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Blue Owl Shares Dip as BofA Calls Private Credit Fears Excessive

Blue Owl Capital shares declined slightly on Thursday following a Bank of America research note stating concerns around private credit managers are exaggerated. The stock has fallen nearly 40% year-to-date amid broader sector strain.

Analysis Mar 19

Dow Gains as Fed Decision Nears; Oil Prices Stoke Inflation Concerns

The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced on Tuesday as investors positioned for the Federal Reserve's policy announcement, looking past elevated oil prices linked to Middle East tensions. Brent crude traded above $101 a barrel.

Markets Mar 17

Mortgage Rates Surge to 6.41% as Bond Yields, Oil Prices Climb

U.S. mortgage rates jumped sharply this week, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 6.41% as Treasury yields and oil prices rose. The increase complicates the spring homebuying season and has already impacted homebuilder earnings.

Economy Mar 13

Blue Owl Shares Gain Amid Sector Rebound, But Private Credit Concerns Linger

Blue Owl Capital shares advanced 2.2% as alternative-asset managers rebounded, though ongoing worries about private credit valuations and fund liquidity kept sector sentiment cautious.

Markets Mar 13

Blue Owl Stock Dips Amid Private Credit Valuation Concerns

Blue Owl Capital's stock declined following reports that Glendon Capital Management disputed valuations in a major fund, reflecting wider unease across the private credit market as BDCs trade at steep discounts.

Markets Mar 12

Goldman Offers Hedge Funds Swap to Short Software Loans as AI Risks Mount

Goldman Sachs is marketing a total return swap allowing hedge funds to bet against corporate loans in the software sector, fueled by concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt credit markets. No trades have been executed yet.

Markets Mar 10

BlackRock Fund Limits Spark Liquidity Fears as Private Credit Defaults Hit Record

BlackRock has restricted redemptions from its $26 billion private-credit fund after requests surged, intensifying stress in real estate-linked markets. Fitch warns of record defaults in the sector.

Markets Mar 9

Brookfield Shares Dip Ahead of Q4 Report as Rate Outlook Shifts

Brookfield Corporation shares fell nearly 2% Wednesday, pressured by a sector-wide decline after strong jobs data pushed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The company reports fourth-quarter results Thursday.

Earnings Feb 11

KKR Holds Near $107 as CFO Reiterates 2026 Profit Goal Amid Macro Caution

KKR shares steadied around $107.45 after a recent 4% surge, with CFO Rob Lewin reaffirming a $7-plus 2026 profit target while flagging macro uncertainty. Investors awaited his afternoon conference remarks.

Markets Feb 10

Blackstone Rallies on $10B AI Infrastructure Debt Deal Amid Market Focus

Blackstone shares gained 1.2% as the firm leads a $10 billion private credit package for Australian AI infrastructure developer Firmus. Investors are monitoring U.S. economic data for rate clues.

Markets Feb 9

KKR Shares Surge 4% Amid Governance Vote and Software Sector Scrutiny

KKR & Co. rebounded sharply Friday, gaining over 4% as investors weighed a major acquisition and upcoming governance changes against concerns over software exposure and loan leverage.

Markets Feb 8