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Is Texas Instruments Stock a Buy After Releasing Earnings?

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Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) stock lost about 7.5% of its value in the trading session following its latest earnings report. While revenue exceeded expectations, a muted outlook for the upcoming quarter prompted investors to sell. That situation may create a predicament for long-term shareholders. Is the lowered outlook a sign of more pain to come, or should investors treat the pullback as an opportunity to add shares?

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Leste Group invests $330m in Billor to expand business and enhance technology platform

Private Equity Insights

After investing in Uber, Airbnb, OpenAI, and SpaceX, Leste Group has made Billor its latest bet. It committed a $330m credit facility and acquired a minority stake. The investment will help Billor enhance its technology platform and expand operations as it works toward its vision of empowering truck drivers to achieve financial independence. Leste will acquire truck leases from Billor until 2027.

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Where Will Oracle Stock Be in 1 Year?

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Cloud computing giant Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) has delivered impressive gains in the past year, rising more than 48% on the market as compared to the 25% gains registered by the Nasdaq Composite index over the same period (as of this writing). Its performance was driven by the fast-growing demand for the company's cloud infrastructure for handling artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.

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Blue Sage Capital closes $618m oversubscribed Fund IV, doubling predecessor fund

Private Equity Insights

Blue Sage Capital closed its fourth private equity fund, Blue Sage Capital IV, at $618m, exceeding its $400m target and $550m hard cap. The Texas-based firm, known for investing in lower middle-market companies, raised more than twice the amount of its $300m predecessor fund. Investor demand for the fund was exceptionally strong, with Blue Sage securing backing from a diverse group of Limited Partners, including university endowments, charitable foundations, pension funds, large family offices,

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Can Palantir Technologies Stock Turn a $25,000 Investment Into More Than $1 Million?

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If you had invested $25,000 in Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock at the start of 2024, you would have finished the year with more than $110,000. Last year was a significant one for the business as it solidified itself as a top growth stock. Not only did it generate solid top-line growth, but its bottom line was also impressive. As a result, the stock is now a part of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 index.

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Bain and KKR’s brutal battle over trove of hidden assets

Financial Times M&A

Private equity firms break unspoken rule in bitter fight for control of Fuji Soft in Japan

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1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Investors Are Overlooking That Could Be Worth Buying

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One of the more surprising stock stories during the first half of the 2020s may be Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB). The site leveraged artificial intelligence (AI), bringing landlords and tenants together to market vacation properties that may have otherwise never made it to the market. Indeed, unexpectedly sluggish demand and tough competition have hampered stock price growth since its December 2020 initial public offering (IPO).

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Roper Tops Q4 Revenue, EPS Estimates

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Software company Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) reported fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on Thursday, Jan. 30, that topped analysts' consensus estimates. Q4 revenue reached $1.88 billion, just ahead of expectations for $1.84 billion, and rose 16.6% year over year. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.81 beat the anticipated $4.73. Overall, it was a strong quarter for Roper, showcasing significant top-line growth and improved cash flow.

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Blackstone Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Earnings

Blackstone News

The post Blackstone Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Earnings appeared first on Blackstone.

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Here's What the 3 Best-Performing Vanguard Sector ETFs in 2025 All Have in Common

The Motley Fool

The S&P 500 has had a volatile start to 2025 but has still managed to gain 3.8% year to date as of market close on Jan. 24. And some sectors already stand out as top performers in the new year. Investment manager Vanguard offers exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that mirror each of the 11 stock market sectors. Among them, the Vanguard Industrial ETF (NYSEMKT: VIS) , Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSEMKT: VDE) , and Vanguard Materials ETF (NYSEMKT: VAW) are all beating the S&P 500 so far this year.

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Hagan Kappler is building Daisy, a Rollup & Franchisor in Smart Home Services

Axial

Do you love your home IT and AV guy? We didnt think so. In this episode, Peter Lehrman sits down with Hagan Kappler, co-founder of Daisy, an emerging national player leader in home technology installation, integration, and servicing. Daisy has acquired eight companies in roughly 12 months, and is beginning to integrate franchise opportunities into the buy-and-build M&A playbook.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Jan 30, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Thermo Fisher Scientific 2024 fourth-quarter conference call. My name is Ezra, and I will be your coordinator today.

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Is The Casino Industry In Macau Set To Recover in 2025?

