The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Investors in Target (NYSE: TGT) may struggle to imagine an earnings report worse than the one released for the third quarter of 2024. The stock fell by 22% in the following trading session as the company released disappointing results. With that, Target's stock price has fallen to lows last seen more than one year ago. Now, the question for investors is whether that means the pessimism is overdone, or is Target a stock that investors need to avoid?

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A Wealth of Common Sense

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

I bought Bitcoin for the first time in 2017. I tried my darnedest to understand it but my traditional finance brain couldn’t get there.1 Instead of repeatedly banging my head against the wall and fighting the growing crypto religion, I bought some. It was a hedge against being left behind. My timing was never great but I averaged in a number of times over the years.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock soared 2,630% over the past five years, boosting its market cap to roughly $3.5 trillion and making it the most valuable company in the world. Most of that rally was driven by its brisk sales of AI-oriented GPUs for data centers. From fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2024 (which ended this January), Nvidia's revenue grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39%.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

By Antoinette Tuscano, MDRT senior content specialist Most people want to be more efficient and spend more time doing what they love instead of what bogs them down. Yet, multiple small issues and tasks — both planned and unplanned — cause interruptions in a financial advisor’s day. Combined, these issues eat away at your time, your productivity and your career satisfaction.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is driving significant gains for leading chip stocks. These companies are playing pivotal roles in the adoption of this technology, and there are still opportunities for investors to make money. Statista estimates the AI chip market will grow more than 30% in 2024, which is significantly outpacing the 16% growth for the broader semiconductor industry.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Stears Unveils Q3 2024 Private Capital in Africa Report: Key Insights first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Infinite Partners gets green light to acquire fibre networking firms first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

High-yield energy stocks can provide diversification to your portfolio. But if you pick the right high-yielders, they can also offer stability -- you just have to avoid the segments of the energy sector known for massive, commodity-driven price swings. Both Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) and Black Hills (NYSE: BKH) allow you to focus on long-term dividend payers with high yields while avoiding direct exposure to oil and natural gas.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Harith leads investors buying LP interests in infrastructure fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The energy and transportation sectors have seen massive disruption in the 21st century. From electric vehicles like Tesla to ride-sharing platforms like Uber Technologies , people have many different ways to get around these days. Some of these purported disrupters have made millionaires out of their shareholders. Others, such as the embattled hydrogen fuel cell truck company Nikola , have lost shareholders a lot of money.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Investor trio acquire 31% stake in Moroccan tea company first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Shares of Latin American e-commerce and fintech behemoth MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) are up over 6,560% since the company's initial public offering (IPO) in 2007. Had an investor bought $15,000 worth of MercadoLibre stock at its IPO, it would now be worth $1 million -- less than two decades later. Even after this incredible run, however, I have been waiting for a chance to add to my MercadoLibre position, as I believe the company's best days are still ahead of it.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Tana Africa exits staked in education provider in trade sale first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is a store I frequent almost weekly, thanks to the good prices and the shockingly fresh produce. That said, I've never owned the stock, even though it has the type of impressive dividend record that attracts my attention. Sometimes I wish I had bought it, though, because paying full price for a great company can often lead to strong returns.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

On the surface, Boeing (NYSE: BA) looks as though it has all the ingredients of a potential millionaire-maker investment. The aircraft market is growing, competition is minimal, and government contracts are plentiful. But despite its many advantages, this aerospace leader has lost 60% of its value in half a decade. Has that decline created a buying opportunity for this once-stellar business, or should it be viewed as a warning to investors to stay far away?

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post EBRD Ventures leads round for Egyptian insurtech first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

If I had a time machine and could go back 40 years, The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) would be on my list of stocks to buy. The company reimagined what a home-improvement store could be with its sprawling spaces stocking more products than traditional shops. This allowed for rapid expansion to over 2,300 locations today. A $10,000 investment in The Home Depot stock 40 years ago would be worth nearly $15 million today.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Sanlam strikes asset management deal with Ninety One first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Patrick Badolato is a professor of accounting at the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business. He joined Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about how to value companies. They also discuss: How to put P/E ratios in context -- and how to look beyond that metric. Levers Walmart could pull to double its earnings. Growth stories for Netflix that go beyond subscriber count.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Norsad Capital realizes investment in Zambian hotel chain first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Back in its second-quarter earnings report in August, Target (NYSE: TGT) gave investors hope that it was finally turning the corner. Since the pandemic began to wind down, the retailer has struggled with inflation, weak consumer discretionary spending , and an increase in theft. However, Target's shares plunged on Wednesday after its latest update indicated that the recovery trend didn't last, and the company is still struggling on both sides of the income statement.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Deal could create Europe’s third largest lender by capitalisation, bank says

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) did it again. The AI chip superstar delivered another round of smashing results, easily beating estimates in its third-quarter earnings report on Nov. 20. Revenue jumped 94% in the quarter to $35.1 billion, which topped the consensus at $33.1 billion, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) more than doubled from $0.40 to $0.81, ahead of estimates at $0.75.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Nearly every business related to the housing market has struggled lately. That includes businesses connected to real estate transactions like Redfin and Opendoor Technologies , home improvement retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's , and residential REITs like Invitation Homes. Mortgage rates have remained elevated even as the Federal Reserve has begun lowering its benchmark rates, and existing home sales are well below pre-pandemic levels due to higher mortgage rates and the lock-in effect of lo

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Super Micro Computer 's stock soared more than 30% on Nov. 19 after it appointed a new independent auditor and submitted a compliance plan to Nasdaq to avoid a potential delisting. Those announcements addressed its two pressing issues: the departure of its auditor Ernst & Young in October, and a delayed filing for its 10-K report, which could cause its stock to be delisted.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Investor excitement for artificial intelligence (AI) might be overhyped today. The stock market can at times seem like a manic-depressive being, exaggerating any positive or negative developments with rapid share price swings. With AI stocks like Nvidia soaring tenfold in just a few years, it is possible these stocks will head into a correction, given that they are priced for perfection at the moment.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Fun conversation with Ben Carlson on various ways people make mistakes about Investing, Real Estate and our emotional decision making about all of the above. On episode 150 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth Management CIO and Masters In Business Host Barry Ritholtz to discuss politics and investing, timing the sale of a house, dollar cost averaging vs lump summing at all-time highs, and much more!

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Certain retail stocks have faced difficult times recently. While the economy is generally doing well and remains near full employment, multiple years of above-normal inflation and higher interest rates have stressed consumers. Two retail stocks that have been decimated are Target (NYSE: TGT) and Dollar General (NYSE: DG). Each is far below its all-time highs, and both appear to trade at bargain valuations.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment : Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible. ( New York Times ) • America’s News Influencers : The creators and consumers in the world of news and information on social media. ( Pew Research ) see also 1 in 5 U.S. adults get their news f

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The crypto market is heating up again. With the fourth Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving seven months in the rearview mirror and a crypto-friendly result in the 2024 elections , the leading coins seem poised for another skyrocketing surge. As of Nov. 22, Bitcoin has gained 27% this month, and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) posted a richer gain of 36%. But the biggest names aren't always the best buys.

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