the European Commission</a>.
The Commission stated that their regulations only mandate the removal of illegal content. "We absolutely refute any claims of censorship," said a Commission spokesperson.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) is making a significant move in the AI sector with a $300 million investment in&nbsp;DDN, a company known for its expertise <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42892338/blackstone-invests-300-million-in-ai-data-firm-that-powers-elon-musks-xai-supercomputer" rel="noreferrer noopener">in data storage and analysis</a>.
Apple committed to updating its AI feature following a complaint from the BBC.&nbsp;The issue came to light last month after the BBC reported that an AI-generated summary falsely claimed that&nbsp;Luigi Mangione, accused of killing&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare&nbsp;CEO<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brian Thompson</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries" rel="noreferrer noopener">, had shot himself</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;has made a bold prediction regarding the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), suggesting it will <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough" rel="noreferrer noopener">occur during&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;presidency</a>.&nbsp;
Anthropic, the AI startup behind "Claude" backed by Jeff Bezos, is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure $2 billion in funding. This deal could elevate its valuation to $60 billion, positioning it among the top <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42867792/jeff-bezos-backed-anthropic-set-to-become-one-of-the-top-5-us-startups-as-it-reportedly-eyes-60-billion-valuation-with-2-billion-funding-round" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">five most valuable U.S. startups</a>.
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Blackstone Explores Options For Liftoff That Could Value Company At More Than $4B

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)&nbsp;is making a significant move in the AI sector with a $300 million investment in&nbsp;DDN, a company known for its expertise in data storage and analysis. 
What Happened: The investment represents the first external funding for DDN, valuing the Chatsworth, California-based firm&nbsp;at $5 billion. Founded in&nbsp;1998 by computer scientists Alex&nbsp;Bouzari and Paul Bloch, DDN&nbsp;provides computing equipment and software essential for managing data during AI model training and deployment,&nbsp;The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/blackstone-to-make-300-million-investment-in-ai-data-company-03f9c4aa">reported</a>&nbsp;on Thursday.
Initially serving&nbsp;government agencies and research organizations,&nbsp;DDN has shifted its focus as businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies. CEO Bouzari stated that Blackstone&#8217;s investment will help expand DDN&#8217;s business-customer base, making AI more cost-effective.
DDN&#8217;s technology is integral to major AI infrastructure projects, including the Colossus supercomputer by Elon Musk&#8216;s xAI. The company is considered a strong competitor in the field and could potentially pursue an IPO in the coming years, sources suggest.
Blackstone&#8217;s investment strategy aligns with its broader AI focus, having previously acquired data-center operator QTS and engaged in significant deals with Digital Realty and AirTrunk. The firm has also supported CoreWeave in financing rounds backed by AI chips.
Why It Matters: The investment by Blackstone comes at a time when major tech companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure. Recently, Microsoft Corp. announced plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025">allocate $80 billion </a>toward AI data centers for fiscal 2025. This move underscores the growing demand for computing power necessary for AI model training and deployment.
Furthermore, Blackstone&#8217;s strategic investments in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025">AI-related companies</a>, such as its acquisition of a stake in Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC, highlight its commitment to expanding its presence in the AI sector. These investments are part of a broader trend among private equity firms to fuel growth in technology and advisory services.
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Blackstone Invests $300 Million In AI Data Firm That Powers Elon Musk's xAI Supercomputer

