The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Since being launched in March 2020, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) has generated a monster return for investors, rising more than 16,000%. That performance is certainly impressive, even though the cryptocurrency is trading 44% below its all-time high today. However, the gains can draw attention away from the fact that this blockchain network is working on an innovative new feature that looks promising.
Financial Times: Moral Money
AUGUST 31, 2024
Experts warn of ties between Big Tech and philanthropic bodies with groups that set corporate climate standards
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The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
When it comes to streaming video, there's Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) -- and then there's everybody else. The company is the undisputed pioneer in internet-delivered television, and it remains the one to beat in many respects. While the streaming wars have largely faded from sight in recent years, Netflix continues to be the dominant player in the space.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 31, 2024
Artisan Partners want an update on negotiations after Couche-Tard’s unsolicited approach
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Dividend stocks have long been popular among investors for the steady streams of passive income they provide. But not all dividend-paying companies are created equal when it comes to long-term investment potential. The savvy investor knows to look beyond the temptation of a high current yield and focus on the characteristics that signal that a company will be able to provide sustainable returns over time.
The Big Picture
AUGUST 31, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How To Make Millions As a Professional Whistleblower : A little-known provision in US law permits anyone to blow the whistle on financial fraud — and potentially take home a percentage of the funds collected. One undercover sleuth has made a wild career out of it. ( GQ ) • Why Aging Comes in Dramatic Waves in Our 40s and 60s : A new study suggests that waves of aging-relat
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KKR
AUGUST 31, 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
AUGUST 31, 2024
Over a decade ago, one intriguing catalyst for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) investors was its potential growth in China. It was deemed a rapidly growing market that was intended to become a second pillar of financial results, standing next to North America. My, how things change. Fast-forward to today, and Ford, as well as crosstown rival General Motors (NYSE: GM) , have a big problem in China.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 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
AUGUST 31, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are about 33 million businesses in the United States and 99.9% of them are small businesses. And, of those, the vast majority are one-person businesses. Typically, solopreneurs bill by the hour. Lots of small businesses do the same -- plumbing outfits, law firms, dentists, you name it.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 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
AUGUST 31, 2024
Social Security has been around for decades. But that doesn't mean everything about it stays the same from year to year. Beginning January 1, Social Security is expected to undergo some big changes -- ones you should start preparing for sooner rather than later. Here's what to expect in about four months -- and how to gear up. Image source: Getty Images.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 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
AUGUST 31, 2024
Want to instantly add huge upside potential to your portfolio? Check out fintech stocks. These companies are like banks but with the rapid growth rates of tech start-ups. Right now, two fintech stocks, in particular, look very attractive. Follow Buffett into this quality company trading at a discount It pays to look at Warren Buffett's portfolio. For more than a decade, he's held onto one of the most successful fintech stocks in recent memory: Visa (NYSE: V).
KKR
AUGUST 31, 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
AUGUST 31, 2024
Each year, many retirees are excited to find out how big a Social Security raise they're getting. This "raise" comes in the form of a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that usually increases benefits. Because of the COLA, seniors get a slightly bigger check starting in January of most years, compared with the amount they received before. While it may seem like it makes good sense for seniors to get excited about receiving more money, it's actually really important that retirees come to terms with
KKR
AUGUST 31, 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
AUGUST 31, 2024
Commercial real estate is vital to everyday life. Most of us spend some time each week going to the grocery store, dining in a restaurant, or filling our cars with gas. Those routine activities require physical buildings to provide us with those goods and services. And these buildings are a potential goldmine of passive income hiding in plain sight.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 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
AUGUST 31, 2024
In July, America's leading retirement program, Social Security, sent out an average payment of $1,919.40 to more than 51 million retired-worker beneficiaries. Despite this payout being modest, it forms the financial foundation for most aging Americans. For the last 23 years, national pollster Gallup has surveyed retirees in order to gauge how reliant they are on their monthly Social Security benefit.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 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
AUGUST 31, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Attention, Costco shoppers : If you and your pals love Costco but balk at the annual fee, sharing a membership card may seem like a sneaky work-around. But a big change is coming to Costco warehouses that's aimed at clamping down on membership sharing. How Costco is reining in membership sharing Costco can offer all those great deals – like those $4.99 rotisserie chickens and the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo -- because it charges a membership fee.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
All Employees to Become Owners in the Company JOPLIN, Mo. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that investment funds managed by KKR have acquired Marmic Fire & Safety (“Marmic” or the “Company”), a leading provider of regulation-mandated fire equipment inspection, testing and maintenance services, from HGGC.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Increasing the size of your Social Security can help set you up for a better retirement. Many people worry about running out of money later in life, but Social Security is guaranteed to last as long as you do. A bigger benefit means you'll have less of a chance of struggling in the later part of your retirement, even if your investment account balance isn't as big as it used to be.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: INST) ("Instructure"), a leading learning ecosystem, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, for $23.60 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $4.8 billion.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Despite America being one of the world's best economies, the typical person living in the United States falls woefully short of saving for a comfortable retirement. According to studies, the median retirement savings across all U.S. families is $87,000. So, if you're at or around $100,000 today, I have two crucial nuggets of good news for you. First, you're doing better than you might give yourself credit for, so give yourself some love.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
KKR’s majority equity investment and arrangement of a new development facility to accelerate the deployment of Avantus’ pipeline, including some of the nation’s largest solar and energy storage projects NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Avantus, a premier U.S. developer of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the completion.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Artificial technology (AI) is here to stay. Large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT are already disrupting many industries with AI-generated text, images, and even videos. The next generation of LLMs will be even more powerful, and I probably haven't even imagined the incoming wave of killer apps yet. But nobody knows who will make the next big AI move.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) today reported its second 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.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
The S&P 500 index is near the highest levels in its history, pushing the index's dividend yield down to a paltry 1.2% or so. By contrast, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) has a roughly 3.4% yield, making it a relatively attractive income option. But the really interesting part about this exchange-traded fund (ETF) is how it gets that yield.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced the acquisition of WPP’s full equity position in FGS Global (“FGS” or the “Company”), the preeminent global communications and public affairs consultancy. The proposed transaction is supported by FGS management, builds on KKR’s initial minority investment in July 2023, and values FGS at US $1.7 billion.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
It can be comforting to hold stocks of strong companies that regularly pay passive income to shareholders. By selecting the right dividend stocks , an investor can easily put together a portfolio that yields around 3% every year in dividend income. If the companies you select grow their earnings, they'll also boost the dividend payment and the yield on your original investment.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of six well-located, Class A industrial logistics properties in major U.S. Gateway and Sunbelt markets for approximately $377 million. The six modern industrial properties possess an average vintage of 2014 and feature 35-foot average clear heights.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe make the case for Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) , TotalEnergies (NYSE: TTE) , and Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) as better oil stocks to buy right now than Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY). *Stock prices used were from the morning of Aug. 29, 2024. The video was published on Aug. 30, 2024.
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