The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Though there's no shortage of information on Wall Street, perhaps no data release has more bearing than the quarterly filing of Form 13Fs. A 13F is a required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management. It's a tool that allows investors to see which stocks Wall Street's smartest money managers have been buying and selling.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

General Galactic, an El Segundo, CA-based fossil-free fuel generation technology company, closed an $8m seed funding round. The round, which brought total funding raised to date to $10m, was co-led by Harpoon Ventures and Refactor Capital, with participation from Pathbreaker, BoxGroup, Seraphim, Plug and Play, Impact First and Climate Capital. The company intends to use […] The post General Galactic Raises $8M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Although Social Security has been around for nearly a century, the program's rules aren't necessarily set in stone. In fact, in the coming year, Social Security will undergo a number of big changes. And those changes won't just impact retirees who are already receiving benefits. They could very well affect you even if you're nowhere close to retirement.

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Blackstone News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The post Blackstone Leads Landmark Music ABS Transaction for Hipgnosis appeared first on Blackstone.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In today's video, I will be talking about the recent updates regarding Palantir (NYSE: PLTR). 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 Nov. 8, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 10, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Palantir Technologies right now?

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

SocialCrowd, a US-based workforce performance company, raised $2.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by Bread and Butter Ventures and Augment Ventures, with participation from VC 414, Serac Ventures, and FullCircle. The company intends to use the funds to expand its team and its business reach. Led by CEO Raphael Akinsipe, SocialCrowd automatically tracks employee progress towards goals, reminds them of […] The post SocialCrowd Raises $2.5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this video, I will go over Joby 's (NYSE: JOBY) and Archer Aviation 's (NYSE: ACHR) latest earnings reports and comments from management. 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 Nov. 8, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 11, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Archer Aviation right now?

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is one of the most important features of the government program. Without those annual raises, seniors would quickly find the purchasing power of their monthly annuity checks failing to meet their needs. That might feel like the case for some even with the COLA. The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% COLA for 2025 on Oct. 10 this year.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Boeing is evaluating a potential sale of its Jeppesen navigation unit, which could be valued at around $6bn, with private equity firms, as well as strategic buyers, among the potential suitors for the business, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The planemaker is reportedly working with an advisor on the process, indicating it’s open to divesting the unit that specialises in interactive flight planning and navigation tools.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Social Security program has many rules and can be complex, and there are certain dates retirees should mark on their calendars. For instance, retirees know that they will receive their monthly benefits on a Wednesday, depending on when their birthday is, and that the annual cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) usually comes out in early to mid-October.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

General Atlantic and Stripes have led an $825m investment in athletic clothing and activewear specialist Vuori, valuing the brand at $5.5bn. The post Deal Roundup: General Atlantic, Stripes back Vuori at $5.5bn valuation, Asterion to sell Nabiax to Aermont appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) launched its 12th rocket of the year, using a two-stage Electron launch vehicle to put a mysterious payload for a secret (commercial) customer into orbit. The successful mission set a new record for launch cadence for the New Zealand rocket launcher -- 12 launches in just over 10 months, versus 10 launches in 12 months in 2023.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Combination comes amid a wave of deals and will create one of the top-20 legal groups globally

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Updates like these are critical for Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock investors as the company goes through a challenging time. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Nov. 6, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 8, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Super Micro Computer right now? Before you buy stock in Super Micro Computer, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Super Micr

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Private credit returns have recently outpaced private equity, as shown by State Street data from the second quarter, but this advantage may soon wane with the Federal Reserve’s shift toward easing monetary policy, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites Nan Zhang, head of product implementation and alternative investment research at State Street, as noting that “private debt, especially floating-rate debt, typically benefits from rising interest rates,” and expects that private debt

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When looking for a stock with millionaire-maker potential, I typically gravitate toward companies with small valuations, rapid growth, and a pathway to profitability. With shares down by a whopping 97% from their all-time high of $58 (reached in early 2021), Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) meets at least one of these criteria. But what about the others? Let's dig deeper into the pros and cons of this embattled electric automaker.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Montel, a portfolio company of private equity firm The Riverside group’s affiliated European fund, is to acquire the assets of SKM Market Predictor (SKM), a provider of analysis and advisory services for the Nordic power and renewables markets. The investment is the latest add-on for Montel, a Norwegian provider of energy and electricity news, data and analytics.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Dividend stocks can be a lucrative source of passive income. Several high-quality companies pay high-yielding dividends. That enables investors to generate more income for every dollar they invest. For example, the following five high-yielding dividend stocks could turn a $5,000 investment into more than $300 of annual passive income from dividends: Dividend Stock Investment Current Yield Annual Dividend Income Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) $1,000.00 6.22% $62.20 Vici Properties (NYSE: VICI) $1,000.00 5.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Ahead of the Private Equity Wire European Emerging Managers Summit , Joe Briggs, Founder & Managing Partner at Briggs Capital Formation, provides insight for new and emerging managers on the topic of differentiation. Joe will be moderating a panel and roundtable on this topic at the Summit on 14 November. What is differentiation? In biology, it’s the process by which cells, tissue and organs acquire specialised features, in particular during embryonic development.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Intel 's (NASDAQ: INTC) ambitious goal of retaking a leadership role in the semiconductor manufacturing industry is weighing on its financial position. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Nov. 7, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 9, 2024. Don’t miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

