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5. Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX)
On June 23, 2026, Sunstone Hotel (SHO) announced a definitive agreement to sell the 821-room Hyatt Regency San Francisco to funds affiliated with Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) Real Estate for a gross sale price of $279M, or about $340,000 per key. The price represents a 21.4x multiple on Hotel Adjusted EBITDA and a 3.5% cap rate on Hotel Net Operating Income for the trailing twelve-month period ended May 31. Sunstone expects the transaction to close in late July or early August and plans to provide more details, including the expected impact on its full-year outlook, in its quarterly earnings release in early August.
On June 16, Blackstone Credit & Insurance announced the launch of SablePointe Credit Strategies, a new platform supporting origination, underwriting, and portfolio management in asset-based lending. SablePointe hired James Garlick, former co-founder of Wingspire, as President to lead the platform’s buildout and growth. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, SablePointe will support BXCI in sourcing, structuring, and managing senior secured asset-based and first-out credit facilities for corporate borrowers.
On June 10, BizLink signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Interplex Datacom, a division of Ennovi, a portfolio company under certain funds managed by Blackstone, for an enterprise value of $850M, plus up to $50M in contingent consideration. The all-cash transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) is an alternative asset management firm specializing in private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity, and multi-asset class strategies.
4. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER)
On June 24, 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) announced the addition of several retailers to the Uber Eats marketplace, expanding the retail products available for on-demand delivery. Consumers can now shop from Kiehl’s, FedEx Office (FDX), Blick Art Materials, Academy Sports + Outdoors (ASO), and Choice Pet through the Uber Eats, Uber, and Postmates apps.
On June 22, Lime, which operates an electric bike and scooter network, plans to name Uber as an anchor investor in its U.S. initial public offering, The Information’s Cory Weinberg reported. Uber is expected to invest a “meaningful” amount in the deal and be named as an anchor investor on the cover of an updated IPO prospectus that Lime plans to file on Monday. On June 18, Life360 (LIF) and Uber launched the next phase of their strategic partnership, allowing Life360 members to request and coordinate Uber rides for teens and other family members directly within the Life360 app. The integration uses Uber Family’s ride platform and safety features with Life360’s real-time location sharing, letting parents request rides to a family member’s real-time location and follow trip progress through Life360 or Uber. The integration was set to go live for Life360 members in select markets on June 18.
On June 17, Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered its price target on Uber to $112 from $120 and maintained a Buy rating. Rothschild & Co Redburn said autonomous vehicles will drive a “substantial expansion” in ride-hailing platforms’ total addressable markets. The firm said Uber and Lyft are positioned to “remain the aggregators of ride-hailing demand,” while also providing commercial and operational capabilities to fragmented autonomous vehicle suppliers. Rothschild & Co Redburn also sees “compelling value” in Uber shares at current levels.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) develops and operates proprietary technology applications in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.
3. Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST)
On June 22, 2026, Morgan Stanley said the Beverage Business Insights newsletter confirmed a high-single-digit Red Bull price increase in the U.S. on August 1, which the firm views as positive for sustained category and Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) growth. Morgan Stanley said the size and summer timing of the increase suggest longer-term rationality as the category shifts toward consistent, mix-driven pricing.
Earlier in June, Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian raised the firm’s price target on Monster Beverage to $103 from $100 and maintained an Overweight rating. Mohsenian sees a potential “margin inflection” for the company in 2027 and said Monster remains a core holding due to its “outsized” revenue growth, international share gains, pricing power, and innovation pipeline.
On June 12, Bernstein initiated coverage of Monster Beverage with a Market Perform rating and $95 price target. Bernstein said Monster has the best international business in the energy drink space and cited Coca-Cola’s “unrivaled” distribution network as a factor that should help Monster continue gaining share. Bernstein cited valuation for the neutral rating, seeing only 5% upside from current levels.
Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) develops, markets, sells, and distributes energy drink beverages and concentrates in the United States and internationally.
2. United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)
On June 22, 2026, United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) announced a $48M investment in 27 temperature-controlled freight cross-dock facilities globally. The facilities are located in key U.S. and international markets, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and are designed for speed and short-term storage between air and ground movements while maintaining specific temperature requirements. UPS said the investment strengthens its global cold-chain network as demand grows for medicines that require strict temperature ranges of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius, 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, and frozen storage.
On June 18, UPS detailed several AI-powered logistics initiatives tied to its companywide priority of “simplification.” The company said it has been using AI for more than three years and is combining technology with the expertise of its approximately 460,000 employees to improve visibility, customer support, network planning, and international shipping. UPS is using AI to support more than 98% of customer service requests by the end of 2026, including AI-enabled intelligent assistants in more than 20 countries. It is also applying AI to real-time shipment insights, Happy Returns, RFID and package-level tracking, proprietary network planning tools, a digital twin that updates every 10 minutes, customer control tower capabilities, and customs processing. UPS said 97% of its shipments clear customs on the first day of entry.
United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) is a package delivery and logistics provider that offers transportation and delivery services through its U.S. Domestic Package and International Package segments.
1. Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB)
On June 24, 2026, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Commissioner Ivan Capifali, and Corporation Counsel Mary B. Richardson-Lowry announced that the City of Chicago filed a lawsuit against Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB), Airbnb Living, LLC, and Slumber Stay LLC. Slumber Stay was described as one of Airbnb’s most active hosts in Chicago. The complaint, filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, alleges repeated violations of the City’s Shared Housing Ordinance and other consumer protection laws. It also alleges that the defendants profited from unlawful short-term rental activity while evading requirements meant to protect short-term renters, preserve residential quality of life, and maintain affordable housing supply. Johnson said the City is focused on building a “safer, more affordable Chicago,” while ensuring the industry operates fairly and safely.
On June 12, Truist raised its price target on Airbnb to $134 from $129 and maintained a Hold rating as part of a broader Q2 preview for Online Travel and Leisure Facilities names. Truist said the revenue and spending backdrop looked generally encouraging for U.S. mass-market leisure travel and Orlando from Q2 through Q4, with the backdrop becoming stronger higher up the “K” in the bifurcated economy.
Also on June 12, Mizuho reiterated an Outperform rating on Airbnb following industry checks. Mizuho said investors continue to underappreciate the likely acceleration from hotels and the broader cultural shift underway at Airbnb. The firm came away from its checks “more bullish than ever,” saying hotels are eager to work with Airbnb, connectivity friction is improving, and the “cultural shift necessary for Hotel to become big is happening.” Airbnb remains a top pick at Mizuho.
Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) operates a platform for stays, experiences, and services worldwide.
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