The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Day by day, Bitcoin 's (CRYPTO: BTC) unique characteristics, which make it unlike any other asset in the world, are becoming increasingly recognized and understood by investors. The recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will amplify this understanding, as these ETFs simplify the process for investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
MAY 26, 2024
By Michael DePilla, MDRT In-Language Content Specialist How you communicate with prospects can make a difference in whether or not they become your clients. Try these ideas from MDRT members from around the world to better connect. Your legacy, your pick If you don’t have a will, the government is waiting to make one for you. I remind people that everything we have worked for all our lives will go to two of three places when we die: our family, our government or to charity.
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The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Many investors seek small-cap stocks with the potential to dominate their niche, as their small size prevents them from being significantly owned by large firms. Additionally, because of their small size, investors will massively benefit if they see significant growth becasue they started from a small starting point. Combine small-cap potential with an explosive industry like artificial intelligence (AI), and you have a recipe for an investment that could be unbelievably profitable.
FinSMEs
MAY 26, 2024
HoneyNaps, a Seoul, South Korea-based company which specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) sleep data analysis, raised $11.6M in funding. Backers included Korea Industrial Bank, Hi investment Partners and QUAD Investment Management. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. HoneyNaps is a “Sleep-Tech” company that won FDA approval for its […] The post HoneyNaps Raises $11.6M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Raging hot inflation has made it harder to find value in anything these days. A $20 bill doesn't go as far as it once did. But don't get discouraged; that money can go a long way if you know where to put it. Yes, even in the stock market, you can still get a lot for $20. Red-hot telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) recently exploded to nearly $20 per share on a major product announcement.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 26, 2024
Business owned by $240bn IHC broke into market last year with acquisition of a major Zambian copper mine
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FinSMEs
MAY 26, 2024
Kelp DAO, a provider of a re-pledge protocol based on EigenLayer, received an investment from HTX Ventures. The company has secured $9M in its latest round of strategic private sales. This funding will enable Kelp DAO to further develop its technology, expand its offerings, and refine its liquid restaking solutions. Led by Dheeraj Borra, Kelp DAO offers […] The post HTX Ventures Invests in Kelp DAO appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Image source: Getty Images When my husband and I took a trip to Hawaii years back, we were initially tempted to upgrade our tickets to business class. After all, we were looking at a long flight, and we figured we'd be way more comfortable having the extra space. In the end, I talked my husband out of flying business class. And while he's traveled in business class many times over for work purposes, I've never taken a business class flight.
FinSMEs
MAY 26, 2024
Axis Insurance Managers, a Vancouver, BC, Canada-based company providing strategic advice and solutions for businesses and personal risks, acquired The Magnes Group Inc., an independent insurance brokerage. Axis Insurance made its initial investment in Magnes in 2015. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Founded in 1933 and led by CEO and President Andy Sloan, […] The post Axis Insurance Acquires Magnes Group appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) hit a new all-time high on Tuesday in lockstep with a broader market rally. A few days earlier, during an event at the new Microsoft campus on May 20, the tech giant introduced a lineup of Windows personal computers (PCs) designed for artificial intelligence (AI). Dubbed Copilot + PC, the product offering includes Microsoft Surface and manufacturing partners Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies , HP , Lenovo , and Samsung with prices starting at $999 and availability as early a
FinSMEs
MAY 26, 2024
Eaton (NYSE:ETN), a Dublin, Ireland-based intelligent power management company, acquired Exertherm, a Harpenden, UK-based-based provider of thermal monitoring solutions for electrical equipment. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Eaton will accelerate its expansion into continuous thermal monitoring, improving safety and reliability of critical electrical equipment in key markets like data […] The post Eaton Acquires Exertherm appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
For most investors, New York Community Bancorp (NYSE: NYCB) is a stock that will be best avoided. The regional bank has had a rough year and that is reflected in the stock price, but it is well positioned for a turnaround, which may interest more aggressive investors. And since the stock trades some 70% below its 52-week highs, you aren't too late to buy it.
The Big Picture
MAY 26, 2024
Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Realtors Are in Crisis—and Home Buyers Could Be the Winners : A wave of lawsuits over fees paid to agents has put the giant trade association on the defense; ‘it got arrogant’ ( Wall Street Journal ) see also Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits : The National Association of Realtors will pay $418 million in damages and will amend several rules that housing experts say wil
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool The past few years have seen skyrocketing prices for car insurance and many other products and services. But there's one big sign of hope on the horizon for shoppers: cars are getting cheaper in 2024. As of April 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book, new car prices were at their lowest levels in two years, and used car prices were down 4% from the previous year.
FinSMEs
MAY 26, 2024
SugarCRM, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an intelligence-driven sales automation platform, acquired sales-i, a Solihull, England, UK-based provider of a revenue intelligence solution. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, SugarCRM will improve business-to-business (B2B) sales performance by delivering AI-powered revenue intelligence that leverages the data of a business’s enterprise resource […] The post SugarCRM Acquires sales-i appeared first on Fin
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Investing in real estate is widely considered to be an excellent way to generate passive income. There are many ways to do it, even for those who don't have much money to start. One of the easiest is to invest in a real estate investment trust (REIT). These companies own income-producing real estate and pay a portion of that income to investors via dividends, making them extremely passive real estate investments.
