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Best Stock to Buy: Walmart vs. Alibaba

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Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) are two of the world's largest retailers. Walmart operates more than 10,500 stores and warehouse clubs across 19 countries and a wide range of e-commerce websites. Alibaba owns Taobao and Tmall, the two largest e-commerce marketplaces in China, several overseas marketplaces, and more than 300 brick-and-mortar supermarkets.

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Vance Street Acquires Filtration Components Maker

Private Equity Professional

Vance Street Capital has acquired Keltec Technolab, a provider of aftermarket filtration components. The buy of the company is Vance Street’s seventh platform investment out of its third fund, Vance Street Capital III LP. Keltec designs and manufactures more than 12,000 SKUs of filtration products including air/oil separators, air filters, oil filters, exhaust mufflers, coalescing… This content is for members only.

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2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

The Motley Fool

Leading companies that are involved in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have already driven big gains for investors over the last year, but it's not too late for investors to capitalize. Almost every industry will eventually benefit from the increases in productivity that AI brings, and investors are just seeing a tiny bit of what this technology will do for businesses and consumers in the decades to come.

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Generational Luck in the Housing Market

A Wealth of Common Sense

Millennials around my age group graduated into the teeth of the Great Financial Crisis. The labor market stunk and not just for a short while. The unemployment rate in America averaged nearly 7% from 2006 through the end of 2015: It was hard for young people to find work. And if you did find a job it probably wasn’t something you actually wanted to do.

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Prediction: 5 Stocks That'll Be Worth More Than Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Nvidia 3 Years From Now

The Motley Fool

Over the last 30 years, no next-big-thing trend or innovation has come close to rivaling the advent of the internet. However, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to do for businesses in this generation what the internet did for corporate America three decades ago. By the turn of the decade, analysts at PwC foresee AI, which relies on software and systems in place of human oversight, increasing global gross domestic product by $15.7 trillion.

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Tonic App Raises €10.85 M in Series A Funding

FinSMEs

Tonic App, a Porto, Portugal-based digital health startup, raised €10.85m in Series A funding. The round was co-led by BlueCrow Capital and Iberis Capital with participation from Vesalius Biocapital III, Armilar Venture Partners, Portugal Ventures, Shilling VC, and FSNB Health & Care. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business […] The post Tonic App Raises €10.85 M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Senators urge White House to investigate Nippon Steel ties to China

Financial Times M&A

Japanese company’s bid for US Steel further complicated by industrial state politicians

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2 Magnificent Dividend Stocks I Plan to Add to My Retirement Account in April

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I'm self-employed, so I'm on my own when it comes to saving for retirement. I don't have a pension plan or a 401(k) match to help me retire more comfortably. So I take a reasonably cautious approach with my retirement account. I strive to make investments that I firmly believe will grow my retirement nest egg over the long term. That's why I focus on dividend stocks.

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Moongate Raises $2.7M Seed Round to Develop a Modular Web3 Engagement Layer for Real-World Activations

FinSMEs

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, April 2nd, 2024, Chainwire Moongate announces the closing of a $2.7M Seed round to develop a Modular Web3 Engagement Layer for Real-World Activations. Backed by its success in disrupting the ticketing industry, the company aims to expand its reach into other sectors to transform interactive experiences using blockchain and AI. The […] The post Moongate Raises $2.7M Seed Round to Develop a Modular Web3 Engagement Layer for Real-World Activations appeared first on FinSM

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1 Growth Stock Down 56% to Buy Right Now

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Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) , once a darling of the stock market, saw its shares reach an impressive all-time high of $409.97 in November 2021. However, since then the stock has been quite turbulent and is currently trading nearly 56% below its all-time high. The reason? Much of this drawdown can be attributed to weak electric vehicle (EV) demand amid a high-interest rate environment, a slowdown in China's EV market, and the company's declining margins due to multiple price cuts.