On Tuesday, Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), through private equity funds managed by the firm, inked a definitive deal to make a significant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/citrin-cooperman-a-leading-professional-services-firm-to-receive-significant-investment-as-blackstone-acquires-stake-from-new-mountain-capital/" rel="noreferrer noopener">investment </a>in Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC for an undisclosed amount.
As part of the deal, Blackstone will acquire its stake in the firm from New Mountain Capital LLC.
Citrin Cooperman, established in 1979, provides tax, advisory, and accounting services to help businesses and individuals. The firm serves over 15,000 clients worldwide, focusing on building lasting relationships.
The deal values Citrin at over $2 billion and is part of a growing trend where private equity firms are acquiring stakes in midsize audit and consulting firms in the U.S., as per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/blackstone-buying-stake-in-accounting-firm-citrin-cooperman-166c66e4?mod=business_feat1_deals_pos3" rel="noreferrer noopener">WSJ</a>.
Alan Badey, CEO of Citrin Cooperman, stated that this investment will help&nbsp;the company expand its services and technology while staying committed to fostering a top-tier firm culture and providing an exceptional client experience.
In November, Blackstone agreed to acquire Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. for $17.50 per share in an all-cash deal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41782212/whats-going-on-with-blackstone-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">valued at $4 billion</a>.
The purchase price represented a premium of 34% to Retail Opportunity Investments' closing share price on July 29, 2024, the last trading day before news reports of a potential sale.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GK#NYSE">GK</a>) and EA Series Trust WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed Private Equity ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBO#BATS">LBO</a>).
Price Action: BX shares are down 0.04% at $171.28 at the last check Wednesday.
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td>271</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>244</td>
<td>172</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td>835</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SCHW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 585 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $56.0 per contract. There were 15802 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2017 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 3727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 545 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 192 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 463 contract(s) at a $82.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $123.6K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 164 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $762.0 per contract. There were 4083 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 408 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $2536.0 per contract. There were 15520 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 271 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $635.0 per contract. There were 1099 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 131 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 244 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 172 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.5K, with a price of $885.0 per contract. There were 835 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $102.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 374 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.6K, with a price of $2925.0 per contract. There were 2123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Goldman Sachs is shaking up the 2025 playbook for the capital markets industry. In a note shared Monday, analyst Alexander Blostein, CFA outlined key winners and losers in alternative asset managers, brokers, and traditional managers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/upgrades">with bold rating adjustments.</a> 
Among the top picks are KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) and Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), while Hamilton Lane Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLNE#NASDAQ">HLNE</a>) and Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#NYSE">CBOE</a>) face downgrades.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alternative Managers: The 2024 High-Flyers Face Valuation Concerns</h3>
Alternative asset managers outperformed the S&amp;P 500 by a robust 28% in 2024, surging 51% on average. Yet, lofty valuations and slowing growth expectations may challenge the sector&#8217;s momentum in 2025. 
Some stocks nearly doubled: KKR &amp; Co. Inc. climbed +82%, and StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STEP#NASDAQ">STEP</a>) was up 79%. At the lower end, Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NASDAQ">CG</a>) rose 24%, while Hamilton Lane Incorporated posted a 31% gain.
Despite these massive returns, average price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples for the group expanded over 30% last year, with the 2026 expected P/E standing at a steep 24.5x.
"We think some of the multiple expansion is justified by improving organic FRE [fee-related earnings] growth and a cyclical boost from capital markets activity, but valuations are becoming increasingly prohibitive," Blostein said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Themes Driving Alternative Managers In 2025</h3>
Goldman Sachs indicated three major themes shaping the landscape for alternative managers in 2025:
<ol>
<li>Private Credit Competition: After driving 70% of management fee growth in 2024, private credit faces rising competition and risks of commoditization in direct lending, although demand for private investment-grade credit remains solid.</li>
<li>Retail and Private Wealth Expansion: The retail investor channel will continue to grow, but with increasing competition from scaled players.</li>
<li>Private Equity Revival: Fundraising and realization activity is expected to recover as deal markets normalize, benefiting corporate private equity managers.</li>
</ol>
Among alternative managers, Goldman&#8217;s top buys are KKR &amp; Co. Inc. and TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>) for their robust FRE growth potential.
On the flip side, Hamilton Lane Incorporated was cut to Sell on slowing fee growth, with a target of $139. Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>) was downgraded to Neutral on slowing organic growth.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Brokers: Recovery In M&amp;A Boosts RJF</h3>
Improved capital markets activity in 2025 could boost deal-making, especially in M&amp;A. 
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) was upgraded from Neutral to Buy, with Goldman setting a $185 price target. Blostein highlighted RJF's $2.5 billion excess capital and strong operating leverage as key growth drivers.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) remains a top pick, while trust banks like The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) and State Street Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) are well-positioned for balanced growth.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional Managers: Stabilizing Or Slowing</h3>
Traditional asset managers show mixed potential. 
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>) was upgraded from Sell to Neutral due to its attractive valuation, including a 6.5% dividend yield and a 14% free cash flow yield. Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>) also moved to Neutral on improving performance fees and ETF growth.
On the downside, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMG#NYSE">AMG</a>) was downgraded to Neutral due to deteriorating EBITDA growth. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#NYSE">CBOE</a>) was cut from Neutral to Sell as growth in SPX and VIX option products stagnated.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Rating Change</th>
<th>New Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Resources, Inc. </td>
<td>Sell → Neutral</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Janus Henderson Group plc </td>
<td>Sell → Neutral</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. </td>
<td>Buy → Neutral</td>
<td>$191.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cboe Global Markets, Inc. </td>
<td>Neutral → Sell</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Goldman Sachs</figcaption></figure>
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Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 6.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.21%. Currently, Blackstone has a market capitalization of $133.86 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BX: If an investor had bought $1000 of BX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $5,225.98 today based on a price of $172.42 for BX at the time of writing.
<h3>Blackstone's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735768807_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Blackstone Stock In The Last 10 Years

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 23 extraordinary options activities for Blackstone. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 60% leaning bullish and 30% bearish. Among these notable options, 18 are puts, totaling $1,003,825, and 5 are calls, amounting to $1,762,145.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $130.0 and $180.0 for Blackstone, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Blackstone options trades today is 963.86 with a total volume of 7,301.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Blackstone's big money trades within a strike price range of $130.0 to $180.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Blackstone Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735666239_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.1</td>
<td>$37.2</td>
<td>$38.35</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$279.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$209.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>561</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$70.7K</td>
<td>702</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$13.21</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>702</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Blackstone, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Blackstone</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 554,586, the price of BX is up 0.42% at $172.77. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 23 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Blackstone</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $192.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo downgraded its action to Equal-Weight with a price target of $195. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $179. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $230. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Market Perform rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $157. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone with a target price of $199. 
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Blackstone Unusual Options Activity For December 31

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">819</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td>59.2K</td>
<td align="right">694</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$88.05</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>263</td>
<td align="right">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AJG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $138.0 per contract. There were 1809 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 819 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 88 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 800 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.6K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 1321 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 800 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 389 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 165 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.8K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 59247 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 152 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 326 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 207 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 203 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $129.0 per contract. There were 2306 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 206 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $88.05 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 1359 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 753 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $6695.0 per contract. There were 263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 753 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 24 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $1490.0 per contract. There were 2139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LMND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 389 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 91 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AJG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 207 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $1330.0 per contract. There were 75 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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