The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Maximizing your monthly Social Security benefit could be the difference between making ends meet in retirement and really enjoying your golden years. But the key to maximizing Social Security starts while you're still working. The size of your monthly benefit is determined by several factors, including how much you earned during your career. If you earn a high enough salary for long enough, you can receive the maximum possible benefit.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

Rain AI, a San Francisco, California-based AI chip startup, raised $8.1m in Series A Extension round. Epic Venture Partners made the investment. Led by CEO William Passo, Rain AI creates energy-efficient AI hardware using in-memory compute technology, enabling advanced AI models to run locally on various devices. The company is addressing this core problem via its […] The post Rain AI Raises $8.1M in Series A Extension appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Renewable and sustainable energy are emerging as a popular investment choice for energy investors. Electric vehicles (EV) are part of this trend. Tesla is arguably the leader in EV adoption. However, QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) has also received considerable attention since going public in 2020. The primary differentiator between Tesla and QuantumScape lies in battery technology.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

For entrepreneurs and hopeful investors, the entertainment industry is a land of golden opportunities. From film production and music management to digital content creation and even iGaming, the sector offers plenty of avenues for business-minded individuals. From the perspective of a consumer, this industry is an outlet that allows them to forget about the outside […] The post Entrepreneurship in the Entertainment Industry: Analyzing Profitability and Risk appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

While artificial intelligence (AI) is attracting investors' attention, there's another massive trend they should be aware of: cybersecurity. Bad actors have never had more tools, and the amount of digital information that can be accessed is also growing. This isn't a trend that's going away, either; companies must ensure they have top-notch security or risk being the target of a cyberattack, which can cost millions and destroy confidence in a company.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

MAY 27, 2024

Between all of the blogs, podcasts, YouTube shows and media appearances produced by our content team at Ritholtz Wealth Management, we get a lot of questions from our audience. So we set up an email exclusively for those questions. Sometimes, people reach out with specific questions about taxes, investing, saving, and all of the other finance-related questions they have about their money.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 27, 2024

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change has introduced guidance aimed at helping the private debt industry set and achieve net zero commitments. The IIGCC’s new framework, which is part of the broader Net Zero Investment Framework encompassing seven asset classes, was developed by IIGCC alongside Ceres, in addition to input from members of IIGCC’s private markets working group, according to a press statement.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Commanding a staggering $7.2 trillion in assets under management, Vanguard stands as an indomitable force in the mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) landscape. For many long-term investors, Vanguard's ETFs and mutual funds are the go-to choices, and there's a good reason why. Image Source: Getty Images. Shareholder-friendly policies and a diversity of options At the heart of Vanguard's appeal lies its unwavering commitment to shareholders.

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 27, 2024

US company faces tight shareholder vote on whether its takeover offer for consortium partner Hess will be approved

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

It's easy to imagine retirement as this wonderful period of life. In reality, retirement can be challenging. Not only can living on a fixed income be pretty stressful, but having to find ways to occupy your newfound free time can be easier said than done. In fact, one thing you should know ahead of retirement is that it has the potential to be really boring.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 27, 2024

Abu Dhabi-based alternative investment manager Shorooq Partners has made the first close of its second $100m private credit fund, though the exact amount raised in this initial closing was not disclosed. Its latest private credit fund was launched in partnership with IMM Investment Global, a subsidiary of the $6bn Korean private equity and venture capital firm IMM Investment, which will see IMMG joining the fund as a minority partner.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Image source: Getty Images My friend Tina and her husband Sean bought a house in 2020 at what I'd call the perfect time. Back then, it was fairly inexpensive to sign a mortgage , and home values hadn't yet completely skyrocketed. Since buying their home, Tina and Sean have made a point to pay extra on their mortgage. What they generally do is send in their regular payment, and then make a follow-up payment a couple of weeks later at the end of the month, the amount of which will depend on what t

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

OneOrder, a Cairo, Egypt-based logistics startup, raised $16m in Series A funding. The round was led by Delivery Hero Ventures, with participation from Norrsken22, as well as Nclude and A15. The company intends to use the funds to expand into the Gulf Cooperation Council region (GCC: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United […] The post OneOrder Raises $16M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

It's fair to say that, until recently, the much-anticipated Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving had largely been underwhelming. At the time of the halving on April 19 -- when Bitcoin mining rewards were cut in half -- Bitcoin was trading near $64,000. For much of the next month, Bitcoin traded down or sideways, even dipping below the $57,000 level. But it's too early to give up on the halving's potential to juice Bitcoin's price.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

Apollo Insurance, a Toronto, Canada-based digital insurance provider and innovator in the emerging embedded finance sector, raised CAD$18.5m in financing. The financing was provided by Fair Capital Partners as lead arranger and agent and Innovation Federal Credit Union as lender. Led by CEO Jeff McCann, Apollo Insurance is an online insurance provider whose proprietary platform […] The post Apollo Insurance Raises CAD$18.5M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

The S&P 500 index may have just hit another record high, but there has been an even better place to put your investment dollars. Over the past five years, the total return from GPS navigation and wearable technology leader Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has trounced that of the popular stock index. And there's good reason to think that record will continue.

