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Surprise! Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Just Achieved Another Milestone. Here's What You Need to Know.

The Motley Fool

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has emerged as one of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical world thanks to its robust line of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medicines. The Danish drugmaker develops Ozempic, Rybelsus, Saxenda, and Wegovy. While Ozempic is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat diabetes patients, its sibling medicine Wegovy is prescribed for obesity care.

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The U.S. Real Estate Market in Charts

A Wealth of Common Sense

Back in 2020 I wrote a quick rundown of the U.S. real estate market in charts to show how the pandemic was impacting the housing market. It’s been a few years so it’s time to update those charts. The existing home months’ supply measures the number of months it would take to sell all of the houses on the market at the current pace of sales: It’s well off the lows of late-2021/early-2022 and trendi.

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Prediction: Apple Will Be the World's First $4 Trillion Company

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There is quite a race going on in terms of market cap. Microsoft , Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) , and Nvidia are battling to find out which company is the largest in the world. Although the lead can change daily, Microsoft currently holds it by about $100 billion over Apple. While that's a massive figure, if Apple's market share increases by $100 billion in a single day, that actually equates to a 3.1% rise in its stock price, which is hard to grasp.

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US sought Congo mines deal for Swiss trader Mercuria

Financial Times M&A

Plan includes relaxing sanctions on Israeli billionaire to counter Chinese control of critical minerals

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The 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Just Changed, and It Could Pleasantly Surprise Many Retirees

The Motley Fool

Social Security is an essential lifeline for many retirees. About half of households with someone age 65 or older receive at least 50% of their income from the program, according to data collected by the Social Security Administration. Without Social Security, millions of seniors would be living in poverty. Since many seniors are reliant on Social Security for their living expenses, the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is an important part of their benefits.

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BlackRock agrees to buy UK data group Preqin for £2.55bn

Financial Times M&A

Pursuit of data providers has grown alongside demand for ever more granular financial information

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Boeing agrees to buy Spirit AeroSystems in $4.7bn deal

Financial Times M&A

US aircraft manufacturer will bring parts supplier back under its wing after two decades apart

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Another Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Split Is Coming. Could Broadcom Be the Next Nvidia?

The Motley Fool

If you believe its hype, artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most profound advances in technology ever. This may be hyperbole -- time will tell -- but it's clear already that the technology has commercial power. Its impact in the market has been enormous, with its champion, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , joining Apple and Microsoft as among the biggest companies in the world.

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Boston Oncology Arabia Received USD 35M Investment

FinSMEs

Boston Oncology Arabia, a Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based bio-generic drugs manufacturing company, received a USD 35M investment. TVM Capital made the investment. The company intends to use the funds to further enhance its move into full formulation and fill and finish manufacturing at its local production facility in Sudair Industrial City. TVM Capital Healthcare will also […] The post Boston Oncology Arabia Received USD 35M Investment appeared first on FinSMEs.

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This Stock Market Indicator Has Been 86% Accurate Since 1984, and It Signals a Big Move in the Second Half of 2024

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The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) advanced 14.5% in the first half of 2024. That momentum was initially driven by rate-cut hopes. Investors entered the year thinking the Federal Reserve would cut its benchmark interest rate six times. But sticky inflation reset those expectations. The market now anticipates just two cuts later this year, according to CME Group 's FedWatch Tool.

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TDR Capital pursues City training business sale

Financial Times M&A

Asda backer appoints Houlihan Lokey and Morgan Stanley to lead process for education group BPP

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The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 in 2024

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Stocks have been on the rise this year, with the S&P 500 up 15% year to date. The index is on track to outperform last year's growth, as the S&P 500 rose 13% over the same period (January to June) in 2023. Wall Street has grown particularly bullish about tech stocks thanks to advances in fields like artificial intelligence (AI). The same was true this time last year.

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Temasek on deal hunt to boost returns for Singapore

Financial Times M&A

State-owned fund urges local companies it backs to become more global and grow through acquisitions

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If I Could Buy Only 3 Stocks in 2024, I Would Pick These

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Investors can own as many stocks as they want whenever they want, and thankfully so. After all, more stocks mean more diversification. In this vein, The Motley Fool suggests holding at least 25 different stocks at any given time. Sometimes, though, it's eye-opening to think about which stocks you would buy if you could only buy a small number of them.

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Overcoming 4 common reasons why people don’t buy insurance

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Zilia Tam Sometimes, due to preconceived ideas, prospects and clients do not think they need life insurance or other types of insurance. They then reject financial advisors and life insurance agents who approach them Here are some reasons why you might experience a lack of interest from clients in insurance, and seven-year MDRT member Oi Tung Lee , of Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, advises what to do about it.

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A Financial Mystery: Investors Paying Tens of Billions of Dollars to Underperforming Mutual Funds -- When Index Funds are Cheaper and Perform Better

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Earlier this year, finance researcher Stewart Brown published a paper that featured a startling introduction: There is a large financial anomaly hiding in plain sight. In 2021, investors paid almost $90 billion in total fees on about $14 trillion of actively managed mutual funds to an industry flogging a product demonstrably inferior to index funds.

