peHUB Second Opinion 4.7
Ripple: Private equity firms are planning for an "Obama effect," according to panelists at a Chicago AGC event. "Wherever they say they're spending money, PE firms will try to capitalize on that." (Chicago Tribune) Not a Sucker's Rally: Henry Blodget thinks we're seeing lights at the end of the tunnel. (Clusterstock) Hope You Didn't Follow His Stock Advice: Lenny Dykstra is broke and having his mansion and private jet yanked from him by a private equity firm (albeit one I've never heard of). (Fin Alternatives) Pimco: "Not very subtly distancing itself from the PPIP, which has only gotten less popular as its details have emerged." (Talking Points Memo) Did You Know: The last private equity deal valued at more than $1 billion was Blackstone's $1.19 billion deal for Allied Security Holding in July, 2008. (CNBC)
