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Geopolitics Markets

Schwarzman’s $1.24 Billion Payday Reignites Private Equity Tax Debate

Blackstone CEO earns near-record compensation as Democrats target carried interest loophole and housing acquisitions in election-year push.

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AI Markets Technology

Blackstone’s Retail Private Equity Fund Posts 20% Return on AI Bet

The firm's $18 billion BXPE fund delivered 20% net gains in 2025, with nearly a third driven by SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic stakes unavailable to institutional portfolios.

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