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If You Buy Amazon Stock Today, Will You Become a Millionaire by 2030?

The Motley Fool

To say that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a wildly successful investment would be putting it very lightly. The e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital advertising juggernaut's shares have catapulted 1,420% higher in the past decade (as of Jan. 30). Even in the past one-, three-, and five-year time frames, it has outperformed the Nasdaq Composite. With those types of monster gains, there's no question that early investors have gotten wealthy from owning Amazon.

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Benford Exits Farmers Hen House with Sale to Butterfly’s Pete & Gerry’s Organics

Private Equity Professional

Pete & Gerrys Organics , a portfolio company of Butterly , has acquired Farmers Hen House , a portfolio company of Benford Capital. Benford formed Pasture Brands Holdings in December 2021 to acquire Iowa-based Farmers Hen House which sources, processes, packages and sells branded and private label eggs with a specific focus on premium varieties including organic, free-range, and pasture-raised eggs.

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Quantum Computing Stocks Tumbled in January. Should You Buy the Dip?

The Motley Fool

Quantum computing stocks skyrocketed at the end of 2024. Pure-play stocks in this corner of the tech sector saw absolutely stellar price gains from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. But the explosive returns turned into a rout in January: Quantum Computing Stock Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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Monomoy Sells Astro Shapes to Wynnchurch

Private Equity Professional

Monomoy Capital Partners has sold Astro Shapes to Wynnchurch Capital. Monomoy acquired Astro Shapes in December 2020 from National Material LP. Astro Shapes specializes in creating over 14,000 unique extrusion shapes and sizes with finishes including painted, thermal, anodized, and other coatings. The companys products are used in residential and commercial windows and doors, RV components, and equipment for medical and industrial applications.

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Get Ready for the Next Great Space Stock IPO

The Motley Fool

Private space stations are coming, and at long last, it looks like investors are going to get a chance to invest directly in one of the companies leading this movement. It's been less than four years since Amazon founder Jeff Bezos dropped his big bombshell on the space industry. Announcing the creation of Orbital Reef, Bezos' space company Blue Origin, alongside partnered space companies Boeing , Redwire , and Sierra Space, promised to build a private space station to replace the outgoing Inter

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It’s All Green at Blue Sage

Private Equity Professional

Blue Sage Capital has held a final closing of its fourth fund, Blue Sage Capital IV LP (Fund IV), with $618 million of capital. The new fund closed above its original $400 million target and its original hard cap of $550 million. Blue Sage raised Fund IV without a placement agent and limited the fund’s size to maintain its focus on lower-middle market investments, despite strong limited partner interest generated within just a few months of fundraising.

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3 Things You Need to Know About Starbucks Before You Buy the Stock

The Motley Fool

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) hasn't been energizing investors' portfolios in recent years. After hitting a peak in July 2021, shares dipped 43% in the 11 months that followed. It has been a volatile journey since then as the chain has gone through a period of softer demand, leadership changes, and a strategic overhaul. Even after a surge that started last summer, the restaurant stock is still trading 15% off its all-time high.

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1 Actively Managed Artificial Intelligence ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

The Motley Fool

It's not hard to see that artificial intelligence, or AI, is a massive opportunity. That's why I want exposure to AI stocks in my portfolio. The problem is that I'm a value investor at heart and am best suited at evaluating bank stocks, real estate investment trusts, and consumer goods businesses. Fast-growing tech stocks just aren't in my wheelhouse enough for me to feel confident picking individual AI stocks.

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Goldman Sachs slashes investment minimum for new alumni fund

Financial Times - Banking

1869 scheme will invest in the Wall Street banks private market vehicles

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Want to Make $5,000 With Shiba Inu? Follow These 4 Rules.

The Motley Fool

While there's no guarantee that anyone will make money when investing in a silly meme coin like Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) , there are a few things you can do to maximize your chances of walking away with some cash, and minimize the risk of a total wipeout of your investment. Follow these four rules wisely and persistently, and you could potentially turn a $1,500 total investment into a $5,000 profit.

