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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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Asset manager Cathie Wood hinted at her support for President Donald Trump&#8217;s trade and economic playbook by sharing an article on the destructive impact of tariffs, written by renowned supply-side economist Arthur Laffer.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Cathie Wood shared the article on X titled &#8220;The Truth About Tariffs And Trade.&#8221;
&#8220;Trusting President Trump will get this call right, [Arthur] Laffer just published an important article on the destructive impact of tariffs. The historical perspective—back to the 1920s—and the logic are the best I have seen,&#8221; she wrote.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Trusting President Trump will get this call right, Art Laffer just published an important article on the destructive impact of tariffs. The historical perspective—back to the 1920s—and the logic are the best I have seen. Let us know what you think. <a href="https://t.co/JQUvhcZ5ez">https://t.co/JQUvhcZ5ez</a>
&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1912570368935473608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Laffer starts by bluntly stating that tariffs are just taxes, but they are also far worse than taxes because they are charged on the gross value of the goods being shipped, as opposed to wages and profits.
He adds that imports and exports go together, saying that &#8220;if you tariff imports, you reduce the demand for imports, which, in turn, reduces the need for the proceeds from the sale of exports and thus reduces exports. Tariffs, therefore, reduce both imports and exports.&#8221;
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Laffer&#8217;s article veers into several periods of U.S. economic history, going as far back as the American Revolution, to make his points on trade and tariffs. He says that the handful of years when the country had a trade surplus were all during periods of war when consumption dropped.
He says that a prolonged trade deficit is only possible with any country if that country invests in the U.S., referring to China, Japan, and other American trading partners using their surpluses to buy U.S. Treasuries and other assets.
He, however, counters the narrative that deficits &#8220;constitute an export of U.S. net worth,&#8221; stating that &#8220;U.S. wealth went up $40 trillion from 2008 to 2018,&#8221; while the cumulative trade deficit, that is, the increase in assets owned by foreigners during this period only increased $2.8 trillion. &#8220;Trade deficit periods are a win-win for Americans and foreigners,&#8221; he says.
The article ends by praising Trump&#8217;s economic policies during his first term, referring to the 2017 tax cuts, deregulations, and business-friendly policies that made the U.S. a magnet for foreign capital. Laffer also espoused his faith in the President&#8217;s negotiation style, saying that if Trump uses tariffs as leverage to lower global trade barriers, it would be an outcome that he would applaud.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If negotiations lead to lower global tariffs and lower non-tariff trade barriers, investors shorting the equity market now will be caught flat footed or worse. A global "tax cut" would be a very good thing. <a href="https://t.co/6nNHKSX5fr">https://t.co/6nNHKSX5fr</a>
&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1912596135623176307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Wood reiterated the same in a follow-up tweet, saying that &#8220;If negotiations lead to lower global tariffs and lower non-tariff trade barriers, investors shorting the equity market now will be caught flat-footed or worse. A global tax cut would be a very good thing.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Wood has come out in support of Trump several times in recent weeks, having said just a couple of days ago that <a href="https://benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/04/44795609/cathie-wood-says-trumps-shock-therapy-tariff-policies-may-have-been-necessary">Trump&#8217;s shock therapy</a> &#8220;may have been necessary.&#8221;
Her asset management firm, Ark Investment Management LLC, has also been <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44753971/cathie-woods-thursday-plays-healthcare-ai-and-crypto-ark-scoops-up-tempus-ai-and-coinbase-stock-amid-trump-tariff-crash">very proactive in finding bargains</a> amid a rout in the markets throughout this month, largely across AI, biotech, and crypto-related stocks, in anticipation of a recovery once the dust settles.
However, others, such as Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) President Jonathan Gray, have warned that the longer this uncertainty continues, the greater the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44871428/blackstone-president-warns-of-recession-risk-tied-to-trumps-tariffs">risk of a recession</a>. &#8220;The recession risk is directly tied to the length of the uncertainty,&#8221; Gray said. 
The CEO of JPMorgan &amp; Chase Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Jamie Dimon, recently <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44717888/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-warns-recession-now-likely-outcome">predicted a recession</a> as the &#8220;likely outcome,&#8221; due to tariff-related uncertainties. Dimon urged Trump last week to &#8220;take a deep breath, negotiate some trade deals,&#8221; adding that &#8220;it could get worse if we don't make progress.&#8221;
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Cathie Wood Says She's Trusting Trump Will Get Call On Tariffs Right: 'Investors Shorting The Equity Market Now Will Be Caught Flat Footed Or Worse'

