The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool. First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Oct 29, 2024 , 4:30 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to First Solar's third quarter 2024 earnings call. This call is being webcast live on the investors section of First Solar's website at investor.firstsolar.com.
Private Equity Professional
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Eagle Merchant Partners (EMP), an Atlanta-based private equity firm specializing in franchise and multi-unit businesses, has acquired a majority stake in Sam the Concrete Man (SamCo), the largest residential concrete services franchisor in the United States. SamCo is a franchised provider of driveway and sidewalk repair, patio installations, and other residential concrete projects.
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The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool. Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Oct 29, 2024 , 10:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning. My name is Regina, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Royal Caribbean Group third-quarter 2024 earnings call.
Private Equity Professional
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Nautic Partners has announced the close of its latest fund, Nautic Partners XI LP (“Fund XI”), with $4.5 billion in limited partner commitments, surpassing its initial target of $3.75 billion. The fund reached its hard cap and attracted a diverse group of investors, including public and private pension plans, insurers, health systems, fund of funds, family offices, financial institutions, endowments, and foundations across North, Central, and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Midd
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
One of the more important decisions anyone makes as they near retirement is deciding when to claim Social Security benefits. It's not a decision that should be glossed over, as it permanently affects your monthly benefits. This could matter a lot for people who plan to rely heavily on Social Security in retirement. I used to think claiming at 70 was the better route because of the increased monthly benefits.
Private Equity Professional
OCTOBER 29, 2024
L2 Point Management has announced the closing of its first structured equity fund, L2 Point Opportunities Fund I LP (“Fund I”), with $312 million in capital, exceeding its target. Combined with an additional $148 million raised through Fund I co-investment vehicles, the firm’s total capital raised reaches $460 million. Limited partners in Fund I include a range of public pension plans, foundations, insurance companies, funds of funds, and high-net-worth individuals.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an exciting stock. Since going public in 2021, sales have skyrocketed by more than 1,000%. And with several new mass-market vehicles set to hit the road over the next few years, there's a good chance that Rivian's best days are still ahead of it. How much have investors made from investing in this EV stock thus far? Prepare to be surprised.
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The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As if there weren't enough reasons to buy shares of the cardiometabolic drug juggernauts Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) , there's now one more big reason to expect these two stocks to keep climbing. While this new opportunity will take some time to cook before it's ready to delight shareholders, one of the two companies is making significant headway, so it won't be much longer in the grand scheme of things.
AltAssets
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Vinted, a second-hand C2C marketplace focused on fashion, has closed a secondary share sale of €340m at a valuation of €5bn. The transaction was headed by TPG – a global alternative asset manager. According to TPG, the transaction validates Vinted’s opportunity and progress in developing and growing the second-hand market globally and diversifies the firm’s […] The post Vinted concludes secondary investment at €5bn valuation appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Oct 29, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings, and welcome to the AMD third-quarter 2024 conference call. [Operator instructions]. And as a reminder, this conference is being recorded.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A consortium led by Mubadala Capital-backed private equity firm Fortress Investment Group and BlackRock is among several parties evaluating bids for Viridium Group, a German life insurance consolidator, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the situation as highlighting that Viridium, which is valued at around €3bn ($3.2bn), has attracted interest from notable players including Blackstone, Deutsche Bank’s DWS Group, Partners Group, and insurers
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) exploded following the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. Nvidia has been one of the biggest winners in terms of revenue growth and share price appreciation. But while Wall Street still expects the stock to move higher over the next year, analysts forecast more upside in Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Vistra (NYSE: VST).
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Australian Ethical Investments has named Adam Roberts as its new Head of Private Markets. Roberts brings over two decades of investing experience, having held senior roles at Macquarie Group and Cerberus Capital Management. At Macquarie, he served in several investing roles, as well as Global Head of Strategy across the asset management business. His recent focus was on infrastructure and real assets that deliver both commercial returns and measurable impacts, addressing issues like inequality a
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Investors have flocked to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks this year, and as a result these technology players have led gains in the S&P 500 , helping the index climb more than 21%. Why such an interest in AI? Because it has the potential to transform many industries, making companies more efficient and profitable -- and even resulting in major discoveries like life-saving new medicines or high-performance autonomous vehicles.
AltAssets
OCTOBER 29, 2024
H.I.G Capital, a global alternative asset management, has closed its oversubscribed $2bn U.S lower middle market fund H.I.G Capital Partners VII. Fund VII, according to H.I.G, continues the company’s highly successful strategy of making control equity investments in US’s lower middle-market companies. Since its establishment in 1993, H.I.G’s private equity platform has financially backed middle […] The post H.I.G Capital closes substantially oversubscribed $2bn middle-market fund appeared
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has advanced 22% year to date amid enthusiasm about artificial intelligence and interest rate cuts, notching about four dozen record highs along the way. Importantly, the S&P 500 also delivered its best year-to-date performance through the third quarter since 1997. That momentum could intensify or diminish depending on the events of Thursday, Oct. 31.
