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Social Security: 3 Filing Strategies for Spouses

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There are certain benefits to retiring as a married couple, as opposed to being single during your senior years. For one thing, it's nice to be able to share expenses at a time when money may be tighter. Also, a lot of retirees find themselves lonely in the absence of going into work every day. Living with a spouse means having built-in company -- someone to talk to, spend time with, and run errands with, rather than go it alone.

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Goldman Sachs backs Prada’s bold $2.77bn move to revive Versace legacy

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May River Closes Carve Out, Forms Tusk Industrial

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May River Capital has formed a new industrial flow control platform, Tusk Industrial , and has closed its first acquisition with the $110 million buy of the fluid handling business (Global Pump Solutions) of publicly traded CECO Environmental. The Global Pump Solutions (GPS) business consists of three niche severe service industrial metallic, fiberglass, and thermoplastic centrifugal pump brands Dean , Fybroc , and Sethco.

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Hi Auto Raises $15M in Series A Funding

FinSMEs

Hi Auto, a Dayton, OH-based startup developing AI-powered voice technology for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, raised $15M in Series A funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $23M, was led by Delek Motors, the Zisapel Family, Vasuki Tech Fund, with participation from Allied Group, Goldbell Investments, and the Meir Barel Group.

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How Anand Eswaran is safeguarding the digital world at the helm of Veeam

Insight Partners

Anand Eswaran fell in love with technology back in the 80s. Stepping into the role of CEO at Veeam the worlds leading data resilience company Eswaran has carried forward the company’s legacy of success and led it through three years of double-digit revenue growth. He believes that his early fascination with machines and data set him up for success in the fast-paced world of software.

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3 Surprising Stocks That Are Trouncing the Market in 2025

The Motley Fool

The first quarter is now in the books. This has been a challenging year for investors, and it's not a surprise to see most stocks in the red. Still, some investments found a way to buck the malaise. Dozens of names have even thrived. Nearly 80 exchange-listed stocks soared at least 30% through the first three months of 2025. Some of more surprising names include Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) , Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) , and FuboTV (NYSE: FUBO).

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Bridgepoint, Cinven, and TDR circle MyDentist in £800m–£900m private equity auction

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Deal Roundup: Hahn & Co buys SK Speciality, EQT invests in WTS Group

AltAssets

South Korean private equity major Hahn & Company has acquired SK Specialty, the worlds largest producer of specialty gases for the semiconductor and advanced display industries. The post Deal Roundup: Hahn & Co buys SK Speciality, EQT invests in WTS Group appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Ultra Closes $12M Funding

FinSMEs

Ultra, a London, UK-based destination for gamers, publishers, and developers, closed $12m funding round. The round was led byLuxembourg-based multi-family officeNOIA Capitalthrough its NOIA Digital Assets fund. The company intends to use the funds to hire talent, continue expanding and upgrading the platform. Led by Gus van Rijckevorsel, CEO, and Maxime van Steenberghe, COO, Ultraprovides […] The post Ultra Closes $12M Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Apple Stock vs. Tesla Stock: Billionaires Buy One and Sell the Other

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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are two of the popular stocks among individual investors, but the hedge fund billionaires listed below sold one and bought the other in the fourth quarter. Izzy Englander of Millennium Management cut his stake in Apple by 9%. He also increased his stake in Tesla by 195%, such that it ranks among his top 10 positions excluding options.

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Brookfield revives €7bn takeover talks with Grifols as shares surge 11%

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Linden Closes $400 Million Structured Capital Fund

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Linden Capital Partners has held a final close of its second structured capital fund, Linden Structured Capital Fund II LP (SCF II), with $400 million in capital commitments. Lindens earlier structured capital fund closed in July 2011 with $355 million of capital commitments. Limited partners in SCF II include both new and returning SCF I investors such as pension plans, insurance companies, family offices, and asset managers from the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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Crestview collects almost $600m for first continuation fund, for pair of Fund III portfolio companies

