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1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 2,139%, According to Cathie Wood

The Motley Fool

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). She launched Ark's first spot price Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in January once regulators gave their approval. Earlier this year, Wood raised her price target from $1 million to $1.5 million by 2027 -- which would represent a whopping 2,139% jump from Bitcoin's recent price of about $67,000.

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20 Lessons From 20 Years of Managing Money

A Wealth of Common Sense

I entered the workforce in 2005. That means I’ve been working in the investment business for 20 years now. The longer I’m in the money management business the more there is to learn but these are some of the things I’ve learned thus far: 1. Experiences shape your perception of risk. Your ability and need to take risk should be based on your stage in life, time horizon, financial circumstances and goals.

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Social Security Is Running Out of Money, but Here's an Even More Urgent Concern for Retirees

The Motley Fool

You work your entire career and finally retire. At long last, it's time to enjoy your golden years. Life should be smooth sailing, right? That's the ideal plan. However, the reality is that things can and usually do get in the way. Unfortunately, two huge issues are steamrolling toward a collision with America's senior citizens. Social Security is running out of money.

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Dealmaking slowdown leaves private equity with record unsold assets

Financial Times M&A

Bain & Co report reveals how rapidly the industry has grown as well as the challenges created by higher interest rates

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6 Dividend Stocks Make Up 78.4% of Warren Buffett's $370 Billion Portfolio, and They Are All Cheaper Than the S&P 500

The Motley Fool

Famed investor Warren Buffett is known for finding quality businesses at a good value and holding them over time. When his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) first began investing in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in 2016, that stock traded at a steep discount to the market -- with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio in the range of 10 to 14.5 that year.

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Thomson Reuters has $8bn war chest for AI-focused deals, says chief

Financial Times M&A

Media and data group will develop its own technology and scoop up targets with AI capabilities

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Are you offering enough simplicity for HNW clients?

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Elizabeth M. Dipp Metzger, CFP, MSFS In working with the affluent — clients with a net worth between $5 million to $250 million — I’ve found they value simplicity, especially when they have complex financial planning issues. Sometimes they have complicated financial plans or wills and trusts that an attorney wrote for them, and yet the clients don’t necessarily understand them.

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Is SoFi a Millionaire Maker?

The Motley Fool

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) has benefited from a favorable market environment. Since the start of 2023, the shares are up 60% (as of March 6), boosted by strong financial results. Looking at the bigger picture, there is no shortage of reasons to appreciate this business. In fact, shareholders could be richly rewarded over the long term. With that said, can this digital bank stock help you become a millionaire one day?

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What to ask future employers about sustainability — and why

Financial Times: Moral Money

MBA graduates should assess the relative strengths and weaknesses in an organisation’s sustainability targets and strategy

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A Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever

The Motley Fool

The past year has been eye-opening in terms of the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI), and we've only scratched the surface. The ability to automate certain tasks is expected to usher in a tidal wave of productivity, the likes of which have rarely been seen before. "The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone," wrote Microsoft co-founder and former CEO Bill Gates.

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Monthly Market Update | March 2024

Tobias Financial

We are thrilled to share our monthly market update featuring our Portfolio Manager, Charles “Chad” NeSmith , CFA, CFP®. In an ever-evolving financial landscape, staying informed is key and Chad is here to guide you through the intricacies of the market. Tap into Chad’s wealth of experience and analytical acumen, as he provides you with a concise overview of the most recent market developments.

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What's Up With Super Micro Computer?

The Motley Fool

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool analysts Tim Beyers and Kirsten Guerra to discuss: Super Micro Computer 's real business. The original bull thesis for the data center service company. Supermicro's relationship with Nvidia. What's behind the stock's recent performance. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.

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Monthly Market Update | March 2024

Tobias Financial

We are thrilled to share our monthly market update featuring our Portfolio Manager, Charles “Chad” NeSmith , CFA, CFP®. In an ever-evolving financial landscape, staying informed is key and Chad is here to guide you through the intricacies of the market. Tap into Chad’s wealth of experience and analytical acumen, as he provides you with a concise overview of the most recent market developments.

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Better AI Stock: Nvidia vs. Super Micro Computer

The Motley Fool

You're a very happy investor if you've owned Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) or Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) over the past year. Since the start of 2023, Nvidia's stock is up 530%, while Supermicro's has risen an astounding 1,300%. In other words, if you invested $10,000 in each company on Jan. 1, 2023, you'd have nearly $205,000. But after that kind of performance, many investors may wonder if they can still invest in these two AI leaders without the risk of losing serious capital in just a few mo

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Conducive Capital hits fundraising trail for debut fund

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Conducive Capital hits fundraising trail for debut fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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Apple Could Launch Its Most Important Product Since the iPhone This Summer, According to a Pair of Wall Street Analysts

The Motley Fool

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) could use a new blockbuster product, and it could come as soon as this summer. The iPhone maker saw sales rise just 2% last quarter after a year in which revenue fell 2.8%. China remains a big question mark for Apple following a government ban of iPhones and a report indicating a massive decline in sales in the country to start the year.

