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Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock Is Going to Skyrocket After Dec. 12

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There is no doubt that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the dominant player in the market for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, as its graphics processing units (GPUs) have played a central role in training popular AI models such as ChatGPT and Llama. The company's terrific technological lead in the AI GPU space has given it a wide moat, and its rivals remain way behind it when it comes to selling AI GPUs.

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How Sweet It Is! SK Buys Spectra Confectionery

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SK Capital Partners has acquired Spectra Confectionery , a Canadian manufacturer of decorative toppings and confectionery products, from its founding Georgas family. Spectra Confectionery specializes in products such as sprinkles, nonpareils, chocolate vermicelli, colored sugars, and candy-coated chocolates. Its customer base includes food distributors, bakeries, ice cream manufacturers, and snack food producers across North America.

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This Is Hands-Down the Best Age to Take Social Security, According to Data

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A whopping 88% of current retirees rely on Social Security to make ends meet, according to a 2024 survey from pollster Gallup, and 60% of that group say their benefits are a major source of income. Determining what age to begin claiming benefits is one of the most important Social Security choices you'll make, and that decision will affect your monthly income for the rest of your life.

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CCMP Buys Catering Platform from Falfurrias

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CCMP Growth Advisors has acquired Combined Caterers , a provider of event management and catering services, from Falfurrias Capital Partners. Falfurrias Capital Partners launched Combined Caterers in October 2018 with the acquisition of Best Impressions Caterers , a Charlotte-based catering company serving corporate, philanthropic, and social clients.

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Better Quantum Computing Stock: Rigetti Computing vs. IonQ, Inc.

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The quantum computing industry has emerged as one of 2024's hottest investing themes, with leading players seeing their stocks surge amid growing commercial and government interest. Industry research firm Fortune Business Insights projects the global quantum computing market will grow from $1.16 billion in 2024 to $12.6 billion by 2032, representing a 34.8% annual growth rate.

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Ask Sage Raises $17M in Series A Funding

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Ask Sage, an Arlington, VA-based provider of a generative AI platform for government and commercial sectors, raised $17M in Series A funding. The round was led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Mucker Capital. Upon completing this fundraising round, Sapphire Ventures President Jai Das will join Ask Sages Board of Directors. The company intends to […] The post Ask Sage Raises $17M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Prediction: This Relentless Vanguard ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 Again in 2025

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The stock market is on an absolute tear this year. The benchmark S&P 500 is up by 29%, which is almost triple its average annual gain dating back to when it was established in 1957. However, if you had invested in the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOG) , you would be sitting on an even bigger gain of 38% in 2024. This exchange-traded fund (ETF) directly tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Growth Index , which only holds the top-performing stocks from the original S&P 5

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1 No-Brainer Cloud Software Stock to Buy Right Now

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Investors who gave up on Zoom Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) might want to give this cloud software giant another look. Even as the stock remains down 85% from its October 2020 peak, an ongoing operating and financial resurgence is propelling shares to their highest level in nearly two years. It's true Zoom no longer has the same blistering growth achieved during the pandemic when virtual meetings were a must for people working and learning from home.

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GTCR agrees $13.5bn all-cash sale of AssuredPartners to Arthur J Gallagher

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Private equity firms GTCR and Apax Partners have agreed to sell insurance broker AssuredPartners to Arthur J Gallagher & Co in a $13.45bn all-cash deal, making it one of the largest-ever transactions in the insurance brokerage sector, according to a report by Reuters. Founded in 2011 through a partnership between GTCR and industry veteran Jim Henderson, AssuredPartners rapidly scaled its operations through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic growth.

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Where Will Joby Aviation Stock Be in 5 Years?

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Over the past few decades, there have been many technology hype cycles: 3D printing, hyperloops , and the metaverse are just three examples. Most of these failed to live up to expectations. And while it is too early to know for sure, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOLs) might buck the trend because of their clear real-world utility. Early movers like Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) promise to bring the rapid improvements in battery-electric vehicle technology into the skies.

