Shares of banks and other financial institutions rose slightly as a rebound for regional banks offset disappointing earnings from one alternative-investment giant.

Shares of Blackstone declined after the Wall Street firm said "realizations" fell sharply during the latest quarter from a year earlier, reflecting difficulties exiting large investments. Blackstone executives said the private-equity industry was emerging from a two-year hibernation.


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