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Down 98%, Is It Time to Buy Spirit Airlines Stock?

The Motley Fool

Just like airplanes take off and land, shares of Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) have taken shareholders on a ride. Only in this instance, there has been ridiculous amounts of turbulence on the journey. The business has made for a terrible investment. This airline stock currently trades 98% off its all-time high, a milestone that was achieved nearly 10 years ago.

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Placing Guardrails on Your Portfolio

A Wealth of Common Sense

People are terrible at self-regulation and self-awareness when it comes to eating. One study asked people how much bread they ate after leaving an Italian restaurant. Nearly one-third of the diners couldn’t recall how much they had. And 12% of the people who ate bread denied having eaten any at all. When asked how much food they consumed in a meal, people of average weight assume they’ve eaten 20% less than th.

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Act Fast to Save $45 on a New Costco Membership

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us, and that means it's time for saving even more money on gifts and all the things you need for feasts and gatherings. There's nowhere better to do that than Costco, ask anybody here at Motley Fool Money. But you may not want to spend money on a membership if you've never been to the warehouse before and don't yet know just how much you personally may be able to save in a year.

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KKR and Bain’s $4bn takeover battle set to open up M&A in Japan

Financial Times M&A

Bankers say clash of private equity titans augurs new phase of ‘hostile’ dealmaking in country

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3 Reasons You Might Pay More for Medicare Part D Coverage in 2025

The Motley Fool

The tricky thing about budgeting for Medicare expenses is that there are different costs involved that can change from one year to the next. Most Medicare enrollees don't pay a premium for Part A, which covers hospital care. But there are premiums associated with Part B, which covers outpatient care, and Part D, which covers prescription drugs. In 2025, the standard monthly Medicare Part B premium is increasing from $174.70 to $185.

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Transform client relationships by asking better questions

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Jamie McIntyre, CFP When you sell, it implies that the client’s main interest is you. It’s not. What clients want are solutions to help them achieve what they want out of life. They want solutions to their problems and to achieve their goals. The best way to discover clients’ goals, problems and needs is to invest time in them and ask clients questions that are not product-based.

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Investcorp buys US accountancy as private equity hunts professional services

Financial Times M&A

Bahrain-based group’s purchase of PKF O’Connor Davies is latest in a flurry of deals

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The Stock Market Has Only Seen This 5 Times in 30 Years. It May Signal a Big Move in 2025.

The Motley Fool

In September, the Federal Reserve started a new rate-cutting cycle, something the stock market has seen only five other times in the last three decades. Specifically, after raising the federal funds rate to a two-decade high to fight severe post-pandemic inflation, policymakers finally pivoted to interest rate cuts on Sept. 19. The federal funds rate is a benchmark that impacts other rates across the economy, such as those for personal loans, credit cards, and mortgages.

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IFC mulls investment in DPI-backed discount retailer

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post IFC mulls investment in DPI-backed discount retailer first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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Palantir Stock vs. Alphabet Stock: Billionaire Ken Griffin Sells One and Buys the Other

The Motley Fool

Analysts at Forrester Research recently recognized Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) as market leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning platforms, which are collections of tools that support model training and application development. However, billionaire Ken Griffin of Citadel, the most profitable hedge fund in history as measured by net gains since inception, sold Palantir's stock and bought Alphabet's stock during the third quar

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Mergence acquires control of Lesotho trout farmer

Africa Capital Digest

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2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now

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Warren Buffett, the longtime CEO of Berkshire Hathaway , oversees a portfolio of investments that's worth nearly $292 billion. His success in the market over decades continues to captivate the attention of investors hoping to find winning stocks based on his picks. While replicating Buffett's success isn't possible, there are a handful of his investments that are no-brainer buys no matter what type of investments you're looking for.

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Incofin backs manufacturer of Purifaaya water filters

Africa Capital Digest

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Warren Buffett Just Trimmed His Stake in Ulta Beauty Stock. Time to Sell?

The Motley Fool

Well, that wasn't long. Just one quarter after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought more than $266 million worth of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) stock, the conglomerate dumped nearly all of that stake in the third quarter this year, selling more than 95% of its shares. The move was surprising for those who follow Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha is known as a long-term investor, having said, "Our favorite holding period is forever" when the right conditions are met.

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Africa Go Green Fund lands another LP

Africa Capital Digest

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Here's What to Expect From Nvidia on Nov. 20.

The Motley Fool

One of the most-watched events of the month -- at least in technology and financial circles -- may be what's happening on Nov. 20. Artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is set to offer us a look at its latest earnings figures and an update on what may be its next major growth catalyst. If investors are happy with what they see, this already soaring stock -- heading for a 186% gain this year through early last week -- could surge.

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Sanari buys significant minority stake in Energenic Holdings

Africa Capital Digest

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Palantir Reaches Huge Milestone: Here's What Could Happen Next

The Motley Fool

It finally happened. After seeing its stock appreciate by more than 250% just this year, Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) has now surpassed legendary defense contractor Lockheed Martin in market capitalization. The software and artificial intelligence (AI) provider for the government, military, and big business is posting strong revenue growth and inflecting profits.

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AXIAN Energy projects win backing from EAAIF, FMO, and DEG

Africa Capital Digest

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Should You Buy Nvidia Stock Before Nov. 20? Wall Street Has a Compelling Answer.

