Blackstone (BX) News Today $161.63 +1.19 (+0.74%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$161.76 +0.13 (+0.08%) As of 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Blackstone Up Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Blackstone Up Today?Blackstone Inc. (BX) is trading higher today after a flurry of deal, analyst and corporate-strategy news that investors see as growth catalysts and confidence signals. The main drivers are a large acquisition announcement and a material price-target upgrade; other items (options activity, analyst notes, earnings previews) add context but are less likely to move the stock alone. Positive Sentiment: Blackstone and TPG agreed to acquire Hologic in a deal worth up to $18.3 billion, paying $76 per share in cash — a sizable strategic buy that could expand Blackstone’s healthcare/private‑equity platform and fee‑earning assets. Blackstone, TPG to Buy Hologic for Up to $18.3 Billion Reuters: Blackstone, TPG to acquire Hologic MSN: Hologic to be acquired by Blackstone for $18.3B Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target on BX to $215 and kept an overweight rating, signaling strong analyst conviction and creating upside institutional interest. Blackstone (NYSE:BX) Price Target Raised to $215.00 at Morgan Stanley Positive Sentiment: Blackstone launched a defined‑contribution business division, expanding its product set into retirement solutions — a potential long‑term fee and AUM growth driver. Blackstone Introduces Defined Contribution Business Division Neutral Sentiment: Large option trades have been observed in BX, indicating speculative and/or hedged positioning by big players; useful for short‑term volatility but not definitive directional signal. Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on Blackstone Options Neutral Sentiment: A roundup of 11 analyst reviews provides mixed takes on valuation, fee growth and capital‑raise prospects — helpful for framing risks/rewards but not a single market mover. Demystifying Blackstone: Insights From 11 Analyst Reviews Neutral Sentiment: Pre‑earnings coverage previews Q3 results and key metrics to watch (fee‑related earnings, realizations, fundraising) — earnings could move the stock depending on beats/misses. Blackstone Set to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards? Zacks: Stay Ahead of the Game With Blackstone Q3 Earnings Posted 56m agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. 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Purchases 4,310 Shares of Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 21 at 7:13 AM | marketbeat.comDupont Capital Management Corp Sells 18,703 Shares of Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 21 at 6:51 AM | marketbeat.comWhittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. Grows Holdings in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 21 at 6:33 AM | marketbeat.comBlackstone Inc. $BX Shares Purchased by Whittier Trust Co.October 21 at 6:32 AM | marketbeat.comDivergent Planning LLC Invests $3.21 Million in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 21 at 6:24 AM | marketbeat.comPrivium Fund Management UK Ltd Sells 10,140 Shares of Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 21 at 6:04 AM | marketbeat.comBlackstone Inc. $BX Shares Acquired by WESPAC Advisors SoCal LLCOctober 21 at 5:29 AM | marketbeat.comDrive Wealth Management LLC Takes $252,000 Position in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 21 at 5:19 AM | marketbeat.comHologic Stock Rises as Report Says Blackstone and TPG in Advanced Takeover TalksOctober 20 at 7:55 AM | barrons.comStephens Inc. AR Has $45.19 Million Holdings in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 20 at 6:37 AM | marketbeat.comNordea Investment Management AB Has $12.29 Million Stock Position in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 20 at 6:37 AM | marketbeat.comBlackstone’s Jonathan Gray warns investors are underestimating AI’s disruptive powerOctober 19 at 12:51 PM | msn.comHow Investors Are Reacting To Blackstone (BX) Expanding Retirement Access to Private Market InvestmentsOctober 19 at 12:51 PM | finance.yahoo.comHow Investors Are Reacting To Blackstone (BX) Expanding Retirement Access to Private Market InvestmentsOctober 19 at 12:51 PM | finance.yahoo.comBlackstone Inc. $BX Shares Sold by Northeast Investment ManagementOctober 19 at 6:58 AM | marketbeat.comChicago Partners Investment Group LLC Increases Stake in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 19 at 6:39 AM | marketbeat.comBlackstone Inc. $BX Shares Purchased by United BankOctober 18 at 7:01 AM | marketbeat.comAriston Services Group Makes New Investment in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 18 at 5:59 AM | marketbeat.comDale Q Rice Investment Management Ltd Sells 4,787 Shares of Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 18 at 5:51 AM | marketbeat.comStratos Wealth Partners LTD. Raises Holdings in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 18 at 5:24 AM | marketbeat.comBlackstone (NYSE:BX) Price Target Raised to $179.00October 18 at 2:25 AM | americanbankingnews.comBlackstone, TPG near deal to acquire Hologic, Bloomberg reportsOctober 17, 2025 | msn.comBlackstone Charitable Foundation Awards $3 Million to Launch Blackstone Skilled FuturesOctober 17, 2025 | businesswire.comStratos Wealth Advisors LLC Reduces Holdings in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comPrivate Trust Co. NA Has $2.40 Million Stock Holdings in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comBlackstone Inc. $BX Shares Sold by Roof Eidam Maycock Peralta LLCOctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comBlackstone Inc. $BX Shares Sold by Generali Asset Management SPA SGROctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comRitholtz Wealth Management Purchases 2,810 Shares of Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comTD Asset Management Inc Trims Holdings in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Has $27.16 Million Position in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comBlackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsOctober 17, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comBlackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesOctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comCiti Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Blackstone Group (BX)October 16, 2025 | theglobeandmail.comBlackstone (NYSE:BX) Price Target Raised to $179.00 at HSBCOctober 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comWealthPLAN Partners LLC Sells 3,560 Shares of Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comEvernest Financial Advisors LLC Acquires Shares of 1,725 Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comTurtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC Has $3.83 Million Holdings in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comWealthPlan Investment Management LLC Buys 7,084 Shares of Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew York State Teachers Retirement System Has $82.54 Million Position in Blackstone Inc. $BXOctober 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comBlackstone (NYSE:BX) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst SaysOctober 16, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comBlackstone (BX) to Release Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayOctober 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comBlackstone launches business unit focusing on defined contribution plansOctober 15, 2025 | msn.com Get Blackstone News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for BX and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Subscribe Now View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. 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