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The 2025 Q1 earnings call became the time for the company to publicly reassess its view since the Trump administration set forth on an unpredictable rollout of the tariff policy. The company had a strong quarter, though not similarly spectacular to 2024 Q4. Distributable earnings were up 11% year-over-year. They increased assets under management by $62 billion, the highest they’ve seen in 3 years, and by $200 billion over the last 12 months.Then came the qualifications. “I'd say that $62 billion in the quarter is worth noting,” said Stephen Schwarzman,...

In recent months, the White House has worked to claw back federal investments, including some of those promised under the Inflation Reduction Act. New tariffs on imported goods, including those from China (which dominates supply chains for batteries and other energy technologies), are also contributing to the precarious environment. And demand for some technologies, like EVs, is lagging behind expectations.  E2, which has been tracking new investments in manufacturing and large-scale energy projects, is now expanding its regular reports to include project cancellations, shutdowns, and downsizings as well.  From August...

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Private equity myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.Chinese state-backed funds are cutting off new investment in US private equity, according to several people familiar with the situation, in the latest salvo of Donald Trump’s trade war.State-backed funds have been pulling back from investing in the funds of US-headquartered private capital firms in recent weeks, according to seven private equity executives with knowledge of the matter. The moves come in response to pressure from the Chinese government, three of the people...

Growing up in New Delhi, 38-year-old health worker Nausheen Zaidi said her parents invested in fixed deposits, life insurance and land.But after her husband introduced her to the stock market in 2012, Zaidi started small there, putting money into mutual funds, later investing Rs30,000 ($350) during the pandemic and “tasted blood”, she recalls. Her investments have quadrupled in value since, Zaidi says, and she carries on dividing her monthly savings between mutual funds and equities. Zaidi is one of millions of Indians who continue to pump money into local shares...

by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner April 18, 2025Federal funding cuts and national culture war politics cast a long shadow over a state legislative committee hearing Thursday as Wisconsin’s higher education leaders asked lawmakers for additional investments in the next state budget — warning that disinvestment by the state could damage  public universities’, private nonprofit schools’ and technical colleges’ ability to serve students and the state. Lawmakers working on the 2025-27 state budget are gathering feedback from agency heads and members of the public just as higher education institutions across the country...

The Kano State Government says its partnership with prestigious Moroccan companies is expected to attract over $10 billion in investments in renewable energy and solid minerals development over the next five years.The state government also announced that it is set to sign a series of investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Kingdom of Morocco.This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday in Kano by Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the media aide to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.Dawakin-Tofa said the agreements would focus on renewable energy, agriculture, and commerce, as part of...

When a country showcases its potential to attract investors, it should not forget to include its equity market The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, organised by the government earlier this month, has been the topic of a lot of conversations amongst local and foreign investors. However, stock market stakeholders believe that addressing the bourse's issues at the summit could have had a greater impact. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) claims that the summit was focused on primary investors, reasoning...

Africa and its global partners are accelerating investments in regional corridors, prioritizing port, road and rail infrastructure to enhance mining operations. As logistics infrastructure takes center stage, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) will spotlight key projects and regional corridor developments, offering prime investment opportunities for global logistics and mining stakeholders. Trans-Guinean Railway: Advancing Iron Ore Exports In February 2025, the Winning Consortium Simandou awarded a $248 million contract to U.S. engineering firm Wabtec for locomotives supporting the Trans-Guinean Railway project. This railway will transport minerals from Guinea’s Simandou Iron...

Investing your money in the stock market is a great way to grow your wealth in the long term, and the earlier you start, the more time your investments have to compound.While that sounds straightforward, current market conditions might give aspiring investors reason for pause. The S&P 500 is down almost 10% year-to-date as stocks continue to sell off from trade war concerns.Kristen Jauregui made it her goal to start investing this year, but she's been discouraged by the market volatility and has decided to wait until things calm down...

On April 17, 2025, NCT's Mark reportedly purchased a luxury apartment worth approximately KRW 5 billion (around $3.53 million) in the upscale neighborhood of Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, as per AllKpop. This acquisition places him among a growing list of K-pop idols investing in high-end real estate within South Korea's most prestigious districts. The booming real estate market in South Korea is fuelling the use of the term "gap investment". Pannchoa reported that Mark reportedly carried out a KRW 5 billion property investment via the "gap investment", bringing this investment strategy...