The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) can't stop grabbing headlines. The pharmaceutical company has made quite a bit of noise over the past few years thanks to notable clinical and regulatory progress. Investors have rewarded the drugmaker accordingly -- Eli Lilly's shares have vastly outperformed the broader market in recent years. But the company is still hungry.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MAY 23, 2024
A reader asks: Do you guys really think foreign investsments and private equity really aren’t driving up housing prices? It really seems like it is. I understand the sentiment here. The housing market is broken right now for a lot of people. The blame is simply misplaced here. It’s not Blackrock or Blackstone or any other institutional investor who is causing the lack of supply in the housing market.
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The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are some of the most popular, low-cost ways to achieve diversification across different sectors or market themes. The ultra-popular Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) has $1.08 trillion in net assets and just a 0.03% expense ratio. It is one of the cheapest ways to invest in the S&P 500. But there's another low-cost Vanguard Fund that is beating both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite year to date -- the Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: MGC).
FinSMEs
MAY 23, 2024
Userfront, a San Jose, CA-based auth and identity platform for SaaS companies, raised $5.3M in Seed funding. The round was led by Heavybit. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Led by CEO Tyler Warnock, Userfront provides an auth and identity platform that offers digital businesses a pathway […] The post Userfront Raises $5.3M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Buying and holding shares of solid companies for a long time is a great way to make money in the stock market. This strategy not only allows investors to benefit from the power of compounding, but also enables them to capitalize on secular growth trends. For instance, a $1,000 investment in the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index a decade ago would now be worth more than $5,200, as evident from the chart below.
FinSMEs
MAY 23, 2024
Fiberwood, a Järvenpää, Finland-based materials technology startup, raised €7.7M in Growth funding. Backers included Metsä Spring and Stephen Industries, together with public financiers. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts to prepare to enter a commercial phase with the aim of international growth. With the additional funding now […] The post Fiberwood Raises €7.7M in Growth Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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FinSMEs
MAY 23, 2024
Radar Therapeutics, a Berkeley, CA-based biotech company developing smart programmable medicines, raised $13.4M in Seed funding. The round was led by NfX Bio. Major investors Eli Lilly and Company, Biovision Ventures, and KdT Ventures also joined with participation from PearVC, BEVC and other investors. The company intends to use the funds for the advancement of […] The post Radar Therapeutics Raises $13.4M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
In the first part of the 21st century, value stocks handily outperformed growth stocks in the United States. However, a sharp trend reversal began to take hold after the 2008 financial crisis -- one that holds till this day. Namely, growth stocks, particularly large-cap U.S. firms, have markedly outperformed value stocks over the past 16 years. The chart below lays this pattern bare.
FinSMEs
MAY 23, 2024
Praktika, a London, UK-based provider of a language learning app that uses personalised AI-powered avatars, raised $32.5M in Series A funding. The round was led by Blossom Capital, after a previously unannounced $2.5M Seed round led by Creator Ventures and Blue Wire Capital. These rounds included participation from Carles Reina (ElevenLabs) and Patrice Evra (five-time […] The post Praktika Raises $32.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Investors often take on the challenge of picking individual stocks to beat the market or simply invest in a way that suits their risk tolerance and helps accomplish their financial goals. But finding a quality, low-cost, exchange-traded fund (ETF) that achieves diversification and can beat the market is a passive investors' dream come true. If you had Invested in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) five years ago, you would have doubled your money.
Top 1000 Funds
MAY 23, 2024
The A$175 billion Aware Super’s CIO Damian Graham said its venture capital investment in tech unicorn Canva has been good value for money but "pretty unusual" in the scheme of things. He reflects on the asset class and the broader pension investing purpose.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
There are many stocks that you can invest in for the long haul and effectively forget about. These are businesses with robust financials, strong growth prospects, and a lot of stability for investors. They are what you would consider to be blue chip stocks. Three of the best blue chip stocks to buy, whether you're a seasoned investor or new to Wall Street, are Walmart (NYSE: WMT) , Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) , and Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY).
Private Equity Wire
MAY 23, 2024
Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, has urged private equity firms to provide more information or face stricter regulatory measures, according to a report by City AM. At the Association of Corporate Treasurers, Rathi said that the valuations of private firms have been “under pressure” over the past year, emphasising the need for buyout houses to cooperate with the regulator to avoid stricter action.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Shortly before my husband and I met, he was driving home one night when the driver in the oncoming lane swerved over the centerline and hit him. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt, though both cars were totaled. The police showed up and quickly determined that the woman driving the other vehicle was heavily intoxicated. Since she caused the accident, she was responsible for the damages to my husband's vehicle.
AltAssets
MAY 23, 2024
Dallas-based buyout house Paceline Equity Partners has soared past its $500m target to reach a hefty final close of its second opportunity fund. The post Paceline Equity smashes target with $780m Opportunity Fund II close first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash If you're ready to save and invest for retirement, there are a number of different accounts you can choose from. If your workplace offers a 401(k) plan, you may be inclined to contribute if that feels like the easiest way to build a nest egg. And a 401(k) could especially make sense if your company matches a portion of your contributions.
AltAssets
MAY 23, 2024
Riata Capital, the PE firm co-created by Brazos Equity Partners co-founder Jeff Fronterhouse, has beaten its hard cap for its sophomore fundraise. The post Riata Capital clears hard cap in $285m Fund II close, vehicle is already 50% deployed first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
The Great Recession ended nearly 15 years ago. Buying stocks toward the end of an economic slowdown can lead to some oversize returns down the road since that usually means you're buying them at reduced prices, when optimism in the markets could still be a bit muted. If you invested $25,000 at the end of the Great Recession in any of the stocks on this list, your investment would now be worth more than $1 million.
