The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Elon Musk wants to revolutionize spaceflight -- and lower the cost of a space launch by nearly 99%. In 2010, SpaceX's founder and CEO took a first step toward this goal with the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket. Priced at $61 million, Falcon 9 cost just 15% the price charged for the Delta IV Heavy rockets ( $400 million ) it competed with. And in 2018, ahead of the first launch of an improved "Block 5" Falcon 9, Musk promised to lower the cost to less than $5 million.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

I enjoy studying market history not because it makes it any easier to predict the future but because it can set helpful baseline assumptions. For example, there have been permabears predicting a massive financial crisis and stock market crash every single year since the Great Financial Crisis in 2008. A crash is always a possibility, of course. But there have only been five crashes in the 50% or worse range over the past.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Sometimes, the best stock buys are hiding in plain sight. Microsoft shares, for example, gained 1,000% in the past decade, even though the company was already an entrenched software leader back in 2014. It relied on competitive advantages, like its economies of scale and valuable brand, to reach today's massive $3 trillion market capitalization -- likely creating many millionaire shareholders along the way.

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Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Acquisition would create one of the biggest producers in America’s booming Permian Basin

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

She's at it again: Cathie Wood, the head of Ark Invest, is snapping up shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) with purchases worth more than $160 million so far in 2024. Is it a brilliant move or a huge mistake? Here's what you need to know. What's going on As noted above, Wood and her team have purchased over $160 million worth of Tesla stock since the start of the year.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

University’s exposure has risen despite landmark 2020 commitment to divestment

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Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Novo Nordisk’s controlling shareholder plans to allocate up to $7bn a year by 2030

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Image source: Getty Images If you like to travel and fly with JetBlue, there's some news that you'll want to know. The airline recently started charging an additional seat selection fee. This fee applies to aisle and window seats in more favorable parts of its planes. While you can avoid this cost, it's worth knowing before booking your next JetBlue flight.

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Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Italian luxury group agrees deal to go private with LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Image source: Getty Images When you sign up for auto insurance, you typically have to maintain a minimum amount of coverage designated by the state where you live. And in most cases, the minimum amount of coverage isn't nearly enough to make sure you're truly protected in the event you're found responsible for an accident or are hit by an underinsured motorist.

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Top 1000 Funds

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In a recently published review, Brunel Pension Partnership vows to “turn the screws” on managers and its holdings via increased RI expectations and warns that rosier economic forecasts of lower interest rates and tamed inflation may not come true.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is known for its "every day low prices" strategy. It's about to take a similar approach with its shares. The giant retailer plans to conduct a 3-for-1 stock split on Feb. 26. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in a press release that the company is taking this action to make its shares more affordable to its associates. Of course, shares will also be more affordable to investors who don't work for the company.

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Africa Capital Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Tinubu made Managing Partner for DLA Piper Africa member firm first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

I write a lot about companies that build aircraft. I write a lot about companies that build military equipment. So imagine my surprise when, last week, I learned that one of the companies I follow most actively -- Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) -- may have a military aircraft that's worth up to $100 billion in future revenue. And it's an aircraft whose development has been kept so secret that I'd almost forgotten it even existed.

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Africa Capital Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Sahel Capital provides trade finance loan to Acier first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Military contractor Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is in the business of building fighter jets -- and business is booming. In a pair of Earth-shaking announcements last week, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) informed Congress of a plan to sell a combined $31.6 billion in new weapons sales to Greece and Turkey. But the biggest of these deals is for Turkey.

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Africa Capital Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post OMAI invests in women-owned Afropulse, restructuring funding first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the past 10 years, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) shares have been a huge market outperformer, rising 700% since February 2014, including dividends. Strong fundamentals have propelled this eight-fold return. If you were smart enough to have purchased shares back then, a big congrats to you. I'm sure the hope is that a repeat performance is in the cards.

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Africa Capital Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Telecel secures financing from Africa Credit Opportunities Fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

At the start of 2024, a price target of $100,000 for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) looked like a no-brainer. Bitcoin had just rallied more than 150% to a price of $45,000. Wall Street had finally embraced Bitcoin as an asset class, and the imminent arrival of new spot Bitcoin ETFs promised to unlock a torrent of new investor money into Bitcoin. The problem, however, is that the whole Bitcoin ETF investment thesis hasn't panned out as expected.

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Africa Capital Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post STANLIB Infrastructure, others launch renewable energy platform business first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In this video, I will talk about Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) , which saw its stock soar 50% after the company reported earnings. I will explain why I'm staying far away from this stock right now. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 9, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 11, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Arm Holdings right now? Before you buy stock in Arm Holdings, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best sto

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Africa Capital Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post SIMA holds first close for $150 million solar green bond first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

When examined over long periods, Wall Street's three major stock indexes -- the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth-dependent Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) -- have risen in value, without fail. But it's a far different story when the lens is narrowed to mere months or perhaps a few years.

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Africa Capital Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post US-based Ackerley announces Springboks deal first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) went viral last year, and the speed at which it made the rounds caught many in the tech sector off guard. To be clear, AI, in the broadest sense, has been around for decades, but the latest algorithms have really taken it to the next level. Generative AI is now being used to streamline processes and generate original content, and the resulting productivity gains are driving rapid adoption.

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KKR

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Zurich, 7 December 2023 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the opening of a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, solidifying its presence in one of the world's most important institutional and wealth management centers. The KKR office opens with individuals representing KKR’s Global Client Solutions team and will also serve as a Swiss base for investment professionals covering the DACH region.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The goal in retirement should be to have as many income sources as possible. The more income sources, the greater your financial security -- and I'm sure most people would agree that financial security is well-earned by that stage in life. One of retirees' main retirement income sources is Social Security. It provides consistent income that can be a financial safety net for millions of people.

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KKR

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajax Health announced today the formation and funding of Cortex, a medical technology company developing an integrated mapping and ablation solution suite for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 30 million patients worldwide. Cortex has raised $90 million in funding commitments led by KKR and Hellman & Friedman (H&F) with participation by other investors including AI Life

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The financial toll of divorce can be especially hard on seniors living on fixed incomes. Some qualify for Social Security benefits, but they may not get much if they only worked sporadically or earned little during their careers. Fortunately, not all divorced people have to rely solely upon their own income history. Below, we'll take a closer look at how the government calculates Social Security benefits and why your ex might be your ticket to much bigger checks.

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KKR

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced the appointment of Dane E. Holmes as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective December 29, 2023. As CAO, he will join the firm’s leadership team and oversee and work with the existing leaders of a number of key functions, including KKR’s Human Capital, Communications, Marketing, Sustainability, and Citizenship teams.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) investors are raking in the chips to kick off 2024. Thanks to the e-commerce and cloud giant's record closeout of 2023, the stock has been climbing higher. As of this writing, shares are already up 11% so far this year, and they're homing back in on all-time highs last reached in late 2021. A key factor in Amazon's renewed success involves generating higher profitability, not just all-out growth like in the 2010s.

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KKR

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Henry McVey: Investors Should Approach Markets with a ‘Glass Half Full’ Lens NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released its 2024 Global Macro Outlook by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation (GMAA).

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

On Jan. 25, 2023, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) announced its 36th consecutive annual dividend raise when it boosted its dividend by 6%. Investors were hoping for another raise in the Feb. 2, 2024, fourth-quarter earnings release -- and they got just that. Chevron announced an 8% dividend raise lifting the payout to $1.63 per share per quarter -- or $6.52 per share per year.

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