Wall Street saw a rebound in risk appetite on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend, as President Donald Trump signaled positive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">momentum in trade negotiations.</a>
Speaking ahead of a scheduled meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump expressed strong confidence in reaching a trade agreement with the European Union. He also hinted at progress with China, stating, "We will make a good deal with China." 
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that trade talks with Japan are moving in a highly satisfactory direction.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 had climbed 0.9%, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, recouping some losses after a 3% slide on Wednesday. The Dow Jones, however, slipped 0.9%, weighed down by a sharp 23% plunge in UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) after the company slashed its full-year earnings forecast.
Energy stocks led the day&#8217;s gains, buoyed by rising oil prices. Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) rallied 4.1%, while Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) advanced 3.5%.
Gold prices retreated nearly 1% after a strong multi-day rally, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed six basis points to 4.34%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 0.9% to $85,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,884.35</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,323.43</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,357.77</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,441.72</td>
<td colspan="2">-0.6%</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.8% to $530.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 0.7% to $394.05.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $446.19.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1% to $186.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energt&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 3.5%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.1%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Eli Lilly Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) surged 16% after announcing that its oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, Orforglipron, successfully completed Phase 3 trials without requiring food or water restrictions.</li>
<li>Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) jumped 9% after announcing a $13.5 billion deal to acquire Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)&#8217;s Issuer Solutions business. The move is aimed at bolstering FIS's fintech capabilities and is expected to generate over $125 million in annual revenue synergies. Shares of GPN tumbled 15%. </li>
<li>Companies reacting to earnings reports included American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), up 0.5%; Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), up 1.9%; Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), up 2.7%; Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) down 3.3%; Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), up 1.3%; State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>), up 3.2%; KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), up 3.7% and Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>), up 4%.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) rose 2% ahead of the earnings report, which is slated for release after the market close. </li>
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Wall Street Rebounds, Eli Lilly Rallies, UnitedHealth Group Plummets: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Blackstone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) president Jonathan Gray cautioned on Thursday that ongoing uncertainty around President Donald Trump's tariff policies heightens the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44860334/china-cuts-us-oil-purchases-by-90-boosts-imports-from-canada-to-new-heights"> risk of a recession.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Gray, who oversees daily operations at the investment giant, warned that the longer global tariff uncertainty persists, the greater the chance for market disorder and unintended consequences throughout the financial system.
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"I would expect an economic slowdown. How significant the economic slowdown is will be directly correlated to the length of the tariff diplomacy," Gray said, according to a Financial Times<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/1326ad5e-f44f-40ca-aa07-3a619fe633c7"> report</a>.&nbsp;
"The recession risk is directly tied to the length of the uncertainty," the Blackstone president said, adding that a quick resolution to trade negotiations would be "positive for the economy and markets."
Gray's comments align with other financial leaders who have called for swift resolution to trade disputes, warning that prolonged uncertainty could undermine confidence and growth. JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) CEO Jamie Dimon recently predicted a recession as a &#8220;likely outcome&#8221; due to the tariffs and said the resulting economic uncertainty could have lasting negative consequences.&nbsp;
&#8220;Take a deep breath, negotiate some trade deals," Dimon urged the Trump administration last week. "It could get worse if we don&#8217;t make progress."
Despite the turbulence, Blackstone reported strong first-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44862568/blackstone-beats-q1-estimates-aum-climbs-to-117t-inflows-hit-3-year-high">financial results</a> on Thursday morning with inflows reaching $62 billion, the highest level in three years.&nbsp;
Blackstone CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman implied, in prepared remarks included with the earnings release, that the firm was prepared to take advantage of the current market volatility.&nbsp;
"We are well positioned to navigate the current environment with $177 billion of dry powder to deploy and a resilient, capital-light business model," Schwarzman said.&nbsp;
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Blackstone President Warns Of Recession Risk Tied To Trump's Tariffs