The Motley Fool

One of the most profound changes in the tech landscape over the past couple of years has been the advancements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). There's a strong argument that the advent of AI early last year was one of the biggest sparks that set off the current bull market rally. ChatGPT heralded the advent of generative AI , and since its release in November 2022, the S&P 500 has jumped 46%, while the Nasdaq Composite has surged 67% (as of this writing).

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Access Bank acquires majority stake in AfrAsia Bank

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Access Bank acquires majority stake in AfrAsia Bank first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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Unhappy With Your 2.5% Social Security COLA for 2025? Here's the Smallest COLA on Record to Put It Into Perspective

The Motley Fool

If you're among the millions of older Americans who rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement, then you may be reeling over the fact that your benefits are only going to rise by 2.5% in January. Social Security's upcoming cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is the smallest (by far) to arrive in years. And it's natural to be disappointed by a meager increase in your monthly checks.

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CoinList to develop the DePIN Market with the First DePIN Collaboration with U2U Network this Q4

FinSMEs

HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, 17th November 2024, Chainwire The post CoinList to develop the DePIN Market with the First DePIN Collaboration with U2U Network this Q4 appeared first on FinSMEs.

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1 Growth Stock Down 43% to Buy Right Now

The Motley Fool

There's never a bad time to invest in a good company. There are better times than others, however -- such as when they're on sale, discounted for reasons that aren't going to last. For example, bargain-hunting growth investors might want to consider DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) while its stock is still down 43% from its all-time peak. It's suffering some turbulence right now, but the bigger-picture investment thesis is still solid for all the right reasons.

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Consortium of KKR and the Skip Essential Infrastructure Fund to acquire Majority Stake in Queensland Airports

KKR

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and the Skip Essential Infrastructure Fund, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which a consortium of KKR (on behalf of funds managed by it) and the Skip Essential Infrastructure Fund (the ‘Consortium’) will acquire a 74.25% stake in Queensland Airports Limited (‘Queensland Airports’) from The.

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2 Best Dow Jones Stocks to Supercharge Your Returns in 2025

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The stocks included in the highly selective Dow Jones Industrial Average represent some of the most elite businesses in the world. These are companies that have a long history of delivering profitable growth and returns for shareholders. But there are a few growth stocks among the prestigious group that stand out for their near-term upside potential.

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KKR to Sell GeoStabilization International to Leonard Green & Partners

KKR

All 900+ GSI Employee Owners to Earn Cash Payouts, with Longest Tenured Hourly Employees Each Receiving Over $325,000 in Proceeds DENVER & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced an agreement to sell GeoStabilization International (“GSI” or the “Company”) to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP”). GSI is a leading provider of geohazard mitigation solutions and roadway safety services.

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Could Intel Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?

The Motley Fool

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) was once considered a stable long-term investment on the semiconductor market. But over the past 10 years, the chipmaker's stock declined 26%. Even with reinvested dividends, it delivered a negative total return of 4%. During the same period, the S&P 500 rallied 192% and generated a total return of 250%. AMD 's (NASDAQ: AMD) stock soared a whopping 5,220%.

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Powin Secures $200 Million in Debt Capital From KKR to Bolster Growth and Innovation in Energy Storage

KKR

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Powin, a global leader in battery energy storage solutions, announced today that it has successfully secured a revolving credit facility of up to $200 million primarily from insurance accounts managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm.

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Prediction: Nvidia Stock Is Going to Soar After Nov. 20

The Motley Fool

Even though it's only half over, November has already been a busy month. In addition to the U.S. presidential election and a Federal Reserve meeting that came with another reduction to prime lending rate, companies across all industries have been reporting third-quarter earnings over the last few weeks. But the month's busyness is far from over. Nov. 20 is another important date, especially for semiconductor stock Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , as it reports third-quarter earnings then.

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Peregrine Closes on Debt Financing from KKR

KKR

BOULDER, Colo. and NEW YORK , Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peregrine Energy Solutions LLC ("Peregrine"), an integrated multi-technology clean energy platform with a focus on utility-scale energy storage, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that Peregrine has closed on a credit facility from insurance accounts managed by KKR that can provide financing for up to $250 million in assets.

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Cava Shares Jump as Sales Remain Strong. Can the Momentum in the Stock Continue?

The Motley Fool

Shares of Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) got a small lift after the operator of fast-casual Mediterranean-themed restaurants once again reported outstanding same-store sales growth. As of this writing, the stock is up more than 220% year to date. Let's dive into the company's fiscal 2024 third-quarter results to see if the stock's momentum can continue. Same-store sales shine For its fiscal Q3, which ended Oct. 6, Cava's revenue climbed 39% year over year to $241.5 million.

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KKR Acquires Leading Near-Airport Parking Provider, The Parking Spot, from Green Courte Partners

KKR

NEW YORK & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired The Parking Spot (“TPS” or the “Company”), the nation’s leading owner and operator of near-airport parking properties, from an affiliate of Green Courte Partners, LLC, a private equity real estate investment firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Better AI Stock to Buy Today: Dell Technologies vs. Amazon

The Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest trend on the market for the past couple of years, and it shows no signs of letting up. Unlike other trends that have stormed the markets in recent years, AI, specifically generative AI , has unlocked incredible value for users, both techies and laypeople. Chipmaker Nvidia has gotten much of the attention -- and stock gains to match.