The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
If you're looking to boost your retirement savings next year, the new 401(k) contribution limits can help make it easier. This month, the IRS announced 2025 inflation-adjusted limits for retirement accounts, and the 401(k) limits are higher than ever. If you've delayed making contributions in the past or only contributed minimally, you might want to consider stepping it up a notch.
Private Equity Info
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Private equity firms differ substantially in size as measured by factors like fund size, assets under management, or the number of portfolio companies, employees, or dealmakers. For the latter category, we define a dealmaker as an investment professional with the title of Vice President or higher, which excludes junior staff and support roles.
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The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock popped Friday after it reported ugly third-quarter results but its outlook for the fourth quarter was better than expected. However, the celebration was short-lived, as S&P Global announced after hours that rival Nvidia would replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI). S&P Global said that the move would give a more representative exposure to the semiconductor industry as the Dow Jones is a price-weighted index and Nvidia's share price
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Vertafore, a Denver, CO-based company providing end-to-end connectivity solutions, acquired Surefyre, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a submission and underwriting workbench platform purpose-built to empower MGAs and wholesalers. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. This acquisition will further consolidate Vertafore’s position by adding Surefyre’s AI enabled, low-code/no-code solution to its MGA ecosystem of […] The post Vertafore Acquires Surefyre appeared first on
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Masayoshi Son is one of the most celebrated investors in modern history. As CEO of Japanese holding company SoftBank , Son has a rich history of architecting savvy investments across a host of different industry sectors. Sure, there have been some clunkers in SoftBank's portfolio (I'm looking at you, WeWork), but for the most part, Son seems to have a knack for identifying transformative technologies before they take off.
A Wealth of Common Sense
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
As Charlie Munger liked to say, “Invert, always invert.” Here are some things about investing that I don’t believe: I don’t believe there is a sole way to invest. Everyone has a different emotional make-up and lesser version of themself. Plus, experiences and circumstances can shape your attitudes towards risk and return. There are a lot of strategies that can work.
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FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
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The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Google's years-long run as the world's dominant internet search engine has turned Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) into a technology juggernaut worth over $2 trillion today. The stock has returned over 6,700% since its initial public offering (IPO) about 20 years ago, easily outpacing the S&P 500 's 680%. Companies grow up, mature, and then slow down.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Astorg is expanding its Portfolio Performance team with two senior hires based in London – Keith Beattie as Partner to oversee the portfolio Operations team and Markus Nagel as Managing Director to the Operational Finance practice. Beattie will report to Benjamin Cordonnier, Head of Portfolio Performance and Partner, Business Services while Nagle will report to Beattie.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
When it comes to explaining the growth in tech stocks over the last two years, most investors will credit artificial intelligence (AI). To this end, stocks such as Nvidia reached record highs as customers and investors took great interest in its AI accelerators. Fortunately, the success of Nvidia and others does not mean investors are late to the party.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Mid-market investor Saw Mill Capital has raised $435m for the final close of its third flagship fund targeting industrial services, professional services and engineered products companies. Saw Mill previously raised $270m for its debut fund way back in 2007, and $340m for Fund II in 2017. Never miss a story! Click to sign up to AltAssets’ free […] The post Saw Mill Capital seals $435m for biggest private equity fund yet appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Warren Buffett hasn't seen a lot to like in the stock market recently. The chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has sold more stock than he bought in his company's equity portfolio for eight consecutive quarters. That includes selling shares in some of its most profitable positions. He started taking shares of Berkshire's huge Apple position off the table at the end of last year, selling more than two-thirds of its stake during the past four quarters.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Shamrock Capital (Shamrock), an LA-based investment firm specialising in the media, entertainment, and communications sectors, has held the final closing of Shamrock Capital Growth Fund VI (Growth VI) and Shamrock Capital Clover Fund I (Clover I), with a combined $1.6bn in capital commitments. After launching the fundraise in Q1, Growth VI was quickly oversubscribed, ultimately surpassing its hard cap of $1.25bn, while Clover I also significantly surpassed its target, raising approximately $320m
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool. Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 05, 2024 , 5:30 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Hello, everyone. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Coupang 2024 third-quarter earnings conference call.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Asset manager Capital Dynamics has raised about $1.1bn for its sixth flagship secondaries fund - a 40% jump compared to its last fund in the strategy. The post Capital Dynamics seals $1.1bn secondaries fund close, 40% more than predecessor fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are some areas in the market where investors are looking for stocks that could go parabolic -- a status given to a stock because its price chart looks like a parabola, quickly increasing on the price axis in a relatively short time. I've identified two companies that could achieve this status: SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW).
