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Top private equity stocks have plunged this year as concerns about the industry remain. Apollo Global stock price was trading at $130.5 on Monday, down by 30% from its highest point this year.

Office buildings are experiencing accelerating bifurcation; quality assets in strong markets are outperforming as obsolete buildings face decline or conversion. We capitalized on deeply discounted valuations in 2023-24, notably with HIW, which delivered a +43% total return in 2024. Current leasing momentum, generationally low supply, and return-to-office trends support positive earnings growth for high-quality office REITs.

TPG and Blackstone Inc (NYSE:BX), two private equity firms, have made a non-binding offer of more than $16 billion to take medical equipment-maker Hologic Inc (NASDAQ:HOLX) private, according to a media report from the Financial Times. Citing people with knowledge of the matter, the publication said Massachusetts-based Hologic has rejected the offer.

Medical equipment maker Hologic rejected a $16 billion non-binding offer from private equity firms TPG and Blackstone , the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Blackstone Inc. (BX) is currently positioned in the 6th Phase of its ongoing 18-Phase Adhishthana Cycle. While the current setup favors value accumulation, the real breakout potential may not fully materialize until late 2026.

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Alternatives growth is attracting traditional managers, but Blackstone's experience and brand protects its leadership and market share. Slowing growth and Fed cuts impact segments; credit, real estate, infrastructure should remain resilient amid macro and tariff challenges. Despite industry fee pressures, Blackstone's base fees growth of 10% YoY in Q1 2025, shows strong demand for alternatives investments and fee retention capabilities.

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REITs offer diversified, inflation-hedged income and capital appreciation, making them a compelling addition to any long-term investment portfolio. Current REIT valuations are attractive, with strong growth projected in sectors like data centers, industrial, net lease, and residential properties. I recommend focusing on quality REITs trading below historical multiples, emphasizing margin of safety and reliable dividend growth.

Blackstone Infrastructure's plans for data centers in New Mexico will be a deciding factor in whether stakeholders challenge the private equity group's $11.5-billion proposed acquisition of electric company TXNM Energy , the group that blocked TXNM's previous merger plan told Reuters this week.