The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Altria (NYSE: MO) has a huge 7.1% dividend yield. British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) has an even higher yield of roughly 8%. Those lofty yields are the primary reason why investors are likely to be looking at these two consumer staples giants. But which one is the better investment choice? A quick warning about Altria and British American Tobacco The consumer staples sector is filled with companies that make products consumers buy frequently and/or consistently.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

On this week’s show we also touched on questions about diversification as a younger investor, a pep talk for younger generations, financial planning with Chat GPT and paying down your mortgage vs. investing in fixed income. Further Reading: Why I’m Selling Some Bitcoin The post Is It Too Late to Buy Bitcoin? appeared first on A Wealth of Common Sense.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

If it weren't for Medicare, millions of older Americans today would struggle to have their health-related needs covered. But unfortunately, because Medicare is a complex program consisting of different parts, a lot of retirees end up unclear about its rules. And that's a problem. If you're approaching retirement, it's important that you understand Medicare's ins and outs.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Predium, a Munich, Germany-based provider of provider of ESG management solutions for the real estate and finance industry, raised €13M in Series C funding. The round was led by Norrsken VC, with participation from UVC Partners, b2venture and Mutschler Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to further develop its software platform and to […] The post Predium Raises €13M in Series C Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Need dividends? The highest-yielding stocks aren't necessarily your best choice. Quality counts. A company should not only be able to continue funding its payouts, but should also be capable of growing its dividend payments in the future. If you've got a few thousand bucks you're ready to commit to some new income-producing investments, here's a look at three of the market's smartest dividend stocks to buy right now. 1.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

BlackRock has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire private credit manager HPS Investment Partners for approximately $12bn, which, if finalised, would represent a substantial premium over the firm’s estimated $10bn post-IPO valuation, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report cites unnamed insiders familiar with the matter as stating that the broad terms of the agreement have been outlined, with an official announcement expected after the US Thanksgiving holiday.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Ground-floor opportunities in transformative technologies don't come along often. We're in a unique moment in which two revolutionary sectors -- quantum computing and electric aviation -- are transitioning from research labs to commercial reality. I've identified two companies at the forefront of this transition: IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) and Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY).

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

On this holiday weekend, we look back at stocks all investors can be thankful for in 2024. And with the market up big there's a lot to be thankful for. But not every stock was a winner and there were some turkeys, including one we can all learn from, which Travis Hoium shows in this video. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Nov. 26, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 28, 2024.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The six-month dealmaking standstill since rejection of the last takeover offer ends today

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In October, Wall Street celebrated the two-year anniversary of the current bull market. While the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has played an undeniably important role in lifting Wall Street's major stock indexes to new heights, the excitement surrounding select stock splits in 2024 has been key, as well. A stock split is a tool publicly traded companies have at their disposal that allows them to superficially adjust their share price and outstanding share count by the same magnitude.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Grifols shares tumbled 10% on Wednesday after sources revealed that Canadian private investment giant Brookfield Asset Management is planning to abandon its takeover bid for the Spanish pharmaceutical company, according to a report by Bloomberg. At one point, the stock had fallen as much as 12%, sharply underperforming Spain’s blue-chip IBEX 35 index, which was down 0.6%.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A Roth IRA offers unique advantages for growth investing. Since withdrawals in retirement are tax-free, housing aggressive growth investments in a Roth can maximize the benefits of long-term capital appreciation. This is why I've made the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOG) the cornerstone of my retirement strategy. Let me explain why this fund deserves consideration as a Roth IRA anchor holding, and how it compares to Warren Buffett's preferred S&P 500 index fund.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Piemonte Holding has launched Piemonte Capital, Brazil’s first asset manager focused solely on data centres, with an initial R$1bn fundraising for its first fund. The Private Equity fund was created to meet the increasing demand for data centres in Brazil and Latin America, which are rapidly transitioning to a digital economy and adopting artificial intelligence. […] The post Piemonte Holding unveils data-centre focused asset manager alongside R$1bn fund appeared first on AltAssets P

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) is the most valuable healthcare stock in the world, with a market capitalization of nearly $700 billion. But in recent weeks, its share price has been falling. And now the stock is down over 20% from its 52-week high of $972.53. Could this be a great time to add the high-powered healthcare stock to your portfolio? Why is Eli Lilly stock struggling of late?

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Highest paid partner, assumed to be co-founder Simon Robey, received £40.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Collectively, more than 5,700 companies were listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Exchange as of December 2023. Many of those companies are components of the major indexes that measure various aspects of the U.S. stock market. The most popular indexes for investors to follow are the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC).

