The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) measures the performance of 30 large U.S. companies. Inclusion generally requires an excellent reputation, sustained growth, and widespread interest among investors. To that end, the index is often seen as a collection of blue chip stocks. The Dow Jones notched five consecutive weekly increases during November, its longest winning streak since late 2021.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Winston & Strawn LLP acted as legal advisor to Hudson Hill. The post Hudson Hill Capital invests in software company MarketTime appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

One of the greatest aspects of putting your money to work on Wall Street is that there isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy to grow your wealth. But among the seemingly countless ways to grow your nest egg, it's tough to top the long-term success rate offered by purchasing high-quality dividend stocks. Companies that pay a regular dividend to their shareholders tend to be profitable on a recurring basis and time-tested.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Gryphon invested in Potter Global Technologies in 2017 before exiting to KKR in November. The post Inside the exit: Gryphon Investors’ Mark Fuller on fire and safety opportunities appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Social Security is the foundation of many Americans' retirement plans. Around half of individuals aged 65 or older receive at least 50% of their household income from the government program, according to data from the Social Security Administration. So, missing out on a portion of that monthly benefits check could severely cut into many people's retirement plans.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Tygon Peak led the investment in partnership with Greyrock Capital Group and management. The post Tygon Peak backs two Texas primary care businesses DIM and IMAP appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The GTI Group is a Montreal-based provider of end-to-end logistics solutions in Canada and the US. The post Mubadala-backed Canada Cartage to enter US with GTI purchase appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Over the last several years, cutting the cord with cable providers has become trendy as people flock to streaming services. While Netflix dominates the streaming market, there are a number of other players looking to compete. Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood , who is known for her lofty forecasts in emerging tech, is betting big on a budding streaming platform called Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU).

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

PE-backed Mercer Advisors makes its 10th add-on this year. The post Gryphon scaled Potter Global’s fire systems offering before KKR exit; Fengate buys cell tower portfolio appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Image source: Getty Images No one expects students to be able to afford airfare during the holidays, much less their parents who might be paying some of that out-of-state tuition from their own savings account. But, starting on Dec. 5, a generous partnership between Amazon and StudentUniverse will give a limited number of Prime Student members a chance to book one round-trip or one-way domestic flight for as low as $25, offering a savings of $500.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Headquartered in Denver, Mercer Advisors is a wealth management and financial planning firm. The post PE-backed Mercer Advisors scoops up wealth management firm Paragon appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Toast (NYSE: TOST) has taken investors on a wild ride since its IPO in Sept. 2021. The provider of cloud-based restaurant management services went public at $40, and its stock eventually hit an all-time high of $65.22 in Nov. 2022. But today Toast trades at about $15. The bulls lost interest in the company as its growth slowed, it racked up losses, and rising interest rates compressed its valuation.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The seller was Shorehill Capital LLC. The post Blackstone snaps up Power Grid Components Inc appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Berkshire Hathway CEO Warren Buffett once remarked, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." Even taking a quick glance at the investment conglomerate's stock portfolio reveals that owning high-quality dividend stocks is one of Buffett's favorite ways to make money while catching some shuteye. While Berkshire Hathaway itself doesn't pay a dividend, the company's 10 largest stock holdings return value to shareholders in the form of regular cash payment

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The deal, subject to certain customary closing conditions, is valued at C$130 million ($95 million). The post Openlane to acquire Manheim Canada from Cox Automotive appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

At the end of 2023, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) still holds the title of the world's largest company, but Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is nipping at its heels. With Apple at a $2.94 trillion market cap and Microsoft at $2.81 trillion, Microsoft is only a 4.6% gain from taking the lead. Will Microsoft overtake Apple as the world's largest company in 2024? Let's take a look.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AustralianSuper plays a key role in preventing the takeover of the ASX-listed energy generator and retailer. The post Shareholders reject Brookfield-EIG bid to acquire Origin Energy appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the wake of the worst market performance in more than a decade, things are looking up. After shedding one-third of its value last year, the Nasdaq Composite has gained roughly 37% this year, and there could be more to come. There's a strong argument to be made that what kicked the market into overdrive this year is recent developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

