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AppLovin (APP) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Feb 12, 2025 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: David Hsiao -- Head of Investor Relations Welcome to AppLovin's earnings call for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31st, 2024. I'm David Hsiao, head of investor relations.

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BlackRock expands private equity focus with new financing initiative

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CVS Health (CVS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Feb 12, 2025 , 8:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning, and thank you all for attending the CVS Health Q4 2024 earnings conference call. My name is Brika, and I will be your moderator for today's call.

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Coatue leads $4.5bn investment in secure browser startup Island

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The Trade Desk (TTD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Feb 12, 2025 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings. Welcome to The Trade Desk fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. [Operator instructions] Please note, this conference is being recorded.

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Endless sells Karnova Food Group to OSI Food Solutions UK

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This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1995, and Here's What It Is Now

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Those of us who are not whippersnappers anymore can probably remember the year 1995 and some of its key events -- such as the O.J. Simpson trial, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the launch of an online bookstore -- Amazon.com. What we probably don't remember, or didn't ever know, was how much money retirees were collecting from Social Security back then.

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Robinhood: EPS Soars, Revenue Up 115%

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Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) , a prominent fintech platform known for commission-free trading, recently announced a remarkable earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2024. On February 12, the company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, vastly surpassing expectations of $0.42. Its revenue also impressed, reaching $1.01 billion against the forecasted $934 million, representing a substantial year-over-year growth.

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Private equity firms ramp up investments in Korea’s food and beverage sector

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MGM Resorts International (MGM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Feb 12, 2025 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the MGM Resorts International fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. Joining the call from the company today are Bill Hornbuckle, chief executive officer and president; Corey Sanders, chief operating officer; Jonathan Halkyard, chief f

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BC Partners eyes up to €6bn for new flagship fund, leveraging strong exit activity

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Biogen (BIIB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Feb 12, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning. My name is Jennifer, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I'd like to welcome everyone to the Biogen fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings call and business update.

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Waterland Private Equity invests in Danish company GoGift, plans expansion strategy​

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Alkermes Plc EPS Soars Past Forecasts

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Alkermes (NASDAQ:ALKS) , a biopharmaceutical company known for its innovative drugs targeting mental health and neurological disorders, announced its Q4 2024 earnings on Feb. 12. The company reported robust financial results, beating analyst estimates with a non-GAAP EPS of $1.04 against an expected $0.76. Revenue also exceeded projections, reaching $430 million compared to the $379 million forecast.

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TA Associates backs merger of FGE and NexantECA to drive expansion

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Why Heineken Stock Is Skyrocketing Today

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Shares of Heineken (OTC: HEINY) are flying higher on Wednesday. The company's stock had gained 13.9% at 11:45 a.m. ET but was up as much as 14.3% earlier in the day. The gain comes as the S&P 500 dropped 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) was down 0.4% on the day. The beverage giant reported better-than-expected year-end earnings before the market opened on Wednesday.

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Purchase Capital backs JETSET Pilates to fuel expansion

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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Feb 12, 2025 , 9:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning, and welcome to The Kraft Heinz Company Quarter 4 2024 earnings. [Operator instructions] It is now my pleasure to introduce Anne-Marie Megela.

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Climate investor Junction Growth beats target to raise €115m debut fund

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Climate-focused Junction Growth Investors has raised 115m for the final close of its debut fund, beating its initial 100m target. The post Climate investor Junction Growth beats target to raise 115m debut fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Prediction: Nvidia Stock Is Going to Surge After Feb. 26

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Since the beginning of 2023, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has added a whopping $2.8 trillion to its market capitalization on the back of soaring demand for its data center chips, which are the gold standard for developing artificial intelligence (AI). At the same time, Nvidia stock is trading down 11% from its record high set in early January 2025 following a sharp sell-off over the past month.

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CPP Investments Plows Into Private Equity in Fiscal Q3 2025

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Layan Odeh of Bloomberg reports CPPIB plows at least $5 billion into private equity in three months: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board poured at least $5 billion into private equity in the last three months of 2024 as the asset class regained appeal. The pension fund made 26 transactions in private equity most of which were co-investments or fund commitments in the fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, according to Bloomberg calculations.

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Bill Ackman Makes $2.3 Billion Bet on Uber's Future

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Uber (NYSE: UBER) got a huge new investor last week when hedge fund manager Bill Ackman announced a $2.3 billion stake in the company. Ackman is known as a long-term investor willing to bet big on concentrated ideas, and in this video, Travis Hoium covers what he may be seeing. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Feb. 11, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Inflexion appoints Partner to lead new North America office

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European mid-market private equity firm Inflexion has appointed of Ben Meyer as a Partner and Head of North America. Meyer, who has almost 25 years of industry experience, will lead the firm’s new office in New York. Meyer will build a dedicated team which will focus primarily on supporting Inflexion portfolio companies and accelerating their North American market entry through “ambitious acquisitions”, according to a press statement.

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Here's Warren Buffett's Timeless Advice About Surviving a Stock Market Crash

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The stock market continues to soar, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) reaching a new peak in late January and surging by more than 20% over the past year, as of this writing. However, between increasing political tension and concerns over the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy this year , some investors are beginning to brace themselves for future volatility.

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Edmund Raises €500K in Pre-Seed Funding

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Edmund, a Ostrava, Czech Republic-based AI solutions company for manufacturing, raised 500K in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Lighthouse Ventures, with participation from Czech Founders VC, Borovicka Capital, and Tensor Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand beyond Central Europe, targeting partnerships with global manufacturing leaders.

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Buying This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock Is a No-Brainer After This Development

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Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock fell following the release of the company's fourth-quarter 2024 results on Feb. 4, and a closer look at the company's quarterly performance and outlook indicates that investors may have overreacted. AMD not only delivered impressive growth and beat Wall Street's expectations on both revenue and earnings, but its guidance for the current quarter also exceeded consensus estimates.

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Arctos finalises majority stake acquisition in Hayfin Capital Management

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Here's the Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500 in February

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Do you want to be "in the market" but know you don't want the hassle of picking and monitoring individual stocks? You're not alone. Managing a portfolio of stocks isn't everyone's cup of tea. It may also not be your optimal way of building wealth anyway, if the subpar stock-picking performance of most mutual fund managers is any indication. Here's a rundown of the best way to invest in the overall market this month, or for that matter, any month.

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Value of cash conveying in an M&A transaction

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Understand how cash affects the valuation of companies in M&A transactions, using a simple analogy to explain enterprise value and equity.

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Intel Just Pulled Ahead in This Key Market

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Chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has faced multiple challenges in its PC CPU business over the past year. For starters, the rebound in PC demand following the post-pandemic crash has been a disappointment. Global PC shipments edged up just 1% in 2024, according to IDC. While overall demand for PCs is mostly out of Intel's control, the company has made some mistakes as well.

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Archer Raises $300M in Funding

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Archer, a Santa Clara, CA-based airspace technology company, rased $300M in funding. The round saw participation from undisclosed investors, including funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. The company intends to use the funds to consolidate its financial position and accelerate the development of its hybrid aircraft platform for the defense market and beyond.

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The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

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A $1,000 investment might not seem like much in the stock market today. But with commission-free and fractional trades, it's now easier than ever to build up positions in stocks that are trading at a few hundred or thousand dollars per share. For conservative investors, it might be smarter to simply invest $1,000 in an S&P 500 index fund or exchange-traded ETF to keep pace with the market.

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BC Partners said to eye €5bn-€6bn for new flagship fund amid ongoing fundraising market trickiness

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London-based private equity major BC Partners is reportedly back in the market for its latest flagship fund, three years after falling short of its goals for its previous primary investment vehicle. The post BC Partners said to eye 5bn-6bn for new flagship fund amid ongoing fundraising market trickiness appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Prediction: Warren Buffett's Stock-Selling Streak Will Extend to 9 Quarters

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Few investors garner as much attention on Wall Street as Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) billionaire CEO, Warren Buffett. The reason is simple: he outperforms. In his roughly 60 years as CEO of Berkshire, he's overseen a 5,728,235% cumulative return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A), as of the closing bell on Feb. 7. For the sake of comparison, the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has returned 39,447%, including dividends, over the same timeline.

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Invesco boosts private credit platform with $1.4bn direct lending fund close

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Invesco's private credit platform has raised $1.4bn for the final close of its second direct lending fund and related vehicles. The post Invesco boosts private credit platform with $1.4bn direct lending fund close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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This Is My Backup Plan in Case Social Security Cuts Benefits

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Okay, folks. It's time to get serious about Social Security. I don't like to be the person who sounds alarms and causes unnecessary panic. But the reality is that we're creeping closer to Social Security's financial breaking point. And while the program isn't at risk of going away completely, benefit cuts are a big possibility. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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QuSecure Closes Additional Series A Funding

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QuSecure, a San Mateo, CA-based company which specializes in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, raised an addition Series A funding of an undisclosed amount. The round, which brought the total amount to $28M, was led by Two Bear Capital with participation from Accenture Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to advance its support product development, […] The post QuSecure Closes Additional Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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