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South African Rugby Union rejects PE deal with Ackerley Sports Group

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The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has voted against a proposed $75m private equity investment from US-based Ackerley Sports Group (ASG), potentially opening the door for alternative offers in 2025, according to a report by Reuters. Seven of SARUs 13 voting unions opposed the deal, which meant the proposal, which would have seen ASG acquire a 20% stake in SARUs commercial rights entity a move President Mark Alexander described as essential for the organisations financial stability fell short

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1 Growth Stock Down 97% to Buy Right Now

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It's not difficult to understand why shares of streaming television name fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) have been upended since peaking in late 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic essentially trapped millions of people at home, giving them time and reason to shop around for cost-effective entertainment. Investors responded, only recognizing after the fact that this company still faces enormous challenges. including the cord-cutting headwind that's blowing against more traditional cable players like Comcast 's Xfin

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Dimension Capital said to strike $500m for second biotech, software fund – just two years after $350m debut fund close

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Dimension Capital, a two-year-old venture capital firm targeting the intersection of software and biotech, has reportedly raised $500m for its oversubscribed sophomore fund. The post Dimension Capital said to strike $500m for second biotech, software fund – just two years after $350m debut fund close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Why Walgreens Boots Alliance Soared Today

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Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) soared 20% on Tuesday, as of 2:35 p.m. ET. The beaten-down retail pharmacy rallied on rumors it might get bought out by a private equity firm. Usually, buyouts happen at a premium to the market stock price, and with shares down 63% on the year and 90% from their highs, there was ample room for a premium over yesterday's closing stock price.

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MassPRIM picks out GTCR smaller buyout fund, Nordic Capital mid-market vehicle in latest commitments

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The $110bn-managing Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board has picked a trio of private equity fundraises among its latest commitments. The post MassPRIM picks out GTCR smaller buyout fund, Nordic Capital mid-market vehicle in latest commitments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Why MongoDB Stock Is Crashing Despite Crushing Expectations

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Ultramodern database software specialist MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) had a bad market day on Tuesday. The stock was down 13.9% at 11:45 a.m. ET despite an impressive third-quarter report. The stock initially jumped on the earnings news, but MongoDB investors quickly backed down a few minutes later when they noticed that the company also announced a management change.

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Pantheon to launch evergreen private wealth infra secondaries fund following record $5.3bn instituional raise

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Global investment major Pantheon has filed to raise an evergreen infrastructure fund with the aim of giving private wealth investors access to its secondaries deals in the sector. The post Pantheon to launch evergreen private wealth infra secondaries fund following record $5.3bn instituional raise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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1 Warren Buffett Stock That Has Historically Been a Big Winner: Is It Headed Higher?

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Since Visa 's (NYSE: V) initial public offering in March 2008, its shares have produced a total return (including reinvested dividends) of 2,380%. That tremendous performance absolutely trounced the 552% total return that the S&P 500 index generated during the same period. The company's success has benefited Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway , as 0.9% of the conglomerate's huge equity portfolio is in Visa shares.

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Valeas Capital Partners secures $600m for inaugural PE fund

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Valeas Capital Partners, a private equity firm founded in 2021 by former Hellman & Friedman executives Rob Little and Ed Woiteshek, has closed its inaugural institutional fund with over $600m in commitments, according to a report by Bloomberg. With this latest fundraise, the San Francisco-based firm now manages approximately $1.2bn in total assets.

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3 Stocks That Should Bounce Back in 2025

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It's been a good year for most investors, but not every investment has participated in the rally. Roughly a third of the U.S. exchange-listed stocks are trading lower in 2024. Many of them won't bounce back until they tackle the reasons they were left behind, but more than a few could beat the market next year. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) , Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) , and Realty Income (NYSE: O) are three stocks trading slightly lower this year and could go from being laggards to leaders

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General Atlantic names Bowen, Levine as managing directors amid raft of new promotions

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General Atlantic has named two new managing partners among a profusion of promotions to cap off 2024. The post General Atlantic names Bowen, Levine as managing directors amid raft of new promotions appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Oracle Just Shared Some Amazing Insight With Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Investors

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In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and other semiconductor AI stocks. 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. 9, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 9, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Oracle right now?

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Greenbrook appoints new Partner

Private Equity Wire

Greenbrook, the specialist communications advisor to the investment industry, with particular expertise in private equity, private credit, hedge funds, debt restructuring, and special situations, has promoted Bree Taylor to Partner. Taylor, who joined Greenbrook in April 2022, holds over a decade of experience in financial services and the media. Before joining Greenbrook, she held senior roles at Citigroup, where she set the editorial direction for the banks regional internal communications and

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Better Buy: Plug Power Stock vs. ChargePoint Stock

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Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) are struggling to gain traction in developing alternative energy solutions. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 6, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 8, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in ChargePoint right now? Before you buy stock in ChargePoint, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now and ChargePoint wasnt one of them.

