The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

If you own Boeing (NYSE: BA) stock, you've probably been glued to news of the protracted labor strike by Boeing's machinists union, now entering its fifth week. And you've probably already heard the latest bad news: After two days of renewed talks with union negotiators from the International Association of Machinists (IAM) -- talks that apparently went absolutely nowhere -- Boeing cut off negotiations entirely, withdrew its "best and final" offer of a 30% pay raise (spread over four years), and

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A Wealth of Common Sense

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Through the end of September, the S&P 500 was up more than 36% in the prior 12 months. That’s a good return. In fact, it’s good enough to put it in the top 10% of one year returns going all the way back to 1926. The stock market is on a heater. Here’s one way to look at how wonderful things have been of late: I calculated the annualized returns over various time frames going way way back.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

What is going on at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) ? In the last few months, the "Oracle of Omaha" has directed his firm to dump almost $10 billion of one of its largest holdings and a popular stock among institutional investors. The sales come as Berkshire sits on the largest pile of cash it's ever kept on the books. What does Warren Buffett know that Wall Street doesn't?

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Financial Times M&A

OCTOBER 13, 2024

New York Sun owner expected to sign six-week exclusivity deal this week

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Federal Reserve has two objectives, as mandated by law. First, it aims to keep the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation increasing by around 2% per year. Second, it tries to maintain full employment in the U.S. economy, although it doesn't have a specific target for the unemployment rate. The CPI soared to a 40-year high of 8% in 2022, triggering one of the most aggressive campaigns to hike interest rates in the Fed's history.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

OCTOBER 13, 2024

By Kate Zabriskie Neuroscience reveals that habits, both good and bad, are deeply ingrained neural pathways. These mental shortcuts allow us to navigate daily tasks efficiently, but they can also hinder growth and innovation. So how can we break free from this cycle and leverage brain science to create lasting change? Identify habit triggers The initial step in rewiring neural pathways is recognizing the habits that hinder progress.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

2024 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Costco (NASDAQ: COST) shareholders. The warehouse retailer's stock jumped 37% through early October compared to the 21% rally in the S&P 500 index. Costco hasn't even been the biggest winner in its industry. Walmart (NYSE: WMT) shares soared 53% in that period, suggesting that outsized returns aren't limited to Wall Street's favorite sectors like tech.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Are you thinking of relocating for retirement ? If so, go ahead and consider Florida , Arizona , or other popular places -- but consider West Virginia, too. The folks at Bankrate have actually named West Virginia the second-best state to retire in. Let's look at what's good and bad about the state. Image source: Getty Images. A key plus for West Virginia is its low cost of living.

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Tobias Financial

OCTOBER 13, 2024

We are excited to announce that our Wealth Advisor, Franklin Gay , CFP®, EA, will be a keynote speaker at the 19th Annual Financial Planning Association (FPA) Miami Symposium! This event, set for October 17, 2024, will gather financial planning professionals from across South Florida for a day of insights, networking, and professional development. Franklin will share his knowledge during the “Practical Applications Working with Allied Professionals” panel.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Much of the artificial intelligence (AI) narrative has so far revolved around software platforms and sophisticated pieces of hardware needed to power these applications. Unsurprisingly, companies designing and manufacturing semiconductors or cloud computing have been some of the biggest beneficiaries of AI demand. One area that is getting overlooked is professional services -- otherwise known as consulting.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Hakky joins Adenia to spearhead origination for new Cairo office first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Owning a rental property can be a lot of work. I know that firsthand, and I have barely even started. My wife and I are currently looking into turning our former home into a rental property. I've spent countless hours just talking to potential property managers about the process. I've learned that getting a tenant in the home will cost us a lot of money out of pocket, and that's on top of our investment in the property.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Acumen off-grid solar fund commitment being mulled by IFC first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Everyone knows megacap stocks like Apple , Microsoft , and Nvidia. But what about the little guys? Small-cap stocks -- companies with a market cap of between $250 million and $2 billion -- can be a valuable addition to many portfolios. After all, these smaller companies sometimes catch fire and produce outsized returns. With that in mind, let's take a closer look at three small-cap stocks worthy of further consideration for investors looking to put $1,000 to work: Innodata (NASDAQ: INOD) , Ampli

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post BIO and responsAbility back Candi Solar with additional debt first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Cathie Wood isn't known for playing things safe. As the maverick head of Ark Invest and pioneer of thematic investing , she's used to making big bets -- and even bigger claims. She continues to be a huge advocate of Tesla , standing by the struggling electric vehicle maker with the belief that it will capture $5 trillion of a future $10 trillion robotaxi market.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Metier backs well-established South African maize miller first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) are down around 15% from their peak earlier in the year. That's not unusual; the stock has gone through much larger drawdowns before. But this is not the same company it was a decade ago, it is now an industry giant with more than 3,500 locations globally. If you are wondering whether or not Chipotle's best growth is behind it, then you might want to trade down to a smaller company like Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA).

