The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Oct. 10, 2024. Until then, you can only make your best guess as to what it's going to be. The existing data suggests the COLA will be lower than what program recipients have seen in recent years. That's disappointing for seniors who are struggling with rising costs and few other sources of retirement income.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Fashion label to be acquired by New York-based Bluestar Alliance

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Historically, certain technologies have played a pivotal role in driving the stock market higher. That includes the internet in the 1990s, mobile devices in the 2000s, and cloud computing in the 2010s. Artificial intelligence is shaping up to the next decade-defining technology, and these Wall Street analysts are extremely bullish on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR).

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Financial Times: Moral Money

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

New data puts ‘greenhushing’ concerns in perspective

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Stock market volatility comes and goes, but the key to building wealth in the stock market is staying focused on a company's growth. If you hold shares of a growing company, you're almost certain to earn great returns over time. Here are two stocks that are on track to deliver outstanding returns to patient investors. 1. Carnival Carnival (NYSE: CCL) is the leading cruise operator in the world, and the strong demand trends continue to point to a lucrative investment opportunity.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Deal would be one of year’s biggest between private equity firms

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Australia’s second-largest carrier would return to long-haul flying as part of the deal

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

October brings lots of things. Columbus Day. Halloween. Major League Baseball playoffs. Breast cancer awareness month. But for anyone who receives Social Security benefits, there's another big event next month. The 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be announced in October. Here's what that means for retirees. Image source: Getty Images.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Interest of PE groups in Sanofi’s Opella highlights the renewed ebullience of debt financiers

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) soared after the company reported strong results and offered upbeat guidance. Ironically, more than half a dozen Wall Street analysts lowered their price targets in the weeks ahead of its earnings report, with many scrambling now to increase their targets following its results. With the stock up over 25% on the year, let's look to see whether it is too late to buy Micron stock or if this could be just the beginning of its rally.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Private equity group sees satellite service as a low-cost rival to Alphabet, Netflix and Apple

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In light of lingering economic challenges, it doesn't come as a complete surprise, but seeing it in writing has nevertheless jolted investors. Shares of carmaker Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) are deep in the red Monday, down 12.9% as of midsession after the company lowered its operating margin and cash flow guidance for the current fiscal year. The company's announcement echoes similar warnings recently issued by rival European automakers Volkswagen (OTC: VWAP.Y) and Mercedes-Benz (OTC: MBGY.Y).

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Sports Direct owner seeks to avoid ‘another Debenhams situation’ with approach for British luxury brand

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The stock of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been on fire this year, but not because of its Metaverse efforts , as the companies' new name implies. Rather, Meta's core social media ad business has recovered nicely from the 2022 slump, helped along by smarter artificial intelligence algorithms. Speaking of AI, Meta's open-source Llama large language models (LLMs) have also made headlines this year.

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Biotech investment specialist ARCH Venture Partners has raised more than $3bn for its latest early-stage investment fund, just two years after collecting a similar amount for its previous fund. The post ARCH continues pacey fundraising with over $3bn for latest investment vehicle appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Dividend stocks offer a path to steady passive income, but not all are created equal. The key to long-term success lies in dividend sustainability, not just high current yields. The payout ratio serves as a critical tool for assessing sustainability. This metric, representing the percentage of earnings distributed as dividends, reveals a company's ability to maintain and grow its dividend.

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

London-based growth investor IW Capital is launching a £30m fund targeting UK SMEs in the wake of a successful management buyout of the firm. The post IW Capital to launch new fundraise in wake of UK firm’s management buyout appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Most people spend their lives working toward retirement, their final financial destination. There are many ways to get there, but which road you travel ultimately depends on your preferences and personal finances. One fork in the road is choosing how to invest your savings. Two common choices are the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and the employer-sponsored 401(k).

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Global private equity firm Carlyle Group is exploring a potential investment in Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, which is struggling under the burden of debt pile of more than $15bn, according to a report by Sky News. The news comes as Ofwat, the regulatory authority for water services in England and Wales, is set to appoint an independent monitor to oversee Thames Water as early as next week.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Although Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) is a busy company, on Monday its stock moved because of external news. A pundit reiterated his bullish take on the clinical-stage biotech, boosting sentiment on its shares and sending them nearly 3% higher in price. That was more than good enough to top the rising S&P 500 index, which closed the trading session up by 0.4%.