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ZeroEyes Raises $53M in Series B Funding

FinSMEs

ZeroEyes, a Philadelphia, PA-based provider of an AI-based gun detection video analytics platform, raised $53M in Series B funding. The round was led by Sorenson Capital, with participation from Intel Capital, BroadLight Capital and existing investors. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth, including investments in channel partnership programs, research and development, […] The post ZeroEyes Raises $53M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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1 Magnificent Stock That Turned $10,000 Into $2.7 Million

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The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has lifted Nvidia to new heights. The "Magnificent Seven" stock has soared 27,310% in the past 10 years, making it one of the world's most valuable companies. But there's a much smaller business that has performed even better. I'm talking about Celsius (NASDAQ: CELH). This beverage stock has skyrocketed 27,360% in the past decade (as of June 25), turning a $10,000 investment into a jaw-dropping $2.7 million.

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Synergym Receives Minority Investment From All Seas Capital

FinSMEs

Synergym, a Málaga, Spain-based gym chain, received a minority investment from All Seas Capital. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its expansion and rollout across the country. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Sergey Miteyko and Leonard Lvovich, Synergym is a fitness chain with over […] The post Synergym Receives Minority Investment From All Seas Capital appeared first on FinSMEs.

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I Used to Think Medicare Was Affordable. These 3 Numbers Say Otherwise.

The Motley Fool

Before I started writing about retirement planning for a living, I was under the impression that Medicare was a low-cost health insurance program for older Americans. I was correct in that Medicare enrollees are generally 65 or older, and that the program is supposed to be affordable in theory. But now that I've done my research, I see that in practice, it's anything but.

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Advent International Expands into Australia and New Zealand

Advent International

Sydney, Australia [DATE TBC] – Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, is pleased to announce the opening of its office in Sydney, Australia with Beau Dixon accepting an offer to lead Australia and New Zealand, to further establish its presence in the region. With offices in India, China and now Australia, Advent continues to build out its capabilities across the Asia Pacific region.

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Will Ford's Scaled-Back EV Plans Unlock Value for Investors?

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Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) is one of several automakers that have announced scaled-back production or delayed deployment of Electric Vehicles (EV). The stock market has reacted with skepticism, with Ford shares down nearly 22% in the last year. Previous to the past 12 months, Ford was among a crowd of automakers announcing ambitious goals for EV production.

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Brunel uses AI in stewardship and doubles down on manager misalignment

Top 1000 Funds

Brunel Pension Partnership has introduced AI in its stewardship processes, and is working with other asset owners to put more pressure on asset managers to align with its climate demands.

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Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

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Married couples share nearly everything -- food, homes, vacations, and more. In some cases, they can even share Social Security retirement benefits. The Social Security program has included spousal benefits since its beginning in the 1930s. Here are three things all retired couples should know about spousal Social Security benefits. Image source: Getty Images. 1.

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KKR Invests in Leading Filipino Higher Education Group PHINMA Education

KKR

Transaction marks KKR’s first Global Impact investment in the Philippines MAKATI, Philippines--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and PHINMA Education Holdings, Inc. (‘PHINMA Education’ or the ‘Company’), a leading private higher education group and the education arm of Filipino conglomerate PHINMA Corporation, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under.

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What FedEx Earnings Mean to UPS Investors

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A solid earnings report from FedEx (NYSE: FDX) sent its shares soaring, and that's probably why UPS (NYSE: UPS) stock rose in the first trading day after the earnings release. Such events are common in investing, and a deeper look at the earnings reports suggests some positive takeaways for UPS investors. Here are five of them for UPS investors to consider.

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KKR prices ¥91,400,000,000 of senior notes

KKR

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (“KKR”) (NYSE: KKR) today announced that it has priced an offering of ¥44,600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 1.559% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 notes”), ¥1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 1.762% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 notes”), ¥26,200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 2.083% Senior Notes due 2034 (the.

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3 Little-Known Grants and Loans for Small Businesses

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Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash In the vast ocean of funding opportunities, small businesses might find themselves adrift. However, some specific grants and loans cater to various niches and needs, often overlooked but potentially game-changing for the right business. Here, we explore three categories of such financial aids, providing examples and guidance on how to identify the best fit for your business. 1.

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KKR to Present at the Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference 2024

KKR

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Robert H. Lewin, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference 2024 on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:30 AM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For those.

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Lockheed Martin Wins a $2.3 Billion Weather Satellite Contract. That's Not Necessarily Good News.

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Good news for Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) investors: Last week, Lockheed announced a large follow-on order for government weather satellites. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) asked the aerospace and defense giant to build it at least three, and potentially as many as seven, new next-generation Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) sats.

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Labrador Island Link Welcomes New Investor

KKR

KKR to acquire Emera’s equity interest in critical clean energy transmission project.

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2 Millionaire-Maker Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks

The Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence (AI) turned out to be a hot investing trend over the past year and a half. This is due in large part to the huge amount of capital being poured into this niche. Thanks to AI, companies and governments will be able to derive the huge economic gains that this technology is expected to deliver in the long run. PwC estimates that AI adoption can boost global productivity and contribute $15.7 trillion to the world economy by 2030.

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KKR to Acquire Majority Ownership in Agiloft

KKR

Existing investor FTV Capital to invest additional capital in the Company NEW YORK & REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that a fund managed by KKR has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agiloft (“the Company”), a trusted global leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (“CLM”).

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This 6% Yield Dividend Stock Can Help You Build Wealth Brick by Brick

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Investors who strive for a specific investment return should love dividends because they are concrete returns you can't lose once paid. For example, suppose you want to earn 10% on a stock you own for a year. If that stock pays a dividend yielding 5%, you're already halfway to your goal! You can rest easier knowing you have something to show for your investment and aren't entirely at the mercy of Wall Street's (often irrational) volatility.

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