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Financial Symmetry

MAY 27, 2024

What Is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrencies are digital forms of assets. To maintain their transaction history, cryptocurrencies use an online ledger known as a blockchain database. The blockchain database is stored on many computer systems maintained by numerous third parties, and no one … Continued The post Cryptocurrency: What to Know Before Investing appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash I do the bulk of my grocery and everyday shopping at Costco , my local supermarket, and Amazon. So usually, when I go to the dollar store, it's for a specific reason, like buying last-minute school supplies or loading up on giveaways for a classroom party. But because I've been shopping at the dollar store for years now, I've picked up some strategies for maximizing my savings.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

MAY 27, 2024

Today’s Talk Your Book is sponsored by Trinity Capital: On today’s show, we spoke with Kyle Brown, CEO, President, and CIO of Trinity Capital to discuss generating income with Trinity Capital. On today’s show, we discuss: Who Trinity Capital is Trinity Capitals investment-focus How distributions work for Trinity Capital investors The Venture Capital debt business Volatility of VC debt income Execution.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

If you're putting your money to work on Wall Street, volatility is something you'll have to get used to. Prior to 2024, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average , broad-based S&P 500 , and growth stock-powered Nasdaq Composite traded off bear and bull markets for four consecutive years. When the going gets tough on Wall Street, professional and retail investors generally seek out the safety of industry-leading companies and perennial outperformers.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

OpenText, a Waterloo, ON, Canada-based cybersecurity company, acauired Pillr, a Wichita, Kansas-based security operations software provider and a subsidiary of Novacoast, a Canadian provider of cybersecurity services. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. This acquisition will expand MDR capabilities within cybersecurity offerings for MSPs seeking a comprehensive solution to protect, detect, and respond […] The post OpenText Acquires Pillr appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool One of the best financial moves I've been able to make these last few years is building emergency savings. Knowing that I have cash in the bank that can help me tackle a car repair or medical bill without resorting to putting it on a credit card is a good feeling. But it's not enough to have the emergency fund -- you need to have a safe place to keep it.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

FileCloud, an Austin, TX-based company which specializes in content governance and collaboration for unstructured data, acquired Signority, a Kanata, ON, Canada-based provider of an e-Signature and document workflow platform. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, FileCloud will establish its presence in Canada expanding its global presence.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make it super easy to be a passive investor. They offer instant, built-in diversification, meaning you don't need to actively construct and manage a portfolio. These characteristics make ETFs ideal for those seeking to generate passive income. Two great dividend ETFs for passive income are JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: JEPQ) and Schwab U.S.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

Spectrum.Life, a London, UK and Dublin, Ireland-based company delivering clinically backed digital health, mental health and wellbeing solutions, raised €17M in funding. The round was led by Act Venture Capital with participation from existing investors. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Established in 2018 by Stuart McGoldrick […] The post Spectrum.Life Closes €17M Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest driving forces behind the current bull market. In the 18 months since OpenAI released ChatGPT on November 30, 2022, the S&P 500 has produced a total return of 33%. The AI trend has been fueled by announcements from Microsoft , Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) , and practically every other major tech company in the world.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

Bermuda, Bermuda, 27th May 2024, Chainwire The post HashKey Global Launchpool, the world’s first regulated platform for pledge to earn new tokens, is now live appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Image source: Getty Images A side hustle can help you increase your income. Whether you need more money to pay down debt, boost your savings, or deal with rising living costs, there are plenty of side hustle ideas to explore. Even better, you don't have to work on an app or platform to do this kind of work. You can start your own business and deal with clients directly.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

When it comes to the heady world of global finance, the subjects we could delve into are almost limitless. From chats about the NASDAQ to the latest vicissitudes of the FTSE, from the increased use of the Euro as new countries sign up to it, to the value of the mighty US dollar, and those […] The post From Finance To Five Card And More: When FinTech Meets Fun To Create Online Opportunities appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

The S&P 500 has delivered strong returns over the past year, rallying more than 25%. Most stocks participated in that rally. However, a few stocks have lagged the market. Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Prologis (NYSE: PLD) stand out because they've declined more than 10% over the past year. On the positive side, investors can buy these magnificent dividend stocks at lower prices and much higher dividend yields.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

In our competitive business landscape, customer loyalty is more valuable than ever. Consumers have a variety of choices at their fingertips, and positive word-of-mouth recommendations from trusted sources hold immense power. This is where customer advocacy comes in a strategic approach that empowers your most loyal customers to become vocal brand ambassadors.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 27, 2024

Target (NYSE: TGT) recently posted its latest earnings report. For the first quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on May 4, the retail-giant's revenue fell 3% year over year to $24.53 billion but still roughly matched analysts' expectations. Its comparable-store sales dropped nearly 4%, which marked the fourth consecutive quarter of declining comps. On the bottom line, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) dipped 1% to $2.03 and missed the consensus forecast by $0.02.

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FinSMEs

MAY 27, 2024

Phoenix, USA, 27th May 2024, Chainwire The post Apu Memecoin Soars, Reaching 11,600 Token Holders with Strong Community Support appeared first on FinSMEs.

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MAY 27, 2024

Investing in leading consumer brands can be a rewarding dividend investment strategy. History shows that brands that become household names tend to stay that way and keep growing for years. Some of the best income investments may be companies where you shop routinely, which can give you insights about the company's competitive position that Wall Streeters may not fully understand.

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