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Verizon Communications Stock Had Another Underwhelming Performance in 2024. Is This Trend Likely to Continue?

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Sign Up For Free The last time Verizon stock outperformed the S&P 500 was in 2018 It hasn't just been one or two bad years for Verizon; the stock has generally been a poor investment when compared to the S&P 500. 2018 6.2% -6.2% 2018 6.2% -6.2% Year Verizon Stock S&P 500 2024 6.1% 2022 -24.2% -19.4% Source: yCharts.

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PE-owned Hearthside files for bankruptcy after debt struggles

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The move comes after the food company failed to refinance significant debt. As part of the deal, the company plans to shed over $1.9bn in debt and secure $200m in new equity once it emerges from Chapter 11 proceedings. Hearthside expects to exit bankruptcy by the first quarter of 2025.

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Prepare for the Coming Recession

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For money you want to hold up during a downturn, stick with FDIC-insured cash and Treasuries, with perhaps a complement of diversified bond funds that are a mix of government-issued debt and investment-grade corporates. Source: YCharts. Home prices: Up. Our credit card balances go up -- and we don't think quite as much about our budgets.

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Pantheon closes $5.2bn for senior credit secondaries as insurance interest accelerates

Private Equity Insights

Pantheon Senior Debt III comprises a series of vehicles including closed-end co-mingled funds, evergreen and rated insurance solutions, and separately managed accounts. With this latest close, Pantheon has raised $10.1bn for its credit secondaries platform since 2018, firmly positioning itself as a global leader in the asset class.

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Bain Capital considers $10bn sale of Rocket Software

Private Equity Insights

Bain Capital acquired Rocket Software in 2018 at a $2bn valuation and has since expanded the business through acquisitions, including the $2.3bn purchase of OpenTexts software modernization unit last year. The sale comes amid rising corporate investment in technology, driven by increased artificial intelligence adoption.

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I Just Bought More of These 3 High-Conviction Stocks. Here's Why

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The company has over $900 million in cash and zero long-term debt, and has still profited $164 million on a net-income basis year to date. to $5.90, which, at the midpoint, would be its lowest EPS since 2018 -- not good. When it comes to competing against smaller, upstart brands both at home and abroad, Celsius is in a good place.

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco vs. Carnival

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From fiscal 2018 to fiscal 2023 (which ended last September), Costco's revenue grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% as its earnings per share (EPS) rose at a CAGR of 15%. million cardholders and 762 warehouses at the end of fiscal 2018. million cardholders and 762 warehouses at the end of fiscal 2018.

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