The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other semiconductor companies. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of June 24, 2024. The video was published on June 24, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now?
A Wealth of Common Sense
JUNE 26, 2024
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The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Lately, there aren't a lot of stocks Warren Buffett has found interesting enough to add to Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) $385 billion portfolio. Buffett, through Berkshire, has made only a handful of purchases during the current bull market. Truth be told, Buffett has sold more stocks than he's bought in each of the last six quarters.
FinSMEs
JUNE 26, 2024
Ario, a Palo Alto, CA-based AI-powered assistant for parents, raised $16M in Seed funding. Backers included Wing Venture Capital, Floodgate, Bain Capital Ventures, Moxxie, and angels. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts. Led by CEO Sumit Agarwal, Ario is an AI life assistant that takes care of mundane […] The post Ario Raises $16M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash According to Consumer Reports, shopping at Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, or 99¢ Only can save you an average of 29% over national brands. These savings help explain why Dollar General's fastest-growing group of new customers earn $70,000 or more. Everyone wants to save money. While it's true that dollar stores don't always offer the lowest prices, here are 10 purchases you can count on to save you money. 1.
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 26, 2024
Uptick in big deals offsets dwindling number of acquisitions
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FinSMEs
JUNE 26, 2024
OneHouse, a Sunnyvale, CA-based universal data lakehouse company, raised $35M in Series B funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $68M, was led by Craft Ventures. Existing investors Addition and Greylock Partners also participated. Led by CEO and Founder Vinoth Chandar, Onehouse delivers the data lakehouse in minutes as a fully managed, cloud-based […] The post Onehouse Raises $35M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the corporate world. Chatbot applications like OpenAI's ChatGPT can instantly craft text, images, videos, and computer code on command, which could drive a productivity boom worth trillions of dollars across the global economy. Developing those AI applications wouldn't be possible without the data center graphics processing units (GPUs) designed by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 26, 2024
Private equity group’s recent offer for corporate PR firm was knocked back by WPP for being too low
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Investing in tech stocks yielded some magnificent, life-changing returns for investors. And specifically, companies with exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) performed exceptionally well in recent years. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) , and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) generated more than 30x returns in a span of just the past 10 years.
Private Equity Wire
JUNE 26, 2024
European private equity major EQT, through its EQT Infrastructure VI fund, has agreed to acquire storage services provider Constellation Cold Logistics from Arcus Infrastructure Partners. EQT’s investment is expected to help Constellation expand within existing and new markets, both organically and through European M&A. The transaction is expected to close this October, after which EQT Infrastructure VI is expected to be 40-45% invested.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
If you are looking to invest in technology stocks, and in particular some of the tech companies most set to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) , the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT) is a strong option to consider. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks the MSCI U.S. Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index, which includes companies involved in cloud computing, semiconductors, data centers, and communication equipment such as smartphones and computers, among ot
Private Equity Wire
JUNE 26, 2024
US venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz will enter private equity with the launch of its inaugural fund, a16z Perennial Private Equity Fund, according to a report by Fortune citing US SEC filings. Details on the fund’s strategy and launch timeline remain undisclosed. The disclosure was made through Andreessen Horowitz’s wealth management division, Perennial, which oversees the financial affairs and philanthropic endeavours of entrepreneurs and investors associated with the fi
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Stock splits have taken the market by storm, with a broad range of companies announcing these operations to lower high-flying share prices. This is good news in general, showing these players and the market have been doing well. And the operations themselves are positive because they make it easier for a wider range of investors to buy the particular stock.
AltAssets
JUNE 26, 2024
FlexPoint Ford has made a $165m investment in music distribution, publishing and marketing specialise Create Music Group. The company, which was founded in 2015, aims to offer independent artists and labels access to “major-label services” at every stage of their growth. FlexPoint managing director Mike Morris said, “By acting as a media company that offers […] The post Deal Roundup: FlexPoint Ford seals $165m Create Music deal, Acon and Triton Healthcare score good retur
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has delivered staggering, market-beating gains, but would you believe it hasn't always been that way? You don't have to go back far to see when it has struggled -- Nvidia stock lost a full 50% of its value in 2022. Investors who didn't buy Nvidia stock during that down period might be kicking themselves since those steep losses were immediately followed by the artificial intelligence craze that has been fueling the stock (and the broad market) for almost two years now.
