The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
The rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) market is fueling growth among many tech companies, and SoundHound AI 's (NASDAQ: SOUN) strong position in voice-enabled products and services is benefiting from the trend. SoundHound's stock has soared more than 250% over the past 12 months (as of this writing), leaving some investors wondering where the company will be one year from now.
A Wealth of Common Sense
DECEMBER 1, 2024
One of my all-time favorite headlines from The Onion was this gem from all the way back in 2008: Bubbles do seem to be in our DNA for some reason. We’ve had a handful of manias this century. The dot-com bubble popped in early 2000, which laid waste to the stock market (especially tech stocks). That led to the housing bubble of the mid-aughts1, which combined with a global credit orgy, led to the Great Financial Cri.
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The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Happy days might seem to be here again for many investors. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is near its all-time highs with the index on track for a second consecutive year of 20%+ gains. However, major problems could lie ahead. The stock market is doing something it has never done before -- and investors could be "playing with fire," according to Warren Buffett.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
DECEMBER 1, 2024
By Tim Daniel Clairmont, MSFS, LACP Goals fuel success and give you direction. Even if you have goals and a clear charted path to achieve them, though, it doesn’t mean the way is always easy. We can’t control every detour and obstacle on our path. We’ll have challenges. Conquering challenges Everybody struggles at different moments in their career, and all kinds of situations can cause you to struggle.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
While the "Magnificent Seven" stocks often get a lion's share of attention in the tech world, semiconductor stocks outside Nvidia are often ignored by a lot of investors. And the semiconductor capital equipment ("semicap") stocks -- the makers of high-tech machines that produce semiconductors -- are ignored even more. This is despite the semicaps having some of the best businesses around.
Top 1000 Funds
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Investors putting capital to work in private market transition assets face unknowns around government policy, but the Fiduciary Investors Symposium at Oxford has heard that private credit also fits well with the long term nature of transition investments and brings valuable relationships with investee companies.
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Africa Capital Digest
DECEMBER 1, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Holdsport deal gives Old Mutual PE their exit first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Investors may be a bit hesitant to take a swing on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) at this time. Not only have the company's revenue and earnings been relatively stagnant since 2022, but the stock's continued gains during this stretch have also bolstered the risk of a pullback. If you're on the fence about stepping into a new stake in the iPhone maker, you might just want to hold your nose and dive in anyway.
Africa Capital Digest
DECEMBER 1, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Kuramo Capital selected to manage $100mln Ethiopian SME Fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Retirement income looks different for everyone, but one thing that's common for tens of millions of Americans is Social Security. The role Social Security retirement benefits play in someone's retirement finances will vary, but many people will tell you just how valuable Social Security is to their livelihood. That's why it's valuable to have a sense of how much you may receive, so you can begin planning your retirement finances accordingly.
Africa Capital Digest
DECEMBER 1, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post BluePeak makes sustainably-linked investment in Sancella first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is having a very strong year, with a 27.3% gain so far. That's more than twice its average annual return going all the way back to 1957. However, the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) is performing even better, with a 30.9% year-to-date gain. That's because technology stocks are leading the S&P higher in 2024 thanks to trends like artificial intelligence (AI), and this Vanguard exchange-traded fund (ETF) assigns them a much higher weighting.
Africa Capital Digest
DECEMBER 1, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Ninety One holds impressive first close for ACO Fund 3 first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Millions of older Americans get their health coverage through Medicare. But Medicare coverage isn't one-size-fits-all, and it's not something to simply set and forget. Whether you're on original Medicare and have a Part D plan for drug coverage or you have all-in-one coverage through Medicare Advantage, it's important to review your plan choices every year during the program's fall open enrollment.
Africa Capital Digest
DECEMBER 1, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Mawingu secures equity and debt funding for Habari acquisition first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
The Nasdaq Composite is a comprehensive technology-focused index that tracks the performance of more than 3,000 stocks listed on the exchange. Earlier this month, the index hit (another) all-time high, marking the 27th so far this year. After its recent sprint higher, the Nasdaq is taking a well-deserved respite, down about 1% from its peak (as of this writing).
