The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) soared more than 60% from the start of the year through its peak this summer, thanks to the company's dominance in one of today's most in-demand areas: the obesity drug market. Lilly sells tirzepatide, a compound sold for weight loss under the name Zepbound and for type 2 diabetes under the name Mounjaro. But doctors have prescribed either one to patients trying to shed pounds, and both have become blockbusters.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Northern Oil and Gas has made an acquisition offer for Granite Ridge Resources, a smaller US producer with operations in several major basins, including the Permian and Eagle Ford, according to a report by Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter. Granite Ridge is primarily owned by entities controlled by Grey Rock Investment Partners, a private equity firm founded by Matt Miller and Griffin Perry, who serve as co-chairmen.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2024

One of the great things about putting your money to work on Wall Street is there's more than one way to generate a profit. With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, every investor is likely to find one or more securities that'll help them meet their goals. But among the countless ways to build wealth on Wall Street, buying and holding dividend stocks has historically been one of the most successful investment strategies.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 23, 2024

President has already voiced opposition to Japanese companys takeover plan

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2024

You probably already know that nuclear power has been proposed as a quick, environmentally friendly solution to the world's energy shortage stemming from the rise of power-hungry AI data centers. You may also know NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is one of the few outfits that are nearly ready to deliver a solution sooner than later. What's not quite clear yet, however, is whether or not nuclear power is actually going to materialize as the preferred answer to the planet's energy shortfall, and if it d

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Sales and listings of Chinese companies by worlds biggest buyout groups have ground to a halt, data shows

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Seoul, Korea, 24th December 2024, Chainwire The post K-Culture Meme Coin Pepe Buldak Surpasses $2 Million in Presale appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Groups agree deal to control a fifth of UK motor insurance market

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Tonka Bay Equity Partners has promoted Vince Thao, who joined the firm in 2022, to Senior Associate, with responsibilities including transaction diligence, structuring, and portfolio governance. According to a press release, Thao works closely with several existing partner companies, including Corporate Technologies, Fenix, Image AV, Professional Credit, and Standard Locknut, to execute strategic growth initiatives.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Move should unlock immediate gains for shareholders, but wont tackle the logistics groups bigger problem

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

CDP Equity (CDPE), a subsidiary of the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group (CDP), and Trilantic Europe, a prominent pan-European private equity firm, have jointly acquired a majority stake in Diagram Group, an Italian agritech innovator. According to a recent press release, the two investors now hold a combined 83% stake in Diagram Group, with each owning 41.6%.

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Axial

DECEMBER 23, 2024

“At the end of the day, after the process ended, we [felt] totally, 100% comfortable that our organization and our family got the best potential outcome.” Bob Falahee, Former Owner, SunPro Motorized Awnings & Screens Axial Members Member Type Investment Bank Business Owner Axial Member Since 2010 2023 Headquarters Chicago, IL Bradenton, FL Axial Accolades 9x Industry Top 50 Firm, 17x League Table Recipient Axial Closed Deals 3 1 Learn More View Profile Company Website Acquired Bu

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

DN Capital (DN), a global early-stage venture firm, has exited its investment in Brigit, a financial technology company, following its $460m acquisition by Upbound Group. Brigit offers financial tools, including budgeting features, alerts, and cash advances up to $250, to over one million monthly users mainly lower-income individuals like students and single parents to avoid overdraft fees.

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SEI

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Eyeballing inflation

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Law firm Shoosmiths has appointed Partner Mark Churchman to the firms private equity team within the corporate practice, to provide sectoral expertise among existing energy and infrastructure and tech clients, while generating additional streams of work with US-based sponsors investing in the UK and Europe. According to a press release, Churchman has significant experience advising US-based private equity sponsors on the English law aspects of acquiring UK-headquartered companies in sectors such

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

San Jose, Costa Rica, 23rd December 2024, Chainwire The post New Crypto Casino Platform Winna.com Secures $15 Million in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Blackstone News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The post Blackstone Announces Intra-Quarter Realization Update Relating to the Fourth Quarter appeared first on Blackstone.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

San Francisco, united states, 23rd December 2024, Chainwire The post Pepetos $2.8M Presale Highlights Vision for Supporting Memecoins Ahead of 2025 appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Don Connelly & Associates

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Wouldn't it be great if you could read your clients' minds to know how they feel about you and your service? If you knew what they were thinking, you could ensure you're doing all the right things to exceed their lofty expectations, leading to stronger and more trusting client relationships. Fortunately, you don't need to read minds. All you need to do is ask them.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