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) shares are trading higher after it reported first-quarter fiscal year segment revenues of $2.763 billion, up 8% year over year (Y/Y), beating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stories-that-matter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of $2.689 billion</a>. 
Distributable earnings (DE) rose&nbsp;11% Y/Y to&nbsp;$1.41 billion. Fee-related earnings increased&nbsp;9% Y/Y to&nbsp;$1.26 billion.
Fee-related earnings fell&nbsp;17%&nbsp;Y/Y&nbsp;in real estate&nbsp;while rising&nbsp;26% Y/Y in the Credit &amp; Insurance business and&nbsp;51% Y/Y in the Private Equity segments.
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Net accrued performance revenue rose to&nbsp;$6.40 billion in the quarter from&nbsp;$6.08 billion in the prior year quarter.
Distributable earnings per share of&nbsp;$1.09 (+11%&nbsp;Y/Y),&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$1.06</a>.
Asset under management rose&nbsp;10% Y/Y to&nbsp;$1.17 trillion, with inflows of&nbsp;$61.6 billion in the quarter.
Dividend: Blackstone declared a quarterly dividend per share of&nbsp;$0.93, payable on May 5, to shareholders of record as of April 28, 2025.
Buyback: The company repurchased 0.2 million shares in the first quarter, with $1.8 billion in available authorization remaining as of March 31, 2025.
As of March 31, 2024, Blackstone had&nbsp;$9.8 billion&nbsp;in total cash, cash equivalents, corporate treasury and other investments.
"Blackstone reported another quarter of strong results despite turbulent markets. Inflows reached $62 billion — the highest level in nearly three years — reflecting the deep trust we've built with our investors over decades. We also delivered positive investment performance across all of our major strategies,&#8221; said Stephen A. Schwarzman, chairman and CEO.
&#8221;We are well positioned to navigate the current environment with $177 billion of dry powder to deploy and a resilient, capital-light business model."
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;EA Series Trust WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed Private Equity ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBO#BATS">LBO</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSP#NYSE">PSP</a>).
Price Action: BX shares are up 2.03% at $132.00 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Blackstone shares are trading higher after the company reported Q1 financial results and beat its EPS and revenue estimates.

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Blackstone Q1 2025 Distributable EPS $1.09 Beats $1.06 Estimate, Total Segment Revenues $2.763B Beat $2.689B Estimate

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• Evotec (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVO#NASDAQ">EVO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $250.69 million. 
• Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.82 per share on revenue of $23.92 billion. 
• Badger Meter (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMI#NYSE">BMI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $220.76 million. 
• Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.01 per share on revenue of $5.54 billion. 
• Ally Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $1.97 billion. 
• ManpowerGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAN#NYSE">MAN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $3.96 billion. 
• State Street (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.01 per share on revenue of $3.32 billion. 
• American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.47 per share on revenue of $16.93 billion. 
• Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.00 per share on revenue of $7.08 billion. 
• D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.65 per share on revenue of $8.03 billion. 
• Snap-on (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNA#NYSE">SNA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.82 per share on revenue of $1.21 billion. 
• Forestar Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOR#NYSE">FOR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.73 per share on revenue of $363.15 million. 
• Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $2.16 billion. 
• Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBI#NASDAQ">TCBI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $283.30 million. 
• Regions Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $1.83 billion. 
• Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.06 per share on revenue of $2.68 billion. 
• Truist Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.87 per share on revenue of $4.94 billion. 
• UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $7.29 per share on revenue of $111.60 billion. 
• Insteel Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIIN#NYSE">IIIN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $149.85 million. 
• Hooker Furnishings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOFT#NASDAQ">HOFT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $101.16 million. 
• Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $1.89 billion. 
• Infosys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFY#NYSE">INFY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $4.90 billion. 
• KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $1.75 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $5.72 per share on revenue of $10.51 billion. 
• Independent Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDB#NASDAQ">INDB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.16 per share on revenue of $175.04 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For April 17, 2025

Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-04-17. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Blackstone to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15.
The announcement from Blackstone is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.22 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.38% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Blackstone's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.47</td>
<td>0.94</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>0.96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.69</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>0.98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744812067_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Blackstone were trading at $133.54 as of April 15. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 9.24%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on Blackstone</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Blackstone.
Analysts have given Blackstone a total of 15 ratings, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target is $162.73, indicating a potential 21.86% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Brookfield, Ares Management and T. Rowe Price Group, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Brookfield, with an average 1-year price target of $70.83, suggesting a potential 46.96% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Ares Management, with an average 1-year price target of $180.55, suggesting a potential 35.2% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for T. Rowe Price Group, with an average 1-year price target of $97.79, suggesting a potential 26.77% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Brookfield, Ares Management and T. Rowe Price Group are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>KKR</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-26.81%</td>
<td>$948.76M</td>
<td>4.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brookfield</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-20.77%</td>
<td>$5.03B</td>
<td>0.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ares Management</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>19.45%</td>
<td>$795.93M</td>
<td>-2.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T. Rowe Price Group</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>11.11%</td>
<td>$947.60M</td>
<td>4.16%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Blackstone ranks at the top for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit among its peers. It is in the middle for Return on Equity.
<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).
<h3>Breaking Down Blackstone's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Blackstone's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 144.41%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Blackstone's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 26.04%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.25%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Blackstone's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.64% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Blackstone's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.5, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BX/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Blackstone visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Exploring Blackstone's Earnings Expectations