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Online retailer Mytheresa among suitors for Yoox Net-a-Porter

Financial Times M&A

Private equity firms Bain Capital and Permira also interested in lossmaking ecommerce business owned by Richemont

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A Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity: 1 High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever This April

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Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) has been an exceptional investment over the decades. The Canadian pipeline and utility operator has delivered more than an 11% compound annual total return over the past 20 years. That has outpaced the S&P 500 and its nearly 10% annualized total return, and its peers in the utilities and midstream sectors, with about 8% average annual total returns.

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Goldman Sachs expands private credit reach with Kennedy Lewis stake

Financial Times M&A

Bank’s Petershill Partners unit reaches deal that values investment firm at more than $1bn

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When You Look Back in 5 Years, You'll Wish You'd Bought This Trillion-Dollar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock

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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) began as an online bookseller when it was founded in 1994. E-commerce remains the company's largest source of revenue, but it has also expanded into other areas of the technology sector, including cloud computing, streaming, digital advertising, and now artificial intelligence (AI). AI could be one of the greatest financial opportunities in history, and Amazon is tackling it from multiple angles.

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CF Private Equity blows past target to clinch over $1bn for secondaries 

AltAssets

CF Private Equity, an affiliate of US investment firm Commonfund, has surpassed a $750m target to collect $1.1bn for its fourth secondaries fund. The post CF Private Equity blows past target to clinch over $1bn for secondaries first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Apple's Lack of iPhone Innovation Is Becoming a Big Problem

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It wasn't long ago that smartphone users had plenty of reasons to upgrade after two years. Smartphones were getting significantly better each year. Snappier processors, more vibrant screens, and greatly improved cameras whetted consumers' appetites for new phones. Today, innovation in the smartphone industry is tougher to find. Apple 's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 15 family looks and performs an awful lot like its predecessor.

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Grafine Partners raises $600m fund to “shake up traditional PE model”

AltAssets

New York-based Grafine Partners has exceeded a $500m target to secure $600m for its maiden fund targeting PE managers. The post Grafine Partners raises $600m fund to “shake up traditional PE model” first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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4 Ways Retirees Pay Too Much in Taxes

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Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash If you're fortunate enough to make it to retirement, count yourself among the lucky. If you're savvy enough to save and invest for retirement, count yourself among the wise. And if you plan for all retirement-related expenses -- including taxes -- count yourself among the brilliant. Every day, some retirees pay too much in taxes.

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New York pension pledges $550 across pair of funds

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The $259.9bn-managing New York State Common Retirement Fund has promised $550m across two private equity funds in a fresh round of commitments. The post New York pension pledges $550 across pair of funds first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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2 Beaten-Down Dividend Stocks With Yields Above 6% to Buy Now and Hold Forever

The Motley Fool

If you want to set yourself up with a stream of dividend payments that allow you to retire comfortably, there are two basic options. You could buy shares of businesses that can rapidly raise their payouts, but those stocks tend to offer low yields up front. The other option is to aim for high yields upfront. Unfortunately, stocks generally don't offer high yields unless investors are nervous about the underlying business and its ability to grow profits.

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Talent agency Endeavor to go private in $13bn deal with Silver Lake

Financial Times M&A

Shares of Ari Emanuel’s Hollywood powerhouse have declined in three years since IPO

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Forget Nvidia: You'll Regret Not Buying These "Magnificent Seven" Stocks

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) became a Wall Street darling last year when it cornered the market on artificial intelligence (AI) chips and earned its spot in the "Magnificent Seven," a phrase used to describe the seven most prominent tech companies. As a result, the company's stock is up 242% since last March, almost entirely based on excitement over its AI prospects.

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CVC accused of ignoring Kenyan co-operatives in tea estates sale

Financial Times M&A

Local group claims its expression of interest in buying troubled plantations has gone unacknowledged

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Want to Earn $1 Million or More in the Stock Market? Here's What You'd Need to Invest Each Month.

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Building a portfolio worth $1 million or more isn't easy, but it's more attainable than it may seem. You don't need to be a stock market expert or have thousands of dollars to invest each month, but you will need the right strategy. Exactly how much you'll need to invest each month will depend on two main factors: how much time you have to save, and where you choose to invest.

