Private Equity

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Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

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As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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PE Invasion Weighs on Wealth Management

The massive private-equity investments are causing concerns about its impact on the wealth management industry.

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Investment Giant SoftBank Promises $100 Billion and 100,000 Jobs to the US

SoftBank’s gigantic pledge undoubtedly represents a major PR victory for the incoming Trump 2.0 administration.

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How Clients Can Invest in NFL Teams

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As the NFL opens up investments from private equity firms, new funds may help clients invest in their favorite teams.

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Pringles Packaging Maker’s Acquisition Offers Rare Pop Amid Private Equity Buyout Crunch

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KPS Capital Partners sold Eviosys to Sonoco for $3.9 billion after paying $2.7 billion in 2021, a rare buyout windfall in 2024.

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Private Equity Wants Everyone’s Credit Card Debt

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The industry is taking advantage of banks’ newfound interest in offloading some of the consumer debt on their books.

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