Private Equity Industry

Private equity industry shrinks for the first time in decades

Assets under management fell 2% last year as investors pulled back from sector

Financial Times - 1d

Private equity needs a new IPO playbook

PE and venture capital investors have good reason to eye the markets this year

Financial Times - 3d

How private equity played a role in Red Lobster and TGI Fridays bankruptcies

In 2024, 21 restaurant and bar chains filed for bankruptcy. Ten of those had been backed by private equity, according to PitchBook.

CNBC - Feb. 25

David Cameron joins Jeb Bush’s private equity firm

Former UK prime minister takes up part-time, paid advisory role at ex-Florida governor’s Finback Investment Partners

Financial Times - 15h

Once high-flying Bluebird Bio sells itself to private equity after tough times for the gene therapy maker

Bluebird Bio will sell itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for about $30 million, the company said Friday.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live

One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Is a $150,000 home equity loan worth it?

A $150,000 home equity loan will lower your available equity, but it can still be worth applying for. Here's why.

CBS News - Feb. 25

How to grow your home equity in 2025

Thinking of borrowing from your home equity this year? Here are three effective ways to grow it first.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better this March?

Both home equity borrowing products have unique benefits for homeowners this March. Here's what to know now.

CBS News - 5d

Can I take out a HELOC with low equity?

A HELOC can be a good borrowing option in today's rate environment, but can you qualify with low home equity?

CBS News - 5d

What's the average home equity amount right now?

Here's how much home equity the average homeowner now has to tap into with a HELOC or home equity loan.

CBS News - 2d

Trump tariff impact on Canadian industries

President Trump's tariffs are already putting pressure on multiple Canadian industries. CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak spoke about the issue with the leader of the Windsor-Essex Chamber ...

CBS News - 19h

3 home equity borrowing moves to make before the March Fed meeting

With another Federal Reserve meeting set for March, potential home equity borrowers should consider these moves now.

CBS News - Feb. 21

How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

A $150,000 home equity loan won't be cheap, but it's one of the least expensive ways to borrow a six-figure sum now.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Should you use a home equity loan for spring home renovations?

These loans can be a smart option due to fixed rates and stable payments, but they aren't right for every borrower.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Norway’s oil fund to allocate billions to long-short equity hedge funds

Norges Bank Investment Management to give $250mn mandates to external managers

Financial Times - 1d

European investors dump US equity ETFs in February unlike US peers

Outflows are in contrast to the US where flows to US equity ETFs represented nearly half of the total accrued

Financial Times - 8h

In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans

European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable

Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next week

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Reeves’ private share trading plan criticised by executives

Venture capitalists question who would use system designed to arrest slide of UK capital markets

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Marvellous views of Moon captured by private lunar lander

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost shuttle will attempt to make a descent on the lunar surface on 2 March.

BBC News - 6d

A privately built spacecraft is about to attempt a moon landing

The Blue Ghost lunar lander, developed in partnership with NASA, aims to touch down on the moon early Sunday. Only one private company has accomplished the feat before.

NBC News - 5d

NHS leaders explore private finance for crumbling estate

‘Tide has turned’ after backlash led to PFI being abandoned in 2018

Financial Times - 4d

Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises.

BBC News - 4d

Aviation industry warns travellers of soaring fares

Yahoo News - Feb. 21

PM announces £200m support fund for industrial site

Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs.

BBC News - Feb. 23

In Texas, 'energy dominance' is the solar industry's new motto

AUSTIN, Texas — Solar energy might be clean, cheap and slow the heating of the planet. But that’s not what the solar industry wants lawmakers to focus on. Instead, solar leaders are at the Texas ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Germany’s election leaves its industrial champions dangling

The deciding vote on where valuations go next will be cast on the other side of the Atlantic

Financial Times - Feb. 24

PBM industry makes case ahead of House hearing

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Industry makes case for PBMs ahead of Capitol Hill hearing A measure to change how the pharmacy benefit ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Finding a way to restore trust in Britain’s water industry

The system is a natural monopoly but has become a regulatory maze

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Public asked for views on how to fix the water industry

Public urged to respond to commission on fixing system in England and Wales - but chairman rules out nationalisation.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Rare Coffee Bean Could Help Save the Industry

As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew.

Inc. - 2d

The US has spurred the Chinese chip industry

Sanctions have accelerated the rise of Nvidia’s rivals as they seize a shift in AI use

Financial Times - 1d

How Trump’s Tariffs Will Disrupt Key Industries in Mexico

The imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada represents a violation of the USMCA and could trigger a tariff war, experts say.

Wired - 1d

US hints at possible tariff exemption for car industry

Trump expected to announce decision on potential relief from Canada and Mexico levies on Wednesday

Financial Times - 19h

Automakers applaud Trump's tariff exemption for industry

The exemption was granted at the request of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

ABC News - 14h

Trump tariffs threaten to disrupt tech industry

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump tariffs threaten to disrupt tech industry The tech industry is set to feel the pinch as the Trump ...

The Hill - 14h

DeepSeek has stoked a rotation out of India stocks into Chinese equities — but experts advise caution

Chinese stocks, led by a tech rally, have been on a tear since the release of DeepSeek's R1 model that challenged the U.S.-led AI ecosystem on costs and performance.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Nordic combined, the only Winter Games sport without gender equity, faces shaky future at Olympics

Nordic combined has a rich history in the Olympics and potentially, a bleak future

ABC News - Feb. 24

Home equity is up 6%: 3 things homeowners should do with it right now

With home equity up 6% year-over-year, homeowners may want to consider using those funds for select purposes now.

CBS News - 1d

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