Blackstone stock climbs as $10 billion AI debt deal and ex-dividend trade grab attention
Blackstone shares climbed 1.2% to $131.20 Monday afternoon, rebounding after an early drop on ex-dividend day. The move followed news that Blackstone is leading a $10 billion debt package for Australia’s Firmus, which plans a major AI infrastructure build. Investors are watching U.S. jobs and inflation data this week, with rate expectations affecting risk appetite.