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Tricentis, a global leader in continuous testing and quality engineering, today announced that GTCR, a leading private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to invest $1.33 billion in the company, valuing the enterprise at $4.5 billion and further fueling Tricentis for future growth and innovation. The agreement was approved by global software investor Insight […] The post Deal Roundup: Tricentis signs agreement for $1.33bn investment, Valante makes large acquisition appeared firs

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

One nice feature of Social Security is that it gives you a choice about when to sign up. You can claim your benefits as early as age 62 if you so choose. Or, you could wait until full retirement age to collect your complete monthly benefit based on your personal wage history without a reduction. If you were born in 1960 or later, full retirement age is 67.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Contact could pave way for hostile takeover bid for smaller rival

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In this video, I will cover CrowdStrike 's (NASDAQ: CRWD) recent earnings report and explain why investors pay a premium for this stock. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Nov. 26, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 26, 2024. Don’t miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Abu Dhabi-backed group adds pub and restaurant chain to its portfolio in latest UK transaction

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool I get it -- you like Costco so much, you want to share your membership card with all of your family and friends. Or maybe you just want to help out that nice person who assured you they're a member, they just forgot their card. You'd be their hero if you'd swipe your membership card so they can pump gas, just this once.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

QIA to hold 30% of racing venture that has taken over Sauber as Gulf interest in sport grows

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) stock has delivered respectable gains of 30% so far this year, which is commendable considering that it started the year on a negative note and crashed big time in February after releasing its quarterly results. Investors were selling the stock in droves at that time as the cybersecurity specialist reduced its full-year guidance.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Argosy Private Equity (Argosy), a lower middle market private equity firm, has exited its investment in Rita’s Franchise Company (Ritas), a US provider of frozen desserts founded in 1984, through a sale to New York-based MTN Capital. The Rita’s franchise network spans approximately 600 locations across 30 US states, as well as international markets.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In this video, I will review Dell Technologies ' (NYSE: DELL) recent earnings report and explain how it might impact Nvidia. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Nov. 26, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 27, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Dell Technologies right now?

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

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. With 49 transactions completed during the period, the report reveals there was an 11% decrease in UK mid-cap deals compared to Q2 2024 (55 transactions).

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Although excellent medical care is always in high demand, the healthcare sector continuously evolves. Companies aren't automatically worth investing in just because they provide essential medical services. Only those that can keep up with the changing nature of the industry can hope to deliver excellent returns over the long run. There are many such stocks on the market.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Aviva Investors has unveiled its third fund under the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) regime with its Multi-Sector Privare Debt LTAF. The new Fund has secured an initial £750m of investment capital from Aviva’s flagship My Future Focus default pensions solution, which invests in a wide range of asset classes on behalf of its selection […] The post Aviva Investors launches third LTAF for UK market with addition of private debt fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Warren Buffett is a famous billionaire investor, and his trillion-dollar conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , owns nearly 50 stocks in its portfolio. Several of these stocks are in the financial and energy sectors. Moreover, Buffett's Berkshire has some Japanese stocks. All these things are outside of my area of expertise. Therefore, it's important to state upfront that I mostly look past these holdings when looking for no-brainer buys.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Ninety One has made the first close of its Africa Credit Opportunities 3, the third vintage of its Africa and emerging markets-focused credit opportunities strategy. The ACO strategy was undertaken in partnership with the International Finance Corporation, British International Investment and the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets as anchor limited partners, whilst Standard Bank […] The post Ninety One reveals first close of ACO Strategy 3 on $260m appeared first on AltAssets Priva

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Technology veteran IBM (NYSE: IBM) is catching some tailwinds nowadays. The stock has gained more than 45% over the last year, boosted by the market frenzy for artificial intelligence (AI) experts. Big Blue has a few growth catalysts in its pocket. Are they enough to make IBM's stock a buy today? Let's have a look. IBM's growth catalysts This experienced tech titan didn't rush into the current generative AI boom.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Preferred bidder Dovid Efune given at least two more weeks to raise funds for title

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool There are all kinds of deals and discounts to be had on holiday goodies at Costco. There are also many people on the Costco marketing and merchandising teams who specialize in convincing you to buy them all. It's all too easy to make simple mistakes during your Costco holiday shopping that could eat into your savings. Here are some to watch out for -- and avoid. 1.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Private equity giant Blackstone is preparing to list shares of Cirsa, a Spanish gaming company, on the Madrid stock exchange in the first half of next year, according to a report by Spanish newspaper Expansión. The report, which cited unidentified market sources, suggests the initial public offering (IPO) could raise between €700m and €1bn ($732m to $1.1bn).

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Like many retailers, Costco promotes holiday shopping deals ahead of and on Black Friday. These holiday sales can help you finish your gift buying without depleting all the funds in your checking account. Costco will have some online-only sales happening only on Thanksgiving. If you plan to buy some gift cards this holiday season, don't ignore additional discounts that are available when purchasing select gift cards at Costco this Turkey Day.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Eon, a NYC-based provider of a cloud backup platform, raised $70M in Series C funding, at $1.4 Billion valuation. The round was led by BOND, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Greenoaks, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Founded by Ofir Ehrlich and Gonen Stein, of the […] The post Eon Raises $70M in Series C; Valued at $1.4 Billion appeared first on FinSMEs.

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