London, United Kingdom, 23rd December 2024, Chainwire The post Dawgz AI Crosses $500,000 in Presale: A New AI-Powered Meme Coin for Crypto Enthusiasts appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Financial Symmetry

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves thinking about gifts. While gifts can come in many forms, monetary gifts often cause the most confusion. In this episode of Financial Symmetry, hosts Chad Smith and Grayson Blaszak discuss … Continued The post How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Gifting Money to Family Ep #231 appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Vilnius, Lithuania, 23rd December 2024, Chainwire The post BingX Provides Free SEPA & SEPA Instant Euro Deposit Service to Users appeared first on FinSMEs.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by VanEck: See here for more information on VanEcks Semiconductor ETFs On today’s show, we discuss: The US lead in technology Looking at NVDA vs its competition in 2024 Why NVDA has slowed down over the last 6mo How the SMH is constructed How advisors are looking at more volatile thematic funds SMH vs SMHX Looking for the next NVDA The issues at Intel Geopolitics and s.

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Tobias Financial

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Marvin Claude , our Client Service Specialist, brings a passion for technology and finance to his role that goes beyond the typical skill set of his profession. A unique aspect of Marvin’s background is his love for computers and technology, which he has largely developed through self-teaching. Despite having pursued a degree in Finance, Marvin has independently learned coding, integrating this skill into his professional life. “I really enjoy using coding to aid me in my profession

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Many investors still don't know about Brookfield (NYSE: BN) , a company headquartered in Canada. But if you want to add a high-potential stock to your portfolio in 2025, keep reading. With more than $900 billion in assets under management, Brookfield is one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. Once you learn about all the niche investment funds it operates, you'll be truly amazed.

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Axial

DECEMBER 23, 2024

UMECC has always been a pioneer in its industry and is an expert in steel and metallurgical manufacturing equipment. I’m honored to be carrying such a strong American steel industry legacy forward and continuing the path this company has built as we step into this new phase of growth. Adam Salmen, Managing Partner, A.S. Search Capital Axial Members Member Type Search Fund Broker Axial Member Since 2021 2011 Headquarters Dobbs Ferry, NY Alberta, Canada Axial Closed Deals 1 1 Axial Profile

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Despite second- and third-quarter financial results that weren't immediately well-received by the investment community, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) shares have been on the way up in recent months, rising 52% since early August. That gain is better than the broader market indices. However, as of Dec. 18, this growth stock was still trading 84% off its all-time high, a record that was set in July 2021.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Cadstrom, a Montreal, Canada-based AI expert system that enables electrical engineers to design electronic devices correctly on the first try, raised $6.8M in Seed funding. The round was led byBison Ventureswith participation fromInnovation EndeavorsandAI2 Incubator, which previously invested $650K in a pre-Seed round. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate the development of […] The post Cadstrom Raises $6.8M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The bigger the better? Bill Ackman doesn't think so, at least not when it comes to portfolio size. His Pershing Square Capital Management hedge fund owns only 10 stocks. Ackman has made a fortune picking stocks and has a net worth that tops $9 billion. Two of his stocks could be especially big winners in 2025, according to Wall Street. Start Your Mornings Smarter!

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Covisum

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Social Security Fairness Act was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law. The Act repeals the Windfall Elimination Provisions (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) for payments payable in January of 2024 forward.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Shares of Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: NVTS) rocketed as much as 24.6% on Monday before settling into a 20.4% gain as of 2 p.m. EST. There wasn't any company-specific news out of Navitas today, but there was news on the geopolitical front relating to semiconductors. Apparently, Navitas investors took the developments positively. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg, co-leader of Cerberus Capital Management, a private equity firm with investments in defence contractors, for the role of Deputy Secretary of Defense, according to a report by Reuters. Feinberg, who served on an intelligence advisory board during Trump’s 2017-2021 presidency, would be the second-in-command at the Pentagon under Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2024

It's been a good year for Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) investors. Shares of the media giant are trading 24% higher in 2024 heading into the final full trading week of the year. This happens to match the 24% increase for the S&P 500. If the media giant can edge out the market in the next few days it will be the first time since 2020 that Disney stock beats the S&P 500.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The financial sector is undergoing an unparalleled transformation, reshaping how we manage money, execute transactions, and conceptualize financial services. This revolution, fueled by financial technology, or fintech, has redefined traditional banking and introduced opportunities and challenges for consumers, businesses, and institutions alike. The impact is profound, extending from the digitization of payments to the adoption […] The post Financial Revolution: How Fintech is Changing the

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