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Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 45% of His Hedge Fund's $13.4 Billion Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Stocks

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

Brookfield (14.4%) Ackman started acquiring shares in alternative asset management company Brookfield (NYSE: BN) (TSX: BN) in the second quarter and really loaded up on shares in the third quarter. In 2020, for example, it created Brookfield Renewable as part of its Brookfield Renewable Partners subsidiary. He holds about $1.9

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This Cryptocurrency May Be Down 73%, but It Has Explosive Long-Term Potential

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

From January 2020 to May 2021, Chainlink soared in value from $2 to $52. The asset tokenization trend Chainlink is at the forefront of the asset tokenization trend, which is taking the financial world by storm. BlackRock , the largest asset manager in the world, is one of the biggest names behind the asset tokenization trend.

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The Fed Just Flagged Its First Interest Rate Cut Since March 2020. It Might be Bad News for Stocks.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

But inflation has cooled significantly this year, and the Fed is now set to cut the benchmark federal funds rate for the first time since March 2020. government delivered trillions of dollars worth of stimulus during 2020 and 2021 to fight the negative impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy.

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Interest Rates Just Did Something They Haven't Done Since March 2020, and It Could Foreshadow a Big Move in the Stock Market

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

Thankfully, it has cooled significantly since then, which allowed the Fed to reduce the federal funds rate in September, for the first time since March 2020. Plus, the yield on risk-free assets like cash or Treasury bonds often falls in lockstep with interest rates, which pushes investors into growth assets like stocks instead.

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Next Week, Interest Rates May Do Something They Haven't Done Since March 2020. It Could Foreshadow a Big Move in the Stock Market.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

If the cut happens, it will be the first since March 2020. All four of these factors existed at some level at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Plus, lower rates will reduce the yield on risk-free assets like cash and Treasury bonds , encouraging investors to invest in growth assets like stocks instead.

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Interest Rates Are About to Do Something They Haven't Done Since March 2020, and It Could Trigger a Big Move in the Stock Market

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AUGUST 15, 2024

That means interest rates may be cut for the first time since March 2020. government injected trillions of dollars' worth of stimulus into the economy during 2020 and 2021 to counteract the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the sharp fall in rates in 2020 was triggered by the pandemic.

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Could Buying JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF Today Set You Up for Life?

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MARCH 28, 2025

billion of assets under management, this is the most popular actively managed ETF on the market today. The current yield is 7.4%, and the average value since the ETF's inception in May 2020 is 8.7%. In other words, these options provide extra "income" through option-based "premiums." It's not easy to squeeze a reliable 7.4%

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

Private Equity Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

Brookfield has a track record of investing in major pipeline assets worldwide. The firm holds a controlling stake in Brazils NTS pipeline and was part of a consortium that acquired a $10.1bn stake in Abu Dhabis natural gas pipelines in 2020. in a deal that could exceed $10bn, including debt.

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Warren Buffett Recommends This Vanguard Index Fund. It Could Turn $450 Per Month Into $888,200.

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APRIL 7, 2025

Buffett reminded attendees at Berkshire's annual meeting in 2020, "In my view, for most people, the best thing to do is to own the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index fund." I don't think most people are in a position to pick single stocks," he told attendees at Berkshire's annual meeting in 2020. Microsoft: 5.9% Alphabet: 3.6%

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Prepare for the Coming Recession

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APRIL 7, 2025

And the last expansion, which is the term economists use to describe the time when the economy is growing in between recessions, lasted from 2008 to 2020 -- which was the longest expansion on record. But the recession caused by the Pandemic Panic of February 2020 was just two months -- the shortest recession ever.

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Bain Capital closes in on $2.6bn HealthEdge deal in strategic healthcare tech push

Private Equity Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

Blackstone acquired HealthEdge in 2020 for $700m at the height of pandemic-driven investment in healthcare. The firm manages $185bn in assets and owns Zelis, a leading healthcare payments business. The current deal signals renewed appetite for high-growth software assets and underscores continued investor confidence in healthcare tech.

