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The Motley Fool
February 9, 2007
Tom Taulli |
The Fortress IPO: Opening the Drawbridge to Hedge Funds With Fortress's IPO, retail investors can now get a shot at playing hedge funds and private equity. But at its current valuation, the risks are certainly hefty.   |
The Motley Fool
May 16, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Fortress on the Speed Rail The alternative investment firm is betting big on railroads and senior living centers. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
February 23, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Marching on the Fortress The IPO is barely two weeks old, but the drawbridge may be effectively shut for new investors at Fortress. Is Fortress Investment Group worth 40 times net income, where it's currently trading? |
The Motley Fool
June 22, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Should You Buy Blackstone? It's the first day of trading for Blackstone. Should you pile on? Take a deep breath, remove your finger from the "buy" button, and don't allow yourself to succumb to the hype. |
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Hedge Funds Are Here to Stay The hedge fund industry has been broadsided recently by erratic markets, as well as major losses for some funds. Getting negative on the entire industry may be misguided, though. Not all hedge funds will be successful, but the top ones will continue to be a major force in the markets. |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2007
Tom Taulli |
A Poorly Defended Fortress Despite strong annual results, rivals' upcoming IPOs could batter alternative-investment powerhouse Fortress's stock. |
The Motley Fool
March 28, 2008
Morgan Housel |
This Fortress Has No Moat Fortress Investment Group, the first U.S. hedge fund to go public, is under siege. |
The Motley Fool
August 7, 2008
Morgan Housel |
Buttering Up Blackstone Let's not call these guys crooks, but it's undeniable that Blackstone management is getting a much better deal out of the IPO than ordinary shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2010
Alex Dumortier |
This Much-Anticipated Stock Isn't for You For KKR, the LBO firm that was immortalized in Barbarians at the Gate, today marks the culmination of a long and circuitous road to a listing on the New York Stock Exchange. |
The Motley Fool
June 12, 2007
Tom Taulli |
It's Good to Be Blackstone The folks at the global alternative asset management firm are poised for a mega cash out. |
The Motley Fool
March 23, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
A First Look at Blackstone Here's a look at Blackstone Group's S-1 filing, offering investors the skinny on exactly what the IPO is bringing to the market. |
The Motley Fool
April 17, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
How Much Is Goldman Sachs Really Worth? An analyst takes apart Goldman's business segments to give a perspective on how the brokerage giant could be valued. |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
The Market Mix Tape A rockin' review of the market's greatest hits from the last week. "Beat It" by Michael Jackson and Blackstone... "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra and Fortress Investment Group... etc. |
The Motley Fool
March 19, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Quick Take: A Note to Blackstone A humble request from an interested investor. |
The Motley Fool
July 25, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
The Investment Banking Business: Money Management These days, investment banks do much more than just investment banking. In addition to traditional asset management they're getting involved in hedge funds and private equity. |
The Motley Fool
June 28, 2007
Markos Kaminis |
Taxing Consequences for Private Funds Private-equity and hedge funds may soon face the taxman. With a reduced incentive to perform, the public funds that come to market could generate less productive performance. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
September 7, 2011
Dan Radovsky |
Very Private Investment Company Files for IPO The Carlyle Group files documents with the SEC to go public. |
The Motley Fool
November 13, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Blackstone's Foggy Future Private equity firm Blackstone reported a third-quarter loss against solid revenue growth -- and a murky future looking forward. |
BusinessWeek
June 17, 2010
Cristina Alesci |
Among Top Private Equity Firms, Fortress Falls Short Private equity firms, like other investors, found it far easier to make money in the boom. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
What's on Deck for Investment Banks? It looks like there could be some tougher times for the industry. Investors, there's a lot of uncertainty right now, but keep an eye out for the appearance of a Goldman Sachs or a Merrill Lynch in that ol' bargain bin -- it could happen. |
The Motley Fool
June 26, 2008
Alex Dumortier |
Stars Align for Goldman Fund Goldman Sachs' flagship quantitative hedge fund, Global Alpha, benefits from the capital and diversification of its parent. |
The Motley Fool
June 29, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Your Move, Kravis Will the lackluster performance of Blackstone hamper other private equity offerings? |
The Motley Fool
June 18, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Blackstone's Taxing IPO The disclosure of Blackstone's Stephen Schwarzman's multi-billion dollar payday was a catalyst to get Congress moving. It's a good bet we'll see some more legislation as the private equity boom continues. |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
