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The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast for 2025 Was Just Updated. The Bad News May Surprise Retirees.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Social Security recipients get an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to protect the buying power of benefits from inflation. But The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), one of the largest nonprofit senior advocacy groups in the U.S., estimates the purchasing power of benefits has declined 20% since 2010. "COLAs have become less and less likely to keep up with inflation over time," TSCL wrote in a recent press release.
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A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
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Forget Social Security Cuts. Medicare Cuts Could Be an Even Bigger Issue.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Working Americans and retirees alike are worried about Social Security cuts, and understandably so. In the coming years, Social Security expects to owe more in scheduled benefits than it collects in payroll tax revenue as baby boomers retire in droves and start filing claims. The program can tap its trust funds to keep up with scheduled benefits for a period of time.
ESG is dead. Long live ESG
Financial Times: Moral Money
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
We must urgently address the tension between profitability and sustainability
Is It Smart to Buy Stocks With the S&P 500 Near Its Record High? Warren Buffett Has Brilliant Advice for Investors.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has advanced 18% year to date, racking up more than three-dozen record highs in the process. Factors contributing to that upward momentum include excitement about artificial intelligence, cooling inflation, and the anticipation of interest rate cuts. The index currently trades at 5,633, less than percentage point below its peak.
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Forget Nvidia: 1 Other Data Center Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now That Virtually No One Talks About
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
When it comes to companies that are involved in data centers , I'd wager that Nvidia is the first one that comes to mind. Although Nvidia has an enormous presence for data center services, there are a host of other competitors worth watching. Below, I've broken down some of the challenges facing the data center industry and some potential resolutions.
Private equity suitors line up for Bausch + Lomb eyecare auction
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Sale process comes after tensions between investors and creditors over plan to split from Bausch Health
Jensen Huang Is Selling Nvidia Stock at an Astonishing Rate
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO is selling shares of the company he founded -- 120,000 of them every single day. In this video, Travis Hoium talks about Jensen Huang's history of sales and the astonishing pace of his sales today. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Sept. 16, 2024. The video was published on Sept. 16, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now?
Bank merger crackdown risks missing bigger financial picture
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
An important task for regulators is to understand how different forms of financial intermediation fit together to benefit customers
These 3 Costco Strategies Could Save You a Bundle
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Image source: Getty Images The average American's credit card balance is $6,501, says Experian. Given the way living costs have risen dramatically over the past few years, that's not very shocking. But if you're not in the best shape financially, then it pays to do what you can to save money on purchases like groceries and household essentials. And even if you don't have credit card debt, it still pays to keep these costs as low as possible so you have room in your budget for other expenses and
Grant Thornton US among shortlist of bidders for UK franchise
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Buyout firms EQT and Permira are also in the running for the mid-tier accountancy firm
If You Bought 1 Share of Micron Technology at Its IPO, Here's How Many Shares You Would Own Now
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Computer memory has been a lucrative business for decades, and Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) was always an important supplier of those crucial chips. The company was formed in 1978, made its first memory chip in 1981, and entered the public stock market in 1984. Micron soared over the next 20 years. It developed many industry standards and supplied chips to game-changing devices such as home computers in the 1980s and consumer electronics in the 1990s.
L&G to sell Cala Homes to buyout firms for £1.35bn
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Deal forms part of financial group’s plan to slim down and focus on its main operations
Prediction: These Could Be the Best-Performing Biotech Stocks Through 2030
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Making predictions about how stocks will perform is easy. Predicting with any significant degree of accuracy, on the other hand, is extremely hard. I think that's especially true with biotech stocks. It's impossible to know which pipeline programs will flop or succeed beyond investors' wildest dreams. Despite these obstacles, I'm going to step out on a limb and make a prediction: These could be the best-performing biotech stocks through 2030, listed alphabetically and limited to biotech stocks t
Coller Capital expands to Canada, hires Daniel Cohen as head of private wealth in the country
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Secondaries-focused private equity major Coller Capital has opened a Canadian office, bringing in Daniel Cohen as head of Canada private wealth to lead the operation. The post Coller Capital expands to Canada, hires Daniel Cohen as head of private wealth in the country appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Here's How Much You Should Have Saved for Retirement at Age 50
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
When you reach age 50, retirement may still be a decade or more away. But at the same time, you're probably aware that you don't have all the time in the world to save for retirement. Wondering how much you should have saved for retirement by age 50? Read on for some common guidelines, as well as insight on how you stack up to your peers in terms of savings.
Flexpoint Ford brings in Henry as IR managing director, two years after Stein hire as IR head
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Financial services and healthcare-focused private equity investor Flexpoint Ford has made its second major investor relations hire in two years by bringing in Emily Henry as a managing director. The post Flexpoint Ford brings in Henry as IR managing director, two years after Stein hire as IR head appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Warren Buffett Just Bought 7 Stocks. Here's the Best of the Bunch for Value Investors.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Warren Buffett was mentored by Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing. It's no surprise, therefore, that Buffett has scrutinized the valuations of every stock he's bought throughout his long and successful career. Can value investors today get solid investment ideas from the stocks Buffett buys? I think so. The legendary investor bought seven stocks in the second quarter of 2024.
