Shares in private equity firms soar on tax status change

Decision by Apollo, Blackstone and others to switch from partnership to corporation status pays off The shares of America’s biggest private equity firms have soared, swelling the fortunes of moguls such as Leon Black and providing them with firepower for deals after...

Aramco Starts IPO With Prince’s Economic Vision at Stake

Saudi Arabia is pulling out all the stops to ensure the success of Aramco’s initial public offering after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman finally decided to offer shares in the world’s largest oil producer. The kingdom cut taxes on the company for a third time,...

In Carlos Tavares, Fiat Family Finds Heir to Marchionne Legacy

As the scion of the Agnelli family’s industrial dynasty, John Elkann honed his management skills under Sergio Marchionne, who brought Fiat back from the brink before turning it into a global force with the purchase of Chrysler. When Marchionne died suddenly last year,...