AltAssets

Crestview Partners has raised almost $600m for its first continuation fund, which will take on a pair of portfolio businesses from its 2015-vintage Fund III. The post Crestview collects almost $600m for first continuation fund, for pair of Fund III portfolio companies appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit to investors

Financial Times M&A

Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from Chinas ByteDance

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These Ultra-High-Yielding Dividend Stocks Are No Joke

The Motley Fool

It's good to have a healthy dose of skepticism, especially today on April Fools' Day. If something seems to be too good to be true, it might be a trap trying to get you to fall for a joke. There are a lot of traps in investing. Dividend yield traps are a common one that investors can fall for. You see a high dividend yield on a stock and believe you can make a lot of passive income.

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Brynwood Partners exits SunnyD owner Harvest Hill in $1.5bn sale to Castillo Hermanos

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Hydrolix Closes $80M Series C Funding

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Hydrolix, a Portland, Oregon-based provider of a data lake platform to enhance the economics of log data, closed an$80mSeries C funding round. The round was led byQED Investors, joined byBlumberg Capital,Frontline Ventures,Pruven CapitalandSozoVentures, alongside existing investors that includeAkamai,AV8 Ventures,Ericsson Ventures,Nava Ventures,Oregon Venture Fund,S3 Ventures,Uncorrelated Ventures andWing Venture Capital.Chuckie Reddy, QED partner and head of growth […] The post Hydrolix C

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Spain’s Bullnet Capital raising first opportunity fund to double down on successful portfolio companies

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Early-stage Spanish investor Bullnet Capital has launched its first opportunity fund targeting follow-up investments in its Fund II and III portfolio businesses. The post Spain’s Bullnet Capital raising first opportunity fund to double down on successful portfolio companies appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Providence acquires Bowmark Capital’s Tax Systems

Private Equity Wire

Providence Equity Partners, a private equity firm specialising in growth-focused investments across media, communications, education, and technology, has acquired Tax Systems, a provider of global tax and accounting software, from mid-market investor Bowmark Capital. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Founded in 1991, Tax Systems delivers software solutions that digitise tax compliance processes, enabling professionals to automate workflows, enhance regulatory compliance

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Why Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Stocks Are Falling Today

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Wall Street's initial reaction to the new tariff policies announced Wednesday night is not positive, and manufacturers of heavy equipment are reacting worse than the overall market. Shares of Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Toro (NYSE: TTC) were each down more than 6% as of 1 p.m. ET, while shares of Deere (NYSE: DE) were down 4%. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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Coller Capital acquires $1.6bn senior lending portfolio in largest-ever LP-led credit secondaries deal

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Grid Edge Raises £2.8M in Funding

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Grid Edge, a Birmingham, UK-based company whose AI-powered software helps reduce carbon emissions and energy costs in commercial buildings, raised 2.8m in funding. Backers included the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, Mercia Ventures, Centrica, bp Ventures, and private investors. The company intends to use the funding, which is subject to approval under the National Security […] The post Grid Edge Raises 2.8M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Keensight doubles size of IR team, brings in ex-GHO Capital exec Cox to lead

AltAssets

Pan European growth buyout investor Keensight Capital has brought in former GHO Capital investor relations expert Charles Cox to lead its global IR function. The post Keensight doubles size of IR team, brings in ex-GHO Capital exec Cox to lead appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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How to Value a Heating and Air Conditioning Business + 15 Factors to Increase Value

Axial

When we talk to HVAC business owners at Axial, we often find theyre seeking a business valuation for two key reasons: They want to sell. An accurate valuation helps determine if youre ready to go to market and whether your exit will generate enough proceeds to support your post-exit goals. To get this estimate, its best to work with an M&A advisor who specializes in the HVAC industry.

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2 Cheap Tech Stocks I'm Buying Right Now

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Market headwinds have rarely felt this intense. With international tensions reaching critical levels, trade networks under severe pressure, and inflation's relentless grip on consumer spending power, investors face a genuinely challenging landscape. Yet, amid the volatility lies opportunity. After a punishing first quarter that erased most of late 2024's impressive gains, we're witnessing something not seen since late 2022: substantial value in a host of world-class companies.