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Peloton Stock Is Down 98%, and It Just Lost a Huge Asset. Is a Recovery Still Possible?

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MAY 6, 2024

The company's at-home exercise equipment, fitted with digital screens and streaming capabilities, proved to be incredibly popular when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. He was one of Peloton's greatest assets, but after a valiant effort, he stepped down from his leadership role earlier this month.

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KKR doubles down on Middle East with General David Petraeus at the helm and new investment team on the ground

Private Equity Insights

APRIL 15, 2025

Barratt-Due previously played a key role in the firms strategic investment into Gulf Data Hub, a fast-growing data centre platform with assets across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Julian Barratt-Due, Managing Director at KKR, will lead the new investment team, focusing on opportunities throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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Why XRP Is Skyrocketing Today

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JANUARY 15, 2025

The case was brought in 2020 and saw an initial judgement in 2023 that fined Ripple $125 million -- far below the $2 billion penalty sought by the SEC. Thanks to the lower-than-expected CPI inflation, investors are warming back up to cryptocurrencies and speculative assets. The report showed core inflation of 3.2%

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Should You Buy Nu Holdings While It's Below $14?

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JANUARY 20, 2025

Five banks dominated 80% of Brazil's financial assets, effectively operating as an oligopoly and imposing exorbitant fees on customers. Since 2020, Nubank has increased its customer base from 24 million to nearly 99 million today , or more than 56% of Brazil's adult population. million to 4.6

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3 Subtle Ways Warren Buffett Is Investing in the $15.7 Trillion Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution

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MARCH 28, 2025

billion in Amazon stock accounts for roughly 24% of Berkshire's $289 billion of invested assets. Since introducing 5G-capable iPhones during the latter-half of 2020, Apple has maintained a 50% or greater share of the domestic smartphone market. Collectively, the $67.1 billion currently held in shares of Apple and the $2.06

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After Active Ownership, Sterling Exits Frontline Road Safety

Private Equity Professional

MARCH 11, 2025

Source: Frontline Road Safety Frontline Road Safety was formed in August 2020 by The Sterling Group as a new road safety platform. Since launching the Frontline platform in 2020, Sterling has been proud to support the companys tremendous growth and expansion, said Brad Staller , a partner at Sterling.

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Partners Group backs €120m Gestcompost continuation fund led by Suma Capital

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APRIL 3, 2025

Since Suma Capitals original investment in 2020, the company has tripled its EBITDA and expanded its footprint across the value chain. The firms Infrastructure business currently manages $27bn in assets globally. Gestcompost, founded in 2003, operates three sites capable of processing 1.2 Can`t stop reading?

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Bain report finds healthcare PE deal value soars in 2024

Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

The report found there are four trends reshaping healthcare PE: Mid-market funds innovate Mid-market healthcare funds, which have outperformed the broader market, continue to innovate and maintain buyout activity and exits since 2020. These funds raised around $59bn since 2022, a 40% increase from the previous three years.

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Partners Group acquires Australia’s GreenSquare DC in $758m deal

Private Equity Insights

MARCH 10, 2025

GreenSquare DC, founded in 2020 by commercial real estate expert Walt Coulston, owns a powered shell data centre in Sydney and has additional sites in Melbourne and Perth, strategically located near key power and fibre networks. Coulston was the sole owner of the company before the sale.

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Private equity firm Naxicap acquires VuWall to strengthen control room technology offerings

Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

This acquisition follows Naxicaps earlier investments in Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) in 2020 and Tritec Electronic in 2022, as part of its strategy to consolidate and innovate in the control room industry. Source: AV Magazine Can’t stop reading?