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French VC firm launches Francophone Africa impact fund

Africa Capital Digest

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Social Security: You Could Qualify for An Extra $900 per Month in Benefits. Here's Who Is Eligible

The Motley Fool

Social Security can make or break retirement for many older adults. Just over 20% of U.S. adults age 50 and older have no other retirement income outside of their benefits, according to a 2023 survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute, so it's wise to squeeze every penny out of your monthly checks. Retirement benefits are the most common form of Social Security, and you generally become eligible for them once you've worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 10 years.

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European DFIs back TowerCo of Africa Uganda with debt

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post European DFIs back TowerCo of Africa Uganda with debt first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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2 Energy Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in March

The Motley Fool

Energy is a very difficult sector for dividend investors to invest in because of the dramatic swings in oil and natural gas prices. There are a few energy producers, like ExxonMobil and Chevron , that have managed to reward investors with reliable dividend growth through the cycle, but they are the exception and not the norm. For more conservative income investors a better energy option is the midstream niche of the energy sector, where giants Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and Enbridg

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CFM wins mandate to manage for infrastructure financing facility

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post CFM wins mandate to manage for infrastructure financing facility first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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How Maxing Out a Roth IRA With Warren Buffett's Favorite ETF Could Make You $1.3 Million

The Motley Fool

Learn from the master: That's good advice whether we're talking about developing negotiating skills, golfing, or playing the violin. It's also applicable to investing. In the investing world, there are few (if any) greater masters than Warren Buffett. I think that applying the wisdom he has imparted through the years can enable some disciplined investors to amass fortunes over time.

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AllianzGI and KfW make additional debt commitments to EAIF

Africa Capital Digest

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post AllianzGI and KfW make additional debt commitments to EAIF first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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3 Stocks That Could Be Easy Wealth Builders

The Motley Fool

Building wealth through the stock market is a simple process of building up a collection of great businesses and holding them in your portfolio for many years. Investors can achieve excellent long-term returns in this way, even by owning mostly large index funds that mirror the performance of the S&P 500. You can bolster these returns with individual stocks that outperform the wider market, of course.

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PaySpace acquired by San Francisco-based payroll and HR firm

Africa Capital Digest

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Meet the 5 Stocks That Have Contributed Almost All of the S&P 500's 2024 Gains

The Motley Fool

Containing the 500 largest publicly-traded U.S. companies by market cap, the S&P 500 is arguably the best indicator of the performance of the overall U.S. stock market. At least, it has been in the past. But something is happening that's making the index's performance somewhat misleading. As of March 6, the S&P 500 has gained 7.0% year to date.

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Azur Innovation backs loyalty fintech Tookeez

Africa Capital Digest

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2 Tech Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

The Motley Fool

Smart investors are always looking for stocks to buy that can be held for the very long term. This is important because the holding period matters. The stock market goes up more years than it goes down, meaning the longer a stock is held, the better its chances of benefiting from the overall market's movements. However, only some stocks go up over time, which is why investing in the right companies also matters.

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KKR Announces Intra-Quarter Monetization Activity Update for the Fourth Quarter

KKR

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced a monetization activity update for the period from October 1, 2023 to December 21, 2023. Based on information available to us as of today, with respect to the period through December 21, 2023, KKR has earned total realized performance income, including realized incentive fees, and total realized investment income in excess of $500 million.

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1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Super Micro Computer Stock Is Going to $941. Is It a Sell Around $1,140?

The Motley Fool

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has been on an incredible run over the last year, and it's attracting lots of attention on Wall Street. On Monday, Goldman Sachs analysts published a note initiating coverage on Supermicro. The investment firm assigned a "neutral" rating on the stock, indicating that it does not recommend buying or selling shares right now.

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KKR Completes Acquisition of Remaining 37% of Global Atlantic

KKR

NEW YORK & HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) and The Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “Global Atlantic”) today announced the closing of the previously-announced transaction in which KKR is acquiring the remaining 37% of Global Atlantic, increasing KKR’s ownership to 100%. This press release features multimedia.

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How Much Money Should You Keep in Your Checking Account? Here’s the Sweet Spot

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash Having a chunk of money in your checking account can feel good, especially if you've ever been broke. However, there is such a thing as having too much money in your account. Let's say you have $5,000 in your account but are suddenly abducted by aliens (hey, the podcasts I listen to tell me it could happen). You reappear one year later and your $5,000 is still in the account.

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KKR Launches New Digital Global Education Platform for Financial Advisors and Individual Investors

KKR

Platform to help fill the knowledge gap around the alternatives landscape, which has long served as a barrier to private markets investing NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, KKR, a leading global investment firm, unveiled “KKR Alternatives Unlocked,” a digital platform designed to empower financial advisors and their clients to better understand the alternatives investing landscape.

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Advanced Micro Devices Stock Has 12% Upside, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst

The Motley Fool

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have climbed 159% over the last 12 months, as demand for its data center chips is booming. One analyst doesn't expect the stock's run to end just yet. On Thursday, analysts at Mizuho Securities maintained a buy rating on the stock and raised the near-term price target to $235 from $200. The new price target is 12% above AMD's current share price of $211 per share.

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