The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Several aspects of the Social Security program are revised each year to keep payments aligned with inflation and wages. Given that the Social Security Administration says that for about half of U.S. retirees, those benefits provide at least half their retirement income, it is imperative that retirees (and workers nearing retirement) understand those changes.
Private Equity Info
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Governmental policies and actions of the Federal Reserve have been the primary drivers of M&A trends over the past two decades, creating cycles of growth, volatility, and contraction. Each phase of intervention from stimulus to shifts in tax policy has reshaped the market and defined private equity strategies. As we approach the end of 2024, understanding these policy-driven cycles is crucial to anticipate the next shifts in deal-making trends.
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The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) and Marathon Digital (NASDAQ: MARA) represent two different ways to invest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). MicroStrategy was once a slow-growth enterprise software company, but it went all-in on Bitcoin by buying the world's top cryptocurrency during the past four years. Marathon was originally a tiny patent-holding company, but it bought a host of Bitcoin miners during the past six years to become the largest mining company in the world.
A Wealth of Common Sense
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Great Financial Crisis decimated the balance sheets of most Americans. How could it not? Housing prices were down by nearly 30%. The stock market crashed almost 60%. The unemployment rate hit double-digits. It was the worst economic period most of us have ever lived through. The collective net worth of American households reached roughly $66 trillion by the end of 2007.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
There's no denying the growing chorus of experts suggesting that artificial intelligence (AI) will change just about everything. Some veteran analysts and tech aficionados have gone so far as to suggest we're in the throes of the fourth industrial revolution. These sophisticated algorithms have the potential to dramatically increase productivity by automating time-consuming processes and streamlining a great many tasks.
AltAssets
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Indianapolis-based private equity house CID Capital has hit a $250m hard cap close for its fourth flagship buyout fund, beating its $200m target. The post CID Capital seals $250m hard cap Fund IV close, managing partner Cobb preps for retirement appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
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AltAssets
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The $26.5bn-managing Louisiana Teachers’ Retirement System has picked the latest megafunds from Ares Management and Lindsay Goldberg among its latest suite of alternatives commitments. The post Louisiana Teachers’ pension picks Ares, Lindsay Goldberg megafunds in latest commitments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The broader benchmark S&P 500 has ripped all year and is now up nearly 22%. The index is a bellwether for the entire market and includes 500 larger companies in many industries. Technically, the S&P 500 has more than 500 stocks because some companies have multiple classes of shares. With such a wide sample size, many stocks in the S&P 500 have performed worse than the broader index and many have performed better.
AltAssets
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Arcmont Asset Management and Churchill Asset Management, the European and US asset management companies of Nuveen Private Capital, have named Moshe Bajnon as global head of private wealth. The post Nuveen brings in ex-Ares partner Bajnon as global head of private wealth appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Image source: Getty Images If you've been keeping track of mortgage rates , you're no doubt aware that in recent weeks, they've fallen to their lowest level since early 2023. Granted, today's mortgage rates aren't low per se. You're still looking at a rate a little over 6%, on average, for a 30-year loan. But seeing as how mortgage rates were close to 8% about a year ago, paying a little more than 6% doesn't seem like such a raw deal.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Ackerley Sports Group (ASG), a sports-focused investment business established by private investment firm Ackerley Partners, is on the verge of securing control over the commercial rights to the South Africa national rugby union team, the Springboks, according to a report by Johannesburg’s Business Day. If the proposed deal goes through, ASG will acquire a 20% stake in a newly formed commercial rights company for $75m, paid over four years.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) stock investors likely want to put 2024 behind them. After its shares briefly rose above $390 per share in July, a massive IT outage caused by a CrowdStrike glitch caused widespread turmoil across the economy. Investors quickly turned on CrowdStrike, and the stock lost as much as half of its value on an intraday basis. After an intraday low of just under $201 per share in August, it has since recovered to be above the $300 per share price.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Adams Street Partners, a private markets investment firm with over $60bn in assets under management, has held the final close of its oversubscribed Venture Innovation Fund IV programme (VIF IV) with more than $1.2 billion in capital commitments. VIF IV comprises Venture Innovation Fund IV, Leaders Fund II and Adams Street Venture Select Fund 2023 and, according to a press statement, “encompasses a diverse portfolio of venture fund investments, secondaries, and direct investments, which wil
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Blame it on social media, human nature, or whatever you want, but when it comes to sticking our noses in other people's business, there's perhaps nothing more intriguing than comparing finances. Admit it -- you're just itching to know how much money your neighbor with the brand-new sports car makes. And you're probably wondering how your savings account balance compares to the amount of money your friends have in the bank.
