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Rivian's New Competitor Is a Huge Problem

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Rivian 's (NASDAQ: RIVN) partnership with Volkswagen took a strange turn today when Volkswagen's Scout brand introduced two new vehicles that look a lot like Rivians. This will increase competition in the EV truck and SUV segment and VW is doing it with the help of Rivian's technology. Travis Hoium breaks down why this is so bad for Rivian in the video below.

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Sweden’s EQT eyes deal push as it girds for wave of PE consolidation

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Chief Christian Sinding says firm is weighing acquisitions of private investment groups and growth-focused investment firms

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Is Elon Musk "Superhuman"? Here's Why Nvidia's Jensen Huang Thinks So After the Tesla Chief's $2.5 Billion Feat

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Few people elicit as strong a reaction as Elon Musk. The outspoken Tesla founder is fond of making bold claims and huge promises -- promises that he doesn't always keep, much to the chagrin of Tesla investors. Add to that his social media activity, and he is often a divisive figure. One thing that can't be denied is that Musk has vision. That -- and a massive net worth -- make him capable of marshaling huge resources to accomplish incredible tasks.

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KKR to Present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

KKR

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Raj Agrawal, Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure, will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:45 AM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For.

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How to Become a Dividend Millionaire

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When it comes to investing, it takes patience and persistence. You are not going to make money in every investment, which is why it is key to invest in high-quality companies with strong free cash flows. One way to do this all at once is through a well-rounded dividend ETF like the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD). In today's video, I will breakdown the power of compounding and how that can help you build the portfolio you envision having and retiring with.

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KKR-Mirastar Acquires Portfolio of Five Prime Logistics assets across the UK from PLP

KKR

London, 3 September 2024 – KKR and Mirastar, KKR Real Estate’s industrial and logistics platform in Europe, have completed the off-market acquisition of a prime UK logistics portfolio from PLP, totalling 890,364 square feet across five assets. The portfolio is currently 80% let, with a weighted average lease term to break of 10 years. The assets provide best-in-class specifications, including BREEAM Very Good certifications and EPC A+ ratings.

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Axel Springer Announces New Corporate Structure to Unlock Future Growth Potential

KKR

Berlin, September 19, 2024 – Axel Springer SE (“Axel Springer”) today announced a strategic decision to create a new corporate structure for the company, with a goal to create a focused media company and separately held classifieds businesses. The new corporate structure is designed to position all businesses for optimal future growth potential and success in their respective markets.

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Prediction: This Will Be the Best-Performing Stock in the $1 Trillion Club in 2025

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was the best-performing stock in the entire S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) in 2023, ending the year with a 239% gain. It's up a further 181% so far in 2024, but that isn't enough to lead the index -- first place is currently held by Vistra Corp. However, a 181% gain is enough to place Nvidia ahead of every other company worth $1 trillion or more.

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KKR Closes $4.6 Billion Ascendant Fund

KKR

The Fund is the first of its kind at KKR, targeting the large and fragmented North American middle market KKR to support implementation of broad-based employee ownership and engagement programs in all control investments in the Fund NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final closing of KKR Ascendant Fund SCSP (“Ascendant” or the “Fund”), a $4.6.

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3 Nuclear Power Stocks That Could Power the Artificial Intelligence Revolution

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The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is creating an unprecedented surge in energy demand. The International Energy Agency projects that data centers may account for up to one-third of the anticipated increase in U.S. electricity demand from 2024 through 2026. Major tech companies are making bold moves into nuclear power to meet their growing energy needs.

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KKR Announces Intra-Quarter Monetization Activity Update for the Third Quarter

KKR

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced income from monetization activity in excess of $535 million with respect to the period from July 1, 2024 through September 23, 2024 based on information available as of today. In its Asset Management segment, KKR has earned total realized performance income and realized investment income in excess of $450 million.

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The Best High-Yield Oil Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

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If you are looking at oil and natural gas stocks, there is one thing you should go in expecting -- and that's volatility. Oil prices are known to swing dramatically and, often, quickly. Any investor putting money to work, whether it be $100, $1,000, or $100,000, has to be prepared for periods of weakness because they will, eventually, arrive. Which is why buying an industry leader like Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is probably the best choice for most investors.

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KKR Releases “An Alternative Perspective: Past, Present, and Future”

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New Report Highlights the Private Alternatives Sector’s Expansion Beyond Private Equity and Potential for Future Growth NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released “An Alternative Perspective: Past, Present, and Future,” a new Insights piece by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation (GMAA).

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What's Wrong With Lucid Group Stock?

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The 2020 and 2021 stock market bubble brought many companies public that should have stayed private. Specifically, a lot of electric vehicle ( EV ) stocks with shaky business models. People wanted to copy Tesla , and investors were fueling the EV makers with absurd levels of funding. It was a fun time. Well, maybe only if you didn't buy the stocks. One company still kicking around is Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID).

