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This Is How Much Americans Spend on Pet Food

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Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash Adopting a pet is a decision you have to think about carefully before diving in. Not only does it require a huge time commitment on your part, but there's also a big financial commitment to make, seeing as how you're forking over money for things like healthcare, supplies, and, depending on your situation, pet-sitting services.

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Forecasting generative AI in 2024: ‘It’s more about actually leveraging it versus just playing with it’

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The impact traditional and generative AI will have on private equity dealmaking is still a question in 2024. The post Forecasting generative AI in 2024: ‘It’s more about actually leveraging it versus just playing with it’ appeared first on PE Hub.

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Plug Power Will Survive. Does That Make the Hydrogen Stock a Buy?

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Last fall, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) issued a dire warning. The hydrogen company projected at that time that it didn't have enough liquidity to fund its operations through the next year. That caused investors to worry that it might not be able to continue as a going concern. However, those concerns are now in the rearview mirror. Plug Power has plugged the holes in its liquidity and how has the fuel to continue operating.

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Fonds de solidarité FTQ’s JAMP to buy Pharmalab’s manufacturing facility in Quebec

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The Levis-based facility ceased operations in August 2023. The post Fonds de solidarité FTQ’s JAMP to buy Pharmalab’s manufacturing facility in Quebec appeared first on PE Hub.

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Is a Living Trust Really the Best Way to Pass an Inheritance To Your Family?

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There are many reasons why people work hard, aside from maintaining their current livelihood. For a lot of people, one of those reasons is to ensure they can leave assets behind for their loved ones after they've passed away. It's certainly one of my driving forces. There's something comforting about knowing you can help provide for your loved ones after you're no longer around.

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AEI snaps up manufacturer Calca Solutions

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Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor and FMI Capital Advisors served as advisor to Calca Solutions and AE Industrial Partners. The post AEI snaps up manufacturer Calca Solutions appeared first on PE Hub.

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Eagle Merchant Partners-backed Eskola acquires roofing and waterproofing firm J.R. Jones Roofing

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Eskola is a Tennessee-based commercial roofing and waterproofing company. The post Eagle Merchant Partners-backed Eskola acquires roofing and waterproofing firm J.R. Jones Roofing appeared first on PE Hub.

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Warren Buffett's Latest $2.1 Billion Buy Brings His Total Investment in This Stock to More Than $74 Billion in Under 6 Years

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For nearly six decades, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been putting on a clinic for Wall Street. Whereas the benchmark S&P 500 has delivered a total return, including dividends, of a little north of 33,000% since the "Oracle of Omaha" took over as CEO in the mid-1960s, Berkshire's Class A shares (BRK.A) have galloped higher by an aggregate of more than 5,000,000% as of the closing bell on Feb. 28, 2024!

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PE-backed Luxium to buy manufacturer PLX

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The seller is an investor group led by Tinicum. The post PE-backed Luxium to buy manufacturer PLX appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe Are Soaring Today

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It appears reports of the death of meme tokens have been greatly exaggerated. Three of the most popular meme tokens in the market are rocketing higher today. Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) , Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) , and Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) are each up big. As of 12:45 p.m. ET, these three tokens have rocketed 25.7%, 47.5%, and 35%, respectively, over the past 24 hours.

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Soundcore-backed D&D taps Pfeifer as president

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In his role as president, Pfeifer will lead the development and expansion of the D&D platform, including organic growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions. The post Soundcore-backed D&D taps Pfeifer as president appeared first on PE Hub.

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Tesla Cuts Prices and the Stock Falls, Dragging Rivian and Lucid With It

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The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to face an imbalance between supply and demand, resulting in lower prices and falling margins for automakers. Over the weekend, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and BYD continued their price war with Tesla giving incentives of nearly $5,000 to buyers through the end of March. Investors didn't react kindly and it wasn't just Tesla that was impacted, although shares were down as much as 7.9% in trading on Monday.

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BV-backed Imagenet adds Mudunuri and Sengupta to C-suite

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Based in Tampa, Florida, Imagenet is a provider of digital transformation, contact center and claims adjudication services for health plans. The post BV-backed Imagenet adds Mudunuri and Sengupta to C-suite appeared first on PE Hub.

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This Magnificent Dividend Stock Made a Small, Under-the-Radar Investment That Will Unlock a $500 Billion Growth Opportunity

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Realty Income (NYSE: O) has done a magnificent job growing its dividend over the years. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has increased its payout 123 times since its public market listing in 1994. The main driver has been its ability to invest in real estate that generates steady and growing rental income. The REIT primarily invests in retail and industrial properties net leased to high-quality tenants in durable industries.

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WindRose snaps up care delivery platform CardioOne

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WindRose is providing up to $100 million of additional capital to support CardioOne's ongoing growth. The post WindRose snaps up care delivery platform CardioOne appeared first on PE Hub.

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This Is the Biggest Company Not in the "Magnificent Seven" -- but It Deserves to Be

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A massive market cap alone doesn't qualify a stock for inclusion in the so-called "Magnificent Seven." But that's pretty much how it's worked out. Because these seven tickers have performed so well of late, they've become some of the market's biggest companies as well. But a check of market caps shows there is one curious exception to this correlation -- drugmaker Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY).