Private Equity Wire
JUNE 26, 2024
Texas-based alternative asset manager TPG and global investment group CDPQ have agreed to acquire Aareon, a European SaaS provider for the property industry valued at €3.9bn, from international property specialist Aareal Bank and US private equity firm Advent International. Aareal Bank’s equity stake in Aareon is valued at approximately € 2.1bn. The transaction is expected to close in H2 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
If you put $10,000 in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock 10 years ago, you would have $2.74 million today -- a life-changing return of over 27,400%. Over that time frame, the company has experienced several boom-and-bust cycles based on demand for its graphics processing units (GPUs). Let's dig deeper into what the next decade could have in store. A history of boom and bust cycles Historically, Nvidia has experienced several boom-and-bust cycles based on macroeconomic factors and industry dynamics outs
Financial Times: Moral Money
JUNE 26, 2024
UK asset manager’s decision underlines fierce debate on cutting carbon emissions
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
While the market continues to march higher, with the S&P 500 repeatedly hitting new all-time highs, there is at least one subsector of the market that is greatly undervalued compared to where its stocks have traded historically. That would be the energy midstream sector. Even better, the midstream industry as a whole is in much better shape today compared to a decade ago when the stocks in it traded at much higher valuations.
Private Equity Wire
JUNE 26, 2024
The Carlyle Group and Goldman Sachs Private Credit have extended a $1.1bn payment-in-kind loan to global fund administrator Apex Group, according to a report by Bloomberg. According to a statement, the newly secured funds are expected to support Apex Group’s growth initiatives. PIK debt is typically secured against assets held by a company’s holding entity rather than its revenue-generating operating unit.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) vary in size and structure. Some are simple and passive -- mirroring the performance of a broader index like the S&P 500 or Nasdaq Composite. Others are complex and active -- targeting a specific theme or industry. Investing $3,000 evenly across the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ: VONG) , the Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: CHAT) , and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) would incur just $12 in annual fees.
Private Equity Wire
JUNE 26, 2024
Global management consulting firm Kearney has added Grace Chieng and Marius Boersema as principals, Michael Schutte as senior manager and Sara Tan as associate to its private equity team. Chieng most recently worked in the strategy and transactions team at EY-Parthenon, Ernst & Young’s global strategy consulting arm, where she focused on pre- and post-acquisition projects.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Cybersecurity stock Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) enjoyed quite the run-up over the past year. Shares were at a 52-week low of $131.59 last August before nearly doubling to a high of $259.61 in February. Since then, the stock has pulled back, although it remains well above its 52-week low. As a matter of fact, Zscaler shares were heading downward in the days leading to the company's earnings report for its fiscal third quarter, ended April 30.
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 26, 2024
Investment firm increases offer to $3bn as proposed deal from Czechoslovak Group clears key regulatory hurdle
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Every year, the Social Security board of trustees releases a report with important details about the financial situation of this retirement benefits program. This year, Social Security's report card contained some good news for seniors -- but also some bad news. The report should make seniors breathe a small sigh of relief, but they aren't out of the woods yet when it comes to their Social Security checks.
AltAssets
JUNE 26, 2024
Recently-launched investor ACME Credit Partners has brought in experienced alternative investment exec Liz Veilleux as head of capital formation and investor relations. The post ACME Credit Partners, launched by ex-Cerberus execs last year, brings in Veilleux as head of IR first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
MercadoLibre 's (NASDAQ: MELI) stock has rallied 154% over the past five years as the S&P 500 rose 85%. The Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader has impressed investors with its rapid growth, widening moat, and rising margins. But can MercadoLibre continue growing as its biggest markets grapple with inflation? Let's review its growth story in four simple charts to see if it's still worth buying.
AltAssets
JUNE 26, 2024
Elsewhere Partners, the growth stage firm launched by a pair of former Austin Ventures general partners, has evolved into an early-stage private equity firm with the $285m final close of its third fund. The post Elsewhere Partners shifts from growth capital to PE with $285m Fund III final close first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) is reportedly a potential acquisition target for a German industrial conglomerate. Shares of the U.S. appliance maker traded up as much as 19% on Wednesday, and were up 15% as of 11 a.m. based on speculation that a potential offer with a premium could appear. Is Bosch weighing a move? Whirlpool is one of the largest manufacturers of home appliances based in the United States, with a business increasingly under pressure from foreign rivals.
AltAssets
JUNE 26, 2024
DTCP, the infra and growth investment house launched by senior venture capital execs at Deutsche Telekom, has raised $450m across a pair of new fund closes. The post Ex-Deutsche Telekom VC execs raise $450m across new DTCP growth, early-stage funds first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Target (NYSE: TGT) is integrating Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) into its online store and app to bring more selection to consumers. This follows other e-commerce giants making similar moves with their marketplace products. In this video, Travis Hoium discusses whether or not this is the right move. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of June 24, 2024. The video was published on June 25, 2024.
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 26, 2024
Plus, the M&A market’s budding comeback and ad group WPP turns down KKR’s takeover bid for its PR unit FGS Global
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2024
Brokerage company Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) continues to attract more affluent users to the platform, and that's making the business more stable long term. In this video, Travis Hoium shows why recent trends bode well for upcoming earnings. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of June 24, 2024. The video was published on June 25, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Robinhood Markets right now?
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