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2 Surefire Chip Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

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The chip industry has been growing for decades, and the investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could keep the industry growing for years to come. While the semiconductor industry can experience cyclical demand, the increasing quantity of chips used in consumer devices, cars, and data centers bodes well for the industry's long-term prospects.

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The New Normal of Negativity

A Wealth of Common Sense

There are certain financial publications that you can just tell have a European bent to them. They use words with an extra “u” like favourite, glamour, or colour. They use cheque instead of check. And per cent has a space for some reason. The Financial Times and The Economist come to mind. The Economist has a new special report with a series of stories about how America is the envy of the world, economically s.

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Better Chip Stock: ASML vs. TSMC

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ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) , also known as TSMC, are both linchpins of the global semiconductor market. ASML is the world's largest producer of photolithography systems, which optically etch circuit patterns onto silicon wafers. TSMC, which uses ASML's systems to manufacture its chips, is the world's largest and most technologically advanced contract chipmaker.

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For more business, refocus from ‘get’ to ‘give’

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Sandy Schussel Most financial advisors and insurance professionals are taught to prospect by marketing themselves to prospective clients. They put in long hours and spend good money on lead lists, social media and other marketing activities. Often, they notice that despite their best efforts, not much is happening. They aren’t growing and getting great clients.

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Energy Transfer Takes a Preliminary Step Toward Adding a Lot More Fuel to Its Growth Engine

The Motley Fool

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has stomped on the growth accelerator this year. The midstream giant's distributable cash flow surged 32% in the second quarter. Acquisitions were the main fuel source, as it closed a couple of needle-moving deals in the past year. It also completed several more expansion projects The master limited partnership (MLP) is getting closer to locking down another major growth driver.

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French state takes stake in Sanofi unit to smooth €15.5bn US deal

Financial Times M&A

Deal for consumer health arm has faced a political backlash over ceding controlling stake to American private equity group

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The new corporate green goal: being ‘nature positive’

Financial Times: Moral Money

More companies are committing to protect and improve biodiversity.

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Costco Says This Is Its Biggest Competitor (Hint: It's Not Sam's Club)

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images Some retailers pride themselves on low prices. Others pride themselves on outstanding customer service. At Costco , it's a combination of both. Shopping at Costco can often lead to big savings on groceries, apparel, and more. And that's due to the store's competitive prices coupled with its commitment to customer service that extends to its return policy.

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AfricInvest and Proparco co-invest in optician chain

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post AfricInvest and Proparco co-invest in optician chain first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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Space Force Prepares to Spend Billions More on Its Multibillion-Dollar Missile Defense System

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It's been four years since the U.S. Space Force (or more precisely, the Space Development Agency within USSF) announced it was building a new missile defense system out of concentric planes of orbiting "tracking" and "transport" satellites. Since then, it's only launched 27 satellites -- roughly 6% of the 477 it wants. This slow start isn't discouraging Space Force from awarding even more contracts, however.

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Southeast Asian venture investment network launches Africa arm

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Southeast Asian venture investment network launches Africa arm first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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A $295 Billion Opportunity Is Hiding In Plain Sight. 2 Stocks That Should Help You Plug Into It.

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Last month, utility company Constellation Energy unveiled plans to restart one of the two now-mothballed nuclear reactors at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island power facility. On the surface it doesn't mean much. The world needs more electricity right now. Nuclear is a quickly accessible low-cost option. There was a curious detail within Constellation's press release, however.

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EuroMena Fund North African exits delivered a combined 1.9x multiple

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post EuroMena Fund North African exits delivered a combined 1.9x multiple first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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Does Stanley Druckenmiller Know Something Wall Street Doesn't? The Billionaire Investor Is Making a Big Bet Against the Federal Reserve.

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Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller might be the best to ever do it, at least from a pure returns perspective. His firm, Duquesne Capital Management, which closed in 2010, generated average annual returns of 30% for three decades. That's better than Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. Although Duquesne Capital is no more, Druckenmiller still invests through the Duquesne Family Office, and is not afraid to go against the grain.

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Norfund and Abler Nordic make loans to Kenyan MSME lender

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Norfund and Abler Nordic make loans to Kenyan MSME lender first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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Want to Invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safely? Buy These 3 ETFs

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Investing in artificial intelligence (AI) can pose a notable challenge for some investors. Many potential shareholders might have too much of an aversion to risk buying individual stocks. Others more tolerant of risk might be leery of an Nvidia after a massive run-up or hesitant to buy a stock like Super Micro Computer , which delayed filing a report to the SEC.

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Vantage backs telecoms group in mezzanine debt deal

Africa Capital Digest

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Screaming Buys Right Now

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Dividend stocks have historically been fantastic long-term investments. The best ones supply an attractive and growing income stream along with steady stock-price appreciation. That can add up to a strong total return. Chevron (NYSE: CVX) , Realty Income (NYSE: O) , and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) have terrific records of paying dividends. Even better, they currently trade at lower valuations, which has them offering high-dividend yields.

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Masdar outlines plan to become one of world’s biggest renewable energy groups

Financial Times M&A

Abu Dhabi company to continue global investment spree that includes nearly €6.

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Could Lam Research Stock Help You Retire a Millionaire?

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Semiconductors, or chips, are essentially the building blocks of modern technology. They are often made from silicon sliced into thin wafers and contain countless microscopic circuits. As you can imagine, manufacturing semiconductors is a highly complex process that requires state-of-the-art technology. Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) sells specialized equipment used in semiconductor production.

