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NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) may be the forgotten big tech stock to some. After all, the streaming giant was once a member of the vaunted FAANG group of stocks, an acronym for the elite tech stocks that dominated much of the last decade. However, Netflix is the only stock from that group to not be included in the " Magnificent Seven ," the rebranded elite group of tech stocks.
Private Equity Professional
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Granite Creek Capital Partners has acquired Global Animal Products (GAP), a manufacturer of feed additives for livestock. GAP specializes in producing and distributing complex trace minerals for livestock, with a particular focus on liquid applications. Among its product offerings is ZinMet liquid zinc methionine, a supplement designed to enhance animal health and performance.
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The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The average investor can find compelling investment ideas by looking at what the big boys are doing. Regulations require larger asset managers to disclose their holdings every quarter, which can provide valuable insights into potential stocks to buy. One closely watched hedge fund manager is Bill Ackman , who has made a name for himself by making concentrated bets as the head of Pershing Square Capital Management.
Private Equity Professional
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
GenNx360 Capital Partners has completed the sale of its portfolio company, ITsavvy , to publicly traded Xerox Holdings for $400 million. The deal includes $180 million in cash at closing and $220 million in secured promissory notes. ITsavvy provides IT services and products, including software, cloud services, managed services, and hardware such as servers, networking products, and workstations.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Nvidia has been one of the hottest stocks on the market in the past couple of years, as shares of the semiconductor giant have shot up remarkably thanks to the stunning demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips deployed in data centers. However, a closer look at its returns in the past decade tells us that it may have made some investors millionaires during this period.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
IK Partners’ (IK) IK X Fund is to acquire a majority stake in Driescher, a German manufacturer of high-tech medium and low voltage switches and switchgears, from the firm’s founding family who will be reinvesting in the business. As part of the transaction, the co-founders and co-shareholders of the company’s Czech subsidary, Dribo, will also be selling their shares and reinvesting into the Group.
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Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
US private equity firm Advent International has reached an agreement to sell Indian packaging giant Manjushree Technopack to Hong Kong-based investment firm PAG for an enterprise value nearing $1bn, according to a report by Reuters. The reports cites unnamed sources with direct knowledge of the matter as saying that Advent, which acquired Manjushree in 2018, had initially been preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), with Manjushree filling its IPO application with the Securities and Exch
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) , the once high-flying artificial intelligence (AI) server stock, were back on the move again today. After plunging over a period of several weeks over concerns that began with a short-seller attack and a delay in its 10-K filing, the stock has rebounded sharply since Nov. 15 as the company hired a new auditor and submitted a plan to stay in compliance with the Nasdaq stock exchange.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Cofactor AI, a Chicago, IL-based AI-powered platform for hospitals, raised $4M in Seed funding. The round was led by Drive Capital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO Adi Tantravahi, and CTO Juan Sebastian Lozano, Cofactor AI provides a platform, Cofactor Denial Suite, that integrates […] The post Cofactor AI Raises $4M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
It took a while, but e-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) finally topped its all-time high, last seen in 2021. You might be nervous since the broader market has continued to rip higher, a reminder of 2021, which, in hindsight, was primarily due to a market bubble caused by 0% interest rates. But Amazon is a different company now than just three years ago.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Data, AI and Web3 software investor Theory Ventures has already scored a $450m final close for its sophomore fund, almost double the size of its debut vehicle closed last year. The post Fledgling data, AI investor Theory Ventures already back with $450m second fundraise after successful 2023 debut appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Plenty of big-time investors have made a name for themselves over the years, but arguably none have become as big of a household name as Warren Buffett. Thanks to personal achievements and the success of his company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , Buffett has even become known as the "Oracle of Omaha." With a track record of decades of market-beating returns, it's no surprise that investors of all experience levels (myself included) turn to Buffett's words and Berkshire Hathawa
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Eurazeo has raised a €180m continuation fund for cybersecurity services provider I-TRACING, which will be a co-control vehicle with Oakley Capital. The post Eurazeo raises €180m continuation fund for French cybersecurity business I-TRACING appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
By now, Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) business has been booming for so long that it's getting boring. As of the time of writing, shares are down by around 3% despite better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and a buoyant market for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. But how much longer can the momentum last? Let's dig deeper into what the next three years could have in store.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Deal would bring together two of the biggest names in European asset management
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Snowflake 's (NYSE: SNOW) stock soared 33% on Nov. 21 after the cloud-based data warehouse provider posted its latest earnings report. For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended on Oct. 31, its revenue rose 28% year over year to $942.1 million and exceeded analysts' expectations by $43.6 million. Its adjusted net income declined 19% to $73.2 million, or $0.20, but cleared the consensus forecast by a nickel.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Accenture acquired acquired Award Solutions, a Plano, TX-based provider of training and consulting services in advanced wireless and network technologies, including 5G, internet of things, and cloud-based solutions. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Accenture will expand its offerings. Award Solutions is a company that offers specialized in-person, virtual, and self-paced […] The post Accenture Acquires Award Solutions appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
