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JUNE 4, 2024
Image source: Getty Images In 2005, the NFL fined Randy Moss $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct. When a reporter asked him if he had written the check yet, he said that rich people don't write checks. And when the reporter asked how he'd pay his fine, Moss had the perfect answer: "Straight cash, homie." The moral of the story? Sometimes you need $10,000 in cash.
A Wealth of Common Sense
JUNE 4, 2024
Through the end of May, the S&P 500 has experienced 24 new all-time highs this year alone. Volatility has been relatively low for some time now. We haven’t had a 2% down day on the S&P 500 in well over 300 trading days: That’s fast approaching the longest streak without a nasty down day over the past 10 years. The S&P 500 is up around 11% for the year on a total return basis.
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The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
In case Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) wasn't already beloved among investors, now the semiconductor giant is enticing income seekers by increasing its quarterly dividend payouts. The distributions still won't be huge on a percentage basis, but Nvidia's cash payouts will be a nice bonus for long-term shareholders. Nvidia made another important announcement along with the dividend hike which may confuse some investors.
FinSMEs
JUNE 4, 2024
Lyon, France, 4th June 2024, Chainwire The post iExec Launches Enhanced DataProtector: Revolutionizing Web3 Monetization & Ownership appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
Looking for passive income? Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great choice. These vehicles can instantly diversify your money, minimizing volatility. And if you choose the right ETF, you could earn reliable cash income to last the rest of your life. So what's the best ETF for permanent passive income? It's an ETF I've had my eye on for decades. The best investments for permanent passive income Nothing is ever truly permanent.
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 4, 2024
Plus, EQT’s Jean Salata on China’s investment risks and why the UAE wants to team up with the US on artificial intelligence
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FinSMEs
JUNE 4, 2024
Isar Aerospace, a Munich, Germany-based launch service provider for small and medium-sized satellites, received $20M in growth debt funding. ATEL Ventures provided the financing. The company intends to use the funds to finance the purchase of the equipment used in the production of its launch vehicles. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off of Technical University […] The post Isar Aerospace Receives $20M From ATEL Ventures appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
Over the last century, the stock market has stood on a pedestal above all other asset classes. While investing in Treasury bonds, housing, gold, and oil would have increased your nominal wealth, none of these other asset classes has come anywhere close to the average annual returns delivered by stocks over the very long term. What makes Wall Street so special is its diversity of investments.
FinSMEs
JUNE 4, 2024
Thoughtly, a NYC-based startup building AI voice agents for contact centers, raised $3M in Seed funding. Backers included Afore Capital, Greycroft, Expansion, and others. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Thoughtly provides a no-code platform to deploy AI voice agents empowering businesses to enhance customer interactions, streamline […] The post Thoughtly Raises $3M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
When it comes to all things accelerated computing and artificial intelligence (AI), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has rightfully stolen the spotlight. But an entire supply chain ecosystem is hard at work helping Nvidia bring its AI systems to market. And a company called Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) is one of those critical pieces of the supply chain. Applied is the largest U.S.
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 4, 2024
US activist investor wants share price to reflect $180bn value of Japanese tech conglomerate’s investments
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) may be one of the best-performing stocks this century, but lately, the tech giant's performance hasn't been so stellar. Apple underperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin so far this year as the stock's price is up less than 1%, compared to a nearly 11% gain from the S&P 500. While some of its big tech peers have surged over the past 18 months on excitement over artificial intelligence (AI), Apple seems to be getting left behind by the latest technology trend.
FinSMEs
JUNE 4, 2024
ActuityMD, a Boston, MA-based technology partner to the commercial MedTech industry, raised $45M in Series B funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $83M, was led by ICONIQ Growth, with participation from Atreides Management and Stepstone Group, as well as existing investors Redpoint Ventures, Benchmark Capital, and Artisanal Ventures.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
I'm an avid income investor. I focus a lot of my attention on finding companies that can supply me with an above-average, steadily rising income stream. Investing in high-quality, high-yielding dividend stocks is the foundation of my strategy to grow my passive income streams to the point where they'll cover my recurring expenses. Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) (NYSE: BIPC) is one of my favorite income stocks.
FinSMEs
JUNE 4, 2024
Carv, an Amsterdam, The Netherlands-based recruitment AI company, raised $10M in Seed funding. Backers included Global Founders Capital (GFC) and independent angel investors. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its growth and expand the capabilities of its platform into different domains of the recruitment life cycle. Founded by Barend Raaff and Matthijs […] The post Carv Raises $10M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
Stock splits are often misunderstood. They don't change the fundamental value of a company; instead, they increase the number of shares available, making them more accessible to a broader range of investors. It's similar to peeling and segmenting an orange. The orange remains the same, but the smaller pieces are more convenient to consume. This technical adjustment -- a pure exercise in accounting gymnastics, really -- can generate excitement in the market, as it often signals a company's strong
FinSMEs
JUNE 4, 2024
AirMDR, a Menlo Park, CA-based company which specializes in AI-powered Autonomous Managed Detection and Response (MDR), raised $5M in funding. The round was led by Foundation Capital with participation by Storm Ventures. Foundation Capital’s Sid Trivedi joined the AirMDR board. The company intends to use the funds to expand R&D and accelerate its market entry.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
The S&P 500 has enjoyed a nearly unrelenting rally over the past year. It's up nearly 10% in 2024 and has surged almost 24% over the past 12 months. That has the broad-market index routinely setting new all-time highs. The S&P 500's rally also has it trading at a high-valuation multiple (more than 20 times its price-to-earnings ( P/E) ratio ) and low-dividend yield (around 1.3%), making it harder to find values and compelling income streams.
