The economy is buoyant and IPO activity is on the rise: Blackstone
1. Blackstone sees a revival in IPO and M&A activity after a long decline. 2. CEO Schwarzman cites recent IPOs as indicators for coming quarters. 3. Revenue and distributable earnings surged significantly year-over-year. 4. The firm anticipates an increase in realizations due to favorable market conditions. 5. An $8.2 billion sale of Resolution Life is expected in the second half.