FT News Briefing Blackstone lines up huge IPO pipeline
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Jan 30, 2026 
Jamie Smith, FT reporter on Canada’s oil shift to Asia. Victoria Craig, FT energy journalist tracking oil prices and Venezuela. Antoine Gara, FT markets writer on Blackstone’s IPO push. They discuss Blackstone lining up a huge IPO pipeline. They cover why markets may favor profitable non-tech listings. They explore Canada’s exports to China and oil majors’ moves on Venezuela.
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Apple's Hardware Surge Eases AI Worries
- Apple posted record revenue of about $144bn driven by strong iPhone 17 sales and China demand.
- Hardware strength eased investor concerns about Apple's AI strategy despite talent losses to rivals.
Blackstone's Massive IPO Runway
- Blackstone has assembled what could be one of its largest IPO pipelines after Medline's successful $7.2bn listing.
- The firm plans listings like Jersey Mike's and Copeland to return cash to investors and restart deal flow.
Medline As A Turning Point For Private Equity
- Medline's strong pricing and trading acted as a referendum for private capital exits and investor appetite.
- Successful exits should recycle cash into new deals and revive the private equity ecosystem.