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This Consumer Staples Stock Could Be the Sweetest Investment of the Decade

The Motley Fool

Even well-run companies face hard times now and again. In fact, it is the ability to survive the hard times that makes a company well run in the first place. Wall Street, however, tends to always react to hard times in the same way, by selling the company facing them. That can open up opportunities that turn into the best investments, with some situations being rare, once-in-a-decade chances to buy a great stock.

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Navigating the AI Revolution: What Financial Advisors Need to Know

XY Planning Network

If Im being honest, when AI first came onto the scene, I felt overwhelmed by it, so I used it very sparingly. Last September, I attended Hubspots annual conference, INBOUND. The overwhelming message throughout the event was that AI is the future (and the now), and we must embrace it. When used correctly, AI makes us better and more productive at what we do.

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3 Top Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Haul

The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett is one of the most closely followed investors in the world. Six decades ago, his fledgling fund acquired the struggling textile maker Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Buffett subsequently shut down Berkshire's textile business and transformed it into a diversified conglomerate with subsidiaries across the insurance, railroad, energy, and consumer staples sectors.

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Brookfield poised to secure $10bn Colonial Pipeline deal in major energy shake-up

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Sofinnova expands biotech accelerator strategy out of Italy with €165m Fund II close

AltAssets

European life sciences investor Sofinnova Partners has sealed a 165m final close for its second Biovelocita fund, targeting biotech acceleration deals. The post Sofinnova expands biotech accelerator strategy out of Italy with 165m Fund II close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Bridgepoint-backed Burger King UK seeks refinancing to fund growth

Private Equity Wire

Burger King UK, the fast-food chain backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint, has launched talks with lenders for a major refinancing, seeking additional capital to support its expansion plans, according to a report by Sky News. The refinancing effort includes a bid to raise an additional 40m ($51.93m) in borrowing capacity, which will help fund the companys business plan, alongside discussions to refinance 110m in existing debt.

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Could This Nvidia Partner Be a Hidden Gem That Boosts Your Portfolio?

The Motley Fool

It's been a while since data center equipment company Vertiv 's (NYSE: VRT) stock looked like a great value, but that time has come around again. The ongoing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications creates unprecedented data growth, which only means more investment in data centers. The good news is that the broad-based sell-off in the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and some near-term negative news have brought stocks like Vertiv back into value range, and now could be a great

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Morgan Stanley IM’s new infra fund closes on $4.1bn, 34% less than its predecessor

AltAssets

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners has raised $4.1bn for its new flagship fund, a 34% drop compared to the total raised for its 2019 predecessor in the strategy. The post Morgan Stanley IM’s new infra fund closes on $4.1bn, 34% less than its predecessor appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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When Buy-and-Hold Dies

A Wealth of Common Sense

During bull markets there are always certain investors who take things too far. They chase performance, take on too much leverage, speculate on fad investment themes and abandon diversification. Then the tide goes out and we find out who’s been swimming naked as Warren Buffett likes to say. Bear markets and corrections also cause mistakes on the opposite end of the spectrum.

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PhilosopherKing Raises $3M in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

PhilosopherKing, a Las Vegas, NV-based provider of an AI-driven gaming platform, raised $3M in Seed funding. The round was led by 468 Capital and 212. The company intends to use the funds to advance its AI-powered technology, expand its team, and business reach. Led by co-founder and CEO Sadok Kohen, PhilosopherKing provides an AI-powered platform […] The post PhilosopherKingRaises $3M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Sportradar Group Ag (SRAD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Sportradar Group Ag (NASDAQ: SRAD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 19, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Sportradar fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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Update: Cinven seals €3.5bn exit from Viridium in landmark Allianz-led deal

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Deal Roundup: San Francisco Giants sell stake to PE investor Sixth Street, General Atlantic leads $500m Nerdio investment

AltAssets

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly sold a 10% stake to private equity investor Sixth Street, which could value the franchise at more than $4bn. The post Deal Roundup: San Francisco Giants sell stake to PE investor Sixth Street, General Atlantic leads $500m Nerdio investment appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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US basketball’s Boston Celtics sold for $6.1bn to private equity investor

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Consortium led by William Chisholm scoops up majority stake in storied sports franchise in historic deal

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Capalo AI Raises €3.8M in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

Capalo AI, a Helsinki, Finland-based energy technology company, raised 3.8M in Seed funding. The round was led by VentureFriends and PROfounders, with participation from existing investors Inventure and Innovestor. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its European expansion and grow its client portfolio. Founded in 2022 by Henri Taskinen, Riku Kukkonen, Teemu […] The post Capalo AI Raises 3.8M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Deutsche Bank grants DWS exclusive access to private credit deals amid market expansion

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Motion Ventures launches $100m fund to accelerate maritime energy, digital transition

AltAssets

Motion Ventures has launched a $100m-targeting fundraise for what would be the biggest maritime-focused tech fund to date, looking to back businesses helping modernise global fleets. The post Motion Ventures launches $100m fund to accelerate maritime energy, digital transition appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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New EY Report Shows Private Equity Strengthens U.S. Economy with More Jobs, Higher Pay, and Increased Investment 

American Investment Council

Includes State by State data on PE-backed jobs, companies, investment WASHINGTON, D.C. Private equity continues to play a crucial role in building the U.S. economy, fostering business growth, creating jobs, and strengthening industries across the country, according to the latest edition of a report released by the American Investment Council and Ernst & Young LLP (EY).

