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How investors use Private Equity Info for deal flow & market insights

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Private Equity Info is a valuable resource for private equity firms seeking to enhance seal sourcing, monitor competitor deal flow activities, and build a robust executive recruiting network, while working more efficiently with advanced M&A search tools.

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Cathie Wood Bet $712 Million on Zoom Stock. Where Will It Be in 2 Years?

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With a share price of $70, Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) is down quite substantially from its peak of $568 in late 2020. The pandemic-era darling suffers from stagnating growth and a lack of platform differentiation from rivals like Microsoft Teams and Alphabet 's Google Meet , which provide similar video conferencing services. However, according to famous technology investor Cathie Wood, Zoom's fortunes could change dramatically as it embraces new opportunities.

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Platinum Equity to sell Hunterstown power generation facility

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The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024. The post Platinum Equity to sell Hunterstown power generation facility appeared first on PE Hub.

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Will You Be Taxed on Your 2024 Social Security Check?

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You can sign up to take your Social Security retirement benefit as early as age 62. The longer you wait to start it, up to age 70, the higher your monthly check will be. Yet as awesome as it can be to figure out ways to increase your benefit, there is a downside to a larger income. The larger your combined income , the more likely your Social Security benefit will be taxed.

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Castle Creek to invest $30m in financial holding company FirstSun

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The funding will be used to back FirstSun's merger with HomeStreet, a financial services firm headquartered in Seattle. The post Castle Creek to invest $30m in financial holding company FirstSun appeared first on PE Hub.

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People Think Roku Makes Money Selling Streaming Sticks and Smart TVs, but 86% of Its Revenue Comes From Something Else Entirely

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Roku 's (NASDAQ: ROKU) been making set-top streaming devices for consumers' living rooms longer than practically anyone else in the market. Its little streaming box debuted in 2008 when subscription video on demand was still in its infancy. Since then, it's grown to become a leader in the space. It offers set-top boxes and streaming sticks, and it partners with multiple television manufacturers to sell fully integrated smart televisions.

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Building a Home Gym? Make Sure Your Homeowners Insurance Covers This

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Image source: Getty Images In all the fun and bustle of comparing shopping equipment and designing your perfect home gym, it may not occur to take time to consider your homeowners insurance. This could end up being a costly mistake. Before you start buying and building, make sure your current policy has your home gym -- and its expensive equipment -- covered.

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Flexpoint Ford backs investment advisor Public Trust

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Public Trust's existing management team continue to lead the business and, along with the company's founders, remain significant shareholders. The post Flexpoint Ford backs investment advisor Public Trust appeared first on PE Hub.

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Should You Open a Roth IRA in 2024?

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Image source: Getty Images You should be saving money for retirement if you don't want to end up struggling to live on Social Security alone. Social Security is meant to replace just about 40% of pre-retirement earnings, which isn't nearly enough to maintain the standard of living for most people. You have a lot of options for where to save for retirement.

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CORE invests in manufacturer Aviation Concepts

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Aviation Concepts was founded in 1991 by Aviation Concepts President and CEO Dean Wood. The post CORE invests in manufacturer Aviation Concepts appeared first on PE Hub.

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How Much Richer Are Homeowners Compared to Renters?

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Image source: Getty Images Your net worth is the value of your assets after subtracting everything that you owe. It's a really good way to measure your wealth. To calculate it, add up the value of everything you own (your house, cars, personal property, investments, and more) and then subtract all your debts (mortgages, car loans, credit card debt , and all other obligations).

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PE-backed MPearlRock scoops up dairy-free creamer firm

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Nutpods was founded in 2013 by Madeline Haydon. The post PE-backed MPearlRock scoops up dairy-free creamer firm appeared first on PE Hub.

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Has QuantumScape Already Announced the Biggest Electric Vehicle (EV) Development for 2024?

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Early in its existence, battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) made a strategic decision that is beginning to pay off. The company had its sights set on developing an electric vehicle (EV) battery that solved many concerns that continue to impede growth in the sector. QuantumScape established a strategic relationship with global automotive giant Volkswagen that included early stage investments, representation on QuantumScape's board, and a joint venture (JV) partnership.

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AGF to acquire majority of Kensington to grow private markets biz

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Based in Toronto, Kensington is an alternative investment firm with C$2.6 billion in assets under management. The post AGF to acquire majority of Kensington to grow private markets biz appeared first on PE Hub.

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Best EV Stock 2024: QuantumScape Stock vs. Canoo Stock

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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) and Canoo (NASDAQ: GOEV) to determine which is the better buy for long-term investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 14, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 16, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in QuantumScape right now? Before you buy stock in QuantumScape, 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 Q

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Production company Box To Box Films inks investment from Bruin Capital

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The capital infusion will be used by Box To Box to expand into self-financed projects as well as new verticals while also exploring strategic M&A. The post Production company Box To Box Films inks investment from Bruin Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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3 Ways You Can Make the Most of Medicare As a New Enrollee

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One of the biggest misconceptions about Medicare is that enrollment is free once you reach a certain age. In reality, the only part of Medicare that's typically (though not always) free is Part A, which covers hospital care. Part B, which covers outpatient services, charges a monthly premium that's generally standard but can increase for higher earners.