There's no denying the ongoing threat of cybersecurity attacks. The global average cost of a data breach in 2024 thus far has been $4.88 million, according to a report by IBM , and that amount grows with each passing year. The stakes have never been higher and with the significant potential for business disruption, cybersecurity has become a critical consideration for any business -- and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is an undisputed leader in the field.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Verisma, an Alpharetta, GA-based provider of intelligent health data management solutions, acquired Olah Healthcare Technology, a Columbus, OH-based company that provides Enterprise Archiving Solution (EAS) and integrates with electronic health records (EHR), offering secure and efficient ways to retire, archive and access legacy data. The amount of the deal was not disclosed.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Nvidia Corporation 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares dipped 3.4% in response to its fiscal 2025 third-quarter results last week, but I see this modest move lower as an opportunity to add to my position. While analysts project the company's revenue growth to slow from 111.9% in fiscal 2025 to 49.2% in fiscal 2026, I remain convinced of this technology giant's fundamental story.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The $56.4bn-managing Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund has picked out EQT's mammoth new flagship Asia fund among $250m of new alternative investment commitments. The post Pension major IMRF picks big EQT Asia fundraise, new Francisco Partners credit vehicle among latest commitments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Last week, data company Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter of 2025. The market responded favorably to the report as evidenced by a big jump in Snowflake's stock price. Today, the price is rising yet again, with Snowflake stock up 4% as of 10 a.m. ET. But it had been up more than this earlier in the day. This morning, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives published a report stating that artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to revolutionize the software space and
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Australian vehicle leasing and management company SG Fleet has entered exclusive negotiations with Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) following a takeover proposal from the private equity firm that values the company at around AUD1.2bn (US780.1m). PEP’s indicative bid represents a 31% premium to SG Fleet’s last closing share price. In response, SG Fleet’s largest shareholder, Super Group, which owns a 54% stake, expressed support for the decision to engage with PEP.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool The point of joining a warehouse club is to save money on everyday essentials, like groceries and cleaning supplies. But since warehouse club memberships aren't free, most people would probably be inclined to only pay for one at a time. If you have access to Costco and Sam's Club, you might assume that you should pick one over the other.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Tempest, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a developer platform helping engineering teams ship better code faster, raised $3.2M in funding. The round was led by Abstract Ventures, with participation from Box Group and Background Capital, alongside strategic investments from Max Mullen (co-founder of Instacart), Jason Chan (former VP of InfoSec at Netflix), and Mike […] The post Tempest Raises $3.2M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock jumped 3.5% through 9:45 a.m. ET Monday after announcing its latest first: For the first time ever, the company launched two rockets, from two separate launch pads in two different hemispheres, within a 24-hour period. As the company pointed out, this set "a new company record for fastest launch turnaround." It also raised Rocket Lab's launch cadence for the year (so far) to 14 launches -- 40% better than the 10 launches accomplished in 2023.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Halcyon, an Austin, TX-based provider of a platform designed to defeat ransomware, raised $100M in Series C funding, at 1 Billion valuation. The round was led by Evolution Equity Partners with participation from Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), SYN Ventures, Harmony Group, Corner Capital Management, Dropbox Ventures, ServiceNow Ventures and existing investors.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
If you're tired of sifting through slow-growing stateside fintech stocks , you may want to try Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) on for size. The paren't company behind Brazil's Nubank has been turning heads since launching a decade ago and going public three years ago. There are some legitimate valuation and geopolitical concerns, but can the risks be worth the potential market-thumping return?
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
MAGIC AI, a London, UK-based provider of an AI powered fitness mirror, MAGIC Mirror, raised $5M in funding. Backers included Baleen Capital, SFC Capital and Ventures along with Senior Executives and CEOs from Tiktok, Meta, Spotify, Citymapper, JustPark and Stripe. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
From groundbreaking achievements in business (artificial intelligence) to investing home runs ( Nvidia , and the S&P 500 overall) to the meaningful connections that enrich our lives, this week's Rule Breaker Investing podcast is an expression of thankfulness for what inspires us, supports us, and keeps us moving forward. and reminds us why we invest.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Tidal Vision, a Bellingham, WA-based biomolecular technologies company, received an investment from Milliken & Company. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The investment and the strategic partnership will accelerate the introduction of biodegradable chemistries across the markets that Milliken serves and is the latest in a series of investments made as part of Milliken’s […] The post Tidal Vision Receives Investment from Milliken & Company appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Enterprise software company Elastic (NYSE: ESTC) reported financial results for its fiscal second quarter of 2025 last week and the report was met with enthusiasm from investors. The stock gained over 20% last week primarily thanks to its Q2 report. Elastic stock is on the move again today thanks to some commentary from Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. According to The Fly, Ives basically believes that the moment has come for artificial intelligence (AI) to catalyze growth for software companies, inclu
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Neoplas Med, a Greifswald, Germany-based based medical technology company, received $18M in funding. Niterra Ventures Company made the investment. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate international expansion and technology platform development for treating infected and chronic wounds. Led by CEO Ulrike Sailer, Neoplas Med is advancing the possibilities of argon cold plasma […] The post Neoplas Med Receives $18M in Funding from Niterra Ventures Company appeared first on FinSME
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Image source: Getty Images A lot of people think the U.S. middle class is shrinking. But as of 2022, a good 52% of Americans lived in a middle-class household, says Pew Research Center. Meanwhile, 28% of Americans are part of lower-income households, and only 19% are considered upper class. If you're wondering whether you're upper, middle, or lower class, the reality is that it depends on not just your income but your household size and where you live.
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