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History Suggests the Crypto Market Is About to Skyrocket Because of This Little-Known Fact

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JUNE 14, 2024

is still the largest economy in the world, that potential policy shift is viewed by many as the last domino that needs to fall to inaugurate a more favorable environment for risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies. Given that the U.S. Cryptos operate on decentralized networks with their own monetary policies.

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Occidental Petroleum Is Making Sure It Doesn't Repeat Its Past Mistakes

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JULY 30, 2024

The oil company nearly went under in 2020 after buying Anadarko Petroleum in a cash-heavy deal the prior year. The oil company is taking steps to ensure it doesn't repeat its past mistakes by selling assets before closing its CrownRock transaction. It expects to achieve that goal with free cash flow and asset sale proceeds.

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Same Yield, but No Comparison on Value: Chevron vs. Kinder Morgan

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DECEMBER 7, 2024

That means that it owns vital energy infrastructure like pipelines , storage, and transportation assets. It is focused on North America, where the majority of its income comes from the fees that it charges to other companies for the use of its assets. Kinder Morgan operates in the midstream segment of the broader energy industry.

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2 Reasons to Buy Bitcoin Like There's No Tomorrow

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MAY 9, 2024

For the past two months, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has lived up to its reputation as one of the most volatile assets in the world. The new spot Bitcoin ETFs -- led by the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund -- quickly accumulated more than $30 billion in assets under management.

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MorganFranklin Cyber goes independent with private equity backing

Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

Originally part of MorganFranklin Consulting, a Vaco company, MorganFranklin Cyber rebranded in 2020 to focus on cybersecurity services. read more Stonepeak acquires Boundary Street Capital to expand credit offerings Stonepeak, a global investment firm managing $72bn in assets, has acquired Boundary Street.

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Apax acquires Evelyn Partners’ accounting arm for £700m

Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The division includes the business formerly known as Smith & Williamson, which Evelyn Partners integrated following its acquisition in 2020. The firm, which is majority-owned by private equity group Permira, is one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, overseeing £63bn in assets under management.

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Bitcoin Could Hit $500,000 by October 2025, According to This Billionaire Investor

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JUNE 22, 2024

In May 2020, for example, Bitcoin soared from a price of about $8,800 to a (then) all-time high of $69,000 in November 2021. To model Bitcoin's future price performance, Palihapitiya analyzed Bitcoin's price performance over different time intervals of the 2020 halving cycle. How likely is this scenario?

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Bain Capital finalises €4bn acquisition of Apleona from PAI Partners

Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

PAI acquired Apleona from EQT AB for 1.6bn in 2020 and has since expanded the business, positioning it as a leader in integrated facility services. The transaction underscores Bains strategic focus on asset-heavy industries with resilient demand and stable cash flows. The company employs more than 43,000 people across 30 countries.

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Ardian sets $30bn secondaries fundraising record

Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 16, 2025

Private investment house Ardian has raised $30bn for its ninth-generation secondaries platform, a significant increase over the $19bn raised for the eighth-generation in 2020, and the largest secondaries fundraise globally to date. According to a recent release, this brings Ardians Secondaries & Primaries assets under management to $97bn.

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Could SoFi Become the Next JPMorgan Chase?

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APRIL 19, 2024

Since the beginning of 2020, its customer base has grown from less than 1.1 Its Galileo fintech platform has nearly quintupled in size, and overall revenue has climbed from $621 million in 2020 to more than $2 billion in 2023, with the company reaching profitability for the first time in the fourth quarter of last year. billion $3.88

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M&A and JV Activity in Private Credit: What the Trend Could Mean for Borrowers

Private Equity Professional

JANUARY 8, 2025

The sector has become extremely attractive for investors, with LPs and asset managers pouring money into private credit. The sector has become extremely attractive for investors, with LPs and asset managers pouring money into private credit. From 2022 through 2024, private-credit-financed buyouts outnumbered BSL financed deals 6 to 1.