FinSMEs
MAY 26, 2024
LeadsOnline, a Plano, TX-based provider of data, technology, and intelligence tools for law enforcement agencies, acquired Nighthawk.Cloud, an Englewood, Colorado-based company which specializes in investigative data visualization and analysis. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. This combination brought Nighthawk’s analysis capabilities into the LeadsOnline suite of investigative solutions to enhance law enforcement’s ability […] The post LeadsOnline Acquires Nighthawk.Cloud appeare
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Cathie Wood has developed a strong following among investors for anticipating digital trends that accelerated early in the pandemic. The Ark Invest chief often takes a contrarian position on stocks, and the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) she manages tend to focus on companies that are creating and spreading disruptive technology. She has been a fan of e-commerce platform operator Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) for a long time, but over the past year, she has been cutting her ETFs' stakes in it.
Financial Times M&A
MAY 26, 2024
US law firm is winning coveted mandates for blue-chip clients in Britain
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates the latest comments from Boeing (NYSE: BA) management. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 23, 2024. The video was published on May 25, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Boeing right now? Before you buy stock in Boeing, 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 Boeing wasn’t one of them.
KKR
MAY 26, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) today reported its first quarter 2024 results, which have been posted to the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: [link] A conference call to discuss KKR’s financial results.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Many shoppers rave about the deals they score at warehouse clubs. Investing in a Sam's Club or Costco membership could help you keep your spending in check while you stock up on groceries and everyday household goods. But if you're not yet a member of either club, you may be trying to decide which retailer is the better fit for you.
KKR
MAY 26, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cotiviti, a leading healthcare data analytics and technology business, announced today the close of its business recapitalization with two premier firms, affiliates of its long-standing partner Veritas Capital (Veritas) and investment funds managed by KKR. KKR and Veritas are now co-sponsors with equal ownership stakes in Cotiviti.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash As a small business owner, you should spend lots of time thinking about your customers: who they are, what they need, and why they buy from you. Building stronger, deeper, more loyal customer relationships is the best way for small businesses to find a profitable niche and stay ahead of competition from big box retailers and corporations.
KKR
MAY 26, 2024
MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which funds managed by KKR will acquire Healthium Medtech Ltd. (“Healthium”), a leading Indian medical devices company, from an affiliate of Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), a leading global private equity advisory firm.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock went public in 2021 to great fanfare. At the time, shares traded at a price-to-sales ratio of 60. That type of valuation is typically reserved only for hypergrowth companies. If you had put $500 into Rivian stock the day it went public, how much would you have right now? The answer might surprise you. A $500 investment in Rivian would now be worth this much Investing in growth stocks can be tricky.
KKR
MAY 26, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE:HR) today announced that it has entered into a strategic joint venture (JV) relationship with KKR to jointly own and invest in quality medical outpatient buildings. Healthcare Realty expects to receive approximately $300 million in proceeds for the contribution of a seed portfolio to the JV and will partner with KKR to explore additional acquisitions, including the potential contribution of more Healthc
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
It would probably be a mistake to simply forget about net-lease giant Realty Income (NYSE: O). It is a well-run company, but it poses some problems for investors when you dig into the story a bit. For those looking for a bit more growth, competitors Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC) and W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) might be more attractive. I happily own Realty Income There's nothing inherently wrong with Realty Income.
KKR
MAY 26, 2024
Conversion of 14 hotels marks Marriott International’s debut of affordable midscale segment in Asia Pacific TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Marriott International, Inc.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Dividend-paying tech stocks were once a rare breed. But this year big names in tech have suddenly started offering dividends. For example, Salesforce and Facebook parent Meta Platforms both initiated dividends in February. Joining them is Google owner Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) , which implemented a dividend for the first time in April.
KKR
MAY 26, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a two-building Class A logistics property in the Nashville Airport submarket. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The two-building logistics property is strategically located adjacent to Nashville International Airport, with direct access to downtown Nashville and immediate.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
The pace at which artificial intelligence (AI) has become the dominant trend in technology has been truly astounding to watch. AI has been part of our everyday lives for years now, underpinning everything from online searches to mapping programs and from smart home devices to product and streaming recommendations. Yet recent developments in generative AI have taken these algorithms to the next level.
KKR
MAY 26, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Joseph Y. Bae, Co-Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Bernstein 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference 2024 on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For those.
The Motley Fool
MAY 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have taken the stock market by storm since the launch of ChatGPT. And it shouldn't come as a surprise that billionaire hedge fund managers and other investors are among the beneficiaries from the breakthrough technology. A number of them have made millions betting on stocks like Nvidia , which have soared since the early days of the AI boom.
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