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Billionaire Warren Buffett Owns 45 Stocks and ETFs. But Only One Has a Beefy 5% Dividend Yield.

The Motley Fool

Billionaire Warren Buffett has always had a thing for companies that return capital to their shareholders. Passive income can compound into vast sums of wealth and make money productive as investors wait for a stock to appreciate. Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway owns several high-yielding stocks in its portfolio. However, of the 45 stocks and exchange-traded funds exchange-traded funds (ETFs) Berkshire owns, only one has a dividend yield above 5% -- and it's a stock Buffett has owned for ov

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Buenavista Equity Partners launches €100m healthcare fund

Private Equity Wire

Spanish private equity firm Buenavista Equity Partners, which specialises in investments in the lower- and mid-market segments, has unveiled a new healthcare-focused fund, BV Healthcare Growth Innvierte I, with an initial closing of 100m. The fund, which will look to invest in startups and scaling businesses, has plans to increase commitments up to a hard cap of 150m.

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Better Semiconductor Stock: TSMC vs. Nvidia

The Motley Fool

The past two years have been absolutely stunning for semiconductor stocks, with the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index rising 81% during this period. Artificial intelligence (AI) played a central role in this remarkable surge. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was one of the biggest beneficiaries of this rally, gaining close to 702% in the past two years as companies and governments have been buying its AI chips hand over fist.

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SEI Acquires LifeYield

SEI

New, Fully Bundled Technology Solution to Deliver Real-time UMH and Tax Capabilities

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Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Palantir vs. Nvidia

The Motley Fool

Shares of both Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have delivered stunning gains this year thanks to the growing demand for both artificial intelligence (AI) hardware and software, though it is worth noting that one of these stocks has outperformed the other one by quite some distance. Palantir stock's gains of 345% (as of this writing) are significantly higher than the 188% jump that Nvidia has recorded this year.

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Apollo eyes record $25bn for flagship private equity fund

Private Equity Wire

Apollo Global Management is preparing to launch what will be its largest-ever private equity fund with a target of $25bn. The fund, the firm’s 11th dedicated to private equity, is expected to kick off early next year, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as highlighting that if successful, the new fund would surpass the firms previous flagship funds, which fell short of a $25bn target last year and raised just under that figure in 20

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Why C3.ai Stock Is Plummeting Today

The Motley Fool

C3.ai (NYSE: AI) stock is sinking in Wednesday's trading. The company's share price was down 8.1% as of 11 a.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index was up 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite index was up 1.2%. C3.ai is falling today after JPMorgan published bearish coverage on the stock. The firm's analysts downgraded their rating on C3.ai stock and maintained a one-year price target of $28 per share.

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Palo Alto Networks Stock vs. SoundHound AI Stock: Wall Street Sees Significant Downside in 1 and Says Buy the Other

The Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks performed extraordinarily well this year -- and I'm not just talking about the AI chip king Nvidia. Since many believe AI can radically disrupt almost every part of daily life, investors are hunting for the best stocks in nearly every industry from cybersecurity to business analytics to consumer goods. Two stocks that garnered interest are Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) and SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN).

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Bowmark expands investment team

Private Equity Wire

Bowmark Capital, a private equity investment firm focused on technology, data and services companies, has strengthened its team with the appointments of Monty Ismail as an Investment Director and Matthew Grady as an Investment Executive. Prior to joining Bowmark, Ismail was a director at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, where he worked for six years, focusing on transactions in the business services and software sectors.

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A Bull Market Is Here: 2 Smart Stocks Down 35% and 60% to Buy Right Now

The Motley Fool

Tech stocks have been red hot in 2024. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI) demand and expectations that this incredible tech shift is still in the early stages of unfolding, megacap tech companies including Nvidia , Apple , Microsoft , and Palantir have rocketed to new valuation highs. In turn, these explosive gains have powered incredible returns for major indexes.

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Murdoch family feud left hanging over media empire’s future

Financial Times M&A

Court ruling that rejected attempt to overhaul family trust leaves Rupert Murdoch and his children at odds

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Think It's Too Late to Buy Archer Aviation? Here's the Biggest Reason Why There's Still Time.

The Motley Fool

For those who found Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) flying onto their radars recently, the stock's rise has undoubtedly been noteworthy. Over the past six months, shares of the innovative air taxi stock have soared nearly 150% higher, while the S&P 500 has climbed about 14%. Consequently, prospective investors may feel that the time to land Archer stock in their portfolios has passed.