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Deal Roundup: Advent snags Nuvei for $6.3bn, EQT nears £3bn buyout

AltAssets

Advent International has agreed to buy Canadian fintech company Nuvei in an all-cash deal worth $6.3bn. Advent’s acquisition of the firm will return it to the private sphere four years after its IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Nuvei garnered attention after it received backing from actor Ryan Reynolds last year. Other shareholders include Nuvei’s […] The post Deal Roundup: Advent snags Nuvei for $6.3bn, EQT nears £3bn buyout first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Got $3,000? 3 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

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Although the market continues to hit all-time highs, plenty of stocks are worth buying right now. While some may be overpriced, plenty look like good deals. If you've got $3,000 lying around, buying this trio is a wise idea. Meta Platforms Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is probably known better by its previous name, Facebook. Meta changed its name to signal a shift to focus on the metaverse, but this also included augmented and virtual reality products that are starting to generate some interest

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London’s private clubs face public revolt

Financial Times M&A

Plus, UK private equity dealmakers make a windfall on carried interest and a news-powered hedge fund raises more than $100mn

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Microsoft Stock Has 30% Upside, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst

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Share prices of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) jumped 47% over the last 12 months. Even with all that growth, at least one analyst sees more upside. Jefferies analyst Brent Thill recently issued an updated report that maintained a buy rating on the shares but raised the price target from $465 to $550. That represents an upside of nearly 30% over the next 12 months or so given the current stock price.

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Connect clients to the value of their policy by snapping a photo

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By Sherry Lee Ong When your client is signing their application form, quickly take a photo of them. Have it printed and attach it to their policy. Include this note: “Today, [today’s date], I have made an important decision to take care of the future of my spouse and kids. I trust that my agent, and their company, will fulfill their promise.” In this way, you set your policy contract apart from all other contracts, because it has a deeper visual reminder of what life insurance all about.

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1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Delta Air Lines Stock Is Going to $85. Is It a Buy?

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Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) stock has at least 76% upside potential over the next 12 months or so, according to a Morgan Stanley analyst who raised the company's stock price target from $75 to $85 recently while retaining an "overweight" rating on the stock. It gets better; in Morgan Stanley's "bull case" scenario, the stock could go to $110. Delta stock currently trades around $42.

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BC Partners sells IT group Presidio to CD&R in $4bn deal

Private Equity Wire

UK private investment firm BC Partners has agreed to sell Presidio, a provider of IT services to some of the world’s largest companies including Amazon, to US rival Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, in a deal that values the business at around $4bn, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report cites several unnamed people familiar with the matter as confirming the sale, which is being seen as the latest indication of a recovery in private equity dealmaking.

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Is SoundHound AI a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

The Motley Fool

Audio and artificial intelligence (AI) company SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is an intriguing company for investors who are hunting multibagger stocks that can deliver life-changing returns. It's only worth $1.8 billion, which leaves plenty of room for growth over time. The company specializes in a niche category, audio AI applications. AI giant Nvidia even invested in the company.

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Sparxell Raises $3.2M in Funding

FinSMEs

Sparxell, a Cambridge, UK-based developer of sustainable, plant-based pigments, raised $3.2M in funding. Backers included Circular Innovation Fund, L’Oréal, Future Communities Capital, PDS Ventures, Katapult, Joyance Partners and SNØCAP VC. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate development and commercialisation of products which will eliminate synthetic chemicals from colourants in multi-billion dollar markets including in cosmetics, fashion, paint, and packaging.

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4 Last-Minute Tips for a Smooth Tax Filing

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash As of the week ending March 8, the IRS had received more than 62 million tax returns and issued more than 43 million refunds. But since the April 15 deadline hasn't yet arrived, there's a good chance those numbers will grow quite a bit as the season chugs along. At this point, though, you really only have a short amount of time to complete your taxes.

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