The Bad News Bear Stearns The pain continues for Bear Stearns. After announcing that two hedge funds had officially filed for bankruptcy, recent reports indicate that now a third is in trouble. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2010
Morgan Housel |
Why I Hate Goldman Sachs They're just not that into you. |
The Motley Fool
May 20, 2011
Alex Dumortier |
2 Hot IPOs You Don't Want to Chase You're better off not owning shares of these IPOs: LinkedIn... Glencore... |
The Motley Fool
September 3, 2010
Alex Dumortier |
How to Earn 48% in a Bear Market Opportunities exist for a strategy of shorting speculative or overvalued stocks and hedging these shorts with long positions in higher quality stocks. |
The Motley Fool
June 22, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Blackstone Almighty By the end of the year, there could be a lot of private equity shares on public markets, and that may water down valuations. So, smart investors might want to bide their time on Blackstone. |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2011
Travis Hoium |
What Is a Good IPO? The success of an IPO really depends on your point of view. |
The Motley Fool
May 21, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Blackstone Scores an Option on China The mega private equity firm strikes a historic deal and paves the way for a hot IPO. |
The Motley Fool
June 27, 2007
Seth Jayson |
Blockheads for Blackstone With the $33 blillion IPO of Blackstone last week, there's no doubt that unit-holders were playing the sucker to Wall Street's card sharps. |
The Motley Fool
July 7, 2008
Alex Dumortier |
KKR Wants Your Money A spate of new hires has left buyout giant KKR looking more corporate and less clubby, signaling an IPO could be in the cards once more. |
The Motley Fool
May 23, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Dueling Fools: Private Equity Bear Rebuttal Huge amounts of private equity could mean big problems for investors. |
The Motley Fool
May 8, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Bidding Online for Hot IPOs More companies are giving individual investors a shot at new shares. For smart investors, investing is still about picking solid companies, not finding a trading advantage on an IPO. |
The Motley Fool
December 17, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
The Sweet and Sour of IPOs Getting in on an IPO early is no surefire path to riches. It's usually best to wait until the dust settles and you have enough information to be very confident in the company's future. |
The Motley Fool
February 27, 2008
Matt Koppenheffer |
Investing in Investors There's big business out there for asset managers, and big profits for people investing in asset managers. |
The Motley Fool
June 11, 2008
Matt Koppenheffer |
Buffett Is Betting Against Hedge Funds Warren Buffett is putting big money on his belief that the S&P 500 will outpace hedge funds over the next 10 years. |
The Motley Fool
March 19, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Private Equity, Unveiled at Last? Blackstone Group's possible IPO may shed light on secretive private equity groups. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
February 5, 2007
S.J. Caplan |
Scouting the Latest IPOs An investor's roundup of new-issue hits, misses, and no-shows: Employers Holdings... Animal Health International... Duncan Energy Partners L.P... etc. |
The Motley Fool
December 19, 2011
Travis Hoium |
Who Really Gets Rich Off Investment Banks? The answer may surprise you. |
Financial Advisor
October 2010
IPOs Are Back |
IPOs Are Back Deal volume is up, but performance is iffy. Upcoming deals include GM, LPL and maybe Facebook. |
Entrepreneur
December 2007
Farnoosh Torabi |
A Private Affair The private equity club is now accepting members - and you don't have to make millions to join. |
The Motley Fool
October 13, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Wall Street's Reality Deficit Continues Wall Street compensation's expected to hit a record this year. Say what? |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2009
Christopher Barker |
A Railroad IPO Gets Derailed Investors had no appetite for the RailAmerica IPO. |
BusinessWeek
December 25, 2006
Aaron Pressman |
IPOs Are Looking Tasty Again Financial sector offerings paid off big, tech stocks are back, and 2007 promises more of the same. |
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2011
Rich Smith |
Fortress Investment Group Shares Surged: What You Need to Know Shares of private equity player Fortress Investment Group leapt 10% in Monday trading. Even if you think their business is just a little bit slimy, the sight of folks making a quick 10% profit probably got your attention. |
The Motley Fool
February 27, 2009
Morgan Housel |
Blackstone? What a Joke! Will private equity companies like The Blackstone Group ever make a comeback? Don't hold your breath. |
BusinessWeek
June 6, 2005
Michael Arndt |
Blank Check, Blind Faith No assets, no staff. But shells created to buy companies are hot IPOs |
The Motley Fool
July 17, 2008
Anand Chokkavelu |
Fool Blog: Financials Drop a Bomb The editor in chief of the financial sector for this publication gives his thoughts on the recent banking crisis. |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Should You Stop Buying New Stocks? Private equity IPOs have done badly. |