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Investment bank Cavendish has appointed Roger Lee as its new Head of Equity Strategy to develop a new equity strategy product with a UK focus. Lee joins from Investec Bank where he held the role of Head of UK Equity Strategy. At Investec, Lee created the firm’s new Equity strategy product – ranked number two in the 2023 SMID Institutional Investor survey.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Image source: Getty Images If you're struggling with credit card debt, you're not alone. As of the second quarter of 2024, Americans owed a collective $1.142 trillion on credit cards, according to research from The Motley Fool Ascent. And the average balance among consumers in 2023 was $6,501. But what if your personal debt load is even larger? If you owe $10,000 on your credit cards, you might think paying it off is impossible.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Global private asset management firm Capital Dynamics has closed its latest global secondaries fund Capital Dynamics Global Secondaries VI (GSEC VI) which was oversubscribed with approximately $1.1bn in capital commitments. GSEC VI builds on Capital Dynamics’ secondary investment strategy, which targets smaller, often complex secondary transactions on a global scale, with diversified portfolios ranging from single LP positions to GP-led structures.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Cathie Wood's investing style is starting to show signs of life. Some of the exchange-traded funds that she helps run as the co-founder, CEO, and investment manager of Ark Invest are finally sporting positive year-to-date gains. For now, she's still trailing the market overall in 2024. But Wood continues to build out her existing positions. She bought shares in Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) , Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) , and Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) on Monday.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Matt Pais, MDRT Senior Content Specialist When confronted with a difficult situation, do you move toward it, or do you strive to avoid it? In his Main Platform presentation at the 2017 Annual Meeting, Eric Boles, a former professional American football player and the president of Game Changers, Inc., talked about the importance and urgency of embracing these challenges.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
There are millions of millionaires in America. According to the 2024 Global Wealth Report from UBS, "In 2023, the U.S. was home to the highest number of millionaires, nearly 22 million people. In percentage terms, the U.S. hosts 38% of the world's millionaires, Western Europe 28%, and China 10%." If you're not among the many American millionaires and you're wondering how you might become one , keep reading -- because there's one powerful hack that might help get you there.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Earthodic, a Geebung, Queensland, Australia-based bio-packaging startup, raised $6m in Seed funding. The round was led by FTW Ventures, with participation from Circulate Capital, the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), UniQuest Fund, Significant Capital Ventures, Branch Venture Group, RedStick Ventures, Tenacious Ventures and Investible, Closed Loop Partners, and other US-based angel investors.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The oil industry has had its share of ups and downs over the decades. Crude prices have varied wildly over the years. They even briefly went negative during the pandemic, only to spike into the triple digits after Russia invaded Ukraine. That stomach-turning volatility has made it difficult for many oil companies to maintain their dividends over the years, let alone continue increasing their payouts.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Broswarm, a Vilnius, Lithuania-based defence tech startup, raised €800K in funding. Backers included ScaleWolf, a hybrid accelerator and fund for defence tech. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate the development of its proprietary X-Ray Eagle sensor, which enhances mine detection by providing clear, 3D visualisations from up to 10 metres above ground. […] The post Broswarm Raises €800K in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is up 20% through Nov. 1. But within the index, these five stocks have produced even higher returns with each one more than doubling this year. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Vistra Vistra (NYSE: VST) stock is up 210%. The company sells electricity and also produces power (including nuclear) and renewable fuels. The gains have partly been driven by the growing need for electricity, particularly among technology companies with large data centers, like Microsoft a
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Dash0, a Solingen, Germany-based provider of an opentelemetry-native observability tool, raised $9.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by Accel, with participation from Dig Ventures and angel investors including Guy Podjarny (co-founder, Snyk) and Guillermo Rauch (CEO, Vercel). The company intends to use the funds to accelerate product development and scale its sales and […] The post Dash0 Raises $9.5M in Seed Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In the late 19th century, coal miners began bringing canaries when they descended into the mines. If the canary became distressed or died, it was an early warning sign that dangerous levels of carbon monoxide were present. Investors today don't have anything as simple to use in detecting problems for companies as canaries in the coal mine. However, paying close attention to comments made in the quarterly earnings calls of companies' peers, customers, and suppliers can sometimes provide important
Pension Pulse
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
CPP Investments issued a press release on Monday that alongside EQT and Temasek, it completed the acquisition of Keywords Studios: London, U.K. (November 4, 2024) – Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ( CPP Investments ), alongside EQT and Temasek, has completed the acquisition of Keywords Studios, the leading international video games service provider.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Black Friday is weeks away, but it's not too early to score holiday discounts. Some retailers are running sales in advance of Black Friday to help shoppers save big while they check off items on their lists. Target announced it would drop weeklong holiday deals every Sunday starting Nov. 3. By shopping these sales, you can ensure your holiday shopping budget goes further.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Workgrounds, a New York based startup that automates the process of booking and managing hotel room blocks for companies, raised $2.6m in pre-seed funding. Backers included Oceans Ventures, Hannah Grey, Volo Ventures, and deftly.vc. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Co-founded by Nikhil Sethi and Garrett Ullom, Workgrounds is […] The post Workgrounds Raises $2.6M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Shares of Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) fell on Monday, Nov. 4 , despite some encouraging new data. Over the weekend, the company showed the medical community and investors results that suggest its experimental anti-obesity tablet, tentatively named VK2735, could go on to generate blockbuster sales. Viking's previous positive results for the experimental treatments in its pipeline haven't gone unnoticed by the overall stock market.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Workorb, a Toronto, Canada-based startup helping companies in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries to leverage their project data, raised an undisclosed amount in Seed funding. The round was led by Metavallon VC and Freedom of Innovation Ventures (by Sang Kyun Cha, founder of SAP Hana). The company intends to use the funds to expand sales […] The post Workorb Raises Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
While the debate over whether it's better to pay for high-quality or high-growth businesses will never end, the easiest solution is to find stocks offering both. One company that fits this best-of-both-worlds billing is Idexx Laboratories (NASDAQ: IDXX) , offering leading pet healthcare diagnostics operations. Delivering annualized revenue and free-cash-flow growth of 10% and 25%, respectively, over the past decade, the company's razor-and-blade model has turned it into a steady compounder.
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