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These lesser-known names are attractive plays on business development, asset management and lending.

Markets had a down day of trading Wednesday.

Walmart surprised many on Wall Street with its 2018 outlook, and not positively. Here's what's up.

These advisors see long-term opportunities in the financial sector, including small-cap managers and large investment firms.

Stock futures pointed to sharp declines as Janet Yellen prepares to preside over her last meeting as head of the Fed. Here's what you need to know Tuesday morning.

The new CEO of the enterprise is a miracle man in what many believe is a dying industry.

Amid Blackstone Group Vice Chairman Byron Wien's 2018 prediction of a 10% pullback in the S&P 500, TheStreet's founder and Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer questions whether investors are ready for such a correction.

The world's largest pension fund has made its first move into alternative investment with an allocation to real estate in Japan. It's a trend for managers and investors to watch.

In a marked contrast to their quest for risk last year, when India and Indonesia rated top in attractiveness, institutional investors are searching out safe real estate in Asia -- with another camp questing for stable emerging markets.

The decision by a Blackstone fund to buy 10% of Logicor shows how much the Chinese government values its relationship with the world's largest private equity investor.

These financial services stocks are looking good as third-quarter earnings season continues.

There's new-found interest in India -- not surprising when the market is up by one-third this year alone.

The collapse of the Sino-American session on tariffs and access translates into market action for investors, and inaction on improved trade.

Real estate is finally back in fashion for investors, with assets topping $2.5 trillion. Those looking for something a little higher along the risk-reward curve are coming to Asia.

The fund will receive a $20 billion investment from Saudi Arabia's public investment firm

21st Century Fox is teaming with Blackstone Group to take on Sinclair in a bid for Tribune.

An in-the-money, BX long call shooter expiring in June.

A blossoming middle class and fast-growing e-commerce sector present an opportunity that international investors are beginning to exploit.

Japan's GPIF today begins fielding applications to manage private equity, infrastructure and real-estate exposure as part of its $1.3 trillion in assets.

Research firm Credit Suisse has put together a list of 140 "top ideas" covered by their analysts.

Private equity firms' publicly traded equity holdings are a valuable source of ideas for growth and value investors, alike.

The stock is turning upward.

With stocks at record highs, there are still buying opportunities, but investors should be selective.

The Japanese stock market enters the year on the back of a rally. With stock picking essential in 2017, Nomura identifies bullish industries and seven stocks to watch.

Earnings season begins in earnest, with big banks reporting.

Private equity giants Blackstone, Bain Capital and Clayton Dubilier are reportedly among the finalists to acquire General Electric's water business.

Tensions between the U.S and China have increased under the Obama administration. Will tensions flare up when President-elect Trump takes office?

The price paid for a bluefin tuna in the first auction of the year at Tsujiki fish market is the headiest since Abenomics began.

Market guru Byron Wien has released his annual predictions about economic, financial and political surprises for 2017.