The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) shares have advanced 360% this year, outpacing the next closest stock in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) by 100 percentage points. The data analytics company is now worth $180 billion, but certain Wall Street analysts expect Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) to surpass that figure before year's end in 2025.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Large contractors expected to use growing cash piles to invest in high-growth areas
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Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Brookfield Asset Management, together with its co-investors, has taken a major step toward completing a 6.1bn ($6.4bn) acquisition of Neoen SA, having secured around 53% of the companys shares, according to a report by Bloomberg. The controlling interest in the French renewable energy developer was purchased from shareholders, including Impala SAS, at 39.85 per share.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Critical mass of shareholder activists forcing companies to adjust
Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Healthcare company NeueHealth has signed a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of New Enterprise Associates (NEA) for approximately $1.3bn, according to a report by Pulse 2.0. Once the transaction is finalised, NeueHealth will transition to a privately held company, gaining the flexibility and resources to further develop its consumer-centric, value-driven care model.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Latest accounts for 2023 will add to concerns over financial outlook of Sunday newspapers new proprietor
Investment Writing
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Can you spot whats wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. I think that most people will find this mistake quickly. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading. The post MISTAKE MONDAY for December 30: Can YOU spot whats wrong? appeared first on Susan Weiner Investment Writing.
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The Big Picture
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Arthur Zeikel was a founding principal of Standard & Poor’s/InterCapital, Inc., and served as Chairman of the Board. He eventually became president of Merrill Lynch Asset Management, leading the division with a value-oriented approach and a focus on long-term fundamentals. He was an adjunct professor at NYU STern School of Business. He co-authored Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management , now in its fifth edition.
A Wealth of Common Sense
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Motley Fool Asset Management: See here for more information on the Motley Fool 100 Index ETF On today’s show, we discuss: How the index is constructed The difference between active and passive management Investing in growth vs value How to have conviction as an analyst The Motley Fool’s Top 100 Index characteristics Thinking about valuation and market concentr.
Financial Symmetry
DECEMBER 30, 2024
At Financial Symmetry, we believe that continuous learning helps us better serve our clients. Today, we’re celebrating Riley Davison and Garrison Weaver, who have taken the next step in their careers by earning the Financial Paraplanner Qualified ProfessionalSM (FPQP) designation … Continued The post Professional Growth in Action: Riley Davison and Garrison Weaver Earn the FPQP Credential appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) are both synonymous with ride-hailing services. Uber is the market leader in the U.S. and many other countries, while Lyft is an underdog that operates only in the U.S. and Canada. Uber also delivers food and other products through Uber Eats, but Lyft provides deliveries only through third-party partners such as DoorDash.
Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Private equity firms and pension funds are pouring unprecedented amounts of money into the UK rental housing market, driven by soaring demand and a persistent housing affordability crisis, according to a report by the Financial Times. By the end of September 2023, deals to buy or build single-family rental homes reached 1.5bn more than triple the investment in the entirety of 2021 or 2022, according to estate agency Savills.
The Big Picture
DECEMBER 30, 2024
My almost back-to-work morning WFH reads: The C.E.O.s Are Tripping. Can Psychedelics Help the C-Suite? A growing cottage industry is dedicated to the theory that mind-altering drugs can improve business leadership. ( New York Times ) MicroStrategys secret sauce is volatility, not bitcoin : Self-reinforcing market forces are creating demand for Michael Saylors lottery ticket convertible bonds. ( Financial Times ) see also The Investing Cult Fueling MicroStrategys Ascent: Have Fun Staying Poor R
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Shares of Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) broke out in 2024. The natural gas pipeline giant had rallied more than 50% heading into the last few trading days of the year. Add in its high-yielding dividend (currently above 4% after its rally) , and the total return is over 60%. That has absolutely crushed the S&P 500 index, which has delivered a total return approaching 30%.
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Apple Pay has become more than just a payment toolits a game-changer for how people and businesses handle their money. December 2024 has been a big month for Apple Pay, with new markets welcoming the platform, exciting features rolling out, and partnerships helping it reach even more people. If youve ever wanted a smoother, more […] The post Apple Pay Making Waves in Different Regions – December 2024 appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) may be recognized in the marketplace as a leader in cybersecurity solutions, but investors may be more familiar with the company after it completed a stock split in early December. As computer networking has become increasingly present in our daily lives, Palo Alto, a company committed to keep users and their data safe, has seen its stock skyrocket in value.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) stock is posting big gains in Monday's trading despite sell-offs for the broader market. The software company's share price was up 16.2% as of 3:15 p.m. ET, while the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite index were both down 0.8%. BigBear.ai stock is surging today thanks to bullish coverage from H.C. Wainwright. The firm's lead analyst on the company reiterated a buy rating and raised his one-year price target on the stock from $3 per share to $7 per share.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Graphic processing units (GPUs) serve as a key component in the foundation of the world's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-out. Training AI models and running AI inference demands high-speed processing power, and it creates computational workloads that can best be handled using parallel processing. That positions GPUs -- originally developed to speed up the rendering of video game graphics -- as some of the best hardware options for providing the right type of processing power.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and questions investors should consider if planning to hold throughout 2025. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Dec. 26, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 26, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter!
