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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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

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

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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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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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

Warren Buffett sometimes says he's a "business-picker" and not a stock-picker. He's right, of course. However, the legendary investor doesn't always pick individual businesses. Sometimes, Buffett picks a large basket of businesses. I'm referring to the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Berkshire Hathaway 's portfolio. Buffett's ETFs have been big winners over the years.

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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

At this time last year, the stock price for Palantir Technologie s (NYSE: PLTR) was under $15 per share. As of mid-morning on Oct. 9, shares of Palantir were hovering around $43 -- nearly triple where they were just one year ago. Over the last year, Palantir's software suite has garnered much attention as sophisticated data analytics platforms become a critical part of artificial intelligence (AI) roadmaps.

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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

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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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

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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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

Image source: Getty Images I love my job. I'm a freelance finance writer and editor, and since I started doing this, I've learned about making a budget , using different financial accounts, and ways to save money in my everyday life. Here are the top three tips I've gleaned over the last few years -- I bet they can help you, too. 1. Online banks have great features It's 2024, and banking has gone digital.

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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

The red-hot rally that started in shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) toward the end of 2022 is now almost two years old, and the chip giant has delivered 11x gains during this two-year period. So, an investment of just $100 made in Nvidia stock a couple of years ago is now worth more than $1,100. More importantly, it appears that the company's phenomenal run could be sustainable in 2025 as well, thanks to the developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market.

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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

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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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

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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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

Warren Buffett is rightly known as the greatest investor of all time. His company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , is now worth roughly $1 trillion, thanks to little more than Buffett's investing acumen. Berkshire is one of the most valuable companies in the world, not because of a blockbuster product or dominance of a certain industry, but because of Buffett's ability to make market-beating investments -- both in Berkshire's stock portfolio and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

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KKR

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

Investors love a good stock split. There's something about seeing a lower number for a top company's stock that can make it feel like a bargain. While the lower price is somewhat of an illusion, since it's an equally smaller piece of the pie, stock splits do typically indicate a great stock. When a price gets so high that it can make the stock look inaccessible, there's usually an excellent company behind it, and the market is recognizing that.

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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

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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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

At the moment, CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) is in a special period that most biotechs never survive to reach. Small groups of patients are now being treated with its first medicine to reach the market, but the biotech has yet to prove that it can deliver its therapy profitably. At the same time, investors looking to buy the stock need to look ahead, at the programs it's working on today, to assess where it'll be going in the future, once the rollout of its medicine is complete.

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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

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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