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Ultra-High-Yield EPR Properties: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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JANUARY 9, 2025

See the 10 stocks Sell EPR Properties EPR is singularly focused on so-called experiential assets. In reality, EPR Properties didn't just cut its dividend in 2020; it eliminated it after reporting a huge $156 million net loss for that year. Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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Why I Just Loaded Up on This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Granted, the company slashed its distribution in 2020 because it needed to pay down debt. Since 2020, Energy Transfer has increased its distribution significantly. It's also improving efficiency in its midstream assets. Its yield hasn't been below 5% since 2015. However, Energy Transfer's debt load isn't as problematic now.

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Social Security Is Facing a $23 Trillion Funding Shortfall and Possible Benefit Cuts in 9 Years: Here's How We Got Here

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

Between 1983 and 2020, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund (OASI) and Disability Insurance Trust Fund (DI) saw their combined asset reserves climb from a modest $24.9 In 2020, the OASI -- the fund that doles out payments to retired workers and survivor beneficiaries -- saw its asset reserves climb by $7.4

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2 Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

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APRIL 19, 2024

Energy Transfer let investors down, again Energy Transfer cut its dividend in half in 2020 during the deep energy-sector downturn that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The core of each business is energy infrastructure, including pipeline, transportation, storage, and processing assets. yield with a little trepidation.

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1 Turnaround Growth Stock to Buy Before It Soars 505%, According to Cathie Wood's Ark Invest

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JUNE 17, 2024

In September 2020, Cathie Wood's Ark Invest estimated that fintech company Block (NYSE: SQ) would reach $375 per share by 2025. of invested assets. In September 2020, Block was the fifth-largest position in Ark's portfolio, accounting for 5.6% of invested assets. Is Block the turnaround story Ark believes it to be?

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Prediction: Ethereum Will Hit a $1 Trillion Market Cap in 2025

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AUGUST 22, 2024

By the end of 2025, I fully expect Ethereum to triple in value and become a $1 trillion asset. The two largest of the new spot Ethereum ETFs have already accumulated nearly $800 million in assets under management. In August 2020, Ethereum was trading for $400. By the end of 2024, anywhere from $3.1 billion to $4.8

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3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Now for a Lifetime of Passive Income

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

annually since 2020. For decades, ADM has leveraged its enormous global asset base to originate, process, and transport agricultural commodities between over 190 countries. If we factor in Hercules Capital's supplemental dividend, shareholders have seen their quarterly payments rise by 50% since 2020. The stock offers a 3.4%

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3 Reasons Vici Properties Is a Must-Buy for Long-Term Investors

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Since real estate investment trust (REIT) Vici owns the property, it owns what might be the most valuable asset of that casino. The fact that the REIT increased its dividend in 2020 despite the pandemic headwind is evidence. It is already one of the largest owners of casino assets. Image source: Getty Images.

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Prediction: Bitcoin Will Reach $100,000 in 2025

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MAY 11, 2024

Let's look back at Bitcoin's price after each of the three halvings that occurred in 2012, 2016, and 2020. Halving Date Price at the Time of Halving Following Year's Peak Price 2012 $13 $1,152 2016 $664 $17,760 2020 $9,734 $67,549 Data source: Bitpay.

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Prediction: When the Federal Reserve Starts Cutting Rates, This Cryptocurrency Will Be a Massive Winner

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Several assets are likely poised to benefit from these adjustments, but one in particular is positioned best in this evolving landscape. Here's why Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is the one asset investors should keep an eye on as the Fed turns from hawkish to dovish. Image source: Getty Images. Should you invest $1,000 in Bitcoin right now?

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Up 264%, Is MicroStrategy On Track to Become the First $1 Trillion Crypto Stock?

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024

For the year, MicroStrategy is up a resounding 264%, and since 2020, it has outperformed every single S&P 500 stock. MicroStrategy has been on a Bitcoin buying spree since 2020, and makes regular Bitcoin purchases nearly every month. So is MicroStrategy really on track to become the first $1 trillion crypto stock?

