The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Last year, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both experienced significant rebounds after dismal performances in 2022. One of the main tailwinds last year was a rising interesting in artificial intelligence (AI). This momentum has continued this year with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 returning 18% and 15%, respectively, so far. Although mega-cap technology stocks in the " Magnificent Seven " have generated particularly strong returns, there are some smaller players emerging as interesting opport

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A Wealth of Common Sense

JULY 26, 2024

There’s an old saying that people don’t attend church on Sundays expecting to hear an eleventh commandment. You go to reinforce what you’ve already learned or learn it all over again. And so it is with the basic principles of finance. Jason Zweig once wrote the following: My job is to write the exact same thing between 50 and 100 times a year in such a way that neither my editors nor my readers will ever.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

There are certain expenses you might encounter in retirement that are optional, like paying for cable, and those that are non-negotiable, like paying for food. Healthcare falls into the latter category. And unfortunately, it can be more expensive than a lot of retirees bargain for. Last year, Fidelity projected that the typical 65-year-old would be looking at a whopping $157,500 to cover their healthcare expenses throughout retirement.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 26, 2024

Global alternative asset manager Apollo Global Management is to acquire Evri, one of the largest parcel delivery companies in the UK, from private investment firm Advent International in a £2.7bn deal which is expected to close in Q3 2024, according to reports. In 2020, Advent acquired the UK operations of the business, then known as Hermes, for €1bn, before rebranding the company as Evri in 2022.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Few billionaire money managers garner attention on Wall Street like Warren Buffett. Since the affably named "Oracle of Omaha" became CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) in 1965, he's overseen a greater-than-5,200,000% aggregate return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A). This works out to a near-doubling of the S&P 500 's annualized total return, including dividends, spanning almost six decades.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 26, 2024

Private equity firm PAI Partners is to acquire sport and wellness platform Nutripure from global private investment firm Ardian, through its PAI Mid-Market Fund. Upon completion, PAI will be the majority shareholder with a controlling stake, alongside the founders and Bpifrance. Established in France in 2017 by Florent and Christophe Carrio, Nutripure is a digital nutrition brand that provides products and services including food supplements and sports nutrition, primarily through its own websit

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 26, 2024

Main Capital Partners, a €6bn software investor focused on the Benelux, DACH, the Nordics and the US, has acquired mps public solutions, a German software provider to the public administration and social care sector. The acquisition marks the second platform investment for Main since the inception of its new fund MC VIII in April. According to a press release, Main will support mps through “both organic and inorganic initiatives” Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Koblenz, mps focu

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Image source: Getty Images I've been making money online as a freelance writer since 2009. Freelance work is just one idea of how to earn extra cash online. From entrepreneurship to flexible work-from-home gigs, there are lots of innovative ways to make a few extra dollars online -- or a new full-time living. Making money online is not a "get-rich-quick scheme.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 26, 2024

Three Hills, a London-based private equity firm specialising in “preferred capital” with €2.5bn in AUM, has appointed both Timothy Spillane as Operating Partner and Dan Knight as Investment Director in London, as well as Patrick Judd as Associate in New York. Spillane will work closely with management teams focusing on value creation and growth, particularly in the finance function, while Knight will be responsible for origination, execution and management of investments.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Recent developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) are having a dramatic impact on the technology landscape, which is evident in the market value of some of the world's most technologically advanced businesses. What many of these companies have in common is that they're trailblazers in AI. Apple is currently the leader (as of this writing), with Microsoft currently at No. 2, with market caps of $3.4 trillion and $3.3 trillion, respectively.

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AltAssets

JULY 26, 2024

KKR has agreed the $4.8bn buyout of edtech business Instructure. AltAssets reported earlier this month that KKR and Francisco Partners were battling each other in a bid to acquire the Thoma Bravo-backed business, which was then valued at about $3.4bn. KKR will pay $23.60 per share, a 16% premium over Instructure share price on May 17, […] The post Deal Roundup: KKR seals $4.8bn Instructure buy, Advent to sell Evri to Apollo in £2.7bn deal first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Image source: Getty Images I have friends who look forward to a Target shopping trip like I look forward to a vacation. They just love wandering the aisles and loading up shopping carts full of stuff. I used to enjoy shopping at Target, but my feelings have changed through the years -- more on that in a bit. But whether you love Target or could take it or leave it, shopping there may not be doing great things for your budget.

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AltAssets

JULY 26, 2024

Agellus Capital, a lower-mid-market PE firm launched this year by former senior execs from Audax and Thompson Street Capital Partners, has closed its debut fund on its $400m hard cap. The post Ex-Audax, Thompson Street Capital senior execs seal $400m for debut Agellus Capital fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Credit card debt is a serious financial issue. The average credit card interest rate is a staggering 22.76%, according to Federal Reserve data. Because of how high rates are, credit card debt is both hard to pay off and can cost you a large amount of money in interest. A balance transfer card can be a powerful tool to get out of debt.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 26, 2024

Global private investment firm KKR is to acquire Salt Lake City-based edtech Instructure Holdings in a take private deal valued at $4.8bn. Under the terms of the all-cash deal, Instructure shareholders will receive $23.60 per share. The offer represents a 16% premium over Instructure’s share price of $20.27 as of 17 May 2024, the last trading day before news of the potential acquisition broke.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Semiconductor stocks have been in fine form on the stock market since the beginning of 2023, thanks to the terrific demand for chips used to power artificial intelligence (AI) servers, smartphones, and personal computers, among other things. The PHLX Semiconductor Sector index has shot up a terrific 115% since the beginning of last year, driven by the outstanding gains that the likes of Nvidia have clocked during this period.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 26, 2024

FalconPoint Partners, a private equity firm focused on North American middle market companies in the business services and industrials sectors, has appointed Vijay Maharaj as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. The firm has also added Geena Dai as Vice President, Ethan John as Associate and Elle Hathaway as Operations Associate. Prior to joining FalconPoint, Maharaj served as Controller for GreyLion Partners, where he focused on developing and expanding the firm’s finance

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

The stock market soared in the first half, but the movement wasn't exactly broad-based. A certain type of company led the S&P 500 to its increase of more than 14%. I'm talking about technology players, especially those with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, just four of these stocks -- Nvidia , Microsoft , Alphabet , and Amazon -- accounted for more than half of the index's first-half gain, according to JP Morgan Wealth Management.

