Sector Investment 24 Hours

Last updated: March 23, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Infrastructure & Energy

LS Power securing a $5 billion regulatory sweetener for its gas infrastructure highlights ongoing support for traditional energy assets, even as the broader sector monitors a notable deceleration in U.S. data centre growth, which slowed by 50 percent. This backdrop of shifting investment priorities was evident as the Global Summit returns for its next iteration, signalling continued high-level focus on infrastructure deployment. Separately, Quinbrook is building an in-house Australian construction team to manage battery storage projects, aiming to maintain control over execution amid a tight labor environment for renewable energy buildouts across the region.

Real Estate & Fund Management

In core real estate transactions, Hines acquired four mid-box logistics assets in the United Kingdom for a combined £60 million, expanding its holdings to eight similar properties via its core-plus HEPP fund. Meanwhile, fund managers are emphasizing valuation discipline; Igneo’s global head Niall Mills discussed the firm's decision to conduct quarterly valuations to avoid explaining valuation declines to clients, reflecting increased caution following the exit of their first Euro fund.