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Bain to outbid KKR in Fuji Soft battle

Private Equity Wire

US-based private equity firm Bain Capital is planning to increase its offer to acquire Japan’s Fuji Soft to JPY9,600 ($63.35) per share, surpassing a competing bid from buyout rival KKR, according to a report by Nikkei. Bain’s proposed offer represents a 1.6% premium over KKR’s revised bid of JPY9,451 per share, further intensifying the competition between the two private equity powerhouses for the $4bn software maker.

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W.P. Carey's Tough 2024 Sets Up Good Years in 2025 and Beyond

The Motley Fool

Sometimes you just have to call it like you see it: 2024 was a terrible year for W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC). But it's important to understand what that bad year was really about. For this real estate investment trust (REIT), it was about setting the stage for a brighter future. Indeed, that bad 2024 should make you want to buy W.P. Carey stock even more.

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Pacific Avenue establishes Paris office

Private Equity Wire

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners (Pacific Avenue), a Los Angeles-headquartered private equity firm focused on corporate divestitures, carve-outs, and other complex situations in the middle market, has opened a new office in Paris, France, The office will be led by Xavier Lambert, who joins the firm as Managing Director Head of Europe. According to a press statement, with increasing carve-out and divestiture activity globally, and a growing number of Pacific Avenues deals with international opera

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Is Nvidia the Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Own in 2025?

The Motley Fool

Few stocks have done as consistently well as Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) over the past two years. Since the start of 2023, it's up around 900% after posting incredible returns in both 2023 and 2024. Now the question is, can Nvidia three-peat and be a top performer in 2025? 2025 will likely be the most difficult year of the three, as Nvidia's growth is starting to slow (although it's still strong).

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Private equity firms Ares and Arctos buy NFL team stakes

Financial Times M&A

Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills are the first US football franchises to strike deals with powerful Wall Street funds

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Super Micro Computer Has Soared Over 65% in the Last Month. Is It Too Late to Buy?

The Motley Fool

Super Micro Computer 's (NASDAQ: SMCI) shares are up more than 65% over the last month, reversing a dramatic 85% wipeout of the company's market value over an eight-month period. Supermicro's stock price had crashed from an all-time high of $118.81 on March 13 this year, to $17.94 on Nov. 14. The market was concerned about the company's weaker-than-expected financial results and an unfavorable report from short-seller Hindenburg Research in August 2024, followed by management's announcement to d

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Going private will not cure Walgreens’ ailments

Financial Times M&A

Across the US, pharmacies are fighting for survival, with prescription drug margins being squeezed

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Where Will Applied Materials Stock Be in 1 Year?

The Motley Fool

The past year has been a somewhat disappointing one for Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) investors. Share prices of the semiconductor equipment supplier did gain 15.5%, but they have underperformed the 31.5% gains clocked by the S&P 500 index over the same period. The stock's below-par performance can be attributed to the drop in semiconductor sales last year.

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JF Lehman’s fund sizes continue to soar as firm strikes $2.23bn hard cap for record Fund VI

AltAssets

Mid-market private equity house JF Lehman & Company has soared to a $2.23bn hard cap final close for its sixth flagship fundraise, well above its initial $1.6bn target. The post JF Lehman’s fund sizes continue to soar as firm strikes $2.23bn hard cap for record Fund VI appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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TRS makes additional $175m PE commitments

Private Equity Wire

The Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS), which manages $211.6bn in assets, has upped it private equity allocation with to new commitments totaling a combined $175m, according to a report any Pensions & Investments Online. The report cites TRS spokesman Rob Maxwell as confirming in a an emailed statement, that in November, TRS allocated $100m to KCO Fund Co-Invest, a buyout co-investment fund managed by Kingswood Capital Management, plus $75m to Frazier Healthcare Growth Buyout Fund XI, a b

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Music royalties specialist Round Hill names Kowinski as chief of investor relations

AltAssets

Specialist private equity investorRound Hill Music Royalty Partners has hired Raven Capital Management's Katie Kowinski for its newly created chief of investor relations and business development role. The post Music royalties specialist Round Hill names Kowinski as chief of investor relations appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Experts raise alarm over carbon credit risks

Financial Times: Moral Money

Standards body hit by criticism over forest projects decision

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CEE investor Integral eyes €150m for Fund II after big cornerstone investors re-up for first close

AltAssets

CEE-focused private equity and growth investor Integral Capital Group has scored a first close for its sophomore fund, which is out targeting up to 150m. The post CEE investor Integral eyes 150m for Fund II after big cornerstone investors re-up for first close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Selfridges’ Thai co-owner says it overpaid for luxury store portfolio

Financial Times M&A

Head of Central Group family conglomerate says higher global interest rates make original 4bn price tag less attractive

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Mars eyes $1bn in private debt ahead of Kellanova acquisition

Private Equity Wire

Mars Inc, the iconic US confectioner behind brands like Skittles and M&Ms, is aiming to raise at least $1bn through a private debt sale as part of its financing strategy for the $36bn acquisition of foodmaker Kellanova, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as saying that the company is in discussions with institutional investors, including insurers and asset managers, who are likely to be interested in the high-grade debt.