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AltAssets

JULY 26, 2024

Secondaries-focused private equity major Coller Capital has revealed a $10bn target and $12.5bn hard cap for its laftest hefty flagship fund targeting the segment. The post New Jersey SIC commits to Coller as firm eyes $12.5bn hard cap for latest flagship secondaries fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Stock splits often ignite a new interest in some stocks, as a lower stock price makes the investment feel like investors are getting a better deal. While stock splits are mostly a cosmetic effect, their psychological effect on investments is a far bigger deal. However, two companies that recently have undergone stock splits, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) , are two that didn't need more interest sparked in the stock.

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AltAssets

JULY 26, 2024

Palladium Equity Partners has promoted Daniel Ilundain to president after nearly two decades at the firm. The post Palladium promotes long-serving Ilundain to partner as sixth flagship fundraise continues first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Inflation is slowing, but seniors on Social Security still feel its effects. Many have seen their expenses rise more quickly than their monthly checks and hope the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will bring some relief. The latest projections show a higher COLA estimate compared to June, but you need to keep a grounded perspective about what this could mean for you.

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FinSMEs

JULY 26, 2024

Enty, a Tallinn, Estonia-based provider of a back office platform for European SMEs, raised €700K in funding. The round was led by TMT Investments, Trado Capital, and angel investors. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO Kirill Zheleznov, Enty provides a back office platform, which, by automating […] The post Enty Raises €700K in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) has grappled with deposit outflows for the past couple of years, and its recent earnings didn't do much to quell investor concerns. The financial services titan reported earnings on July 16, and investors reacted with a steep sell-off, as the stock plummeted 19% in the following days. During its earnings call, CEO Walt Bettinger told investors that Schwab would shrink its bank and use third-party banks to help reduce its capital and funding-related risks.

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AltAssets

JULY 26, 2024

Sovereign wealth investors are reallocating to emerging market as geopolitical tension outpaces inflation as their primary concern, new data from Invesco shows. The post Sovereign wealth investors eye emerging market opportunity as geopolitical tensions rise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other semiconductor stocks. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of July 24, 2024. The video was published on July 24, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors

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FinSMEs

JULY 26, 2024

Confo Therapeutics, a Ghent, Belgium-based clinical-stage company and innovator in the discovery of medicines targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), raised EUR60M in Series B funding. The round was led by Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH) and included participation from additional new investors, Driehaus Capital Management and Quest for Growth (QfG), as well as existing investors, […] The post Confo Therapeutics Raises EUR 60M in Series B Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Tesla 's (NASDAQ: TSLA) highly anticipated second-quarter earnings report landed with a thud for investors and some analysts. After the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer announced a surprisingly high 444,000 vehicles were delivered in the three-month period, investors thought the subsequent earnings announcement would also surprise to the upside.

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FinSMEs

JULY 26, 2024

Cowbell, a Pleasanton, CA-based provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), raised $60M in Series C funding. The round was led by Zurich Insurance Group. The company intends to use the funds to scale operations, extend its presence in key international markets, bolster cyber resilience services, introduce new products to the market, […] The post Cowbell Raises $60M in Series C Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) stock enjoyed a second straight day of strong stock price gains on Friday. After shooting up 24.5% Thursday, the stock gained a further 13.4% through 12:20 p.m. ET Friday. Even better news for shareholders, there's a reason behind this rally: This start-up space communications company is just about ready to start launching satellites.

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FinSMEs

JULY 26, 2024

SlicedHealth, a Woodstock, GA-based provider of cloud solutions for hospitals to optimize revenue and manage compliance, raised $5M in Series A funding. The round was led by Arthur Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to enhance its product offerings, develop innovative solutions, and recruit talent. Led by CEO Reed Liggin, SlicedHealth provides rural and […] The post SlicedHealth Raises $5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Image source: Getty Images I was recently at a sports memorabilia shop with my kids and a few of my nephews as they examined baseball and football cards of their favorite players. They spent far more time looking at each card than I probably would have at their age. After they made their purchases, I found out why: Some of them wanted to start their own business selling cards.

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FinSMEs

JULY 26, 2024

Summer Fridays, a Los Angeles, CA-based skincare and hybrid makeup brand, received an investment from TSG Consumer Partners. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds for product development, brand building, and geographic expansion. Founded in 2018 by Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland, Summer Fridays is a beauty […] The post Summer Fridays Receives Strategic Growth Investment From TSG Consumer appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash J.P. Morgan Private Bank recently released its 2024 Global Family Office Report that shows how high net worth families invest. The families in this survey have an average net worth of $1.4 billion. Sometimes people have a misconception that rich people invest differently than the rest of us, or that rich people have some "inside track" for investing, or get investment opportunities that regular people can never have.

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