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Blackstone’s $10B Credit Fund: How Private Lending Hit $520B

May 1, 2026 by Bruno

Blackstone’s Capital Opportunities Fund V closed oversubscribed at $10B. Private credit now rivals the entire high-yield bond market—here’s who’s winning and what risks regulators see.

Categories Market Trend Tags alternative assets, blackstone credit, capital markets, direct lending, private credit Leave a comment

Merck Raises 2026 Guidance After Q1 Revenue Beat, Despite $9B Deal Charge

May 1, 2026 by Bruno

Merck Q1 2026: $16.3B revenue beat, guidance raised. A $9B acquisition charge drove a GAAP loss, but Winrevair growth signals strong underlying fundamentals.

Categories Stock Market Tags drug stocks Q1 2026, keytruda, merck earnings, MRK stock, pharmaceutical stocks, stock market Leave a comment

How Short Selling Works: Short Interest and Squeezes

May 1, 2026 by Bruno

Short selling lets investors profit from falling prices. Learn how it works, what short interest means, and what triggers a short squeeze.

Categories Market Education Tags investing basics, margin trading, short interest, short selling, short squeeze, stock market mechanics Leave a comment

30-Year Treasury Near 5%: The Forces Keeping U.S. Borrowing Costs High

May 1, 2026 by Bruno

The 30-year Treasury yield stands at 4.987% on April 30, 2026 — nearly 5% — as term premium surges on sticky inflation, rising supply, and fading foreign demand for US debt.

Categories Uncategorized Tags bonds, capital markets, federal reserve, interest rates, treasury yields Leave a comment

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  • Blackstone’s $10B Credit Fund: How Private Lending Hit $520B
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  • 30-Year Treasury Near 5%: The Forces Keeping U.S. Borrowing Costs High
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