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KKR Acquires Portfolio of Six Class A Industrial Warehouses Across the U.S.

KKR

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of six well-located, Class A industrial logistics properties in major U.S. Gateway and Sunbelt markets for approximately $377 million. The six modern industrial properties possess an average vintage of 2014 and feature 35-foot average clear heights.

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Meet the Unstoppable Growth Stock That Could Join Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft in the $3 Trillion Club by 2030.

The Motley Fool

There's been a noteworthy shift over the past couple of decades that has seen technology companies ascend the ranks of the world's most valuable companies. Twenty years ago, industrial and energy bellwethers General Electric and ExxonMobil reigned supreme when measured by market cap, valued at $319 billion and $283 billion, respectively. Now, just two decades later, some of the best-known names in technology are tops.

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KKR Completes Acquisition of Varsity Brands from Bain Capital and Charlesbank

KKR

New investment supports Varsity Brands’ growth strategy and mission to serve sports teams, schools, and student-athletes DALLAS & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Varsity Brands (the “Company”), a leader in team sports, athletics and spirit, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Varsity Brands by KKR from Bain Capital and Charlesbank.

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3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Now for a Lifetime of Passive Income

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If you're an individual investor trying to set yourself up with a dividend income stream that can fuel your retirement dreams, there are two very different ways to make it happen. You could fill your portfolio with stocks that offer ultra-high yields upfront, but dividend yields generally rise because the market doesn't expect significant increases.

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KKR receives all regulatory approvals for the voluntary public tender offer for all outstanding shares of OHB SE

KKR

27 August 2024 – Orchid Lux HoldCo S.à r.l. (“Bidder”), a holding company controlled by investment funds, vehicles and/or accounts advised and managed by various subsidiaries of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”), today announced the receipt of the last outstanding regulatory approval for the voluntary public tender offer for the shares (ISIN: DE0005936124) of OHB SE (“OHB”).

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Meet the Newest Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock to Join Nvidia in the $1 Trillion Club

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) flew into the $1 trillion club in May 2023 as it capitalized on growing spending on artificial intelligence. The chipmaker has gone on to increase more than three-fold in value since, becoming the second most valuable company in the world, behind only Apple. The rest of the $1 trillion club is full of some of Nvidia's biggest customers, the "hyperscalers" building out massive data centers for training and running generative AI.

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KKR to Present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

KKR

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Raj Agrawal, Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure, will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:45 AM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For.

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Got $5,000? 2 Top-Growth Stocks to Buy That Could Double Your Money

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If you're looking to get started investing, $5,000 is a nice nest egg to start with. That's about what the average American makes in a month, and it can grow on the stock market faster than you might expect. The S&P 500 has historically returned an average of 9% a year with dividends reinvested, which means it would double every eight years thanks to the power of compounding.

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KKR-Mirastar Acquires Portfolio of Five Prime Logistics assets across the UK from PLP

KKR

London, 3 September 2024 – KKR and Mirastar, KKR Real Estate’s industrial and logistics platform in Europe, have completed the off-market acquisition of a prime UK logistics portfolio from PLP, totalling 890,364 square feet across five assets. The portfolio is currently 80% let, with a weighted average lease term to break of 10 years. The assets provide best-in-class specifications, including BREEAM Very Good certifications and EPC A+ ratings.

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1 No-Brainer Electric Vehicle (EV) Stock to Buy Right Now (Hint: It's Not Tesla)

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Tesla has proven to be one of the best investments of the past 10 years. Over that time period, sales by the ground-breaking electric vehicle (EV) maker have soared nearly 2,900% even as its stock price has vaulted by nearly 1,400% -- substantially enriching its early investors. But the electric vehicle industry remains in its infancy, and so it pays to seek out current opportunities.

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Axel Springer Announces New Corporate Structure to Unlock Future Growth Potential

KKR

Berlin, September 19, 2024 – Axel Springer SE (“Axel Springer”) today announced a strategic decision to create a new corporate structure for the company, with a goal to create a focused media company and separately held classifieds businesses. The new corporate structure is designed to position all businesses for optimal future growth potential and success in their respective markets.

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2 Magnificent Dividend Stocks Down 33% and 39% to Buy Right Now While Their Dividend Yields Are Near Once-in-a-Decade Highs

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One of my favorite pairings when looking for passive income on the stock market is to find companies with safe, steady operations with dividend yields that are near 10-year highs. While finding this combination isn't exactly common, chocolatier The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) and quick-service food franchisor MTY Food Group (OTC: MTYF.F) currently meet these requirements.

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KKR Closes $4.6 Billion Ascendant Fund

KKR

The Fund is the first of its kind at KKR, targeting the large and fragmented North American middle market KKR to support implementation of broad-based employee ownership and engagement programs in all control investments in the Fund NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final closing of KKR Ascendant Fund SCSP (“Ascendant” or the “Fund”), a $4.6.

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2 Important Changes to Social Security Were Just Announced for 2025

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Recently, the Social Security Administration announced two important changes that are going to affect both current and future retirees. Both changes relate to how much money you'll have in your pockets next year. Here's what you need to know. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Current Social Security recipients are getting a cost-of-living adjustment The first big announcement affects current retirees and others who are receiving Social Security benefits right now.

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