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CVC Capital in advanced talks over €1bn-plus CompuGroup acquisition

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CompuGroup Medical, a German healthcare software provider, announced on Sunday that it is in advanced discussions to be acquired by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners for 22 ($23.24) per share in a deal that would value the business at approximately 1.14bn, according to a report by Bloomberg. Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the founding Gotthardt family, which holds a major stake in the company, would retain a controlling 50.1% stake through a strategic partnership with CVC, Com

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Down 40%, Is UiPath Stock a Buy at Current Prices?

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UiPath (NYSE: PATH) has forecast an increase in profitability over the near term. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 6, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 8, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in UiPath right now? Before you buy stock in UiPath, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now and UiPath wasnt one of them.

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Retreat of generalist investors creating big fintech opportunities, Centana says, amid $600m Fund III close

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US growth equity specialist Centana Growth Partners has raised $600m for its oversubscribed third fund, a 60% jump compared to its sophomore fund. The post Retreat of generalist investors creating big fintech opportunities, Centana says, amid $600m Fund III close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Nvidia Stock Just Made an Interesting Acquisition, Plus Other Semiconductor Updates Investors Should Know

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In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other semiconductor artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. 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. 5, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 5, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now?

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Carlyle to acquire majority stake in Australia’s Waste Services Group

Private Equity Wire

Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Waste Services Group (WSG), a leading commercial, industrial, and liquid waste management company in Australia, from Livingbridge. Under the terms of the deal, Livingbridge is retaining a significant minority share in the business through reinvestment.

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What Nvidia Stock Investors Should Know About the Latest Amazon Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip and Other Semiconductor Updates

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In today's video, I discuss recent updates about Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other semiconductor AI stocks. 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. 5, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 5, 2024. Dont 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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Ares Management opens new Miami Beach office

Private Equity Wire

Ares Management, a global private equity giant managing $463.8bn in assets, is set to establish a new office in Miami Beach, with the firm reportedly securing approximately 12,000 square feet at Eighteen Sunset, a mixed-use development in Sunset Harbour, according to a report by the Business Journals. Eighteen Sunset, located at 1759 Purdy Avenue, is a five-story Class A commercial building combining retail and office spaces.

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Is Visa an Undervalued Dividend Stock to Buy?

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Visa (NYSE: V) is one of the most profitable companies in the world. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 7, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 9, 2024. Dont miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then youll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a Double Down stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop.

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Deal Roundup: GTCR seals mammoth $13.45bn AssuredPartners trade sale, General Atlantic buys in to LTG

AltAssets

GTCR has agreed the $13.45bn sale of global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm AssuredPartners to trade buyer Arthur J Gallagher. The post Deal Roundup: GTCR seals mammoth $13.45bn AssuredPartners trade sale, General Atlantic buys in to LTG appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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3 Top Oil Stocks to Buy Before 2024 Is Over

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Oil prices bounced around quite a bit in 2024. They rallied more than 20% at one point -- topping $85 per barrel -- before cooling off toward the end of the year. Oil was recently below $70 a barrel, down more than 5% on the year. It's anyone's guess what oil prices will do in 2025. However, three oil stocks look compelling to a few Fool.com contributors as we close out this year: TotalEnergies (NYSE: TTE) , ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) , and Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN).

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LPs set to decline re-ups amid liquidity crunch

Private Equity Wire

Limited Partners (LPs) are adopting a more cautious approach to reinvestments, with 88% planning to decline reinvestment opportunities with some existing General Partners (GPs) over the next year, according to Coller Capitals latest Global Private Capital Barometer. The shift comes as liquidity constraints and capital availability take centre stage in private markets.

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Down 69%, Is Celsius an Incredible Buying Opportunity Right Now?

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Celsius (NASDAQ: CELH) was once on a rocketship to the moon. During the five years leading up to the all-time high they reached in March 2024, shares soared 7,300%. I challenge you to find a business that put up a better return than this during that period. But what goes up must come down. As of this writing, this beverage stock trades a gut-wrenching 69% below its peak price of nine months ago.

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Sweden’s EQT eyes further opportunities in India after surpassing investment targets

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Swedish private equity giant EQT AB has exceeded its initial $5bn investment target in India, pouring approximately $6bn into the country over the last 18 months, according to a report by Reuters citing Jean Eric Salata, the firm’s Asia CEO and Chair. Speaking at a media briefing, Salata emphasised the firms confidence in India as a high-potential investment destination, driven by strong deal activity and opportunities in key sectors like healthcare, technology, and infrastructure, saying: