The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Last month, fast-food giant McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) started combating slumping sales with the launch of a $5 value meal. And the plan appears to be working. For context, in the first quarter of 2024, same-store sales for McDonald's were up less than 2% year over year. But the company had raised prices, which helped to boost the nominal sales figures.
A Wealth of Common Sense
JULY 27, 2024
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The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
In June, Social Security's more than 51.1 million retired-worker beneficiaries took home an average check of $1,918.28, which works out to a little over $23,000 on an annualized basis. While Social Security isn't going to make its recipients rich, it is a program that most retirees lean on to cover at least some portion of their expenses. Over the last 23 years, national pollster Gallup has been surveying retirees to gauge their reliance on America's top retirement program.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 27, 2024
CEO says it has a war chest for a deal to broaden the company’s product range and customer base
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Jim Cramer is one of the most recognizable figures in finance. Some investors may know him as the founder of Cramer Berkowitz, a hedge fund that returned 24% annually over a period of 14 years. Other investors may know him as the boisterous host of CNBC's Mad Money , where he typically ends each show with the catchphrase: "There's always a bull market somewhere.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 27, 2024
London’s legal elite post surge in profits despite growing threat from US rivals in the capital
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The Big Picture
JULY 27, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The Secret Battle for the Future of the Murdoch Empire : Rupert Murdoch, the patriarch, has moved to change the family’s irrevocable trust to preserve his media businesses as a conservative force. Several of his children are fighting back. ( New York Times ) • The world’s emotional status is actually pretty good, a new global report finds : But which country comes first in
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
You likely wouldn't be making a mistake if you invested in Realty Income (NYSE: O). Nor would it be an error to buy Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC). But while they are very similar in some ways, they are notably different in others. Here's why you might want to select one of these high-yield stocks over the other. Realty Income is the name to beat in net lease Realty Income is the largest net-lease real estate investment trust (REIT).
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced a monetization activity update for the period from April 1, 2024 to June 20, 2024. Based on information available to us as of today, with respect to the period through June 20, 2024, KKR has earned total realized performance income, including realized incentive fees, and total realized investment income in excess of $500 million.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
On paper, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) stock should look like a slam-dunk buy, considering its market positioning and low valuation. Verizon is one of only three nationwide 5G providers in the U.S., and given the cost to build such a network, it is unlikely that new competitors will enter the market. Shares also sell at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of only about 15.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
Investment supports Superstruct’s ambition to become a global leader in music festivals and live events LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announces the acquisition of Superstruct Entertainment (“Superstruct” or the “Company”), from Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media,
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Investors waiting for the share price of Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) to bounce back have been disappointed for several years now. Indeed, it's been so long since this stock's even hinted at a rebound from 2017's and 2018's tumble that many investors aren't even watching anymore. They've simply moved on. But there's a reason Warren Buffett's kept a sizable Kraft Heinz stake in Berkshire Hathway 's portfolio since melding the two food companies into one back in 2015.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
Portfolio of 18 High-Quality, Class A Assets Concentrated in Coastal and Sunbelt Markets NEW YORK & CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of 18 multifamily assets from a closed-ended fund sponsored by Quarterra Multifamily, a premier multifamily real estate development and operating company, for approximately.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Every electric vehicle (EV) maker wants to become the next Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). Since going public in 2010, Tesla shares have increased in value by 15,700%. The S&P 500 , by comparison, rose by just 600% over the same time period. Many investors in Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) are betting that it will become the next Tesla. And there are several good reasons to think they're right.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), the late-stage venture and growth investment arm of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which KKR (on behalf of funds managed by it) and TVG will jointly lead a US$140 million (JPY 21.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Roughly 30 years ago, the evolution of the internet changed everything for corporate America. Although it took time for businesses to fully realize the potential that e-commerce brought to the table, it proved to be a game-changing innovation. Since the mid-1990s, an assortment of next-big-thing technologies and trends have come and gone, seemingly all of which had the potential to change the long-term growth trajectory for businesses.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
Transaction marks KKR’s latest investment in India’s healthcare sector Investment will support the build-out of a leading pan-India network of hospitals MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Baby Memorial Hospital (‘BMH’), a leading regional multi-specialty hospital chain in India, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which funds.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian elaborates on what the news will mean for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 24, 2024. The video was published on July 26, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, 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 Nvidia wasn’t one of them.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
BOSTON, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasuni, a leading enterprise data platform for modern hybrid cloud environments, today announced a strategic growth investment led by Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
We've had quite a historic month. A gunman nearly assassinated a former president while the current commander-in-chief stunningly revealed he wouldn't seek reelection. Those two events add to the country's growing economic uncertainty, already being driven by persistently high inflation and interest rates. They also add to the rising fears that the stock market could crash (it had its worst day in years earlier this week).
