Weekly E-Mail news briefing News from hundreds of top industry sources It's what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief takes your privacy very seriously. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About Broadgate     Send Broadgate Private Equity SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Blackstone and Fortress gaining ground in the market The positive third-quarter earnings for Blackstone Group and Fortress Investment Group are proof that things are improving for private equity and hedge funds. Blackstone's CEO said the firm hoped to have several IPOs in its PE business in the next few months that would return about $3 billion to its investors, and Fortress hopes to recover some previous losses and resume collecting incentive fees. The Wall Street Journal (11/7)