Africa Capital Digest
DECEMBER 1, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Visa signs off on EM financial inclusion fund commitment first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
The median retirement savings balance among Americans aged 65 to 74 is $200,000, according to the Federal Reserve. But ideally, you'll kick off your retirement with a larger nest egg than that. In fact, steadily funding a retirement plan and investing aggressively in stocks could lead to a nice-sized balance. A $300 monthly contribution over 40 years at an average annual 8% return, for example, leaves you with roughly $933,000.
The Big Picture
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • There’s a real math problem with MicroStrategy’s obscene valuation premium : MicroStrategy is worth around 3x as much as its bitcoin holdings. Let’s talk about the implications of that. ( Sherwood ) • Feds: Tether Has Become a Massive Money Laundering Tool for Mexican Drug Traffickers : Tether is being used on a massive scale by large scale drug traffickers, to the point where Tether is sold cheaper in Me
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
In the battle of coffee shop stocks, Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) looks like it will be the clear winner in 2024, as the company has greatly outperformed its larger rival Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) this year. The stock is up more than 70% in 2024 versus about a 6.7% gain for Starbucks. Even with its strong performance, however, there are several reasons why Dutch Bros stock should keep growing and become a long-term winner.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Northern Star to acquire rival De Grey in all-share transaction as gold price surge continues to drive consolidation
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
This has been another great year for the broader stock market indexes. And while it's true that megacap growth stocks have been leading these indexes to new heights, many value stocks are also delivering sizable gains. Investment management firm Vanguard has a low-cost exchange-traded fund (ETF) that targets megacap value stocks. It holds Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , as well as top Buffett stocks Coca-Cola , Bank of America , and Chevron.
Africa Capital Digest
DECEMBER 1, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Amethis’s latest fund lands commitment from FinDev Canada first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
There's no denying that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the poster child of the artificial intelligence (AI) craze. The semiconductor business elevated to new heights thanks to sizable investments from multiple tech giants looking to build out their network infrastructure and processing capabilities, leading to monster gains for the company and its stock. In the past five years, shares of Nvidia have gone bonkers, skyrocketing 2,370% (as of Nov. 27).
Africa Capital Digest
DECEMBER 1, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post SPE Capital adds Dislog to AIF I’s portfolio first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
No income investor buys shares of a dividend-paying company expecting that it will suspend its distributions at some point. Quite the contrary, dividend investors want those payouts to keep going and growing for as long as possible -- preferably forever. Unfortunately, many companies will, at some point, have to resort to dividend cuts because of business challenges.
Africa Capital Digest
DECEMBER 1, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post LeapFrog’s latest emerging consumer fund closes with more than $1bln first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Investing in growth exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a fantastic way to build wealth, and it takes less of your time and effort than buying individual stocks. While there's nothing wrong with opting for individual stocks, to do it well, you'll need to heavily research each company you're interested in buying. A properly diversified portfolio should contain at least 25 to 30 stocks, and not everyone has the time or interest to build a personally customized set of investments.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Experts forecast Trump administration could usher in new era of mergers and acquisitions among drugmakers
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Many companies return a portion of their profits to investors in dividends. That enables their shareholders to generate some extra income each year. Some companies really pay their investors well. For example, AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) , Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) , and Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) currently offer dividend yields of 6.7% or higher.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Stocks go up, and stocks go down. The S&P 500 index (which is what most Americans are talking about when they say "the stock market") can gain or lose a lot of value in a single year, month, or day. But if you're trying to decide if now is the best time to buy stocks, you might be falling into a trap that can cost you money.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hottest investment theme on the planet right now. And for good reason. AI could be revolutionary for everything from business to our daily lives. For example, AI can make cars safer or save pharmaceutical companies time in the development of drugs. And these transformations, as they improve efficiency and products and services, could lead to significant earnings growth for companies using or developing AI tools.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Many shoppers rave about Costco. They love the product offerings, and the members-only pricing helps them keep more money in their checking accounts. However, many Costco members live with roommates or have larger families, so they benefit greatly by purchasing groceries and other goods in bulk. But what if you live by yourself?
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 1, 2024
This year, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has been on fire, soaring more than 170% so far, and there have been plenty of good reasons for this top performance. The tech giant has proven its dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market, showing that the world's biggest AI customers are lining up to get their hands on its latest platform. Nvidia says demand for its upcoming Blackwell architecture and chip has surpassed supply, and that's set to continue.
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