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post FMO increases investment in SANAD debt sub-fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has played a central role in lifting semiconductor stocks over the past couple of years, which is evident from the tremendous 131% spike in the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index during this period. The good part is that the proliferation of this technology is set to drive stronger growth in this market, as AI adoption moves from data centers to edge devices such as smartphones, personal computers (PCs), and automotive applications, among others.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Hekky joins Adenia to spearhead origination for new Cairo office first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Social Security is a lifeline for millions of retirees. For many, it's the only thing keeping them above the poverty line. According to the Social Security Administration, roughly 40% of beneficiaries age 65 and older rely on their monthly payments for at least half of their income. For 12% of men and 15% of women, benefits make up at least 90% of their income.

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KKR

OCTOBER 13, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of six well-located, Class A industrial logistics properties in major U.S. Gateway and Sunbelt markets for approximately $377 million. The six modern industrial properties possess an average vintage of 2014 and feature 35-foot average clear heights.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Who couldn't use $65,000 per year in dividends? Bolstering your income can mean retiring early, planning more vacations, and having a more financially sound future. If you invest early and keep up a habit of putting aside $50 per week, it's entirely possible that you end up with that much in dividends. By accumulating a large-enough balance, you also won't need to invest into risky dividend stocks with high payouts which may not be sustainable.

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KKR

OCTOBER 13, 2024

New investment supports Varsity Brands’ growth strategy and mission to serve sports teams, schools, and student-athletes DALLAS & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Varsity Brands (the “Company”), a leader in team sports, athletics and spirit, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Varsity Brands by KKR from Bain Capital and Charlesbank.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Image source: Getty Images When mortgage rates fell to record lows in 2020 and 2021, many buyers rushed to purchase homes. And many existing borrowers were quick to refinance their home loans. But because rates climbed substantially in 2022 and remained high in 2023 and 2024, buyer demand decreased. And so did housing inventory. In August, there was a 4.2-month supply of available homes on the real estate market, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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KKR

OCTOBER 13, 2024

27 August 2024 – Orchid Lux HoldCo S.à r.l. (“Bidder”), a holding company controlled by investment funds, vehicles and/or accounts advised and managed by various subsidiaries of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”), today announced the receipt of the last outstanding regulatory approval for the voluntary public tender offer for the shares (ISIN: DE0005936124) of OHB SE (“OHB”).

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The nice thing about the month of October is that it's loaded with fun fall activities. You can hike your way through a local trail and take in the glorious changing leaves. You can visit a haunted house with your grandkids or, if that's not your speed, spend a less frightening afternoon at the pumpkin patch. Navigating Medicare's open enrollment period, on the other hand, may not exactly land on your list of fun fall activities.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Raj Agrawal, Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure, will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:45 AM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Industrial and oil companies once represented the pinnacle of business valuations, but no more. For instance, in 2004, General Electric and ExxonMobile were the largest companies in the world when measured by market cap , worth $319 billion and $283 billion, respectively. However, over the past 20 years, there's been a changing of the guard, and the charts are dominated by the world's most well-known technology firms.

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KKR

OCTOBER 13, 2024

London, 3 September 2024 – KKR and Mirastar, KKR Real Estate’s industrial and logistics platform in Europe, have completed the off-market acquisition of a prime UK logistics portfolio from PLP, totalling 890,364 square feet across five assets. The portfolio is currently 80% let, with a weighted average lease term to break of 10 years. The assets provide best-in-class specifications, including BREEAM Very Good certifications and EPC A+ ratings.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has become one of the latest companies to stand out in the high-growth area of artificial intelligence (AI). Even though this technology player has been around for about 20 years, earnings have truly taken off in recent times. This is thanks to Palantir's Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), launched just last year, along with a surge in interest from commercial customers -- in the past Palantir was most associated with government contracts.

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KKR

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Berlin, September 19, 2024 – Axel Springer SE (“Axel Springer”) today announced a strategic decision to create a new corporate structure for the company, with a goal to create a focused media company and separately held classifieds businesses. The new corporate structure is designed to position all businesses for optimal future growth potential and success in their respective markets.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

When a company decides to split its stock, it doesn't change any of the underlying fundamentals or value of the business. Nonetheless, it usually follows significant share-price appreciation, and it signals confidence from management that the future will see the stock continue to rise. As such, many investors flock to stocks when they announce forward stock splits as well as shortly after the splits occur.

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KKR

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Fund is the first of its kind at KKR, targeting the large and fragmented North American middle market KKR to support implementation of broad-based employee ownership and engagement programs in all control investments in the Fund NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final closing of KKR Ascendant Fund SCSP (“Ascendant” or the “Fund”), a $4.6.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a pretty complicated investment right now. On one hand, it makes server components and entire servers that are in massive demand thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). On the other hand, there are accounting malpractice accusations and a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe that is investigating those concerns. Right now, the bear case outweighs the bull one, which is why shares of Supermicro (as the company is known) are down 60% from their all-time high set

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KKR

OCTOBER 13, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced income from monetization activity in excess of $535 million with respect to the period from July 1, 2024 through September 23, 2024 based on information available as of today. In its Asset Management segment, KKR has earned total realized performance income and realized investment income in excess of $450 million.

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