The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
One of the most famous Warren Buffett quotes comes from his 1988 letter to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) shareholders: "When we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever." But while Buffett would prefer to hold the stocks he buys forever, it's rare he's in a position to do so.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Golden Goose, the Italian luxury sneakers and apparel brand, has secured a 12% minority investment from Blue Pool Capital, a Hong Kong-based investment firm. The deal, completed after Golden Goose postponed its planned IPO in June 2024, allows Permira to maintain its majority ownership. CEO Silvio Campara welcomed Blue Pool as a strategic partner, highlighting the firms expertise and connections in the US and APAC markets.
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The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) has built a premier oil company. The energy giant has an unrivaled asset base. It controls a treasure trove of low-cost oil and gas around the world. The company also has an integrated products solutions business in chemicals and refining that enables it to maximize nearly every molecule of hydrocarbons it produces. The oil company's competitively advantaged asset base has enabled it to produce unrivaled earnings and returns compared to its peers in the oil patch.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
IK Partners, through its IK Small Cap III Fund, agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK-based environmental compliance firm HSL Compliance. The deal sees IK partnering with HSLs management team, who will reinvest in the company. At the same time, LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, retains a minority stake. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Investing consistently over many years is the key to building a healthy retirement fund, and the longer you give your money to grow, the less you'll need to save each month to see significant progress. Contributing even $100 per month to your 401(k) can go a long way over time. If you were to invest consistently for 10 years, you could accumulate more than you might think.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Silver Oak Services Partners secured a strategic investment for Smile Partners USA through a new continuation fund, with backing from BlackRock Secondaries & Liquidity Solutions and Hollyport Capital. The recapitalization enables Silver Oak to maintain its partnership with Smile Partners while providing liquidity to investors and capital for future growth.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Nike (NYSE: NKE) , one of the world's largest athletic footwear and apparel makers, was once considered a resilient blue chip stock. But over the past 12 months, its stock declined 25% as the S&P 500 advanced 24%. Its revenue growth stalled out as it struggled with a sluggish North American market and tough competitive headwinds. So will Nike's stock finally bottom out and climb higher over the next 12 months?
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The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock soared 171% last year for the best performance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average , which it recently joined. The year was fantastic for the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant. It entered this famous benchmark, reported record revenue, and readied the release of its new game-changing Blackwell architecture. In recent days, though, Nvidia's momentum has screeched to a halt as the stock lost about 15% over the past five trading sessions.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
HIG Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire a strategic stake in Germany-based machine tool manufacturer HELLER Group. The deal, which remains subject to antitrust clearance, marks a significant partnership between HIG and the fourth generation of the Heller family. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nrtingen, Germany, HELLER is a leading provider of CNC machine tools and manufacturing systems, specializing in high-precision, high-productivity metal processing.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Shares of Merck (NYSE: MRK) were trading lower on Tuesday. The company's stock had lost 10.1% as of 2 p.m. ET, but was down as much as 12.5% earlier in the day. The drop comes as the S&P 500 gained 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.1% on the day. Merck's stock sank after the company reported fourth-quarter and year-end 2024 earnings this morning.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
KKR has increased its bid for Japanese IT firm Fuji Soft to JPY9,850 per share, surpassing Bain Capitals latest offer in an escalating $2bn takeover contest. Bain had recently raised its bid to JPY9,600 per share, but KKRs latest move represents a more than 4% increase over its prior JPY9,451 per share offer. KKR, which already holds a 33.97% stake in Fuji Soft after acquiring shares from activist investors 3D Investment Partners and Farallon Capital, has struggled to secure a majority position.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Semiconductor designer Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Tuesday, Feb. 4, that beat analysts consensus estimates. The results highlight a robust quarter, showcasing record revenue growth of 24.2% year over year, thanks largely to its Data Center and Client segments. With adjusted earnings per share (EPS) at $1.09 against analyst predictions of $1.08, AMD demonstrated its ability to outperform market expectations.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
German private equity firm Maguar has taken a controlling stake in Navori Labs, aiming to drive the Swiss digital signage software companys global expansion. Founded in 1998, Navori has sold over 1.25 million licenses in more than 150 countries. Its digital signage solutions serve industries like retail, quick-service restaurants, corporate communications, and transportation.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Analytics and decision management technology specialist Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) reported fiscal 2025 first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, Feb. 4, that fell short of analysts' consensus estimates. Revenue for the quarter of $440 million was up 15% year over year but fell short of the forecasted $452 million. Adjusted EPS was reported at $5.79, which was below the analysts' expectation of $6.09.
A Wealth of Common Sense
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
I spent this past weekend doing what my family does most weekends — shuttling our kids around to their various games, practices and birthday parties. One of the best parts about having young children is so much of your time is devoted to their activities that you don’t have a lot of time to pay attention to the outside world. Some parents complain about being busy all the time but I find it to be a welcomed br.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Image source: The Motley Fool. Merck (NYSE: MRK) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Feb 04, 2025 , 9:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Merck & Company Q4 sales and earnings conference call. [Operator instructions] This call is being recorded. [Operator instructions] I would now like to turn the call over to Mr.
Private Equity Wire
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
US private equity giant KKR has increased its offer price for Japanese IT company Fuji Soft to JPY9,850 per share, surpassing a competing bid from rival buyout firm Bain Capital in an intensifying takeover battle, according to a report by Reuters. Bain announced the revised offer, which raises its bid by more than 4% from its previous JPY9,451 per share, on Tuesday.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Mary Long break down earnings reports from Meta and Microsoft. They also discuss: Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks Whether the DeepSeek story changes how investors should view off-the-walls AI spending.
