Blackstone, Carlyle jumps as 401(k) rule opens $14T opportunity

Shares of alternative asset managers, including Blackstone Inc. and The Carlyle Group, moved higher on Monday after the Trump administration unveiled a long-awaited proposal that could expand access to private markets and cryptocurrencies within US retirement accounts. The proposed rule, issued by the US Department of Labor, aims to ease longstanding barriers that have limited the inclusion of alternative assets in 401(k) plans.