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3 Things You Need to Know About HSAs in 2025

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There are different accounts you can use to save money in a tax-advantaged manner. IRAs and 401(k)s are popular retirement savings accounts that offer different tax breaks. A health savings account, or HSA, is another account that's loaded with tax benefits. HSAs are a hybrid savings and investment account you can use to cover healthcare expenses. However, it's important to know how they work and how to manage yours efficiently.

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Brigade and Macellum to acquire Family Dollar in $1bn deal

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Cerberus Carves Votaw Precision Technologies from Doerfer

Private Equity Professional

Cerberus Capital Management has acquired Votaw Precision Technologies , a manufacturer of hardware and components for aerospace and defense platforms, from Doerfer Corporation. Votaw is a specialty manufacturer of complex components used in aerospace, defense, space, and maritime applications, including hardware for satellites, undersea vehicles, ground radar systems, and launch platforms.

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Van Lanschot Kempen hits €374m first close for third Europe PE fund, already 50% larger than predecessor

AltAssets

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management has raised 374m for the first close of its third Europe-focused private equity strategy. The post Van Lanschot Kempen hits 374m first close for third Europe PE fund, already 50% larger than predecessor appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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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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3d Systems (DDD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. 3d Systems (NYSE: DDD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 27, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings and welcome to the 3D Systems fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings conference call and webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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Bain Capital acquires Namirial from Ambienta in sustainability-focused SaaS deal

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Olympus Partners pulls in $3.5bn for latest fund

AltAssets

Olympus Partners, a US-based investment firm, has raised $3.5bn for its latest private equity fund, Olympus Growth Fund VIII. The fund, the eighth institutional vehicle launched by the firm since its inception in 1988, includes discretionary capital pools and reflects robust backing from both long-standing and new investors. The Stamford, Connecticut-headquartered company, founded by CEO […] The post Olympus Partners pulls in $3.5bn for latest fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equit

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

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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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BlackRock breaks the 60/40 mold with bold push into retail private markets

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HCI Sells MSI Express to Nonantum Capital Partners

Private Equity Professional

HCI Equity Partners has closed the sale of MSI Express , a national contract manufacturing and packaging firm for the food and beverage industry, to Nonantum Capital Partners. MSI Express is a contract manufacturing and packaging partner of shelf-stable sauces, dry mixes, snacks, and beverage powders for national and multinational CPG firms, as well as mid-sized food companies.

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Bain Capital buys Namirial stake from Ambienta, Tailwind Capital invests in Cloud for Good

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Bain Capital has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Namirial, a provider of digital transaction management software, fromItalian private equity firm Ambienta. The post Bain Capital buys Namirial stake from Ambienta, Tailwind Capital invests in Cloud for Good 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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Palantir Technologies Is Down 27% From Its All-Time High. Is It Still in a Bubble?

The Motley Fool

Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock appeared to be in a bubble at the start of the year. Investors' expectations were incredibly high, and the valuation looked inflated. Following the hefty sell-off that hit most artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, however, Palantir is down 27% from its all-time high. Some investors may see this decline as a sign the stock may be ready to roar again.

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Blackstone taps Goldman Sachs leveraged finance head to lead European private credit origination

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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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Falfurrias fund size jumps to $1.35bn with oversubscribed Fund VI close

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Falfurrias Management Partners has closed its oversubscribed sixth flagship fund on $1.35bn, a 58% increase on its predecessor vehicle from 2021. The post Falfurrias fund size jumps to $1.35bn with oversubscribed Fund VI close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Vestaron Raises Over $20M in Funding

FinSMEs

Vestaron, a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based global leader in the development of novel, peptide-based crop protection solutions, closed a funding round of more than $20m. The company will use the new capital to expand its commercial presence in key US and European markets and advance the development of additional peptide-based crop protection products. Led by Juan Estupinan, […] The post Vestaron Raises Over $20M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Stock Market Correction: Here Are My Top 5 Stocks That Could Soar By The End of 2025

The Motley Fool

With the stock market in a correction, some investors are likely to remain a bit pessimistic. There are many unknowns about the effect of tariffs, and the market hates uncertainty. However, I think there are multiple stocks that can rise above any doubts, and these ones could soar before 2025 is over. Although many stocks can fit into this category, I believe Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) , Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) , Advanced Micro Devices

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Madison Dearborn targets $3bn for Fund IX—its smallest fundraise since 1999

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Nestlé’s water unit draws flood of PE interest

Private Equity Wire

Private equity firms, including PAI Partners and Bain Capital, are evaluating potential bids for Nestls water business, which could be valued at 5bn ($5.38bn) or more, according to a report by Reuters. Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and KKR have reportedly also been assessing the opportunity. Nestl announced in November that it would carve out its CHF3.3bn ($3.68bn) water division into a standalone global entity by 1 January 2025.

