Miriam Gottfried

New York

Private Equity Reporter at The Wall Street Journal

Covering private equity for @WSJ; [email protected]; Signal 503-730-4464

Articles

Private Equity World Engulfed by Perfect Storm

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Matt Wirz |Miriam Gottfried

Tariff turmoil dashes investors’ hopes for payouts; dealmaking grinds to near standstillOne of Wall Street’s most consistent profit engines is close to breaking down. Even before President Trump’s tariff chaos, buyout firms had been struggling to sell their portfolio companies and return money to anxious investors. Now recession fears and market turmoil have brought dealmaking to a near standstill. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Private Equity World Engulfed by Perfect Storm

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Matt Wirz |Miriam Gottfried

10 hours agoWhy not an Italian Beef at the crack of dawn? OK, not quite, but nonetheless, Portillo’s, the national chain that began in Chicago’s suburbs and is now owned by Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners, wants to enter the crowded fast-food morning meal market and has launched a …
Private Equity World Engulfed by Perfect Storm

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Matt Wirz |Miriam Gottfried

April 17, 2025 8:00 pm ETOne of Wall Street’s most consistent profit engines is close to breaking down. Even before President Trump’s tariff chaos, buyout firms had been struggling to sell their portfolio companies and return money to anxious investors. Now recession fears and market turmoil have brought dealmaking to a near standstill. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Tariff Turbulence Could Stop Private Equity Selling Companies, Blackstone Says

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Miriam Gottfried

Blackstone President Jonathan Gray said market volatility following the Trump administration's “Liberation Day” tariffs could hurt private equity's ability to sell off companies and return money to investors. Blackstone has limited exposure to companies that would be directly affected by tariffs such as manufacturers or retailers, he said. But the uncertainty over tariffs has put deal activity, which was already slow, on hold.
黑石将触角延伸至散户投资者的投资组合

4 weeks ago | cn.wsj.com | Miriam Gottfried

黑石(Blackstone)正与两家大型传统资产管理公司合作开发投资产品，此举可能会将其触角延伸至散户投资者的投资组合。这些公司表示，这家私募市场巨头已与Vanguard和Wellington Management结成联盟，目标是让散户能够投资于包含私募和公开市场资产的多元资产投资组合，而这类投资组合此前只面向机构投资者。Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Exclusive | Blackstone Moves to Extend Its Reach Into Everyday Investors’ Portfolios

4 weeks ago | wsj.com | Miriam Gottfried

Blackstone is teaming up with two big traditional asset managers to develop investment products, a move that could extend its reach into the portfolios of everyday investors. The private-markets giant has formed an alliance with Vanguard and Wellington Management, with the goal of offering individuals access to multiasset portfolios, with private and public assets, that have otherwise only been available to institutional investors, the companies said.
Exclusive | Janus Henderson Strikes Deal to Manage $45 Billion of Insurer’s Assets

1 month ago | wsj.com | Vicky Ge Huang |Miriam Gottfried

Guardian Life will seed new initiatives and receive warrants to buy Janus stockThe agreement includes a mandate to manage $45 billion of the insurer’s bond portfolio, executives at the two companies said. Guardian Life also agreed to invest as much as $400 million to seed new initiatives at Janus Henderson, including credit products, and receive warrants that grant it the right to buy stock in the investment manager at a predetermined price. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Exclusive | PNC Taps Ex-BlackRock Star Mark Wiedman as President

1 month ago | wsj.com | Gina Heeb |Miriam Gottfried

Once an heir apparent for Larry Fink, Wiedman now tops succession list for PNC CEO Bill DemchakA two-decade veteran of BlackRock, Wiedman was most recently the head of its global client business. He had been viewed as a lead contender to take over for CEO Larry Fink until his departure from the firm this year. In the new role, which is effective immediately, Wiedman will be at the top of the succession list for Demchak. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Big Losers in Trump’s Tariff Chaos-and a Couple of Survivors

1 month ago | wsj.com | Gina Heeb |Miriam Gottfried |Dan Gallagher

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WSJ’ s Take On the Week Podcast: What to Watch For This Earnings Season As Trump’s Tariffs Come Into Play

1 month ago | wsj.com | Miriam Gottfried

Embed code copied to clipboardCopy LinkCopy EmbedFacebookTwitterCloseCreated with sketchtool. Your browser does not support HTML5 video. 0:00PauseMuteCreated with sketchtool. ShareCreated with sketchtool. Closed Captions ActiveCreated with sketchtool. Fullscreen InactiveCreated with sketchtool. Click for SoundPhoto: WSJAll eyes were on President Trump’s staggering tariff announcement this past week.