The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was among the tech stocks plunging today after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported cooler-than-expected job growth in August. Just 142,000 jobs were added last month, below expectations at 161,000, and readings from June and July were revised downward as well. The news led investors to believe that the economy was weakening faster than expected, which could be particularly damaging for growth and tech stocks like Nvidia that are relying on billions in infrastructure spe

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Rexall Pharmacy Group and online health retailer Well.ca are set to return to Canadian ownership after Toronto-based private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners announced a deal to acquire both brands from healthcare services company McKesson Corp, according to a report by The Canadian Press. Texas-based McKesson is selling the businesses to focus on its oncology and biopharma divisions.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Each year, Social Security benefits get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to help retired workers and other recipients keep up with rising prices. The Social Security Administration will announce the official 2025 COLA on Thursday, Oct. 10, shortly after the Labor Department publishes September inflation data. Unfortunately, all evidence suggests the 2025 COLA will be a combination of bad news and worse news for Social Security recipients.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I enjoy slicing and dicing historical stock market returns. I’m not naive enough to assume this helps predict the future. However, studying the past can provide a baseline to help set expectations when it comes to risk and a potential range of outcomes. Here’s a different way to look at returns over various time horizons for the S&P 500 going back to 1993: This is how to read this chart: Pick a starting.

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Private equity major Warburg Pincus has raised more than $4bn for its debut structured investment fund, more than double its initial $2bn target. The post Warburg Pincus raises more than double its target with $4bn-plus close of first structured capital fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By Ming-Fong Huang, CFP, AFP Usually, we define prospects as people we talk to face-to-face; however, people are often too busy to meet. If we redefine prospects by redefining our network, we can grow the number of prospects exponentially. Connect on social media Start by asking for your prospects’ social media information and connect with them there.

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Growth equity firm Springcoast Capital Partners has named former Oaktree Capital managing director Jennifer Spreadlove as its first head of investor relations. The post Springcoast Capital brings in ex-Oaktree IR specialist Spreadlove as its first investor relations head appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I have known Josh for nearly 15 years. Despite his writing in public that entire time, hosting two weekly shows on our YouTube channel , and showing up on CNBC three times a week, you don’t know him. Public persona aside, he is surprisingly private. I know him as well as anyone besides Sprinkles and maybe Batnick. I am going to share three things about Josh that you don’t know.

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Copilot Capital, a new $200m pan-European private equity fund backed by global investment firm The Friedkin Group, has made a majority investment in SecureFlag, an software company focussed on cybersecurity training. UK-based SecureFlag specialises in providing hands-on, secure coding training for developers and engineers involved in software development.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The last five years have been incredible for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors as shares of the semiconductor specialist have taken off in stunning fashion thanks to the terrific growth in its revenue and earnings, and a couple of solid catalysts in the form of video gaming and artificial intelligence (AI). An investment of just $100 in shares of Nvidia five years ago is now worth a whopping $2,850.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The OG financial blogger Barry Ritholtz joined me on the show this week to discuss questions about what the next recession will look like, creating an investment plan for a banker with cash on the sidelines, paying down a low interest rate mortgage and how to sell your automobile. Further Reading: The Minsky Market 1It’s pretty obvious but red for losses of 2% or worse and green for gains of 2% or more. 2All 3 have.

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

New private equity firm Axle Point Capital has launched targeting lower mid-market deals in the business services and diversified industrials segments. The post Axle Point Capital launches, eyeing business services, diversified industrials deals appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

By Dave Crenshaw I’m going to share with you what I call “switch busters,” which are ways to reduce the number of times you switch activities in your day. If you can do that, you can radically decrease the amount of time it takes to complete pretty much everything. Most- and least-valuable activities The one thing that really hits the heart is all the hats you wear, and they create a lot of switches.