AltAssets
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Keyhaven Capital Partners, a PE firm dedicated to the European lower mid-market, has announced two new hires to bolster its investor relations team. In what is a newly created function, Patrick Gibson will be made responsible for capital formation. Prior to joining the firm, Gibson raised funding for co-investment and secondary transactions on an […] The post Keyhaven Capital Partners bolsters team with two new hires appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Air taxis have been under development for over a decade, and they're finally getting close to reality. A recent ruling by the Federal Aviation Administration lays the groundwork for flights as early as next year, and Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) are leading the space. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the recent news and opportunities for these stocks.
FinSMEs
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Carta, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a software platform purpose-built for private capital, acquired Tactyc, a provider of software bringing forecasting and planning to private funds. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Led by Anubhav Srivastava, Founder and CEO, Tactyc was a provider of a platform for portfolio modeling, management and reporting. […] The post Carta Acquires Tactyc appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Whether you've bought and sold many properties or are a first-time home buyer looking for a mortgage , you may wonder how the upcoming election will affect the housing market. To learn the answer to that question, we've turned to the experts. While it's true that elections have consequences, some appear to be more dramatic than others.
FinSMEs
OCTOBER 29, 2024
RiseNow, a Leawood, KS-based boutique advisory and strategy firm focused on procurement and supply chain, received an investment from Achieve Partners. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts, enhancing and propelling capabilities in already-established areas. Led by CEO Matt Stewart, RiseNow […] The post Achieve Partners Invests in RiseNow appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Market volatility and economic uncertainty have many investors seeking reliable ways to build wealth. While technology stocks have dominated returns since the 2008 financial crisis, surpassing even the red-hot real estate sector, they often experience dramatic price swings and rely heavily on continued advances in artificial intelligence and automation.
FinSMEs
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Auquan, a London, UK-based AI innovator for financial services, raised additional $4.5M in Seed funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $8M, was led by Peak XV with continued participation from Neotribe Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand its engineering and sales teams. Led by CEO Chandini Jain, Auquan is an AI […] The post Auquan Raises Additional $4.5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Not many people get through their life without having some financial regrets. Maybe it's a car you bought that was too expensive, a money pit home renovation, or spending too much on a family vacation that wasn't worth the cost. But while many financial regrets have to do with spending money, one of my biggest regrets so far is not saving money and investing it early enough in my working career.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
OCTOBER 29, 2024
By Ivan Arturo Burbano, CLU, CFP If you’re not delegating, it’s likely you’re spending too much time doing administrative work. This could be holding back your ability to increase your production, expand your business, spend more time with family, and reach your other personal and business goals. When you’re at work, it’s important to spend time with your clients, because that’s how you get paid the most.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash There's a reason so many people are rushing to open CDs before the end of 2024. In September, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. And the Fed still has two more opportunities to cut interest rates before the end of the year. Not only are CD rates down already thanks to the Fed's initial rate cut, but they're expected to keep falling.
FinSMEs
OCTOBER 29, 2024
GMI Cloud, a Santa Clara, CA-based AI-native GPU cloud provider, raised $82M in total Series A funding. The round consisted of $15M in equity funding and $67M in debt financing in a Series A round led by Headline Asia, bringing its total capital to over $93M. Other investors included Banpu Next (BANPU.BK), and Wistron Corporation (3231.TW). The company intends […] The post GMI Cloud Raises $82M in Total Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock price is rising as recent data suggest the artificial intelligence (AI) boom is persisting. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Oct. 25, 2024. The video was published on Oct. 27, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, 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 Nvidia wasn’t one of them.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The merger of hospitality and golfing has fallen victim to changing consumer habits and high costs
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Investing in strong consumer brands with excellent earnings growth prospects is a tried-and-true strategy of building wealth in the stock market. Warren Buffett has patiently held shares of growing businesses to build tremendous wealth for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) shareholders, and this approach can work for you, too. Here are two Berkshire-held stocks that could double your money within five years. 1.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Talks with multiple groups including Sweden’s EQT have taken place in recent months
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Market uncertainty and mounting concerns about Social Security's future have investors increasingly focused on building reliable income streams. The Social Security Administration's projections suggest the program's trust funds could face challenges in maintaining full benefit payments in the coming decades, highlighting the importance of developing independent income sources for retirement.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Starboard is right to take drugmaker to task for bingeing on overpriced deals
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
If you don't have a significant amount of savings built up right now, that doesn't mean you can't put yourself on a path to growing your portfolio to more than $1 million. You can invest while saving to help make the most of any money that you're able to put aside into stocks. A safer option than investing in individual stocks is to hold an exchange-traded fund ( ETF ) in your portfolio.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Investors in French media group to vote on proposal in December
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Value investors looking for stocks could very well stumble into the Detroit automotive industry, with shares such as Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) , General Motors (NYSE: GM) , and at least for this exercise, Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) all trading at cheap valuations as intense competition in the EV industry, among other issues, has weighed on financial results.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 29, 2024
CEZ takes 20% stake at a time when power-hungry tech giants are moving into the sector
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