Brookfield AM acquires 51% interest in Castlelake
Private Equity Wire
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Brookfield Asset Management, an alternative asset manager with approximately $1tn of AUM across infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and credit has acquired a 51% stake in fee-related earnings at alternative investment manager Castlelake. Castlelake specialises in asset-based private credit including aviation and specialty finance. As part of the $1.5bn strategic deal, Brookfield Wealth Solutions has committed to invest into Castlelake’s investment strategies and private funds.
53% of Warren Buffett's $309 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in These 3 Unstoppable Stocks
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
For more than a half-century, mirroring Warren Buffett's investment activity has made investors richer. Since ascending to the CEO chair at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , the aptly named "Oracle of Omaha" has overseen a cumulative return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) of more than 5,400,000%, as of the closing bell on Sept. 13!
Al Gore’s latest inconvenient truth
Financial Times: Moral Money
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
China’s clean tech growth poses challenge for US policymakers
Intel's Foundry Finally Has Some Good News. Has the Chipmaker Learned Its Lesson?
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) stock price collapse at the start of August on news out of its earnings report wasn't a big surprise. The chipmaker had fallen behind after years of operating a money-losing foundry business, while fabless rivals, like Advanced Micro Devices , have gained market share. Intel has long dominated the PC processor business, but a cultural aversion to risk-taking prevented the company from extending that leading position into other areas.
Deal Roundup: Olympus agrees Rise Baking exit to Platinum, Butterfly, TVM buys into Human Longevity
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Olympus Partners has agreed to sell Rise Baking Company to fellow private equity firms Platinum Equity and Butterfly. The post Deal Roundup: Olympus agrees Rise Baking exit to Platinum, Butterfly, TVM buys into Human Longevity appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
According to MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor, Now Is the Time to Go All-In on Bitcoin. Is He Right?
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The remarkable Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) buying spree of MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) that started in August 2020 shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. On Sept. 13, the company announced another $1.1 billion in Bitcoin purchases, bringing the company's total Bitcoin holdings to $14.6 billion. The company now owns more than 1% of all Bitcoin in the world, and actually owns more Bitcoin than the U.S. government.
Eiffel Investment brings in over €770m for Impact Debt II, fund is already 60% committed
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
French asset manager Eiffel Investment Group has raised almost more than €770m at the final close of its second impact debt investment fund. The post Eiffel Investment brings in over €770m for Impact Debt II, fund is already 60% committed appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Where Will Nvidia Stock Be in 1 Year?
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
It's no secret that excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has helped propel technology stocks, and the entire market, to new highs over the last year. It's also no secret that semiconductor stock Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has witnessed unparalleled buying activity -- so much so, that it's now the third most valuable company in the world as measured by market cap.
Climate tech investor Blume Equity brings in British Patient Capital, QIC commitments for debut fund
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
European climate-tech growth investor Blume Equity has picked up commitments from British Patient Capital and Queensland Investment Corporation for its debut fundraise. The post Climate tech investor Blume Equity brings in British Patient Capital, QIC commitments for debut fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
4 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
If you're interested in adding more dividend-paying stocks to your portfolio, that's a fine idea. For one thing, dividend payers tend to be more established and reliable growers, since they have reached a point where management is confident it can commit to a regular payout to shareholders. Better still, dividend-paying stocks tend to outperform non-payers !
PJT Partners expands with deal for Dubai-based boutique
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Paul Taubman advisory firm to buy former Morgan Stanley banker May Nasrallah’s deNovo Partners
3 Ways to Get Your Sam's Club Annual Membership for Free
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool An annual Sam's Club membership is fairly affordable. The standard price is $50 for a Club membership and $110 for a Plus membership. That's not too hard on your savings account , and it's less than what you'd pay to shop at Costco. If you're planning to sign up, there's also a great special offer available. Through Sept. 27, 2024, a Club membership costs just $15 for the first year, and a Plus membership costs $50.
Longreach bags JPY78bn for Japanese buyouts, up 20% in yen terms on last fund
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Tokyo-based private equity firm The Longreach Group has raised JPY78bn for its fourth flagship fund, a 20% increase on its 2019 predecessor vehicle. The post Longreach bags JPY78bn for Japanese buyouts, up 20% in yen terms on last fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Here's the Average Retirement Account Balance After 15 Years of Saving
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Saving for retirement takes decades, and at first it can be slow going. Most young workers don't have a lot of extra cash and their portfolio's value creeps up slowly. But over time, as they hold their investments for longer and are able to make larger contributions, they can see greater gains. Some workers cannot afford to start saving for retirement as soon as they enter the workforce, so by the time they've managed 15 years of continuous savings, they're probably nearing their peak earning ye
Credit investor Silver Point seals $4.7bn for new opportunistic fund, more than 2.5x size of predecessor
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Credit investment major Silver Point Capital has sealed a target-beating $4.7bn final close for its new fund, more than 2.5x the size of its 2019 predecessor vehicle. The post Credit investor Silver Point seals $4.7bn for new opportunistic fund, more than 2.5x size of predecessor appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
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