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the second quarter 2024 on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call to discuss KKR’s financial results will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
After notching another all-time high earlier this month, the S&P 500 index has been taking a breather. The widely followed benchmark index -- composed of 500 of the largest U.S. companies -- has hit new highs 38 times thus far in 2024, so it's earned a break. Some investors believe this pause could be a sign the rally is on its last legs, but others on Wall Street are unconcerned.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
Investment in freehold logistics asset with strong development potential and asset management initiatives in Greater Copenhagen STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Palm Capital, the pan-European real estate private equity specialist today announced the acquisition of a prime last-mile logistics asset in Greater Copenhagen, Denmark, from Catena, the.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Timing is everything. And that's true in pretty much every situation. The adage is definitely applicable when it comes to Social Security retirement benefits. Some believe claiming benefits as early as possible at age 62 is the best move. Others want to hold out until they reach their full retirement age. I understand their perspectives. But here are three reasons why I don't plan to claim Social Security until age 70.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has completed the acquisition of Park 8Ninety, a 12 building industrial logistics park in Houston, Texas, from Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (“Artis REIT”) for approximately $234 million. The approximately 1.8 million square-foot (SF) master planned park was completed in phases between 2017 and.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Since the start of 2024, Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has risen around 150%. After a run like that, many investors assume that they've missed the boat and the stock cannot go any higher. The problem is that the same thinking has caused them to not buy the stock after it's risen 50% or 100%. On a similar note, Nvidia's stock is up nearly 750% since the start of 2023.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global investment firms Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and KKR (NYSE: KKR) today announced that one or more strategic partnerships comprised of funds and accounts managed by Carlyle and KKR’s respective credit businesses have agreed to purchase an approximately $10.1 billion portfolio of prime student loans from Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS).
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) joined an elite club recently. It is now just one of two cryptocurrencies to have a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approved alongside the world's most valuable cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). On July 23, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved nine spot Ethereum ETFs, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency market and potentially paving the way for a lucrative investment opportunity.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
WAYNE, Pa. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo PLC (“Trinseo” or “the Company”)(NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, today announced that a special purpose finance entity, Styron Receivables Funding Designated Activity Company, has entered into a $150 million non-recourse financing facility with credit funds and accounts managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Warren Buffett believes in buying great businesses, even if that means paying a small premium. On countless occasions, he has purchased shares in a company only to buy even more shares later at an even higher price. "It's far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price," he once quipped. But sometimes, it's possible to buy a wonderful company at a wonderful price.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm and The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (“Penn Mutual”) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which investment funds managed by KKR will acquire Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (“Janney” or the “Company”). This press release features multimedia.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has made many investors bullish since the start of 2023, with its share price up over 115%. The company's rally has coincided with an explosion of interest in artificial intelligence (AI). AMD chip rival Nvidia initially took much of the spotlight as its graphics processing units (GPUs) became the preferred hardware for many AI developers.
KKR
JULY 27, 2024
BELLEVUE, Wash. & NEW YORK & EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), America's 5G leader and fastest-growing fixed wireless broadband provider, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) with leading global investment firm KKR (NYSE: KKR) that will acquire Metronet including its broadband infrastructure, rapidly growing residential fiber business operations and existing customers.
The Motley Fool
JULY 27, 2024
Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and new groundbreaking medicines in the weight loss market have been major contributors to the stock market's gains for much of the last year. While investors have enjoyed generous returns from owning mega-cap technology and some pharmaceutical stocks, it's human nature to wonder about what else is out there and where additional value can be found.
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