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Will Ripple (XRP) Reach $1?

The Motley Fool

On the cusp of a new era in digital finance, Ripple's XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) token presents a unique opportunity for the savvy investor. Stuck in a legal challenge from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since December 2020, this token disconnected from broader price trends in the crypto market for a while, but is back to mirroring the price changes of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rather closely in the long term.

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Can Anyone Challenge the Econmic Dominance of the United States?

A Wealth of Common Sense

Coming out of the Great Financial Crisis there was this running narrative that the United States economy was the cleanest dirty shirt in the laundry hamper. Yes, our economic recovery was tepid but the rest of the world was a mess. The European Union was falling apart. Emerging markets were in disarray. China seemed like it wanted to put up a fight for our economic seat on the throne but never made a serious attempt to di.

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Forget FAANG and the "Magnificent Seven." It's time for the "AI 5," According to This Analyst.

The Motley Fool

Wall Street analysts love grouping stocks because it helps investors separate the market's top performers from the rest of the pack. For instance, the FAANG acronym was coined by CNBC financial analyst Jim Cramer in 2017 to describe five of the largest technology companies at the time: Facebook, which now trades as Meta Platforms Apple Amazon Netflix Google, which now trades as Alphabet Then in 2023, Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett named a new group of technology stocks the "Magnificent

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Yandex to sell Russian operations for $5bn

Financial Times M&A

Sale of ‘Russia’s Google’ is largest by a western-held company seeking to exit the country since the war in Ukraine began

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U.S. Money Supply Is Doing Something No One Has Seen Since the Great Depression, and It Implies a Big Move to Come in Stocks

The Motley Fool

Over the past four years, volatility has ruled the roost on Wall Street. The 127-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth-powered Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have traded off bear and bull markets in successive years since this decade began. Even though Wall Street has proved to be a bona fide long-term wealth creator, it doesn't stop investors from trying to gain an edge by knowing which direction the Dow Jones, S&am

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The thinking barbarians: how private equity has evolved

Financial Times M&A

The industry cannot always be caricatured as short-termist, debt-addicted asset-strippers

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Debunking myths about how you do business

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Bryce Sanders Like every profession, people believe in misconceptions about financial advisors and insurance agents. Here are a few of them and how you can counteract them. How you do business. This likely involves financial planning, presenting a proposal addressing their issues, making investments, and meeting periodically to review performance and progress.

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Inflation Just Did Something It Hasn't Done Since 2009, and It Could Trigger a Big Move in Interest Rates (and the Stock Market)

The Motley Fool

Inflation is measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), an ongoing survey that tracks the change in price of a large basket of goods and services by comparing it to a previous point in time. The U.S. Federal Reserve has been tasked with trying to keep the CPI growing by an average of 2% each year. One way it does this is by adjusting the federal funds rate (also called the prime lending rate), which affects overall interest rates.

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Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA):Maximizing Retirement Savings

Fortune Financial

Will you end up paying too much in ordinary income taxes for company stock in your 401(k) plan? As a seasoned employee with a diverse array of financial commitments, Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) within your 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offers a pathway to significant tax savings and aligns perfectly with your multifaceted financial goals.

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Here's How Much Money Americans Need to Earn to Feel Financially Independent

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images Two-thirds (67%) of Americans want to be financially independent, which most commonly means not needing to rely on family or friends for financial assistance, according to a study by Empower. But what does it take to get there? The average American says they'd need an annual salary upwards of $94,000. That's doable, although it isn't easy.

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OfferZen scoops pre-Series B funding from Invenfin, AI Capital

Africa Capital Digest

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If This NVIDIA Rumor Is True, Intel Just Scored a Major Foundry Win

The Motley Fool

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) is the overwhelming leader in the foundry market, particularly when it comes to cutting-edge manufacturing processes. For companies like NVIDIA , TSMC's top-tier manufacturing capabilities have been effectively the only game in town for many years. Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is looking to disrupt the foundry market by building a foundry business of its own.

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AI startup DXwand wraps up Shorooq Partners-led Series A

Africa Capital Digest

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2 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for a Bull Run

The Motley Fool

The stock market had a great year in 2023, largely bringing it back from the inflation-flavored plunge of 2022. The market barometer S&P 500 rose by 24.2% while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index jumped 43.4%. The Federal Reserve's anti-inflation measures brought price growth back down, and the tech sector celebrated the arrival of powerful new artificial intelligence (AI) systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

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AgDevCo and IDH make debt investment in poultry business

Africa Capital Digest

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Should You Buy Walt Disney Stock While It's Below $100?

The Motley Fool

The last four years have been a wild ride for Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS). Investments to support its digital-first transition have been costly. Disney's quarterly net income of $264 million is well off course from the $5.4 billion reported before the pandemic. That's why the stock is 52% off its high. DIS data by YCharts The reason the stock could be undervalued right now is that the company isn't experiencing a demand problem.

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Mirova raises over half the total targeted for Gigaton Fund

Africa Capital Digest

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Where Will Amazon Stock Be in 3 Years?

The Motley Fool

In the past 20 years, Amazon 's (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares have skyrocketed an incredible 6,200%, turning $1,000 into more than $63,000 during that time. This magnificent tech giant has been so successful that it's now one of the most valuable enterprises on the face of the planet, valued at over $1.6 trillion today. Past performance is never indicative of future returns.