LTD is the third addition to Blackford’s Patio Portfolio in the past year. The post Blackford Capital buys patio furniture ecommerce business and wholesale distributor LTD appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Image source: Getty Images While there are several different types of mortgages in the United States, the most common are conforming mortgages -- loans that meet the standards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Among other requirements, conforming mortgages can be made for no more than the conforming loan limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) each year.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

EnCap Investments, Yorktown Partners and Mercuria Energy Group remain engaged with potential buyers for the Portland, Oregon-based wind development company. Marathon Capital is advising the company sale. The post Triple Oak Power deal on track by year-end: sources appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

With a market capitalization of roughly $2.94 trillion, Apple stands as the world's most valuable publicly traded company. Its iPhone hardware continues to dominate the mobile space, and the tech giant has also continued to score big wins with its software and services offerings. Apple has been an incredible performer through the years, and there's a very good chance it will continue to be one of the world's most profitable companies.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

DECEMBER 5, 2023

These were some of the prevailing narratives from the post-GFC world: We only had a bull market in the 2010s because of the Fed juicing the economy. The only reason tech stocks did well is because of low interest rates. The only reason stocks kept recovering from every correction so quickly is because of the Fed put. These narratives all have a kernel of truth to them.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews what Tesla 's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Cybertruck could mean for investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 2, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 4, 2023. Find out why Tesla is one of the 10 best stocks to buy now Our analyst team has spent more than a decade beating the market. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor , has tripled the market.* They just revealed their ten top stock picks fo

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Financial Times: Moral Money

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Veteran activist cites loss of confidence in winding down of environmental and social fund manager

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Vanguard is a massive investment management company, offering mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETF), 401(k) plans, and many other financial products and tools. The company's founder, Jack Bogle, popularized low-cost passive investing through index funds. Warren Buffett is a big fan of Bogle, famously saying, "If a statue is ever erected to honor the person who has done the most for American investors, the hands down choice should be Jack Bogle.

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Private Equity Professional

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Paladin Holdings, a portfolio company of Makai Capital Partners, has acquired Texize, a manufacturer of industrial and commercial soaps, and detergents. Greenville, South Carolina-based Texize was founded in 1946 as a maker of industrial and household cleaning products. In 1984, Dow Chemical agreed to acquire the company’s consumer products division which included numerous brands including… This content is for members only.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) -- aka TSMC -- has made a lot of its investors rich since it publicly listed its ADR shares in the U.S. in 1997. If you had invested $33,000 in that initial offering, and reinvested your dividends over the years (after it started paying them in 2004), your TSMC holdings would be worth about $1.08 million today.

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Private Equity Professional

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Vestar Capital Partners has sold Edward Don & Co., a distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies, to Sysco Corporation. Edward Don & Company (DON) is a distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies. The company stocks more than 12,000 SKUs from 3,000 suppliers and its products include dinnerware, glassware, flatware, linens, buffet and table service, apparel,… This content is for members only.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Image source: Getty Images There's a reason so many people love Costco. The warehouse club giant is famous for offering great deals on everything from groceries to apparel to household essentials. And when you go to Costco, you can also score big savings on gas for your car. Right now, a basic Costco membership costs $60 a year. And one thing you should know about Costco is that the company rarely offers discounted memberships.

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Private Equity Professional

DECEMBER 5, 2023

RLE Technologies, a maker of environmental monitoring equipment, has been acquired by May River Capital. RLE designs and manufactures wired and wireless environmental monitoring equipment, fluid leak detection, and airflow management products used in data centers and other critical facilities to prevent downtime incidents and to improve operational efficiencies.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Stock splits are exciting for two big reasons. First, they break a company's shares into smaller, more accessible pieces. Secondly, they are a sign that its equity price might be rapidly growing -- a likely indicator of positive revenue and earnings momentum. With shares up by 105% and 211% this year alone, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have performed well in the wake of their recent stock splits.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Burnham RNG (“Burnham” or the “Company”), a full-service developer and owner of organic waste management and anaerobic digestion biogas assets across the U.S., announced today that a fund managed by Ares Management’s Infrastructure Opportunities strategy (“Ares”) has made a strategic investment to acquire the Company from Edge Natural Resources (“Edge”).

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) experienced outsized revenue growth this year thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The company makes graphics processing units (GPUs), which were initially developed for use with video gaming computers -- but thanks to the power of these GPUs, they're now employed for advanced computing tasks, such as running AI systems.

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