Private Equity Wire
MAY 23, 2024
Paris-based private equity firm Jeito Capital will sell its portfolio company HI-Bio, a clinical-stage biotech company focused on immune-mediated diseases, to Biogen for $1.15bn. The deal includes up to $650m in potential payments contingent on milestones being reached, Jeito said. According to a press statement, HI-Bio currently has several late-stage clinical development programmes for felzartamab, which aim to treat four IMDs: antibody-mediated rejection, IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis a
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
The electric vehicle (EV) market has gone through some wild swings over the past few years. Dozens of EV-related companies went public during the buying frenzy in growth and meme stocks in 2020 and 2021, but many of those stocks burned out in 2022 and 2023 as rising interest rates popped the speculative bubble. Many investors might want to shun all EV stocks after that wipeout, but there are still plenty of beaten-down plays that might skyrocket as the sector warms up again.
Private Equity Wire
MAY 23, 2024
The Australian Retirement Trust, a pension fund valued at AUD260bn ($174bn), plans to increase its private credit allocation over the next year, targeting opportunities in Europe and North America. In an interview with Bloomberg, Andrew Fisher, Head of Investment Strategy at ART, Australia’s second-largest pension fund, said that it aimed to raise its position from just under 1.5% to 2.5% within the next six to twelve months, though he did not specify the target value of the exposure.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a great performer this year, as it's up more than 20%. However, I believe this is just the start of a much larger move. Amazon's business is starting to transform into something investors have never seen, and that's fantastic news. I've got three facts about Amazon that investors should know. While there are many more reasons to be interested in Amazon stock, I think these combine to make a compelling case to buy right now. 1.
Private Equity Wire
MAY 23, 2024
Funds advised by European mid-market private equity firm Triton have agreed to sell BlitzLuxCo, the holding company of pharmaceutical packaging producer Bormioli Pharma Group, to Gerresheimer, a systems and solutions provider for the pharma, biotech and cosmetics industries. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024. Triton acquired Bormioli in 2017 via a corporate carveout.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash It costs an astounding $1,015 a month, or $12,182 a year, to own a car these days, according to AAA. And even if your car is already paid off, you might still spend a small fortune on expenses like auto insurance , maintenance, and repairs. It pays to do everything you can to make vehicle ownership more manageable, financially speaking.
Private Equity Wire
MAY 23, 2024
Los Angeles-based private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners will partially exit portfolio company Law Business Research through a partnership with global asset manager ICG, which will see LLCP return capital to its investors while remaining a shareholder alongside ICG. LBR is an investment of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Fund VI. In a press statement, LLCP said that ICG’s support would facilitate further international expansion, investment in product development and continued
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have captivated investors ever since Tesla stock skyrocketed in 2020. However, more recently the sector has floundered as demand for EVs has weakened and prices for electric vehicles have come down. One of the stocks that investors have gotten excited about is QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) , a development-stage maker of solid-state batteries, which is a technology that offers greater range and faster charging times for EV batteries.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
MAY 23, 2024
By Bryce Sanders Impress your clients and score points with your manager by embracing punctuality. Here’s how it can make you stand apart from other advisors: The late start to office meetings. We have all been there. The office sets up a lunch-and-learn or a company training that’s scheduled for 1 p.m. About half the room is filled. Your sales manager says, “We will delay the start until the latecomers arrive.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
David Tepper is one of the best-known investors in the world, and his quarterly holdings are now out. In this video, Travis Hoium goes through the biggest buys in the portfolio and what Tepper was selling. Some big themes may be important for investors. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of May 22, 2024. The video was published on May 22, 2024.
AltAssets
MAY 23, 2024
Chicago-based Entrepreneurial Equity Partners has raised nearly $550m for its sophomore fundraise targeting the food, consumer and packaging industries. The post E2P seals almost $550m close for Fund II, outdoing debut fund total first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian has identified one relatively cheap growth stock for long-term investors to consider. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 20, 2024. The video was published on May 22, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in DocuSign right now? Before you buy stock in DocuSign, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and DocuSign wasn’t one of them.
Financial Times: Moral Money
MAY 23, 2024
Why is the consumer goods group backpedalling on responsible-business targets?
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
The stock market has gotten off to a red-hot start in 2024. The S&P 500 has risen 11%, and positive investor enthusiasm doesn't appear to be slowing down. What I find encouraging is that these strong returns are spread out across many different sectors. One company that is performing particularly well is restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG).
FinSMEs
MAY 23, 2024
OncoveryCare, a Boston, MA-based company providing a whole-person care to cancer survivors, raised $4.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by.406 Ventures alongside the McKay Institute for Oncology Transformation at Tennessee Oncology. The company intends to use the funds to continue growing its care delivery model, as well as develop novel tools and […] The post OncoveryCare Raises $4.5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 23, 2024
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) jumped 6.1% in after-hours trading on Wednesday following the artificial intelligence (AI) tech leader's release of a super-strong report for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended April 28). The main catalysts for the stock's rise include the quarter's revenue and earnings easily beating Wall Street's expectations, second-quarter guidance for the top and bottom lines doing the same, and the company announcing a 10-for-1 stock split.
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