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 4, 2024
Takeover of Africa’s largest pay-TV operator must overcome regulatory hurdles
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
Via her ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) , portfolio manager Cathie Wood makes a lot of biotech bets, often on companies that are at the cutting edge of innovation in science and technology. Businesses like that tend to have volatile and temperamental stocks, though investors are lured back time and time again because they offer the possibility of big returns in exchange for significant risks.
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 4, 2024
Private capital group spots opportunity to purchase discounted holdings from investors seeking exits
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
Sometimes the stock market goes overboard punishing a stock. That appears to be the case for chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and home-improvement retailer Home Depot (NYSE: HD). Both stocks are down at least 15% from their 52-week highs, and both stocks look like solid buys for long-term investors. Intel Intel's core PC and server central processing unit (CPU) businesses are under assault.
Private Equity Professional
JUNE 4, 2024
According to Bain & Company’s 2024 Private Equity Midyear Report, the two-year long slump in global private equity looks finally to be bottoming out with the industry finding a footing from which to climb back. But while private equity activity appears to have arrested its freefall, Bain cautions that it remains subdued by historical standards… This content is for members only.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Timing is everything to sell a home. Whether you're facing an unexpected job transfer, dealing with personal changes like a growing family, or simply eager to make a fresh start in a new environment, the challenge remains consistent: How can you sell your home quickly without sacrificing profit? Achieving this balance requires a strategic approach that combines market insights, savvy staging, and effective communication.
Private Equity Professional
JUNE 4, 2024
Western Smokehouse Partners, a portfolio company of AUA Private Equity, has acquired meat snack maker Golden Valley Natural. Western Smokehouse is a contract manufacturer (co-packing, private label, and branded products) of smoked meat snacks for emerging and established brands, as well as large retailers. The company’s beef, turkey, chicken, and pork products are available in… This content is for members only.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
While AI chip makers are the most obvious beneficiaries of the AI revolution, AI is acting as a tailwind for countless other companies as well. Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) are benefiting in different ways, and both stocks look like great buy-and-hold opportunities. Arista Networks As powerful AI chips fill data centers, fast and efficient networking becomes critical.
Private Equity Professional
JUNE 4, 2024
Del Monte Capital has acquired Integrity Elevator Solutions, a provider of commercial elevator installations, modernizations, maintenance, and repair services. Integrity Elevator Solutions provides its services to industrial and petrochemical facilities, healthcare providers, offices, universities, and government buildings across Texas and Louisiana.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
What makes stocks soar over a short period? Something big has to happen that provides a catalyst that causes shares to take off. Two of the most widely followed stocks on the market could soon have such catalysts. Big developments for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are only days away. Should you buy both stocks now? Major events for these two tech giants Apple's big news should be announced on June 10.
Private Equity Professional
JUNE 4, 2024
Shore Capital Partners has formed Whetstone Distribution as a new food distribution platform to consolidate its recent investments in the food distribution sector. Whetstone Distribution is a specialty meat distributor of beef, poultry, pork and seafood through the retail grocery, redistribution and foodservice channels in the Midwest. The company is headquartered in Chicago with an… This content is for members only.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
In 2023, seniors on Social Security saw their benefits rise by 8.7% as one of the most generous cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, arrived in the midst of soaring inflation. This year's COLA, however, was far more modest, coming in at just 3.2%. Meanwhile, next year's Social Security COLA estimates are coming in even lower so far. Recently, the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League projected that 2025's COLA would be 2.66%.
AltAssets
JUNE 4, 2024
New Mountain Capital has invested in Consor Holdings, a provider of transportation and water infrastructure engineering and consulting services. Consor provides civil infrastructure planning, engineering design, structural assessment, program management, and consulting services to public and private sector clients across transportation and water markets.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
Businesses are rapidly investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity and create new applications for both consumer and enterprise use. This will be a monster growth opportunity over the next decade, so investors who identify the companies best positioned to capitalize could reap big rewards. Here are two companies working on AI that could be rewarding long-term investments. 1.
Private Equity Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
Private credit investor Pemberton Asset Management is partnering with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) to raise at least $1bn to provide net asset value (NAV) loans to private equity firms, according to a report by Bloomberg. In a statement Pemberton said the new strategy will provide buyout firms with capital that will help them increase their commitments or do bolt-on acquisitions, with ADIA set to anchor the strategy, which is expected to close in the coming weeks.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 4, 2024
Shares in GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) rose by 14.4% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence , as the spinoff from the former General Electric continued to enjoy life as a stand-alone company. The move comes after analysts at a few heavyweight financial companies upgraded price targets and gave positive outlooks for the company.
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