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Oakley Capital races to €4.5bn hard cap Fund VI close, was oversubscribed within three months

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Pan-European private equity investor Oakley Capital has shrugged off the volatile fundraising environment by racing to a 4.5bn hard cap close of its sixth flagship fund. The post Oakley Capital races to 4.5bn hard cap Fund VI close, was oversubscribed within three months appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Yutori Raises $15M in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

Yutori, a San Francisco, CA-based the company building personal AI assistants that automate everyday digital tasks, raised $15m in seed funding. The round was led by Radical Ventures, with participation from Felicis and angel investors Fei-Fei Li, Jeff Dean, Elad Gil, Sarah Guo (Conviction) and Sandhya Venkatachalam (Axiom), Amjad Masad (Replit), Akshay Kothari (Notion), Oliver […] The post Yutori Raises $15M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Nio (NIO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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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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Luxembourg sharpens private equity edge with digital innovation and secondaries growth

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Private credit is ‘not a bubble’ despite rapid growth, says Apollo’s Zelter

Private Equity Wire

Private credit is not experiencing a bubble, and an economic downturn will not lead to “massive losses” for lenders in the space, according to a report by the Financial Times citing Jim Zelter, president of Apollo Global Management. Speaking at HSBCs investment conference in Hong Kong on Thursday, Zelter was bullish on how private credit, which has seen rapid growth in recent years, would perform in the event of a downturn.

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Golding already prepping second impact PE raise as debut fund in strategy hits €115.5m final close

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Golding Capital Partners has reached a 115.5m final close for its first impact private equity fund, which will focus on climate technology companies in Europe and North America. The post Golding already prepping second impact PE raise as debut fund in strategy hits 115.5m final close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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WunderGraph Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding

FinSMEs

WunderGraph, a Miami, FL-based creator of Cosmo, anopen-source GraphQL Federation solution, raised $7.5M in Series A funding. The round was led by Karma Ventures, eBay Ventures, and Aspenwood Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO Jens Neuse, WunderGraph provides Cosmo, an open-source GraphQL Federation […] The post WunderGraph Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Should You Buy Rocket Lab USA While It's Below $24?

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Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) has been on an incredible run, with its stock skyrocketing some 400% in the past year. The rocket company recently celebrated a record year for launches, solidifying its position as the second-most-utilized launch service in the U.S., right behind the industry giant SpaceX. The company plans to debut a larger rocket this year, which has the potential to enhance its profit margins and boost earnings significantly.

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Deutsche Bank lines up $200m financing for Blackstone’s renewed bid for Trans Maldivian Airways

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Keeping decarbonisation on track: Infranity’s investment in European rail

Private Equity Wire

Last year, global investment in the low-carbon energy transition hit a record $2.1tn, according to Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025. But, while investment is at an all-time high, growth is slowing a concerning trend considering a total of $200tn (about $7tn per year) is needed to hit net-zero by 2050, according to BloombergNEF. Decarbonisation is a sector known well to Infranity a specialist asset management company with 11bn AUM, formed as a strategic partnership between three Managin

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Emergence scores $1bn for new fund targeting ‘intersection of AI and work’

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Enterprise tech-focused investorEmergence Capital has hauled in $1bn for its first fundraise in four years, targeting breakthrough B2B software businesses. The post Emergence scores $1bn for new fund targeting ‘intersection of AI and work’ appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Crisp Acquires Shelf Engine

FinSMEs

Crisp, a NYC-based provider of retail data solutions, acquired Shelf Engine, a Seattle, WA-based artificial intelligence company specializing in demand forecasting and automated ordering. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Crisp will integrate Shelf Engines algorithms onto its collaborative commerce platform, helping retailers to optimize in-stock inventory across retailers, reduce […] The post Crisp Acquires Shelf Engine appeared first on FinSMEs.

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EV Stocks Soared This Week, but Tesla Lags Competitors

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Shares of EV stocks had a great week this week after Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ: LAZR) reported earnings and some competitors fought for market share. But Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock was flat for the week, as investors continue to process a likely drop in sales in the first quarter of 2025. On the plus side, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence , Luminar Technologies is up 66.3% for the week, Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) jumped 15.3%, and EVgo (NASDAQ: EVGO) is up 13.8% as

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Tailwind Capital supercharges Cloud for Good’s growth in salesforce, AI, and data solutions

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Optimizing Social Security: A Key Component of Retirement Planning

Covisum

One of the key elements in retirement income planning is understanding the role of Social Security. Many clients may view Social Security simply as an income source, but savvy advisors recognize its potential as a unique asset that can significantly shape a well-rounded retirement strategy. By effectively integrating Social Security into the planning process, clients can enhance their overall financial security in retirement.

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