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In today's video, I will be talking about the recent updates regarding IonQ (NYSE: IONQ). 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 Dec. 27, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 30, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
One of the greatest aspects of Wall Street is that there are countless ways to make money. With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, there's likely to be one or more securities that can help you reach your financial goal. But among the variety of ways investors can become wealthier on Wall Street, few have been more successful over long periods than buying and holding high-quality dividend stocks.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
It was just over a year ago in the final week of December 2023 that I wrote an article on SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) , discussing whether the voice artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider could help investors become millionaires in the long run. I had assumed that an investment of $100,000 in SoundHound stock at the end of December 2023 could be worth $530,000 by the end of 2030.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe discuss the latest with QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) , including our expectations for the company in a year from now. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Dec. 18, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 30, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM) stock is falling in Monday's trading. The streaming-video company's share price was down 9.3% as of 1:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index was down 0.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite index was down 0.8%. The broader market is facing pressures today as investors take year-end profits and sell stocks for tax purposes. In addition to this bearish catalyst, Rumble stock is also facing a reversal of the positive meme-stock momentum it had been seeing.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
There's no sugarcoating how 2024 played out for Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) shareholders. It's been a rough year. However, there's a lot of truth to the old mutual fund disclaimer that past results aren't an indicator of future performance. The satellite radio provider can bounce back in a major way in 2025. Let's go over some of the reasons this currently out-of-favor stock can roar back to life for investors in the months and years ahead.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The clock is ticking on politicians in Washington to make major Social Security reforms. Without changes to the program, the Social Security Board of Trustees expects to deplete the trust fund by 2033 as outflows continue to exceed inflows. At that point, inflows from Social Security tax will only support 79% of benefits due to retirees. While we've yet to see any major overhauls to the program, 2025 brings with it several major changes that everyone needs to know.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Social Security's maximum benefit will reach a record $5,108 per month in 2025. This is the first time any retiree will take home more than $5,000 per month from the program. But only a select few will receive anything close to this amount. Achieving the maximum Social Security benefit in any year requires you to meet three key criteria. It sounds simple, but pulling it off only grows harder each year.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Smart investors like stock splits not just because they reduce a company's share price, but also because they tend to spotlight good companies. That's because forward stock splits are only necessary after substantial and sustained share-price appreciation, which rarely happens to mediocre companies. One good example is MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI). MercadoLibre's share price has soared 5,950% since its initial public offering (IPO) in August 2007, and Wall Street anticipates substantial gains in
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
I write an article of bold predictions each year, with my thoughts on where the stock market, economy, interest rates, and more are heading. And they are meant to be "bold" predictions, which I define as those that are contrary to the expectations of the majority of analysts and Wall Street experts. Before we dive into this year's predictions, it's important to keep myself honest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Earlier this month I warned you that SpaceX's growing ability to offer direct-to-cell (DTC) communications, connecting calls between ordinary off-the-shelf cellphones through the use of Starlink satellites with no cell towers required, posed a clear and present danger to the business model of AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) -- which invented the concept.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Explore the exciting world of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock prices used were the prices of Nov. 12, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 30, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter!
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
January and February are when companies tend to hire the most, according to Indeed, so now's a great time to put your application out there if you're looking to make a change in 2025. Obviously, finding a job that aligns with your skillset and your priorities will be top of mind. Then, once you get hired for a new position, you'll need to spend some time learning the ropes.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
An analyst initiated coverage of Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE: EBS) stock as the last trading week of 2024 kicked off, and investors reacted quite positively to the move. On the news, they piled into the stock, ultimately sending it to a nearly 12% gain on the day. That contrasted very favorably to the stumbling S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , which ended Monday down 1%.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Many workers opt to save for retirement in a 401(k) or other workplace plan if they have access to one. But an IRA has its place in your savings strategy too. It's a great alternative if you don't have access to a workplace plan, and it gives you greater freedom to invest how you want. You can also roll over money from past 401(k) accounts into an IRA to make it easier to manage your money all in one place.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free You will probably agree that a rising share price is a happy occasion worthy of celebration. As the stocks you own rise in price, your portfolio's value increases. However, a soaring stock price may also deter you from buying shares as you believe the company is becoming too expensive to own or is reaching its peak.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In today's video, I will be talking about two growth stocks that are down over 40% this year but could provide investors with plenty of upside in 2025. 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 Dec. 26, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 26, 2024.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In today's video, I will be talking about the recent updates regarding Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU). 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 Dec. 27, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 29, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.
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