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Apollo, Bain, and CVC eye €3bn DSM-Firmenich animal nutrition unit

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AutonomyAI Raises $4M in Pre-Seed Funding

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AutonomyAI, a NYC-based company focused on enhancing front-end software development for businesses, raised $4m in pre-seed funding. Backers included Inbound Capital, Gilad Shany of IoN Partners, and Vikram Makhiija, Senior Director at Google Cloud Security, among others. Co-founded by Arik Faingold (Co-founder of Pentera and Comm-IT) and Tammuz Dubnov (CTO), and led by Adir Ben-Yehuda […] The post AutonomyAI Raises $4M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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India’s InCred expands to special situations funds following performing credit success

AltAssets

The alternative investment arm of Indian financial services firm InCred Group has raised more than INR6bn ($70m) so far for its maiden special situations credit fund. The post India’s InCred expands to special situations funds following performing credit success appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Wendel acquires 75% stake in Monroe

Private Equity Wire

Wendel Group has completed its previously announced transaction with Axa IM Prime to jointly acquire a 75% stake in Monroe Capital, a US-based private debt investment manager, according to a report by Citywire. As part of the agreement, Wendel has committed to supporting Monroe Capitals future growth through participation in upcoming fundraisings of up to $800m, alongside an additional investment of up to $200m in general partner commitments.

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Warren Buffett's Approach to Buying Stocks in a Downturn Is Similar to How He Views Shopping

The Motley Fool

As of the end of last week, the S&P 500 was down more than 5% to start the year. The market is off to a brutal start, and investors are worried that there could be more trouble ahead given that trade wars and tariffs may weigh on the results of many businesses for the foreseeable future. Plus, at a time when valuations have been elevated for a while, many stocks could be due for significant corrections.

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Brookfield and CDPQ in talks to acquire GTCR’s Antylia Scientific in $1.4bn deal

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UniteLabs Raises €2.77M in Pre-Seed Funding

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UniteLabs, a Munich, Germany-based startup specializing in lab automation, raised 2.77M in pre-seed funding. The round was led by NAP (formerly Cavalry Ventures), with participation from PUSH, Acurio Ventures, OMA Business Angels, and LANA Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to enhance its platform, which connects lab instruments and enables seamless data collection, […] The post UniteLabs Raises 2.77M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Big re-up demands pushes Investindustrial to a target-beating €4bn for its new flagship fund

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Italian buyout houseInvestindustrial has hit a 4bn final close for its eighth flagship fund, beating its initial target. The post Big re-up demands pushes Investindustrial to a target-beating 4bn for its new flagship fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Blackstone-backed AirTrunk seeks $1.7bn for Singapore data centres

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Blackstone-backed hyperscale data centre operator AirTrunk is in the market for a SGD2.2bn ($1.7bn) green loan to fund a new greenfield development in Singapore, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter. The financing aligns with AirTrunks broader regional expansion strategy as demand for AI-driven infrastructure continues to accelerate.

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Where Will VeriSign Stock Be in 1 Year?

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VeriSign 's (NASDAQ: VRSN) stock rallied more than 30% over the past 12 months, even as fears of rising tariffs, sticky inflation, and elevated interest rates rattled the markets. During that same period, the S&P 500 only advanced 6%. Let's see why this slow but steady stock beat the market -- and if it will head even higher in a year. What does VeriSign do?

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Blackstone leads $7bn equity investment into Rogers Communications subsidiary

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Unravel Raises $7M in Series A Funding

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Unravel, a London, UK-based provider of an AI-powered video commerce platform, raised $7M in Series A funding. The round was led by Nauta Capital, with participation from Active Partners, Slingshot Ventures and Olivier Bisserier, as well as Antler, Nodes, Upscalers, Brook Bay Capital and The Players Fund (whose backers include sports icons Ben Stokes, KL […] The post Unravel Raises $7M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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