FinSMEs
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Qount, a Plano, TX-based developer of AI-powered practice management software solutions for public accounting firms, raised $17M in funding. The round was led by Savant Growth, with funding from its investment partner,Kennet Partnerswith a co-investment from the new leadership team. As part of the investment, Javier Rojas, Managing Partner and Olivier Verhage, Principal of Savant […] The post Qount Raises $17M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) , the dating app leader, released its fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 4. It reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.59, exceeding analysts' consensus estimate of $0.55. Revenue of $860 million slightly exceeded the estimated $857 million, but was below management's guidance range. Overall, Match's quarter showed resilience in EPS amidst a backdrop of revenue challenges, particularly with its flagship app, Tinder.
AltAssets
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners have agreed their $3bn buyout of aircraft parts maker Triumph Group in a $26-per-share deal. The post Warburg, Berkshire Partners agree $3bn Triumph take-private, Stone Point buys back into Kestra appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) , a key player in water treatment and printing solutions, announced its fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 4. The company, which was spun off from Danaher in 2023, reported revenue of $1.345 billion, marking a 4.4% year-over-year increase. Adjusted earnings per share reached $0.95. Metric Q4 2024 Q4 2023 % Change Diluted EPS (non-GAAP) $0.95 $0.87 9.2% Revenue $1.345 billion $1.288 billion 4.4% Operating margin (non-GAAP) 23.8% 23.8% 0 Net earnings $227 million $200 million 13.5
AltAssets
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Investment banking major Moelis & Company has brought in former Jefferies senior exec Matt Wesley as its global head of private funds advisory. The post Jefferies senior exec Wesley joins Moelis as global head of private funds advisory appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Explore the exciting world of Mastercard (NYSE: MA) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock prices used were the prices of Jan. 8, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 4, 2025. Dont miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
Private Equity Wire
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Global private investment firm Permira has bolstered its Capital Formation team with the appointments of Chris Buchanan as Partner and Global Head of Capital Formation and Nader Salman as Managing Director, Head of Middle East. The firm intends to open an office in Dubai in 2025, which will enable Permira to enhance its coverage and footprint in the Middle East, working closely with existing local and regional investors and developing new strategic partnerships.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Sales surged for Home Depot (NYSE: HD) during the pandemic. How is the stock doing now? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 31, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 2, 2025. Should you invest $1,000 in Home Depot right now?
Steve Sanduski
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Guests: Jim Gold , CEO, Founding Partner, Board Member, and member of the Executive Leadership Team at Steward Partners Global Advisory. In a nutshell: In a recent article , one of Jim Gold’s colleagues described his leadership style as “fun, fair, but firm.” When I asked Jim about that quote and his firm’s culture, he swapped in “flexible.” All four of those words speak to how intentional Jim has been about creating a firm whose employees love where they wor
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Robert Kiyosaki rose to fame in 1997 after Rich Dad Poor Dad was published. His personal finance book went on to sell over 26 million copies and remain on the New York Times best-seller list for almost six years. The investor and entrepreneur also wrote several other books that didn't achieve the level of success as Rich Dad Poor Dad. They include Rich Dad's Prophecy , in which Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter explained why "the biggest stock market crash in history is still coming.
FinSMEs
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
qeen.ai, a Dubai, UAE-based provider of agentic AI solutions for e-commerce, raised USD 10M in funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $12M, was led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from existing investors including Wamda Capital, 10x Founders and Dara Holdings. The company intends to use the funds expand the reach and capabilities […] The post qeen.ai Raises USD 10M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) play important roles in the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain. Both stocks outperformed the S&P 500 during the last five years, and both companies reset their soaring share prices with stock splits in 2024. Most Wall Street analysts expect that momentum to continue in 2025. Among the 67 analysts who follow Nvidia, the median target price is $175 per share.
Pension Pulse
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Canadian Press reports the Caisse and Kahnawake Mohawks want to invest together in renewable energies: The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and the Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec (CDPQ) want to invest jointly in renewable energy projects. The partners are also opening the door to financing projects in other Indigenous communities. Quebec needs to produce more electricity to decarbonize the economy and meet growing demand.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Image source: The Motley Fool. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Feb 04, 2025 , 4:30 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Welcome, everyone. Thank you for standing by for the Alphabet fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Private Equity Info
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Using data from our M&A database , we identified the leading Private Equity firms by number of deals closed in 2024, categorized by the typical deal size that the firms close.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Shares of conversational intelligence solutions player SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) have soared more than 175% in the past three months (at the time of this writing). While the recent tech sell-off has affected the company's share prices significantly, it is nevertheless an exciting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered opportunity. The company's AI-powered voice systems are simplifying interactions between businesses and customers by using speech recognition technologies to understand and respon
FinSMEs
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
hallo theo, a Berlin, Germany-based digital property management company, raised 10M in Seed funding. The round was led by Insight Partners. The company intends to use the funds to consolidate its market position in digital property management inGermany, expand its national presence, and progress its proprietary technology development efforts. Led by CEO and Founder Jona […] The post hallo theo Raises 10M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
For more than a century, the stock market has stood tall over all other asset classes. While buying and holding bonds, gold, oil, or real estate, would have increased your wealth, no asset class has come close to rivaling the average annual return of stocks over extended periods. Though there's no shortage of ways to make money on Wall Street, one time-tested strategy that's difficult to beat is purchasing and holding high-quality dividend stocks.
FinSMEs
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
PlantBaby, a Marin, CA-based company dedicated to creating solutions in the plant-based nutrition space, raised an undisclosed amount in Seed funding. The round was led by B2 Partners, at a post-money valuation of$20 million. with participation from Big Idea Ventures,Everywhere Ventures,X Factor Ventures,Women’s Equity Lab Silicon Valley, andBabylist.
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