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Platinum Equity to sell matting provider Yak to United Rentals for $1.1bn

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The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024. The post Platinum Equity to sell matting provider Yak to United Rentals for $1.1bn appeared first on PE Hub.

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Nvidia Just Bought 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks, but This 1 Is Soaring the Most

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the world's largest semiconductor company, and considering it just surpassed a $2 trillion valuation, it's also one of America's most valuable companies overall as measured by market cap. Only Microsoft and Apple are more valuable. Most of Nvidia's market capitalization has been added in the last 12 months alone, thanks entirely to its data center chips designed to process artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.

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Värde Partners promotes Gallagher and Iannazzo to partner

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In addition to becoming partners, Gallagher will now serve as global head of business development and investor relations and Iannazzo will serve as chief operating officer. The post Värde Partners promotes Gallagher and Iannazzo to partner appeared first on PE Hub.

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Should Investors Buy SoundHound AI Stock on the Dip?

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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews SoundHound AI 's (NASDAQ: SOUN) latest results and answers whether it is a buying opportunity for long-term investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 29, 2024. The video was published on March 2, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in SoundHound AI right now? Before you buy stock in SoundHound AI, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy n

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Platinum Equity scores a big sale; Azra Kanji shares insights on starting her own firm; NEXUS launches

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Platinum Equity exits Yak for $1.1 billion. The post Platinum Equity scores a big sale; Azra Kanji shares insights on starting her own firm; NEXUS launches appeared first on PE Hub.

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This Billionaire Investor Has 21% of His Portfolio Invested in These 2 Artificial Intelligence Growth Stocks

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After decades of success, legendary money manager Stanley Druckenmiller "retired" to manage the Duquesne Family Office. The firm's portfolio currently has approximately $3.3 billion in assets under management. Of that total, a whopping 21% is in two artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). These two AI stalwarts have clobbered the broader stock market over the years.

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JLL Partners promotes Mouli and Shillito to managing director

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Mouli joined JLL in 2017 and Shillito came on board in 2022. The post JLL Partners promotes Mouli and Shillito to managing director appeared first on PE Hub.

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Where Will Nikola Stock Be in 1 Year?

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When electric truck maker Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) hit the public markets four years ago, investors rushed to hitch a ride. After completing its merger with a special purpose acquisition company , Nikola stock started trading at $37.55 in June 2020, and it quickly soared to almost $94 days later as investors recognized a long road of growth ahead for the company.

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Z Capital Credit Partners closes fifth CLO at $331.3m

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The CLO is backed by a portfolio of broadly syndicated senior secured loans. The post Z Capital Credit Partners closes fifth CLO at $331.3m appeared first on PE Hub.

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Best AI Stock: SoundHound AI Stock vs. BigBear.ai Stock

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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) to BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) to determine today's better buy. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 29, 2024. The video was published on March 2, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in SoundHound AI right now? Before you buy stock in SoundHound AI, 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 SoundHound AI wasn’t

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General Atlantic to make growth investment in Plusgrade

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Plusgrade is a global powering ancillary revenue solutions provider for the travel industry. The post General Atlantic to make growth investment in Plusgrade appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why Dell, AMD, Nvidia, and Super Micro Computer All Skyrocketed Last Week

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In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) , Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) , Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) , and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of March 1, 2024.

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DFW Capital-backed North American Rail Solutions scoops up West Rail Construction

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North American Rail Solutions is a provider of industrial rail inspection, construction, maintenance, and terminal services in North America. The post DFW Capital-backed North American Rail Solutions scoops up West Rail Construction appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why Nvidia Stock Was Popping Again Today

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Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) were climbing again today even though there was no company-specific news on the artificial intelligence (AI) stock juggernaut. However, AI stocks have a tendency to move in unison, and good news from fellow traveler Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) seemed to lift Nvidia stock as well. Super Micro shares jumped after the S&P Global said that the maker of servers and storage equipment that are especially valued for AI applications would join the S&P 500 o

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PCS Retirement inks majority investment from Lee Equity Partners

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As part of the transaction, LLR Partners will exit its investment in PCS. The post PCS Retirement inks majority investment from Lee Equity Partners appeared first on PE Hub.

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Meet the Best Dividend Stock Among the "Magnificent Seven"

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The "Magnificent Seven" stocks aren't particularly known for being dividend payers. This group of companies includes the following tech leaders: Apple , Alphabet , Amazon , Meta Platforms , Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) , Nvidia , and Tesla. These corporations have generally produced excellent stock market returns. However, several of them don't even pay dividends.

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General Atlantic to scale Partners Capital amid outsourced CIO surge

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GA announced in February it was acquiring a minority stake in Partners Capital, and hopes to scale the investment office with technology. The post General Atlantic to scale Partners Capital amid outsourced CIO surge appeared first on PE Hub.

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Nvidia and These Tech Giants Just Invested in This Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Start-Up

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In today's video, I discuss updates impacting a recent investment made by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other tech giants. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the pre-market prices of March 4, 2024. The video was published on March 4, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now?

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