Guardian Point Capital increased its stake in Ryan Specialty Holdings by 75,000 shares (worth ~$3.2M) in Q1 2026, bringing its total position to 575,000 shares. Despite the stock being down 55% over the past year, the fund's purchase signals confidence in the company's strong Q1 performance, which showed 15.2% revenue growth and 20.5% EPS growth, suggesting the fund views recent weakness as a buying opportunity.

Broadcom has reached a $2 trillion market capitalization and is in discussions with Blackstone and Apollo Global Management for $35 billion in private credit funding to support its AI chip development. While the deal signals confidence in Broadcom's AI chip demand outlook, it would increase total debt to approximately $100 billion. However, analysts note the company's leverage ratio would remain healthy at around 2x Net Debt/EBITDA, and strong EBITDA growth of 54.5% YOY suggests the balance sheet would remain sound.

Apollo Global Management announced that Apollo-managed funds have acquired a majority interest in Noble Environmental, Inc., a vertically integrated waste management platform headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company operates landfills, transfer stations, and hauling operations across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest, with a growing renewable natural gas business. Apollo plans to leverage its experience to expand the platform and create long-term value.

Apollo Global Management agreed to acquire Emerald Holding for $5.03 per share (42.1% premium, ~$1.5B enterprise value) and separately acquire Questex to create a major North American B2B events platform operating ~160 events. The deal is expected to close in H2 2026 and will make Emerald a private company.

Onex Partners has announced the sale of Emerald Holding Inc. to Apollo Global Management for approximately $1.5 billion. Emerald, a leading U.S.-based B2B event organizer, will become a private company upon transaction completion expected in the second half of 2026. Onex Partners will receive full liquidity on its over 90% ownership stake through its Onex Partners III and V funds.

Apollo-managed funds announced definitive agreements to acquire Emerald Holding and Questex in an all-cash transaction, combining them into a leading North American B2B experiential events platform. Emerald shareholders will receive $5.03 per share, representing a 42.1% premium to the unaffected share price, with an estimated enterprise value of approximately $1.5 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

Siris, a leading private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in TAKKION, a renewable energy services provider, from Apollo Global Management. The deal aims to optimize operations, expand service capabilities into adjacent renewable sectors, and pursue growth opportunities in the renewable energy industry.

Apollo Global Management reported strong first quarter 2026 results with record fee-related earnings and assets under management surpassing $1 trillion. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.5625 per share for common stock and $0.8438 per share for preferred stock. CEO Marc Rowan highlighted the company's innovation and discipline across its asset management and retirement services businesses.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apollo Global Management, Inc. alleging that company leadership made false statements about business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. The complaint claims executives Marc Rowan and Leon Black frequently communicated with Epstein in the 2010s, contradicting Apollo's assertion that it never conducted business with him. Investors who purchased Apollo securities between May 10, 2021 and February 21, 2026 are encouraged to join the case.

Rosen Law Firm has filed a securities class action lawsuit against Apollo Global Management, Inc., alleging that company leadership made false and misleading statements regarding connections between executives Marc Rowan and Leon Black with Jeffrey Epstein during the 2010s. The lawsuit claims Apollo falsely denied doing business with Epstein and failed to disclose reputational risks. The lead plaintiff deadline is May 1, 2026.

Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, warns that wealthy investors may not fully understand the risks of private credit investments, particularly the liquidity mismatch between investor expectations and actual fund duration. With the $3.5 trillion private credit industry facing mounting redemption pressures, major firms like Blue Owl Capital and BlackRock have already limited withdrawals from flagship funds. Despite emerging stress signals, capital raising continues as firms launch new vehicles targeting wealth management clients.

Hagens Berman filed a securities class action lawsuit against Apollo Global Management (APO) alleging the firm made materially false statements about its relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Recent investigative reports revealed that CEO Marc Rowan and other executives had extensive discussions with Epstein regarding tax arrangements and business deals throughout the 2010s, contradicting Apollo's prior claims of no business dealings. Following the reports, Apollo's stock plummeted 15% in three weeks, erasing approximately $12 billion in market capitalization. Investors with losses during the class period (May 10, 2021 – February 21, 2026) have until May 1, 2026, to seek Lead Plaintiff status.