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish 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 trades 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.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for Blackstone.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 40%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $675,490, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $325,584.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $120.0 and $155.0 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 891.0 with a total volume of 1,560.00.
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 $120.0 to $155.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Blackstone Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744743662_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$294.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$240.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>202</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$99.9K</td>
<td>741</td>
<td align="right">108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td align="right">81</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>Where Is Blackstone Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,782,894, the price of BX is up by 2.25%, reaching $133.41.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 2 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Blackstone</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $147.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $140. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $150. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $139. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from UBS has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $129. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Blackstone

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed her significant stock purchases made just before and on the day of President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement to pause global tariffs. This announcement had a substantial impact on the stock market.
What Happened: Based on the information disclosed to the House, Greene bought stocks valued between $21,000 and $315,000 on April 8 and 9. On April 8, she also sold Treasury bills worth between $50,000 and $100,000, according to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Benzinga Government Trades tracker.</a>
Greene&#8217;s stock purchases included shares in several companies, such as&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), which has since appreciated by approximately 5%. She also invested in other tech firms, energy companies like&nbsp;Devon Energy Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>), and pharmaceutical giant&nbsp;Merck &amp; Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>).
On April 8, Greene bought stocks in&nbsp;Palantir Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). These transactions occurred&nbsp;as government bond yields were&nbsp;on the rise amidst the tariff turmoil.
Here's a look at the stocks Greene purchased during the period:
<ul>
<li>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>ASML Holding N.V (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>)</li>
<li>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</li>
<li>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
<li>JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
</ul>
SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44805507/jensen-huang-praised-by-trump-nvidia-wouldnt-be-doing-500-billion-ai-infrastructure-commitment-w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jensen Huang Praised By Trump: Nvidia &#8216;Wouldn&#8217;t Be Doing&#8217; $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Commitment Without Tariffs</a>
Why It Matters: Greene&#8217;s stock trades have raised eyebrows, especially considering the timing of her purchases. The trades coincided with former President Trump&#8217;s tariff pause announcement, which led to a significant surge in the stock market. 
This has led to calls for an investigation into potential insider trading related to President Trump&#8217;s market communications before the tariff pause announcement. Key Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), have expressed concerns about possible corruption. Schiff and Warren pointed out a post on Truth Social where Trump<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44747573/adam-schiff-and-elizabeth-warren-call-for-investigation-into-possible-insider-trading-by-trump-allie"> encouraged buying stocks</a> just hours before the tariff pause announcement that sent markets soaring.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York&nbsp;urged a ban on stock trading by members of Congress following the revelation of Ms. Greene's investment activities. He told <a href="https://jeffries.house.gov/2025/04/14/leader-jeffries-we-are-going-to-hold-republicans-accountable-for-any-effort-to-dismantle-social-security/">MSNBC </a>on Monday, "We obviously have to continue to highlight why this is problematic."
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</ul>
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Made Large Stock Purchases Ahead Of Trump's 90-Day Tariff Pause: Hakeem Jeffries Calls It 'Problematic'

Blackstone shares are trading higher. Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on the stock.

Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $222 to $150.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $150

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish 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 18 extraordinary options activities for Blackstone. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 27% leaning bullish and 66% bearish. Among these notable options, 13 are puts, totaling $1,140,749, and 5 are calls, amounting to $625,217.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $105.0 to $155.0 for Blackstone over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Blackstone's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Blackstone's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $105.0 to $155.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Blackstone 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744390835_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>
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<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$512.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>840</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>485</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$170.0K</td>
<td>485</td>
<td>535</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$163.9K</td>
<td>81</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
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<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).
Having examined the options trading patterns of Blackstone, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Blackstone Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,515,734, the BX's price is down by -1.53%, now at $125.5. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 6 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 $152.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $139. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $147. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $207. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Neutral rating on Blackstone with a target price of $140. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $129. 
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Spotlight on Blackstone: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Wall Street trimmed steep losses in afternoon trading Thursday, following remarks from President Donald Trump, who expressed some optimism about reaching trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">agreements, particularly with China</a>. 
"Would love to be able to work a deal with China," Trump told reporters at the White House. "I think we will end up working out something good for both nations.&#8221;
Trump raised the tariff on imports from China, America's largest trading partner, to 125% on Wednesday. 
&#8220;I think it&#8217;s going to work out,&#8221; Trump added.
Markets reacted swiftly. By 2:50 p.m. ET: 
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P 500 — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — was down 3.2%</li>
<li>The Nasdaq 100 trimmed its decline to over 3.8%</li>
<li>The Russell 2000 was off 3.68%. </li>
<li>The Dow Jones Industrial Average also recovered, paring earlier losses from over 4% midday to 2.34%.</li>
</ul>
At midday, the S&amp;P 500 was down 4.8%, the Nasdaq 100 had plunged 5.4%, and the Russell 2000 had dropped 5.3%, wiping out nearly half of Wednesday's historic gains.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">10% Baseline</h3>
Trump also attacked past trade policies, blaming NAFTA for the loss of nearly 90,000 factories and six million jobs—losses he claimed could have been avoided if tariffs had been in place earlier.
"We're going to bring them all back," Trump said.
Trump highlighted that the European Union initially planned to retaliate against U.S. tariffs but held back after seeing the U.S.&#8217;s aggressive stance against China. &#8220;They were very smart,&#8221; he said.
He also mentioned flexibility in tariff negotiations, suggesting that each country or company might be treated differently depending on the circumstances. 
&#8220;It&#8217;s possible that I would consider flexibility for countries and companies,&#8221; Trump said. &#8220;10% tariff is a baseline. But deals are all different, every country is different.&#8221;
Trump laid out potential uses for the money raised through tariffs, including paying down national debt, reducing the budget and creating border walls.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Gold Eyes Record Close</h3>
At last check Thursday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data showed:
<ul>
<li>Atlassian Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) was down 3.6% </li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) down 7%</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) down 3.73%</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) down 6%, and </li>
<li>Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) down 3.77%.</li>
</ul>
Yields on 30-year Treasury notes were still 8 basis points higher on the day to 4.82%, yet slightly trimming earlier spike during the session.
Gold, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), traded 2.5% higher to $3,160 per ounce, on track to close at fresh record highs. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 3.9% to below $79,500, erasing nearly all Wednesday&#8217;s gains occurred following the 90-day tariff pause announcement.
Now Read: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44740040/chinas-growth-outlook-dims-as-trumps-125-tariffs-put-millions-of-jobs-at-risk-goldman-warns">China&#8217;s Growth Outlook Dims As Trump&#8217;s 125% Tariffs Put Millions Of Jobs At Risk, Goldman Warns</a></li>
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Blackstone: Core+ Funds Affiliated With Blackstone Real Estate To Acquire 95% Stake In 6M SF Industrial Portfolio Developed By Crow Holdings For $718M; Deal To Close In Q2 2025

Blackstone shares are trading higher. TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on the stock.

TD Cowen analyst Bill Katz maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $233 to $147.

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $147

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 $160 to $139.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $139

Citigroup analyst Chris Allen maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $190 to $137.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $137

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Blackstone Infrastructure to Acquire Safe Harbor Marinas in $5.65B Transaction

Blackstone Announces $5.6 Billion Final Close for Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV at Hard Cap

Element Fleet Management and Blackstone Announce Strategic Funding Relationship

Blackstone Appoints Rodney Zemmel as Global Head of Portfolio Operations

ITE Management Announces Strategic Investment by Blackstone and Launch of Financing Partnership

Blackstone Announces $8 Billion Final Close for Latest Real Estate Debt Strategies Fund

Blackstone Announces SEC Effectiveness for Private Multi-Asset Credit and Income Fund (BMACX)

Blackstone Life Sciences and Anthos Therapeutics Announce Novartis has Completed the Acquisition of Anthos Therapeutics in a Deal Valued at up to $3.1B, with $925M Paid Upfront

Blackstone Real Estate to Acquire 6M SF Industrial Portfolio Developed by Crow Holdings for $718M

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