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Global investment manager Ninety One, formerly Investec Asset Management, has raised about €150m for its European Credit Opportunities Fund. The post Ninety One – formerly Investec Asset Management – raises €150m European credit fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Social Security serves as a critical source of income for millions of retired seniors. And for those who rely on those benefits heavily to pay the bills, annual raises often spell the difference between being able to make ends meet and struggling financially. Each year, Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. COLAs are supposed to help recipients keep up with inflation so they don't fall behind as living costs rise naturally over time.

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

StepStone Group Inc has held the final close of StepStone Secondary Opportunities Fund V (SSOF V) and related separate accounts with $7.4bn of capital commitments. With $4.8bn of aggregate capital commitments, SSOF V is more than double the size of its predecessor fund. The firm’s secondaries strategy leverages StepStone’s broader platform to utilise its sponsor relationships, differentiated data, and information access to create opportunities that may generate strong risk-adjusted returns.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Image source: Getty Images The Fed's recent half-a-percentage-point rate cut will ideally be good news for the U.S. economy and your personal finances. But will the Fed's rate cut help reduce the cost of mortgages ? Many Americans who would love to buy a home have been frustrated by a "frozen" housing market for the past two years, with rising interest rates, high home prices, and limited supply of housing for sale.

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the private equity arm of Morgan Stanley, is reportedly exploring the sale of Sila Services in a deal that could valued the residential heating, air-conditioning, and plumbing services provider at $1.5bn, according to reports. According to a unnamed sources familiar with the matter, MSCP, which acquired Sila in 2021, has engaged investment bank William Blair to manage the sale process, with market insiders suggesting that the business could command a valua

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to reign as the world's top cryptocurrency, and it's not close. With a massive market cap of $1.3 trillion, Bitcoin is nearly four times larger than its next closest rival, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). In fact, Bitcoin now accounts for a whopping 57% of the market cap of the entire crypto market. But a number of challengers are gaining on it, and the one that has the most upside potential over the next five years is Solana (CRYPTO: SOL).

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Investment giant StepStone Group has hauled in $7.4bn for its latest private equity secondaries fundraise. The post Stepstone seals $7.4bn in hefty new secondaries fundraise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

On Wall Street, important data releases are a common occurrence. Monthly inflation and jobs reports, coupled with Wall Street's leading businesses reporting their quarterly operating results over a six-week stretch every quarter, can make it easy for a key data release to slip under the radar. Aug. 14 marked what can arguably be described as the most important data dump of the third quarter.

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AltAssets

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Energy-focused alternative investor Kimmeridge has boosted its investor relations unit with a pair of new hires. The post Kimmeridge bolsters investor relations with ex Brookfield, Krane Funds Advisors hires appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In this video, I will talk about four interesting companies worth your attention, especially in these uncertain times. I chose a mix of companies in different industries, all of which could provide significant upside for long-term investors. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Sept. 27, 2024. The video was published on Sept. 30, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in CrowdStrike right now?

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

UK property site says fourth proposal continues to undervalue business

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For much of the last 30 years, investors have had a next-big-thing technology or trend to captivate their attention. The rise of the internet, business-to-business commerce, and cloud computing are just some of the big-dollar addressable markets that have lured investors. But on rare occasion, two hot trends vie for Wall Street's attention at the same time.

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XY Planning Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As a business owner in the financial planning industry, we know you wear many hats to ensure the success of your business and the satisfaction of your clients. One of those hats might be bookkeeping. While taking on this task yourself can be tempting, the consequence of any mistakes could be costly. First, let's address the complexity of bookkeeping.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Paying for an annual Sam's Club membership can be a smart way to save money, thanks to the warehouse club's discounted prices and a long list of perks. But saving money at Sam's Club isn't always a slam dunk. Here are a handful of times when shopping at the store isn't the best option for your budget. 1. You overspend almost every time A recent survey found that 66% of Americans say they're living paycheck to paycheck, which could make Sam's Club's discount

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