Private Equity
As of December 25, 2025, the once-invincible aura surrounding the private equity (PE) industry has noticeably dimmed. For decades, private equity was the premier destination for institutional capital, promising "alpha" that consistently outpaced public indices. However, a grueling two-year stretch has seen many firms produce lackluster returns that
Sibanye Stillwater
As of late December 2025, the global mining sector is witnessing a dramatic resurgence, led by a spectacular breakout in shares of Sibanye Stillwater (NYSE: SBSW). After a grueling period of operational restructuring and price volatility throughout 2024, the South African mining giant has emerged as the centerpiece of a
BlackSky Technology
Shares of BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) surged over 13% in early trading on Monday, December 22, 2025, after Jefferies initiated coverage on the geospatial intelligence firm with a "Buy" rating. The bullish sentiment from one of Wall Street’s major investment banks underscores a pivot in institutional
MicroStrategy
As the final weeks of 2025 approach, a quiet but fierce ideological war is being waged in the boardrooms of the world’s most powerful index providers. At the center of the storm is MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), a company that has transformed from a legacy enterprise software firm into a
MicroStrategy
As of December 19, 2025, the financial world is bracing for a seismic shift in how digital-asset-heavy companies are treated by institutional benchmarks. MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), the enterprise software firm turned Bitcoin treasury powerhouse, finds itself at the center of a high-stakes consultation by MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) that could
Gold
New York, NY – October 17, 2025 – A seismic shift is underway in the world of institutional investing, with precious metals, particularly gold, moving from the periphery to the core of diversified portfolios. This transformation was dramatically underscored in September 2025 when Morgan Stanley's (NYSE: MS) Chief Investment Officer
Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has experienced a significant price decline, falling below the critical $110,000 mark by September 26, 2025. This sharp downturn is largely attributed to a dual assault of macroeconomic pressures, primarily the acceleration of Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation, and a noticeable wave of profit-taking by institutional investors.
Institutional Investing
In 2025, a potent cocktail of geopolitical uncertainty, persistent inflationary pressures, and heightened economic volatility has compelled institutional investors to significantly ramp up their use of options as a primary tool for risk management. This strategic pivot is reshaping market dynamics, driving record options trading volumes, and signaling a renewed