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AVAXAI Builds First Deepseek Powered DeFAI Product

FinSMEs

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 3rd February 2025, Chainwire The post AVAXAI Builds First Deepseek Powered DeFAI Product appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Why Triumph Group Stock Is Surging Higher Today

The Motley Fool

Aerospace component manufacturer Triumph Group (NYSE: TGI) has agreed to be acquired by private equity at a substantial premium to Friday's closing price. The stock is jumping as a result, with shares up 35% as of 10:15 a.m. ET. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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Court brawl reveals fractious world of investment banking

Financial Times - Banking

The decade-long battle between Perella Weinberg and a former partner has reached a public trial

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Behind the XRP, Solana, and Chainlink Roller Coaster

The Motley Fool

It's been a wild roller coaster for the crypto market over the past 48 hours. On Sunday, values dropped in a short period of time as investors realized U.S. tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China would hit as early as Tuesday. The stock market wasn't open over the weekend, so the selling initially started in crypto. XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) was one of the hardest hit, falling as much as 33.4% from Friday's close and currently trading down 11.3% over that period of time.

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Publicis chief says new business helped it overtake advertising rivals

Financial Times M&A

French group absolutely certain to be worlds biggest ad company by revenue last year, says Arthur Sadoun

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Managing expectations

SuperAngel.Fund

Over the past decade as an investor, I’ve had the occasional founder who constantly misses deadlines and it kills me… It’s not just about investor updates or reports. They set the bar too high or too low, missing their own projections and then scramble to explain why. Or even worse, they don’t explain anything at all. Here's the hard truth: People often overestimate the time they have or the time it takes to accomplish a goal.

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The House of Kushner

Financial Times M&A

Plus, a private equity battle royale is shaking up corporate Japan and CVC makes a new push into the US

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Is it time to rebrand a critical business function?

Vistra

Company Secretaries are pioneering progress at the heart of modern business.

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Italy makes a meal of bank takeovers

Financial Times M&A

It is hard to escape the feeling that an opportunity for simplification has been missed

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What we can learn from a lousy bonus season

Financial Times - Banking

Your bonus was that you werent fired

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Activist Elliott built stake in Smiths Group ahead of break-up announcement

Financial Times M&A

London markets last large industrial conglomerate revealed plans last week to shed two of its four core divisions

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Investors risk overlooking Japan’s green investment opportunities

Financial Times: Moral Money

Plus, the argument for a bet on mental health start-ups

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A New Social Security Law That Will Boost Benefits for 3.2 Million Retirees Comes With an Unwelcome Surprise

The Motley Fool

Millions of Americans rejoiced after former President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that will boost Social Security benefits for approximately 3.2 million retirees and spouses. Social Security can be a touchy subject because it impacts tens of millions of Americans and also has many looming financial issues, which has led to partisan disagreement.

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Ares’ European Strategic Income Fund surpasses €2.2bn in AUM in first year

Private Equity Insights

Ares Management Corporation announced that its Ares European Strategic Income Fund (AESIF) has exceeded 2.2bn in assets under management within its first full year. The open-ended fund, launched in 2024, provides individual investors in Europe and Asia access to Ares European direct lending strategy, raising capital primarily through the wealth channel.

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Warren Buffett's $325 Billion Warning to Wall Street Has Become Deafening. Here's Why We Might Hear More About It in February.

The Motley Fool

Investors have been watching Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) cash position balloon to its highest levels ever this year at $325 billion. Buffett hasn't given any public statement about why his holding company is hoarding cash, but his followers can make some educated guesses. One thing that's obvious is that the market looks bloated.

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Blackstone prepares fifth Tac Opps Fund as Fund IV nears $10bn

Private Equity Insights

Blackstone is gearing up to launch its fifth Tactical Opportunities (Tac Opps) fund as its predecessor, Fund IV, approaches $10bn in investable capital. Fund IV officially closed in 2023 at $5.2bn and exceeded its $4.5bn target. It continued raising capital through side-car vehicles, pushing its total commitments to over $9bn by the end of December.