AltAssets
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Permira has completed its $7.2bn buyout of website design business Squarespace, having upped its offer last month from $44 per share to $46.50. The post Deal Roundup: Permira completes $7.2bn Squarespace buyout, Centerbridge agrees Precinmac deal appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
It's hard to pinpoint which companies to invest in if you're looking for exposure to the space sector, a potentially lucrative opportunity over the coming decades. Space is already a hot industry for companies launching satellites into orbit, and tourism may eventually add fuel to that fire. Elon Musk's SpaceX, a large space company, isn't public. However, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) , a SpaceX competitor, is.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 15, 2024
South West-UK focussed impact investment firm BBRC has added to its investment team with the appointment of Adam Greenhalgh as its new investment director, Greenhalgh joins BBRC from Savills, where he held the role of associate director. At Savills, Greenhalgh secured funding for several high-profile regional projects, including the £28m purchase of Clifton Down Shopping Centre, the 277 unit Bath Press site, and the £9.1m Castle Court purchase, intended to support the development of over 300 hou
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and what its CEO, Jensen Huang, recently shared during a popular podcast. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Oct. 14, 2024. The video was published on Oct. 14, 2024. Don’t miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
AltAssets
OCTOBER 15, 2024
BNP Paribas Asset Management is launching an evergreen diversified private credit fund to expand its clients' access to infrastructure and real estate deals in the segment. The post BNP Paribas becomes latest investment major to launch ELTIF fund, eyes infra, RE credit deals appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
There are many intriguing stocks out there, and that often makes it very difficult to choose just one or two. After all, most people can't afford to buy every stock that looks attractive -- just like you can't afford to pick up every item you like on a trip to your favorite store. But that's OK. It's perfectly fine to select one or two fantastic stocks when you can.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The private credit market could expand by double digits annually in the medium term to circa $3tn, replacing 11% of the broad fixed income market, according to new survey of 140 investors, fund managers and bankers by Bloomberg Intelligence. The results reveal that most growth is projected to be in North America, followed by Europe. According to the survey, asset managers may provide the greatest support to private credit, chosen by 32% of respondents as the biggest allocators going forward, wit
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The race is on for companies to entrench themselves as leaders in artificial intelligence (AI), arguably the most significant technological leap since the internet's early years in the 1990s. This goes far beyond the screen you're reading this on. SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is changing how we speak to technology and how it talks back. This company, not even worth $2 billion today, wants to dominate a market it estimates is worth $140 billion.
AltAssets
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Diversified alternatives investment major Adams Street Partners has raised more than $1.2bn for the final close of its latest venture capital investment programme. The post Adams Street hauls in over $1.2bn for new venture capital programme appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is increasingly popular with young consumers who want flexible payment options without the burden of racking up credit card debt. These loans are underwritten per transaction, giving borrowers more transparency and control over their debt. Additionally, many BNPL loans are interest-free. Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) is one of a handful of companies fighting to lead this industry, which some estimate will grow by more than 24% annually through 2030 in the U.S.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Banks are at risk of losing out on significant underwriting fees from two of Europe’s largest buyout deals, as private-equity firms are adjusting debt terms mid-process, affecting their ability to generate revenue, according to a report by Bloomberg. A key tactic being used by private-equity firms is the introduction of portability clauses in debt deals, which allow companies to keep their existing debt when sold, avoiding a common trigger that would otherwise force the buyer to refinance or pay
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Last week, Wall Street's bull market celebrated its two-year anniversary. Although a resilient U.S. economy and stock-split euphoria have played important roles in lifting all three major stock indexes to record highs, arguably nothing has been more pivotal to the success of equities than the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The ability for AI-driven software and systems to learn and evolve without the need for human intervention gives this technology seemingly limitless potential.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Once-niche market sees surge in activity with investors looking for an exit from ageing assets as deal activity slumps
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool If you've got some extra cash you're trying to decide what to do with, you've probably considered either a high-yield savings account or a certificate of deposit (CD). Both can be great places for your money, but which one you should choose ultimately depends on several factors. Here are two questions you should ask yourself before moving your money into either one. 1.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Now that September inflation data is out, the Social Security Administration has announced several adjustments for 2025. One of these is the maximum amount of earnings that are subject to Social Security tax. Here's what the new limit is and what it means for high earners in the United States. The $ 22,924 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
OCTOBER 15, 2024
By Corey Williams Systems and routines are important to me. They took me to MDRT’s Top of the Table and gave me more time for my family. Without systems, you hold yourself back from a more fulfilling life. Planning for the day You achieve goals on a step-by-step, day-by-day basis. So, it’s important to start the day off right. Each morning, I meditate, exercise and do affirmations and journaling.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
One of the greatest things about putting your money to work on Wall Street is that there's no one-size-fits-all strategy to build wealth. Nevertheless, some investment strategies are more consistent than others at generating positive returns. Over the last half-century, few strategies have been more profitable than buying and holding dividend stocks.
American Investment Council
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Wall Street Journal recently published a story on how private equity investment in the home services industry is creating jobs, improving services, and growing small businesses nationwide. The article features small business owners of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies whose lives have been transformed by private equity investment. One success story is Rite Way, a Tucson-based HVAC company acquired by a PE-backed company.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Image source: Getty Images There's a reason millions of people are willing to pay a membership fee to join Costco. In addition to savings on bulk groceries, Costco members can maximize their memberships by enjoying a world of perks, some of which are less well-known than others. Here are a few of the best Costco membership perks you probably didn't know about. 1.
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