Blackstone debut signals change
Biggest IPO in years opens path for other equity firms and draws scrutiny from lawmakers as they seek new tax revenue
The initial public offering by Blackstone Group today could reshape the booming buyout industry, spurring other firms to register for IPOs while provoking a backlash that might boost the taxes of wealthy managers of "private equity" funds that buy or invest in companies. (Full article: 834 words)
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