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After DeepSeek, It Seems Apple May Have Had the Best AI Strategy of All

The Motley Fool

The artificial intelligence races have been heating up, with most of the Magnificent Seven and others spending huge amounts of money in a race to achieve the best artificial intelligence models the fastest. But that strategy has raised doubts about whether these massive sums will eventually pay off. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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Arcus Infrastructure Partners acquires majority stake in Italian power rental firm

Private Equity Insights

Arcus Infrastructure Partners has acquired a 51% stake in Italian power rental company Powering Srl. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2011 and based in Fragagnano, Taranto, Powering operates a fleet of more than 1,500 generators across 55 locations in Italy. The acquisition by Arcus, a UK-based private equity firm managing 23bn in assets, marks a significant step for Powering in expanding its market position and supporting the energy transition.

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6 Dividend Growth Stocks That Can Provide a Lifetime of Passive Income

The Motley Fool

Dividend stocks have long been a favorite for investors seeking reliable passive income. However, not all dividend-paying companies offer the same long-term investment potential. Smart investors look past the allure of a high current yield and focus on the traits that suggest a company can deliver consistent returns over the long haul. So what should buy-and-hold investors look for in a dividend stock?

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Apollo commits $500m hybrid capital to Aldar in fourth investment deal

Private Equity Insights

Apollo Global Management agreed to provide a $500m hybrid capital solution to Aldar Properties PJSC, marking one of the largest corporate hybrid private placements in the region. This transaction brings Apollos total investment in Aldar to approximately $1.9bn across four separate deals since 2022. Apollo Partner Jamshid Ehsani highlighted the firms strong partnership with Aldar and its commitment to supporting Abu Dhabis financial ecosystem.

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Better Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000 Right Now: Dogecoin vs. Shiba Inu

The Motley Fool

It's true that both Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) are meme coins based around cute pictures of dogs, but the two cryptocurrencies have differing factors driving their prices. In fact, there's a clear winner in the match between these two pups, so let's examine their characteristics and figure out which one is more deserving of your $1,000 investment.

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TravelPerk acquires Yokoy following $200m equity raise to strengthen travel tech expansion

Private Equity Insights

TravelPerk, a Barcelona-based corporate travel agency, acquired expense management platform Yokoy after securing a $200m equity raise. The acquisition supports TravelPerks expansion strategy and addresses growing regulatory requirements for corporate expense management. The company, which caters to small and mid-tier businesses in the US and Europe, offers an all-in-one platform that enables clients like Red Bull and Aesop to manage travel bookings and expenses seamlessly.

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Nvidia Calls China's DeepSeek an "Excellent AI Advancement": Should Investors Press the Buy Button?

The Motley Fool

One might think that artificial intelligence (AI) chip king Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) might not be so pleased with the Chinese company DeepSeek, considering that news of DeepSeek's achievement in the AI space led to an intense single-day sell-off that erased roughly $600 billion of Nvidia's market cap on Jan. 27. However, Nvidia -- along with analysts and investors -- has taken a more constructive view, arguing that DeepSeek's ability to design an AI chatbot comparable to OpenAi's ChatGPT should be

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Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners to acquire Triumph Group in $3bn take-private deal

Private Equity Insights

Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners have agreed to acquire Triumph Group, a leading supplier of aircraft parts and services, in a deal valued at approximately $3bn, including debt. The private equity firms will pay $26 per share in cash, representing a 39% premium over Triumphs closing price on Friday. Triumph shares surged as much as 37% in US premarket trading following the announcement.

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4 Reasons to Buy Sirius XM Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

The Motley Fool

Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) can't seem to catch a break. It posted better-than-expected results late last week, sending the shares 6% higher on Thursday. Wall Street pros weren't convinced. At least three analysts have lowered their price targets on the country's lone satellite radio provider between Friday and Monday morning. Sirius XM stock took a big hit last year.

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Jump Closes $20M in Series A Funding

FinSMEs

Jump, a Salt Lake City, UT-based provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for financial advisors and other financial services providers, raised $20M in Series A funding. The round was led by Battery Ventures, with participation from Citi Ventures and existing investors Sorenson Capital and Pelion Ventures Partners. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate product innovation, building out […] The post Jump Closes $20M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Chevron Sent Investors a Record $27 Billion in Cash Last Year and Could Return Even More in 2025

The Motley Fool

Last year was one for the record books for Chevron (NYSE: CVX). The energy giant increased its global production by 7% and U.S. output by 19% to record levels. The company also returned a record $27 billion in cash to shareholders through dividends and repurchases. The oil company is in an excellent position to build on last year's record performance in 2025.

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