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Baird Capital has sold its investment in end-of-life aircraft services provider, ecube Solutions Limited (ecube), to Unical Aviation Inc (Unical), an aftermarket parts supplier to the global aerospace industry backed by Platinum Equity. From locations in St Athan, Wales, Arizona, US, and Castellon, Spain, ecube has grown to become the world’s leading end-of-life aircraft service provider, supporting Circular Economy demands through the re-use and recycling of critical components.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Are you looking to minimize your tax bill? Most people are. After all, that's money that could otherwise be invested, spent on a purchase of your choosing, or just put in your pocket! Taxes can never be entirely avoided, of course. For most retirees, however, they can be limited just by living out your retirement in a particular state. See, although you'll always be subject to federal income tax, there are 13 states that don't tax retirement income -- at all.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Couche-Tard’s approach to the owner of 7-Eleven could kick-start a wave of M&A activity in a country that has tended to avoid it

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Baird Capital’s private equity team has sold end-of-life aircraft services provider ecube to Platinum Equity-backed trade buyer Unical Aviation. The post Deal Roundup: Baird seals ecuve sale to Platinum portfolio company, Windrose buys into AI virtual care assistant appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Sector’s shares have soared and asset managers in debate on whether investing in it can be seen as sustainable

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Pennsylvania-based lower middle market-focused private equity firm NewSpring has invested in US hotel renovation business Salisbury Moore via its private credit strategy, NewSpring Mezzanine. As part of the transaction, Farragut Capital Partners and Salem Investment Partners have also invested subordinated debt and equity in support of Progress Equity Partners’ recapitalisation of Salisbury Moore.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

For the last 128 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as a guide to help investors gauge the health of the U.S. stock market. At its inception in May 1896, the Dow Jones was composed of 12 companies that, not surprisingly, were prominently tied to the industrial sector. But following more than 50 changes to this ageless index over the years, it comprises 30 diverse multinational and time-tested businesses.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Chinese conglomerate Fosun selling former storied brand five years after its collapse

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

BNP Paribas Asset Management has reached its minimum €150m target for its Solar Impulse Venture Fund, which plans to continue fundraising until the end of 2024. The post BNP Paribas AM hits €150m for new eco-transition growth fund, eyes €200m hard cap appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

AUGUST 31, 2024

Experts warn of ties between Big Tech and philanthropic bodies with groups that set corporate climate standards

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Mid-market private equity firm Inflexion has made two new additions to its teams with the appointments of Yuri Mikhalev as a Partner focused on technology investments and Michael Baster as a Partner focused on business services investments. Mikhalev brings 16 years investment experience focused on the technology sector and will work alongside Sergio Ferrarini on new technology investments for Inflexion’s Buyout and Partnership Capital Funds.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting interest rates at its September meeting, and this is likely to have big implications for both consumers and investors. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel and longtime Fool.com contributor Tyler Crowe discuss what you should expect for the rest of 2024 and into 2025 as rates gradually come down.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Planned exit awaits state approval and would mark a major U-turn for FTSE 100 consumer goods giant

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The $56bn-managing New Mexico State Investment Council has picked buyout firms including Frazier Healthcare and Veritas Capital among a new $830m slate of fund commitments. The post Frazier Healthcare among $830m of New Mexico SIC commitments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

As an artificial lake on the Iberian peninsula attracts more businesses, it has become a victim of its own success

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

HPS Investment Partners, the private credit manager spun out of JPMorgan Chase & Co in 2016, has opened discussions with potential investors about an initial public offering at a valuation of over $10bn, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as confirming that the firm could make its financials public as early as next week.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Shares of ASML Holdings (NASDAQ: ASML) fell 12% this week through Thursday trading, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The semiconductor equipment giant, which has a monopoly on crucial EUV technology needed for making advanced semiconductors and memory, sold off along with the sector on Tuesday as economic fears re-emerged. Adding insult to injury, a Wall Street analyst also downgraded shares on Wednesday, citing too-optimistic growth projections for 2026 and beyond.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

CEO of biggest UK North Sea producer says sector will be vital for decades as Wintershall deal completes

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Los Angeles-based pre-seed investor Amplify is out raising up to $60m for its sixth flagship fund. The post LA-based ‘first cheque’ specialist Amplify eyes $60m for Fund VI appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Why Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis : Central bankers are lowering borrowing costs, but that won’t be a cure-all for a widespread lack of affordable housing. ( New York Times ) • Three Events That Speak to Greedflation : The Mars-Kellanova merger, the Kroger-Albertsons court case, and the monopolization lawsuit against RealPage all bolster her case against price-fixing.

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Turnspire Capital Partners (Turnspire) has completed the acquisition of Pharmachem Innovations, LLC (Pharmachem), the former nutraceuticals business of Ashland Inc. Turnspire Operating Partner Maurice Murphy has been appointed Executive Chairman, and Jeff Rogers as Interim CEO. Pharmachem is a provider of proprietary nutrition ingredients and custom formulation services that supplies a broad portfolio of both active ingredients and formulation aids to nutritional product companies.

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