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Deal Roundup: Graham Partners buys into BV Investment’s Becklar, Crossplane completes DWC deal

AltAssets

Crossplane Capital has completed the acquisition of Distributor Wire and Cable, a master distributor of electrical wire and cable products. The post Deal Roundup: Graham Partners buys into BV Investment’s Becklar, Crossplane completes DWC deal appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Building America’s Infrastructure: Private Equity Fuels New Home and Commercial Construction, Data Centers, & Energy Equipment

American Investment Council

Today, the American Investment Council (AIC) and Pitchbook released a new report highlighting how private equity investments in critical infrastructure nationwide are improving Americans daily lives. The report details the industry’s impact across major sectors of American infrastructureranging from construction and engineering to data centers, telecommunications, and energy production.

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BlackRock says wealth investors are “leading adoption” of private markets, as firm launches evergreen ELTIF 2.0 fund

AltAssets

Investment giant BlackRock has launched an evergreen private markets platform for wealth investors in Europe, which it says is also accessible to clients in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The post BlackRock says wealth investors are “leading adoption” of private markets, as firm launches evergreen ELTIF 2.0 fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Blackstone Announces Acquisition of Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, Japan’s Largest Ever Real Estate Investment by a Foreign Investor

Blackstone News

TOKYO December 12, 2024 Blackstone (NYSE: BX), the worlds leading alternative investment firm, today announced that Real Estate funds managed by Blackstone (Blackstone) have entered into definitive agreements to acquire Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, an acclaimed 2.4 million square feet of mixed-use asset, from affiliates of Seibu Holdings. At $2.6 billion (around JPY 400 billion), this marks the largest real estate investment by a foreign investor in Japan and the firms largest investment to d

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Eikonizo Therapeutics Receives Equity Investment From Novo Nordisk

FinSMEs

Eikonizo Therapeutics, a Cambridge, MA-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing disease-modifying therapies, received an investment from Novo Nordisk through its Science2Medicine iNNvest initiative. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to consolidate the development of its lead candidate, EKZ-102, and enable the advancement of novel HDAC6 inhibitors.

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Case Study: Hillandale Advisors Acquires Polysonics

Axial

It takes a village to build a durable company. Matthew Hultquist, Founder & Managing Partner, Hillandale Advisors Axial Members Member Type Family Office M&A Advisory Firm Axial Member Since 2022 2012 Headquarters Charlotte, NC Lincoln, KS Axial Closed Deals 2 3 Axial Profile View Profile View Profile Acquired Business Location: Warrenton, VA Description : Founded in 1958, Polysonics is a professional consulting firm specializing in acoustics, technology, and communication infrastructu

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KAST Secures US$10 Million Seed Round Led By HSG (HongShan Capital Group) and Peak XV Partners

FinSMEs

Cayman Islands, George Town, 12th December 2024, Chainwire The post KAST Secures US$10 Million Seed Round Led By HSG (HongShan Capital Group) and Peak XV Partners appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Private equity’s renaissance man

Financial Times M&A

Plus, the $25bn supermarket fight kicks off and private equity strikes its first two deals for a piece of the US National Football League

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Noema Pharma Extends Series B Financing Closing at $147M

FinSMEs

Noema Pharma, a Basel, Switzerland-based clinical-stage biotech company targeting debilitating central nervous system (CNS) disorders, extended its Series B financing closing at $147M with an investment from EQT Life Sciences. EQT Life Sciencesjoined the syndicate of previous Series B investors including Forbion, Jeito Capital, Sofinnova Partners,Gilde Healthcare, Polaris Partners,Invus andUPMC Enterprises.

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Adobe (ADBE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Dec 11, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, and welcome to the Q4 and FY '24 Adobe earnings conference call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the conference over to Steve Day, SVP, DX; CFO; and corporate finance; interim head of IR.

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