FinSMEs

Did you know that the region of Macau is the only region in which you can partake in gambling legally for the entire area of China? Well, if you didn’t know that, now you do. As you can imagine, Macau is naturally a hub for legal gambling in that country. Now, over the past years, […] The post Is The Casino Industry In Macau Set To Recover in 2025?

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SportRadar: A Hidden Gem in Sports Betting?

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Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Frankel and David Meier as they dive into SportRadar (NASDAQ: SRAD) , a leader in sports betting data. Learn how it powers platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel, its growth potential, and key risks. Is this a hidden gem or a risky bet? Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.

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New AI Meme Coin, Dawgz AI, Crosses $1 Million in Its Third Presale Round

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London, United Kingdom, 30th January 2025, Chainwire The post New AI Meme Coin, Dawgz AI, Crosses $1 Million in Its Third Presale Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Why JetBlue Stock Was Lower This Week

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Fourth-quarter results from JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) were actually better than Wall Street had feared, but you would never know it from the stock's reaction. Shares of JetBlue traded down 22% for the week as of 1 p.m. Thursday due to the uncertainty about the year ahead for the discount airline. Uncertainty up ahead JetBlue has been flying through turbulence for most of the past year.

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Seven & i founding family seeks CP Group’s support for record $58bn management buyout

Private Equity Insights

The founding family of Seven & i is in talks with Thailands Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group to secure funding for a management buyout aimed at blocking a $47bn takeover bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard. If completed, the dealvalued at approximately $58bnwould be Japans largest-ever management buyout. CPs investment is expected to reach hundreds of billions of yen, though negotiations are ongoing.

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Why Artificial Intelligence Stocks Broadcom, Alphabet (Google), and Marvell Technologies Are Rising Today

The Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence stocks were moving higher today as earnings season kicked into full swing and as investors continue to digest the impact of DeepSeek on the AI sector. The Nasdaq Composite and broader benchmark S&P 500 index were modestly higher as of 1:40 p.m. ET today. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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Does Buy the Dip Work?

A Wealth of Common Sense

A reader asks: I am roughly 100% equities, a mix of S&P and global stock indices. I have now ridden out the GFC, COVID and other downturns and trust myself not to sell in the downturn. My wife and I have had good returns but I was wondering if holding a portion of stock in bonds as dry powder to invest in downturns wouldn’t be a better strategy.

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Why UPS Stock Is Plunging Today

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United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) beat expectations for the fourth quarter, but the company's forecast for 2025 was well short of expectations, in part because of a high-profile break with partner Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). Investors seemingly were caught off guard, sending UPS shares down 16% as of 1 p.m. ET Thursday. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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How to Launch Your Startup Without a Launch

This is going to be BIG.

Gone are the days of the startup launch party. Remember those nights of trying to explain to a Techcrunch reporter why your app was going to change the world over thumping music and bad venue WiFi? RIP. Most startups know not to blow a bunch of money on a big party before they have their first users, but legitimate questions remain about what you do in its placeand how you open yourself up to the world that gets attention.

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4 High-Yield Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) for Huge Income in 2025

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Most investors are focused either on growth or on income. I prefer to blend the two approaches. In today's video, I will be discussing ETFs that offer huge yields paid out monthly, including the JPMorgan Premium Income ETF (NYSEMKT: JEPI). Watch this short video to learn more, consider subscribing to the channel, and check out the special offer in the link below.

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Blackstone joins forces with Deutsche Bank to expand private equity distribution

Private Equity Insights

Blackstone has formed a global distribution partnership with Deutsche Bank to expand access to its evergreen private equity fund, Blackstone Private Equity (BXPE). The agreement, which excludes Germany, enhances Blackstones private banking relationships, helping drive BXPEs assets to $8.5bn, according to an SEC filing. This partnership allows Deutsche Bank to offer BXPE to clients worldwide.

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IBM Tops EPS, Sets Optimistic Outlook

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Tech giant International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Wednesday, Jan. 29 that matched or topped analyst consensus estimates. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.92 outperformed analyst expectations of $3.78. However, revenue reached $17.55 billion, slightly missing the estimate of $17.56 billion.

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CVC Capital Partners and top investors join bidding for English Cricket’s Premier Short-Format League

Private Equity Insights

The England and Wales Cricket Board entered the final phase of selling 49% stakes in The Hundreds eight teams, attracting private equity firms and global sports investors. Among the top contenders are CVC Capital Partners, a private equity firm with a strong track record in sports investments, and a consortium led by Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks.

