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23 Million Reasons I'll Be Keeping an Eye on Netflix Stock in 2024

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Streaming pioneer Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) was long considered by viewers to be the best streaming option available due to its vast library of original and licensed content. But as the cord-cutting trend has become more mainstream, a vast number of competing services have been launched, many by entertainment giants with their own massive quantities of high-quality intellectual property.

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Natural gas compression firm Service Compression inks investment from Warburg Pincus

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Warburg Pincus' investment comes alongside a new credit facility led by J.P. Morgan and an additional capital raise led by existing and new shareholders. The post Natural gas compression firm Service Compression inks investment from Warburg Pincus appeared first on PE Hub.

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Retiring on Social Security Alone in 2024? Here's What That Might Look Like.

The Motley Fool

One of the biggest misconceptions about Social Security is that those benefits are designed to replace workers' pre-retirement earnings in full. In reality, if you earn a typical wage, Social Security will replace about 40% of it, assuming benefits aren't cut in the future due to the program's projected revenue shortfall. As such, it's not a good idea to plan to retire on Social Security alone.

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ACON Investments to sell injectable products provider Vitalis

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The buyer is Laboratorios Sanfer. The post ACON Investments to sell injectable products provider Vitalis appeared first on PE Hub.

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How to Make the Most of Your Workplace Health Plan in 2024

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Image source: Getty Images One of the perks of working for an employer, as opposed to being self-employed, is getting access to a subsidized health insurance plan. When you're self-employed, you often have to cover the cost of health insurance in full, which can be a blow to your personal finances. If you have workplace health insurance, it's important to make the most of that coverage.

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Arlington-backed Avenu snaps up court case management software Finvi SLG

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Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Finvi SLG is a provider of court case management, collections workflow and integrated electronic payments software that services over 700 state and local jurisdictions. The post Arlington-backed Avenu snaps up court case management software Finvi SLG appeared first on PE Hub.

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Clearlake exits building solutions firm Janus International Group

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Clearlake acquired Janus in February 2018 in partnership with the founding management team. The post Clearlake exits building solutions firm Janus International Group appeared first on PE Hub.

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Bitcoin to $100,000 or Shiba Inu to $0.01: What's More Likely to Happen in 2024?

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has risen by around 60% in just the past three months. Hype and excitement ahead of the approval of the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has resulted in investors becoming incredibly bullish on crypto of late. At more than $40,000, the digital currency is now trading around the levels it was at two years ago. There's hope that it could hit the $100,000 mark.

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Capstreet promotes Harrell to chief talent officer

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Harrell joined Capstreet in January 2022 from Focus Search Partners, where he was a managing director. The post Capstreet promotes Harrell to chief talent officer appeared first on PE Hub.

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3 Costly Tax Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

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Image source: Getty Images Paying taxes is a part of life for all of us. And unfortunately, mismanaging your tax situation could result in a hit to your personal finances. So could falling victim to certain blunders on your tax return. With that in mind, here are three mistakes to steer clear of in 2024. 1. Submitting an inaccurate return Between now and mid-April, you'll probably spend some amount of time working on your 2023 tax return.

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CDPQ-backed Bouthillette Parizeau acquires M&R Engineering

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M&R Engineering is a mechanical and electrical consulting engineering company based in Halifax. The post CDPQ-backed Bouthillette Parizeau acquires M&R Engineering appeared first on PE Hub.

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Could AMD Stock Mirror Nvidia's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Success in 2024?

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In today's video, I discuss recent news impacting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). 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 Jan. 17, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 17, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Advanced Micro Devices right now?

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Knox Lane acquires Guardian Fire Protection Services

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Guardian’s existing shareholders, including CEO Scott Agge and the current leadership team, will reinvest alongside Knox Lane and continue to own a significant minority stake in the company going forward. The post Knox Lane acquires Guardian Fire Protection Services appeared first on PE Hub.

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2 Stock-Split Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Before They Soar 50% and 80%, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts

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Electric carmaker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and ad tech company The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) were winning investments over the last five years, with shares soaring 830% and 380%, respectively. That price appreciation led both companies to split their stocks. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) : 3-for-1 split in August 2022 The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) : 2-for-1 split in June 2021 Those stock splits are old news, but the underlying message still matters: Tesla and The Trade Desk have proven their ability to create

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Bow River-backed One10 snaps up First Lorandus Global

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First Lorandus Global is a Cambridge, Ontario-based provider of virtual, hybrid, incentive travel and face-to-face event solutions. The post Bow River-backed One10 snaps up First Lorandus Global appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why Boeing Stock Is Gaining Altitude Today

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Boeing (NYSE: BA) got a big endorsement for its 737 MAX line from an Indian customer, providing investors with a sign that demand for the plane remains strong despite its latest quality issues. Investors are cheering the news, sending shares of Boeing up nearly 4% as of 1 p.m. ET Thursday. A welcomed bit of good news Boeing's 737 MAX is under scrutiny yet again.

