KKR, Energy Capital plan to sweeten offer for Ireland's DCC, Bloomberg News reports

U.S. investment firms KKR and Energy ​Capital Partners are weighing an increased ‌offer for Irish energy distributor DCC , Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people with ​knowledge of the matter.

Reuters • May 19, 2026

Big Four Private Equity Sentiment Tanks On Slow Exits, Private Credit Stress

Sentiment sunk to a multiyear low on the first-quarter earnings calls held by private equity's Big Four listed firms as executives discussed slow private equity exit activity and elevated redemption requests from retail investors in their private credit funds. For each of the Big Four firms, the net positivity score assigned to their Q1 earnings call transcript was below the prior four-quarter average.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

Private Credit Reckoning: KKR, BLK & Others Step In to Shore Up BDCs

KKR & Co., BlackRock and Apollo are moving to stabilize pressured BDCs as falling asset values and troubled loans test private credit markets.

Zacks Investment Research • May 18, 2026

Diamond Hill Long-Short Strategy Q1 2026 Portfolio Movers: Gains, Drags, And Trades

Diamond Hill's long positions in software businesses, including Microsoft , Salesforce and Adobe, were among the most notable detractors in the quarter. Exploration and production companies Chevron and Diamondback Energy saw shares rise as the sharp increase in oil prices drove a broad rally across US-based oil producers. Diamond Hill initiated a position in Gartner as concerns around slowing revenue growth and potential disruption from AI created an opportunity to invest at an attractive valuation.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

KKR to Present at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Scott C. Nuttall, Co-Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR's website at https://ir.kkr.com/events-presentations/. For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available on the website shortly after the event.

Business Wire • May 14, 2026

KKR doubles down on the Gulf despite Middle East war

Speaking to CNBC in Abu Dhabi, Tara Davies, Co‑Head of KKR EMEA said short‑term volatility has not altered the firm's commitment to the Middle East, where the firm has operated for 17 years and inked around $2 billion in deals in the last year.

CNBC International TV • May 13, 2026

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR shares fall 10% in NYSE debut

Shares of GMR Solutions fell 10% ​in their New York ‌Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, valuing the KKR-backed emergency medical ​services provider at $3 billion.

Reuters • May 13, 2026

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR raises $478.7 million in US IPO

Emergency medical ​services ‌provider GMR ​Solutions ​has raised $478.7 million ⁠in ​its ​U.S. initial public ​offering, ​the company said ‌on ⁠Tuesday.

Reuters • May 13, 2026

2 High Yields Down 20%-50%: 1 Strong Buy And 1 Yield Trap

I love buying high-yield stocks on sale. However, not all high-yield stocks are buys on the dip. I detail one compelling high-yield stock to buy after a big pullback and one high-yield stock that looks like a yield trap.

Seeking Alpha • May 12, 2026

KKR & Co. Inc. Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

KKR & Co. Inc. NYSE: KKR reported higher first-quarter earnings and said fundraising, monetization activity and management fee growth remained strong despite market volatility, while management signaled that its prior $7-plus adjusted net income target for 2026 is now less likely to be reached on schedule.

MarketBeat • May 11, 2026