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Is Meta a Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Than Nvidia After DeepSeek's Stunning R1 Debut?

The Motley Fool

DeepSeek just shook up the artificial intelligence (AI) world in the biggest way since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in late 2022. The Chinese company's new R1 large language model (LLM) reportedly matches or beats OpenAI's o1 model on some benchmarks. DeepSeek is much more cost-effective, too. This news caused upheaval among many AI stocks. Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) share price plunged 17% on Monday.

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Carlyle invests in Entertainment 360 to drive growth in talent management

Private Equity Insights

Entertainment 360 has secured a strategic investment from Carlyle, marking the first outside funding in the companys 22-year history. The investment aims to support Entertainment 360s expansion while ensuring that its existing leadership continues overseeing daily operations. In an internal announcement, the companys board highlighted that the partnership would enhance opportunities for clients in an evolving entertainment landscape.

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Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Palo Alto Networks vs. SentinelOne

The Motley Fool

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the cybersecurity industry has been gaining momentum in the past couple of years, unlocking a significant long-term growth opportunity for companies in this sector. Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) and SentinelOne (NYSE: S) are two names in the cybersecurity industry whose AI-specific tools are having a positive impact on their business.

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Chrysalis stock rises as private equity holdings Klarna and Starling gain value

Private Equity Insights

Chrysalis stock climbed more than 6% after key private equity holdings, including Klarna and Starling Bank, received valuation upgrades. The trust reported an 11% increase in the value of its underlying assets, reaching 156p per share in the final quarter of 2024. Starling Bank, which accounts for 29% of Chrysalis portfolio, saw a 10% valuation increase, driven by gains in comparable stocks.

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United Parcel Service (UPS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Jan 30, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning. My name is Greg Alexander, and I will be your facilitator today. I would like to welcome everyone to the UPS fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call.

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Blue Sage turns away LPs after beating hard cap for $618m Fund IV, to maintain lower mid-market focus

AltAssets

Texas-based private equity firm Blue Sage Capital has soared past the initial hard cap for its fourth flagship fund to reach a $618m final close. The post Blue Sage turns away LPs after beating hard cap for $618m Fund IV, to maintain lower mid-market focus appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Investing $50,000 in These 3 High-Yield Vanguard ETFs Can Generate Nearly $2,000 of Passive Income Every Year

The Motley Fool

Investors should never discount the power of buying stocks or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with strong dividends that can deliver years of steady and growing passive income. ETFs typically offer an added layer of diversity because they purchase a basket of stocks. Warren Buffett, arguably the greatest investor of all time, has said that some of his biggest winners haven't come from pure stock price appreciation, but stocks that he's held for 30 years and that have consistently grown their divide

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KKR acquires 12% stake in Henry Schein and secures board seats

Private Equity Wire

Private equity giant KKR has taken a 12% stake in Henry Schein and reached an agreement to add independent directors to the company’s board, the medical and dental supplies distributor announced Wednesday, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Shares of Henry Schein rose more than 3% to $78.54 in premarket trading following the news.

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Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Jan 30, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Welcome to Marsh McLennan's earnings conference call. Today's call is being recorded. Fourth quarter 2024 financial results and supplemental information were issued earlier this morning.

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AnaCap takes majority stake in Italian insurance broking platform Edge Group

Private Equity Wire

AnaCap, a private equity investor specialising in investment in services, technology and software businesses within the European financial ecosystem, has closed its acquisition of a majority stake in Italian insurance broking platform Edge Group (Edge). This acquisition marks one of the initial platform investments for AnaCaps latest flagship fund. Additionally, it is the second platform acquisition for AnaCap in Italy, following the investment in Yard Reaas in April 2024.

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You Won't Believe What Disney Said About Its Direct-to-Consumer Segment

The Motley Fool

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is a global media and entertainment conglomerate that owns incredibly valuable intellectual property (IP) that it's able to monetize in many ways. This could mean making money in movie theaters, on traditional cable channels, or in theme parks and cruises. But going forward, the company's direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming segment is going to become even more important.

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Petra Capital Partners picks up $270m to hit Fund V hard cap

AltAssets

Petra Capital Partners has hit a $270m hard cap close for its oversubscribed fifth fund, a 30% increase on the size of its predecessor vehicle. The post Petra Capital Partners picks up $270m to hit Fund V hard cap appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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