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Carlyle fund exits security equipment business in trade sale

Africa Capital Digest

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With the Stock Market Higher Than Ever, Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

The Motley Fool

The stock market is at an all-time high, but there are some excellent opportunities if you're looking for stocks to buy and hold for the long term. In this video, Fool.com contributors Tyler Crowe and Matt Frankel discuss two stocks they think could be great ways to build wealth over the decades to come. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 1, 2024.

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Omega buys stake in leading Ivorian soccer club

Africa Capital Digest

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3 Little-Known Ways You Can Boost Your Social Security Benefits by Hundreds of Dollars per Month

The Motley Fool

Social Security is an essential part of retirement budgeting for many American seniors. Nearly 9 out of every 10 retirees said they rely on Social Security at least in part to make ends meet, according to an annual poll from Gallup. As such, it's important to make the most of your retirement benefits. Many people know they can earn a higher monthly benefit check by waiting as long as possible to apply for Social Security.

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Bosta secure investments from Avanz, Axian, and Beltone Holding

Africa Capital Digest

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3 Promising AI Stocks That Are Cheaper Than Nvidia

The Motley Fool

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) represents one of the most straightforward ways to invest in the booming artificial intelligence (AI) market. Most of the world's top AI companies -- including Microsoft , ChatGPT's creator OpenAI, and Amazon -- currently use its high-end GPUs to process complex AI tasks. That market is growing rapidly as more organizations harness the power of generative AI tools to predictively generate fresh content instead of simply crunching large amounts of data.

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Silicon Badia leads investment in AI-powered logistics startup

Africa Capital Digest

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Prediction: These 2 Stocks Hit a $1 Trillion Market Cap By The End Of 2024?

The Motley Fool

It wasn't long ago that investors were wondering if a publicly traded U.S.-based company would ever reach the $1 trillion threshold. But in early August 2018, Apple hit that coveted mark. Not long after that, the market saw a correction. The market sold off heavily in late 2018 over tensions with the U.S.-China trade war and uncertain Federal Reserve policy.

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KKR to Acquire Remaining 37% of Global Atlantic for $2.7 Billion in All-Cash Transaction

KKR

Closer Coordination and Alignment Expected to Further Accelerate Growth of Both KKR and Global Atlantic KKR Announces Other Strategic Initiatives to Benefit Shareholders KKR and Global Atlantic to Host a Conference Call at 10:00 a.m. EST NEW YORK & HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) and Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC (“Global Atlantic” or “GA”) today announced.

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Walmart's Stock Is Gravitating Toward an All-Time-High: Could a Stock Split Make It a Magnificent Buy?

The Motley Fool

Walmart 's (NYSE: WMT) stock is splitting. The world's largest retailer surprised investors on Tuesday by announcing a 3-for-1 stock split. In recent years, stock splits have become associated with high-flying tech stocks like those in the "Magnificent Seven." Walmart's announcement is a reminder that stock splits can take place at any company at any time, even if the share price isn't exceptionally high.

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KKR, Hologic and Ajax Health Create New Platform to Accelerate Medical Device Innovation

KKR

Platform Will Focus on Technologies to Detect Lung Cancer, the Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths NEW YORK & MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced a new platform established with investments from KKR and Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), a global leader in women’s health and medical technology innovator.

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Want to Become a Millionaire? Play the Long Game

The Motley Fool

Jim Rohn said, "Become a millionaire not for the million dollars, but for what it will make of you to achieve it." Mr. Rohn is onto something -- because for most of us, becoming a millionaire will require that we learn to be diligent and patient -- or be more diligent and patient. And those qualities can serve us well in other parts of our lives, too.

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KKR Expands DACH Presence With New Office In Zurich

KKR

Zurich, 7 December 2023 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the opening of a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, solidifying its presence in one of the world's most important institutional and wealth management centers. The KKR office opens with individuals representing KKR’s Global Client Solutions team and will also serve as a Swiss base for investment professionals covering the DACH region.

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A Bull Market Is Here: 2 Top Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist

The Motley Fool

A bull market is underway as the S&P 500 index hit several new highs to start 2024. Some companies are in a great position to see improving revenue and profits over the next few years that could send their share prices soaring. Here's why entertainment juggernaut Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and fast-growing restaurant chain Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) are great buys.

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Ajax Health Establishes Cortex, a Comprehensive AFib Ablation Technology Company, with $90 Million Investment Led by KKR and Hellman & Friedman

KKR

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajax Health announced today the formation and funding of Cortex, a medical technology company developing an integrated mapping and ablation solution suite for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 30 million patients worldwide. Cortex has raised $90 million in funding commitments led by KKR and Hellman & Friedman (H&F) with participation by other investors including AI Life

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Only 1 in 3 Current Retirees Know What to Expect From Medicare -- and That's a Problem

The Motley Fool

Going without health insurance at any age can be a dangerous thing. This especially holds true in retirement. That's because health problems have a tendency to arise with age. And without health coverage, you risk wiping out your nest egg to pay your expenses. Thankfully, older Americans don't have to go without coverage, because starting at age 65, most seniors are eligible to sign up for Medicare.

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