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The S&P 500 Just Hit an All-Time High. Here's 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy and Hold Hand Over Fist.

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The data analytics specialist is not currently a member of the S&P 500 index; however, after four consecutive quarters of profitability on a generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ) basis, inclusion in the index could be getting closer. military and its Western allies.

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The Goldman Touch

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Goldman this week began laying off what is expected to be 250 employees, including around 125 managing directors, including investment bankers, as Wall Street braces for another round of interest rate hikes this year and deal flows remain in an interminable slump.

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Carlyle, Warburg Pincus, et al up Japan recruitment drive amid deal surge

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The rush to build teams underscores Japan’s rising prominence in private equity, standing out as a hotbed for M&A activity even as global deal flows have slowed. In 2023, Japan accounted for 30% of all private equity deal value in Asia-Pacific, up from historical levels of just 5-10%, according to Bain & Co.

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1 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Set to Soar 37%, According to 2 Wall Street Analysts

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I think Palantir will continue forging alliances with the tech world's biggest names, and I see these relationships as further sources of lead generation to bolster the company's deal flow. Can Palantir stock reach $50? I see several reasons why Palantir stock could soar even higher.

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Cathie Wood Just Bought the Dip on This Incredible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock. Here's Why I Think That's a Smart Move

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Some short-sellers view Palantir as a glorified government contractor, given its heavy reliance on public sector deal flow. The company is consistently profitable on a generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ) basis, and has found a creative way to generate robust pipeline leads without ratcheting up marketing spending.

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Where Will Ultra High-Yield W.P. Carey Be in 3 Years?

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Carey hopes that retail will account for as much as 30% of rents over the next few years. It is important to keep this in perspective, however, because the goal is to target 30% to 40% of annual deal flow in the retail space, so, unlike the office exit, this portfolio shift could take three to five years to complete.

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UK debt market shows signs of softening in Q3 as credit funds continue to lead activity

Private Equity Wire

UK sponsor-backed financing activity experienced a modest slowdown in Q3 2024, as ongoing M&A sluggishness and seasonal dynamics impacted deal flow, according to the latest data from global investment bank, Houlihan Lokey.