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Ampersand Biomedicines Raises $65M in Series B Financing

FinSMEs

Ampersand Biosciences, a Boston, MA-based multi-product platform company developing smart medicines, raised $65M in Series B Funding. Backers included Ampersands founder, Flagship Pioneering, Eli Lilly & Company, and several additional new investors. The company intends to use the funds to drive the acceleration of its initial pipeline of programs, including one in immuno-inflammation and another […] The post Ampersand Biomedicines Raises $65M in Series B Financing appeared first on Fi

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This Unstoppable Biotech Stock Just Became an Even Better Buy

The Motley Fool

Last year, Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SMMT) was one of the stars of the biotech industry. The company's shares soared following a significant clinical win. Summit's market capitalization of $15.3 billion is exceedingly rare among clinical-stage drugmakers, signaling the market's positive feelings toward this rising company. Now, Summit has recently made a move that could pay even more significant dividends down the road and improve its prospects.

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Axel Springer considers sale of Awin as private equity eyes marketing assets

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Blackstone brings in another $8bn for RE debt as wider fundraising for sector falls

AltAssets

Blackstone has raised about $8bn for the final close of its latest real estate debt fund, equalling the total raised for its predecessor in the strategy in 2020. The post Blackstone brings in another $8bn for RE debt as wider fundraising for sector falls appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Pace of exits normalize while capital deployment remains cautious

Private Equity Info

In our previous analysis of investment versus exit ratios , we examined how macroeconomic conditions, government policies, and Federal Reserve actions have shaped trends over the past two decades.

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Hunted Labs Raises $3M in Pre-Seed Funding

FinSMEs

Hunted Labs, a Mclean, VA-based software security company, raised $3M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Red Cell Partners. The company intends to use the funds to develop Entercept, which aims to provide customers with command and control over their software supply chain. Led by Amanda Aguayo, Tim Barone, and Hayden Smith, Hunted […] The post Hunted Labs Raises $3M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Down 65% From Its 52-Week High, Is Viking Therapeutics Stock a Bargain Buy?

The Motley Fool

Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) is a promising growth stock with a strong GLP-1 drug candidate in VK2735, which may eventually rake in significant revenue from the anti-obesity market. It has demonstrated encouraging results in clinical trials; however, it isn't approved just yet. While the optimism surrounding the drug made Viking's stock a hot buy early last year, things have drastically cooled over the past six months during which it has plummeted more than 50%.

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Update: KKR, CKI, and FitzWalter among six bidders for Thames Water equity rescue

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PE-led consortium agrees record $6.1bn deal for Boston Celtics

Private Equity Wire

A private equity-backed consortium, led by Bill Chisholm, Co-Founder of STG Partners, has struck a $6.1bn deal to acquire the Boston Celtics, marking the largest PE-led takeover of a sports franchise and setting a new record for NBA team valuations, according to a report by Bloomberg. The deal surpasses the $4bn purchase of the Phoenix Suns in 2022 and the $6.05bn sale of the Washington Commanders in 2023.

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Infrastructure fundraising momentum rises, but capital raising remains off pace from last 10 years

AltAssets

Infrastructure fundraising bounced back from its worst year in a decade in 2024, with firms hauling in $87bn for the strategy despite high interest rates and a slowdown in distribution to LPs. The post Infrastructure fundraising momentum rises, but capital raising remains off pace from last 10 years appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Multiply Mortgage Raises $23.5M in Series A Funding

FinSMEs

Multiply Mortagage, a Denver, CO-based financial technology company making homeownership accessible through employer benefits, raised $23.5M in Series A funding. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins. A*, Box Group, Mischief, and Workshop also participated, bringing the total funding to $27M. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. […] The post Multiply Mortgage Raises $23.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Nio (NIO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Nio (NYSE: NIO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 21, 2025 , 8:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by for NIO Incorporated's fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode.

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Cerea Partners acquires majority stake in French chocolatier Relais Desserts

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Advanced search tips that improve M&A research outcomes

Private Equity Info

Enhance your search strategies on Private Equity Info with advanced tips for filtering, keyword use, Auto-Search optimization, exported data, and more.

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TA Associates, Stellex Capital pick up commitments

AltAssets

The $273bn-managing New York State Common Retirement Fund has picked out Stellex Capital Management and TA Associates funds through $700m of new commitments. The post TA Associates, Stellex Capital pick up commitments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Noble Gas Systems Receives $4.2M in Series B Funding

FinSMEs

Noble Gas Systems, a Wixom, MI-based developer and manufacturer of conformable high-pressure hydrogen gas storage vessels, raised $4.2M in Series B funding. The round was led by AP Ventures, with participation from new investors ALIAD (Air Liquide Venture Capital) and NOVA by Saint-Gobain, the venture arm of Saint-Gobain. The company intends to use the funds […] The post Noble Gas Systems Receives $4.2M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Bargain Buys Right Now

The Motley Fool

Healthcare is a defensive sector that is more resilient to economic downturns than most others. That's one of several reasons it is home to solid dividend stocks, including Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) , two of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world. In addition to their strong income profiles, both drugmakers look incredibly cheap at their current levels, making them excellent picks.

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HSBC in advanced talks to sell German fund administration unit to BlackFin

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Timing the sweet spot for add-ons after a platform acquisition

Private Equity Info

Private equity firms are likely to employ an add-on acquisition strategy to compliment a platform acquisition's organic growth efforts.