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Persistence Capital to take Neighbourly private, Brookfield to invest

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Brookfield Asset Management has committed to a structured equity investment of up to C$320 million in the privatized company. The post Persistence Capital to take Neighbourly private, Brookfield to invest appeared first on PE Hub.

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5 Tax Forms to Look Out for in Early 2024

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Image source: Getty Images Like it or not, we're getting to the point of the year when it's time to start thinking about taxes. Although the filing deadline is April 15, the IRS will begin accepting tax returns on Jan. 29. And filing your taxes early could mean getting your refund sooner, if you're entitled to one. To file your tax return, you'll need certain forms.

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Northlane-backed VMG Health buys Compliance Risk Analyzer

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The seller is DoctorsManagement. The post Northlane-backed VMG Health buys Compliance Risk Analyzer appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why Alphabet Stock Rallied 58% in 2023, and Why There's More in Store for 2024

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Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) charged sharply higher in 2023, soaring 58%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The rally was in sharp contrast to its performance in 2022, when the stock plunged 39%. While the company no doubt benefited from the improving economy, it was Alphabet's latest foray into artificial intelligence (AI) that has investors most excited.

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Stellex-backed RTC Aerospace scoops up manufacturer VBI

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RTC is a manufacturer of high-precision, difficult-to-machine components for commercial and military aircraft and varied aerospace and defense applications. The post Stellex-backed RTC Aerospace scoops up manufacturer VBI appeared first on PE Hub.

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If You Invest $350,000 in the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks, Here's How Much You Could Earn in Dividends

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A group of technology giants dubbed the "Magnificent Seven" was responsible for a large proportion of the 26.3% gain in the S&P 500 last year. That's because their collective valuation of $12 trillion makes up 28% of the index, so they have a huge influence over the direction of the broader market. These are the Magnificent Seven stocks, and how they performed in 2023: Total Return Price data by YCharts The Equal Weight S&P 500 index -- which assigns an identical weighting to all 500 sto

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Armen taps Soyfer as senior managing director

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He is based in Miami. The post Armen taps Soyfer as senior managing director appeared first on PE Hub.

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Best AI Stock 2024: Nvidia vs. Tesla vs. Palantir

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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares three remarkable artificial intelligence stocks to determine which one is the best AI stock to buy today. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 14, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 16, 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

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Sentinel Capital acquires strategy and consulting firm MPG

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MPG was founded in 2002. The post Sentinel Capital acquires strategy and consulting firm MPG appeared first on PE Hub.

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History Says the Nasdaq Will Surge in 2024: 1 Magnificent Growth Stock to Buy Before It Joins the $2 Trillion Club

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The Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index was in roaring form last year as it gained nearly 54% thanks to a variety of tailwinds, including the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), cooling inflation, and a resilient economy. And the good part is that the index could keep heading higher in 2024. Historical data collected by fintech brokerage firm Capex.com suggests that a year in which the Nasdaq-100 clocks a gain of more than 40% is followed by another year of gains -- barring 1999, wh

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PharmaForce snags investment from Aquiline Capital

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The transaction closed in the fourth quarter of 2023. The post PharmaForce snags investment from Aquiline Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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Missed Out on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Boom? My Best AI Stock to Buy and Hold.

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If you haven't bought any artificial intelligence (AI) stocks yet, you might feel like you missed the boat. Shares of AI experts such as Nvidia and C3.ai have doubled or tripled over the last year, riding the tailwind of massive interest in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Surely it's too late to jump aboard that skyrocketing bandwagon by now. Right?

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General Atlantic agrees to buy Actis to form $96bn global investor

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Actis is a global investor in sustainable infrastructure. The post General Atlantic agrees to buy Actis to form $96bn global investor appeared first on PE Hub.

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3 Supercharged Growth Stocks That Can Plunge 70% to 89% in 2024, According to Select Wall Street Analysts

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Last year was a true running of the bulls on Wall Street. When the final closing bell tolled, the benchmark S&P 500 and growth-fueled Nasdaq Composite had respectively rallied 24% and 43%. Meanwhile, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a fresh all-time high in 2023. Since Wall Street's three major stock indexes tend to rise over extended periods, it's not a surprise that most institutional ratings and analyst calls are optimistic.

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CIVC Partners snaps up data managed services firm Datavail

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The sellers were investors led by Catalyst Investors. The post CIVC Partners snaps up data managed services firm Datavail appeared first on PE Hub.

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Dividend Investors Won't Want to Overlook These 3 Dirt-Cheap Stocks in 2024

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2023 was a great year for the stock market. But outperforming years make stocks more expensive, so folks looking for opportunities in 2024 may find themselves having to pay a premium for top companies, especially growth stocks. However, there were pockets of the market that didn't have such a great 2023. After surging in 2021 and 2022, energy stocks cooled off last year.

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General Atlantic to buy Actis in latest infra tie-up; Vesey Street, Aquiline add to busy pharma sector

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General Atlantic moves for sustainable infrastructure firm Actis; S&P Global Market Intelligence confirms what we already knew – that 2023 had a big drop-off in dealmaking; new pharma deals from Vesey Street Capital and Aquiline Capital; Battery Ventures' majority investment in a decision-support software and data science company. The post General Atlantic to buy Actis in latest infra tie-up; Vesey Street, Aquiline add to busy pharma sector appeared first on PE Hub.

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