SeaO2, an Amsterdam, The Netherlands-based startup specializing in innovative carbon (CO2) removal technology from seawater, raised over €2m in funding. Backers included DOEN Participaties, NEW-TTT fund, Future Tech Ventures, CarbonFix, angel investors Eduard Talman and Siddharth Kambe and others. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate the development of its technology and support […] The post SeaO2 Raises Over €2M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer. I'm usually not a lazy person when it comes to financial matters. For example, I take the time each month to review my credit report, and I check up on my investments pretty regularly. But when it came to estate planning, my arm needed a little twisting by my husband to get moving.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Thoma Bravo signed an agreement to sell a significant minority stake in Qlik, a King of Prussia, PA based global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and AI, to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The amount of the deal was not disclosed. As part of the terms of the transaction, […] The post Qlik Receives Investment from Thoma Bravo and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS) leads the global animal healthcare industry, offering medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, genetic tests, and other items for companion animals (pets) and livestock. Home to 15 blockbuster products that each earn over $100 million annually, Zoetis is a well-diversified behemoth with a history of stomping the market. Since spinning off from pharmaceutical juggernaut Pfizer in 2012, the company has grown its shareholders' initial investment by some sixfold, equating to an annualize

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Phytolon, a Yokne’am Illit, Israel-based biotech and food tech startup that produces natural food colors using precision fermentation, received an investment from Rich Products Ventures. Rich Products Ventures is the the corporate venture capital fund of global, family-owned food company Rich Products. RPV’s strategic investment has been paired with additional support from existing Phytolon shareholders, including EIT-Food, […] The post Phytolon Receives Investment from Rich Pr

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The technology sector is having a fantastic year, with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) up by 30% so far. Many of the largest stocks in the tech sector are doing even better, like Nvidia , which has soared by 209%. But not every tech stock is participating in the rally. Workiva (NYSE: WK) , for example, offers a unique portfolio of software products to help companies streamline data aggregation and reporting, which are becoming increasingly important business functions.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Omne, a Bedfordshire, UK-based foodservice marketing agency, received an £8.7M investment from YFM Equity Partners. The company intends to use the funds to enhance its team to pursue further growth through new customer wins. The MBO is being led by incumbent Omne CEO, Michael Gividen. Omne is a b2b agency that provides a range of […] The post Omne Receives £8.7M Investment from YFM Equity Partners appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Few have mastered the art of consistency better than Stanley Druckenmiller. The George Soros protege never had a losing year while running Duquesne Capital Management for three decades and generated average annual returns of 30%. Druckenmiller is an astute observe of macroeconomics and keeps a close eye on the economy and the bond market, which is likely a big reason for his success.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Pharos, a Road Town, British Virgin Islands-based provider of a parallel layer-1 blockchain network, raised $8M in Seed funding. The round was led by Lightspeed Faction and Hack VC, with participation from SNZ Capital, Reforge, Dispersion Capital, Hash Global, Generative Ventures, Legend Star, MH Ventures, Zion, and Chorus One Ventures. The company intends to use […] The post Pharos Closes $8M Seed Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Costco currently has more than 800 warehouse clubs worldwide, but it's continuing to expand its footprint in hopes of bringing its member-exclusive deals to more shoppers. Many people join Costco to trim their spending when buying everyday essentials. If you don't have a club near your home, you may welcome one in your community someday -- and it could be sooner than you think.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

EpiBone, a NYC-based regenerative medicine company, raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The round was led by Kendall Capital Partners, with participation from LifeSpan Vision Ventures, EMV Capital, and others. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its ongoing pipeline development efforts. Led by CEO Dr. Nina Tandon, EpiBone is a regenerative medicine […] The post EpiBone Raises Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Image source: Getty Images For years, earning $100,000 per year was seen as the key to getting out of the grind of living paycheck to paycheck. With that kind of income, most of us thought we'd be able to add to our savings accounts and stop worrying about every item we put in our basket at the grocery store. However, a survey by PYMNTS revealed that 62% of Americans currently live paycheck to paycheck -- and nearly half of those earning more than $100,000 per year still say they live paycheck t

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Ripjar, a Cheltenham, UK-based data intelligence software provider, received an additional investment from Dow Jones. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Dow Jones’s executive vice president and general manager of Risk & Research Joel Lange will work closely alongside Ripjar’s newly appointed CEO Tom Obermaier and majority investor Long Ridge Equity Partners to grow its operations internationally, […] The post Ripjar Receives Additional Investment from Dow Jones appea

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Finding a cheap technology stock worth buying right now isn't an easy task. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has gained 35% over the past 12 months, as of this writing (Nov. 7), and much of that growth has been fueled by gains in the tech sector. But there are still some relatively good deals out there, and I think the following two relatively inexpensive tech stocks are worth buying right now.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Webel, a Madrid, Spain-based provider of a SaaS platform to find providers of at-home services, raised €1.4M in funding. The round was led by Goodwater Capital, Decelera Ventures and ZAKA VC. The company intends to use the funds to expand its business reach, and its development efforts. Led by CEO Nacho Tejero, Webel provides a platform […] The post Webel Closes €1.4M Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) engages in various philanthropic activities around the world, and the organization had issued grant payments totaling $78 billion as of December 2023. That charitable giving is made possible by the BMGF Trust, which invests the foundation's endowment. Importantly, the BMGF Trust returned 11.4% annually during the three-year period that ended in June 2024.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Vosaio Travel Group, a London, UK-based destination management company, acquired Operation Europe, a London, UK-based company which specializes in special interest European group tours. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Vosaio Travel Group will accelerate its growth, including the acquisition of complementary brands, such as Operation Europe.

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