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1 Super Cryptocurrency Could Soar to $200,000 by 2025, According to a Wall Street Analyst

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MARCH 18, 2024

Ultimately, cryptocurrencies are no different than any other asset. Bitcoin futures ETFs do not track Bitcoin prices as precisely because they invest in futures contracts -- agreements to buy or sell assets at agreed-upon prices on predetermined dates. cut in May 2020. cut in May 2020. That screams demand.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 45% of His Hedge Fund's $13.4 Billion Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Stocks

This Cryptocurrency May Be Down 73%, but It Has Explosive Long-Term Potential

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The Fed Just Flagged Its First Interest Rate Cut Since March 2020. It Might be Bad News for Stocks.

Interest Rates Just Did Something They Haven't Done Since March 2020, and It Could Foreshadow a Big Move in the Stock Market

Next Week, Interest Rates May Do Something They Haven't Done Since March 2020. It Could Foreshadow a Big Move in the Stock Market.

Interest Rates Are About to Do Something They Haven't Done Since March 2020, and It Could Trigger a Big Move in the Stock Market

Could Buying JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF Today Set You Up for Life?

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

Warren Buffett Recommends This Vanguard Index Fund. It Could Turn $450 Per Month Into $888,200.

Prepare for the Coming Recession

Bain Capital closes in on $2.6bn HealthEdge deal in strategic healthcare tech push

Peloton Stock Is Down 98%, and It Just Lost a Huge Asset. Is a Recovery Still Possible?

KKR doubles down on Middle East with General David Petraeus at the helm and new investment team on the ground

Why XRP Is Skyrocketing Today

Should You Buy Nu Holdings While It's Below $14?

3 Subtle Ways Warren Buffett Is Investing in the $15.7 Trillion Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution

After Active Ownership, Sterling Exits Frontline Road Safety

Partners Group backs €120m Gestcompost continuation fund led by Suma Capital

Bain report finds healthcare PE deal value soars in 2024

Partners Group acquires Australia’s GreenSquare DC in $758m deal

Private equity firm Naxicap acquires VuWall to strengthen control room technology offerings

History Suggests the Crypto Market Is About to Skyrocket Because of This Little-Known Fact

Occidental Petroleum Is Making Sure It Doesn't Repeat Its Past Mistakes

Same Yield, but No Comparison on Value: Chevron vs. Kinder Morgan

2 Reasons to Buy Bitcoin Like There's No Tomorrow

MorganFranklin Cyber goes independent with private equity backing

Apax acquires Evelyn Partners’ accounting arm for £700m

Bitcoin Could Hit $500,000 by October 2025, According to This Billionaire Investor

Bain Capital finalises €4bn acquisition of Apleona from PAI Partners

Ardian sets $30bn secondaries fundraising record

Could SoFi Become the Next JPMorgan Chase?

M&A and JV Activity in Private Credit: What the Trend Could Mean for Borrowers

Ultra-High-Yield EPR Properties: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Why I Just Loaded Up on This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock

Social Security Is Facing a $23 Trillion Funding Shortfall and Possible Benefit Cuts in 9 Years: Here's How We Got Here

2 Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

1 Turnaround Growth Stock to Buy Before It Soars 505%, According to Cathie Wood's Ark Invest

Prediction: Ethereum Will Hit a $1 Trillion Market Cap in 2025

3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Now for a Lifetime of Passive Income

3 Reasons Vici Properties Is a Must-Buy for Long-Term Investors

Prediction: Bitcoin Will Reach $100,000 in 2025

Prediction: When the Federal Reserve Starts Cutting Rates, This Cryptocurrency Will Be a Massive Winner

Up 264%, Is MicroStrategy On Track to Become the First $1 Trillion Crypto Stock?

1 Super Cryptocurrency Could Soar to $200,000 by 2025, According to a Wall Street Analyst

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