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Where’s the beef? Florida, finds Heartwood Partners

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'We view Florida as a $500 million market opportunity and Bush Brothers has a small, growing slice of this market,' says Heartwood's Ed Tan. The post Where’s the beef? Florida, finds Heartwood Partners appeared first on PE Hub.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Jan 18, 2024 , 1:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Jeff Su [Foreign language] Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to TSMC's fourth quarter 2023 earnings conference and conference call. It's great to see everyone in person once again.

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Littlejohn-backed Maysteel Industries acquires Star Precision Manufacturing

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The company will continue to operate as Star Precision under the Maysteel family. The post Littlejohn-backed Maysteel Industries acquires Star Precision Manufacturing appeared first on PE Hub.

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The NFL Could Help Make Disney Even Bigger Than Netflix

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The streaming wars are spilling into live sports, and the NFL is taking notice. Recent reports indicate that the NFL could partner with Disney (NYSE: DIS) through taking a stake in ESPN. If Disney pulls it off, this could help make it a bigger streaming company than Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). In this video, Travis Hoium covers the thought process behind the potential deal and why it could be a massive win for Disney.

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CenterGate backs car repair parts manufacturer TransGo

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President John Landry will continue to lead TransGo. The post CenterGate backs car repair parts manufacturer TransGo appeared first on PE Hub.

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Is Elon Musk Going to Leave Tesla?

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In this video, I will discuss the recent drama concerning Elon Musk being unsatisfied with not having about 25% voting control of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). I will explain why a new compensation plan makes sense, why that has not been presented yet, and what the other alternative is. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Jan. 17, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 17, 2024.

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Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services acquires HVAC firm ACE Solves It All

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Southern is an operator of home service companies. The post Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services acquires HVAC firm ACE Solves It All appeared first on PE Hub.

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1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock Down 68% You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip in 2024

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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian will highlight one AI stock he thinks makes an excellent purchase for growth stock investors. (NASDAQ: BIDU) *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 16, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 18, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Baidu right now? Before you buy stock in Baidu, 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 Baidu wasn’t one of them.

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Skyline Global Partners backs pet treats provider Cosmo’s Superior Foods

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Cosmo's products include its signature chicken jerky, chicken hearts, chicken feet, turkey breast, beef heart jerky, and wild-caught sockeye salmon filet. The post Skyline Global Partners backs pet treats provider Cosmo’s Superior Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why Semiconductor Stocks Jumped Today

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Shares of semiconductor stocks advanced on Thursday after the first major earnings report of the season from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM). The industry is watching demand for chips closely and TSMC is expecting 20% revenue growth for the year. Not only did Taiwan Semiconductor's stock jump 8.8% in early trading, but Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) rose 3.9%, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) was up 3.3%, and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) had climbed 5.3%.

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HealthEdge invests medtech firm Radsource

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Radsource was founded in 2001. The post HealthEdge invests medtech firm Radsource appeared first on PE Hub.

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Down 80%, Could Roku Stock Finally Turn Around in 2024?

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We tend to think of the video streaming wars in relation to the content providers. Companies like Netflix , Amazon , and Alphabet are investing heavily to win customer eyeballs as people transition from spending most of their video-watching time on cable to largely watching streaming TV. But there is another layer to the streaming wars: connected TV (CTV) hardware and CTV operating systems.

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Brightwood Capital Advisors supports Rockbridge’s buyout of financial advisors’ tech platform TouchFuse

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As part of the transaction, Rockbridge combined TouchFuse with its existing portfolio company White Glove. The post Brightwood Capital Advisors supports Rockbridge’s buyout of financial advisors’ tech platform TouchFuse appeared first on PE Hub.

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Could SoundHound AI Become The Next Alphabet?

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When we think of technological revolutions, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) invariably springs to mind. The tech conglomerate formerly known as Google influences the entire digital landscape, starting from a distinct background of online search and advertising. In this dominant shadow, a new player called SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is stepping into the light.

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What is the Historical Rate of Return on Housing?

A Wealth of Common Sense

A reader asks: Ben, I love reading your work. Stocks, bonds, and cash are the categories to compare but it hit me as a “boomer” retired, what about home ownership as a comparison? Stay warm! This question was in response to my recent piece on the historical returns for stocks, bonds and cash: There are typically a fair number of requests for other asset classes whenever I post this kind of data.

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Here's When You Can Visit National Parks for Free in 2024

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Image source: Getty Images Many people bank their credit card points in order to pull off a fabulous vacation. And while you could save up for a stay at a luxury resort in the Caribbean or visit one of the country's many theme parks, if you're the outdoorsy type who loves hiking, nature, and great scenery, then a trip to a national park could be a great bet.

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Heartwood’s meat market expansion; AE Industrial exits American Pacific; Vinson & Elkins’ 2024 M&A outlook

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AEI sells American Pacific. The post Heartwood’s meat market expansion; AE Industrial exits American Pacific; Vinson & Elkins’ 2024 M&A outlook appeared first on PE Hub.

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4 Things to Know About Medicare Advantage in 2024

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Once you turn 65, you'll generally have the option to get health coverage through Medicare. From there, you can choose between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Original Medicare consists of Part A, which covers hospital care, and Part B, which covers outpatient care and diagnostics. Enrollees in original Medicare also need a Part D drug plan to cover the cost of prescriptions.

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