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

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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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Want to Grow a Passive Income Snowball? Buy These 7 Elite Dividend Growth Stocks.

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Building passive income drives many investors toward dividend-paying stocks. Smart investors look beyond current yields to companies that consistently raise their payouts year after year, allowing a modest initial investment to grow into a substantial income stream over time. The most successful dividend growers share three essential traits. A conservative payout ratio ensures the dividend remains sustainable through various business cycles.

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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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Should You Buy Shares in the Super-Safe Dividend King Stock That Expects to Return at Least $16 Billion to Shareholders in Its Fiscal 2025?

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Many investors gravitate toward dividend stocks for a reliable source of passive income, no matter what the stock market is doing. But a dividend is only as reliable as the company paying it, which is why Dividend Kings are so impressive. Dividend Kings are companies that have paid and raised their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. To do that, a company must have solid earnings growth and financial stability.

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

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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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The Ultimate Biotech Stock to Buy With $50 Right Now

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If I had to buy one share of any biotech with no price restriction, I'd naturally gravitate toward the most successful companies in the industry. However, the exercise becomes more complicated if you stipulate a limit of $50 per share; most of the prominent biotech stocks are trading well above that amount. Those around that level are, disproportionately, relatively small and risky companies whose prospects don't look all that strong.

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Peregrine Closes on Debt Financing from KKR

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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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2 Stocks Down 12% and 13% to Buy Right Now

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Sweater weather is officially here, and as frosty temperatures greet us in the mornings these days, many investors are looking to cozy up to some stocks that are hiding in the bargain bin. With the S&P 500 soaring more than 22% this year, it may seem difficult finding quality stocks that have underperformed in 2024 yet deserve prominent places on investors' buy lists.

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

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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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Palantir vs. Adobe: Wall Street Says to Buy One AI Stock and Sell the Other

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The most popular stock in the artificial intelligence (AI) software space is undoubtedly Palantir (NYSE: PLTR). The stock is up an incredible 160% this year and dwarfs the performance of the software company that most want to be when they grow up: Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE). Adobe's stock is down 15% this year, but it also belongs in the AI conversation because it is heavily pursuing the AI image-generation market as well as AI video.

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KKR & Co. Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Results

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the third quarter 2024 on Thursday, October 24, 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 Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

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Warren Buffett's Actions Speak Louder Than Words -- and His Actions Foreshadow Trouble for Wall Street

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There arguably isn't a money manager who commands the attention of professional and everyday investors on Wall Street quite like Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. But when you practically double up the average annual total return, including dividends, of the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) spanning almost six decades, you're bound to earn quite the following.

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KKR Acquires Portfolio of Four Industrial Warehouses Serving the Central Florida Market

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of four Class A industrial warehouses serving the greater Central Florida market, including Orlando and Tampa. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: [link] Business Wire) The four industrial.

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Did Warren Buffett Send the Market a Warning With Berkshire's Sales of Apple and Bank of America? Here's What Billionaire Investor David Einhorn Thinks

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Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway has surprised the market this year by selling big chunks of two of its largest holdings. First, Berkshire sold more than 60% of its shares in the consumer tech giant Apple , which had constituted more than 40% of Berkshire's equities portfolio. Then, in the second and third quarter, Berkshire trimmed its position in Bank of America by more than 28% through numerous small incremental transactions.

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KKR Invests in Enilive to Accelerate Sustainable Mobility and the Energy Transition

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LONDON & MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of an agreement under which KKR will acquire a 25% stake in Enilive, Eni’s mobility transformation company dedicated to biorefining, biomethane production, smart mobility solutions, and providing services to support people on the move. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary.

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Is Costco Stock Getting Too Expensive? 2 Things Investors Should Consider Before Buying.

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The thought that investors should avoid Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) may seem counterintuitive to many. In 2023, an Axios Harris poll put Costco second among the nation's most admired brands. Its product selection and low prices have brought consistent sales growth for decades. Despite these successes, have investors increasingly begun to question whether Costco stock remained a worthy investment.

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KKR & Co. Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

KKR

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) today reported its third 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.

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Capri Holdings Stock Tanks 50% After FTC Blocks Tapestry Merger. What Should Investors Do Now?

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In today's video, I will discuss the Tapestry and Capri Holdings (NYSE: CPRI) merger that is currently being blocked. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Oct. 25, 2024. The video was published on Oct. 26, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Capri right now?

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KKR to Present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

KKR

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Raj Agrawal, Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure, will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:45 AM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For.

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This Magnificent Stock Has Made Many Millionaires, and Could Make More

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When investors run through their mental catalog of the market's biggest-ever winners, names like Nvidia and Amazon come to mind. And rightfully so. Nvidia's tech is at the heart of most artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, while Amazon is largely responsible for ushering in the era of e-commerce. Their stocks' millionaire-making gains are well justified.

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