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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The semiconductor industry is expected to generate $611 billion in revenue this year as per World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), which would be a jump of 16% from last year's levels, and the good part is that the growth is set to continue in 2025 as well with an estimated increase of 12.5% in revenue next year. Artificial intelligence (AI) has turned out to be one of the key reasons behind the healthy growth of the semiconductor industry.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Gendo, a London, UK-based provider of an AI platform for architects and designers, raised £4.3M in Seed funding. The round was co-led by PT1 and LEA Partners, with participation from Concept Ventures and Helm Capital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Founded in 2022 by George Proud and Will Jones, Gendo is a browser-based […] The post Gendo Raises £4.3M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Costco's private label products, called Kirkland Signature, have made store brands cool in a way I never could have imagined when I was growing up. Costco doesn't have a fun cartoon mascot like the popular breakfast cereals of my childhood. But Costco's Kirkland Signature private label brand has created its own special mystique.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Global investment firms KKR and Dragoneer Investment Group have completed their acquisition of Instructure Holdings, a provider of education technology including the Canvas learning management platform, in a deal valued at approximately $4.8bn. The transaction, priced at $23.60 per share, was executed as an all-cash deal. As a result, Instructure has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) investing has been a major theme in the markets in 2023 and 2024, and will likely be a trend in 2025 as well. One of the top AI stocks that many investors have piled into is Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). The stock is up around 60% this year, making it a top performer in the market. However, not every investor is confident that Broadcom can continue its run.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Pension giant CalPERS has made more than $6.4bn of new private equity and debt fund investments, with RedBird Capital scoring a significant portion of that capital. The post CalPERS commits more than $6.4bn across private equity, lending funds appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) went viral early last year, and arguably, no company has benefited more than Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). The company's graphics processing units (GPUs) have become the go-to for powering generative AI. Thanks to five consecutive quarters of triple-digit revenue and profit growth, Nvidia stock has been on fire, up more than 900% (as of this writing) in less than two years.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Image source: Getty Images If you're a Costco member or thinking of becoming one, you're probably already aware that the warehouse club has great deals on gas. In fact, the savings on fuel is one reason why many people join Costco in the first place. Although you may be aware that Costco's gas is cheap, you may not know a few other details about fueling up at your warehouse club.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

International expert report provides fresh ideas for UN climate negotiations

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Image source: Getty Images In September, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. That was then followed by a quarter-point rate cut in November. The bad news about the Fed's rate cuts is that they could lead to a drop in savings account and CD rates. So if you have money to put into a CD in particular, you may want to open one today.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

HIG Bayside Capital Europe (Bayside), the European special situations and capital solutions affiliate of alternative investment firm HIG Capital (HIG), has completed the refinancing of recruitment specialist Oliver James. Bayside provided a £31m facility to refinance existing debt and finance the further growth of the Company. Oliver James was founded in 2002 in Manchester, England by Oliver Castle and James Rogers, and is now a multi-award-winning recruitment and talent solutions specialist wit

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Image source: Getty Images If you're getting increasingly psyched for Black Friday by the day, you're not alone. At this point, the big event is only a couple of weeks away. So you may be finalizing your shopping list now in the hopes of taking advantage. A good 36% of Americans plan to shop this Black Friday, according to YouGov. And chances are, you'll find a host of specials running that day both online and in stores.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Garnett Station Partners (Garnett Station), a New York-based private investment firm managing over $2.3bn in assets, has made a strategic growth investment in Bristol Environmental (Bristol), a provider of environmental remediation and abatement services. Based in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Bristol services clients across the US through its five offices in Pennsylvania (two), Maryland, Massachusetts, and Florida.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There aren't many stocks I'd feel comfortable holding forever, or simply buying and forgetting. Economic and market conditions can change quickly, and what was once a safe stock may not look as rock-solid anymore. When you're talking about a period of 20- or 30-plus years, it can be next to impossible to project what the future will be for the markets as a whole, let alone for individual stocks.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The private2000 index, a barometer of private company investments across 30 countries from Scientific Infra & Private Assets, posted a 0.72% return in September, bringing its year-to-date (YTD) gain to 4.45% and achieving an 8.85% annualised return over the past year. This performance highlights continued resilience within private markets, with service-oriented sectors leading the growth.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

If you're a pre-retiree who's done at least a little research on your eventual retirement income, then you almost certainly know that the longer you wait to claim Social Security benefits, the bigger your monthly payments will be. Indeed, the monthly checks being cashed by 62-year-olds -- the earliest age at which you can claim -- is only a little more than half the payments collected by those who wait until the maximum age of 70 to file.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Insight Partners, Blackstone, and Clearlake Capital, the joint owners of Diligent Corporation, are considering strategic options for the corporate governance software provider, including a potential sale that could value the business at around $7bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as revealing that the private equity firms have started consulting with investment banks in preparation for a potential sale process, expected

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Millions of older Americans rely on Medicare for healthcare coverage in retirement. But unfortunately, the cost of Medicare is by no means set in stone. Each year, Medicare costs have the potential to rise, and 2025 will be no exception. Here's what retirees are in for. Image source: Getty Images. Part B is going up In 2025, the standard monthly Medicare Part B premium is rising from $174.40 to $185, an increase of $10.30 per month.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Aurelius Growth Capital, the Private Equity Growth segment of Aurelius, has appointed Richard Glatzel as Partner with responsibility for driving operational improvements in the company’s new portfolio companies. As CEO, Glatzel also recently led the successful transformation of European Imaging Group (EIG), an Aurelius portfolio company. Glatzel’s involvement with Aurelius began 11 years ago as a Manager in Aurelius Operations Advisory.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Your credit score has a direct impact on your ability to borrow money. A higher credit score makes you more likely to get approved for loans or credit cards, and it can also set you up with more affordable borrowing rates. But if you have poor credit, you might not only struggle to get approved for a loan, but also get stuck with an exorbitant interest rate once a lender says yes.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Mithrl, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an AI-powered platform empowering scientific research, raised $4M in Seed funding. The round was led by Bonfire Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate the expansion of its go-to-market team and the development of the platform that enables scientists to drive their own breakthroughs faster […] The post Mithrl Raises $4M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

I own dozens of stocks, and diversification is important to me. I like the idea of letting winners run and losers become a smaller part of my portfolio. But what if I could only buy and hold a single stock? My first inclination would be to go with a holding company like Berkshire Hathaway because it's invested in many other publicly traded companies.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

PMWeb, a Miami, FL-based provider of software and solutions for asset owners and project delivery organizations to effectively plan, build, and operate complex construction projects and asset portfolios, received a strategic growth investment from Bregal Sagempunt. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its domestic […] The post PMWeb Receives Strategic Growth Investment from Bregal Sagemount appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Too many investors understate the importance of dividends. Sure, many retirees are already familiar with dividend stocks, especially those with high yields that can help investors pay their living expenses with passive income. But dividend investing is a young person's game, too. Stock prices fluctuate over time, but dividends keep stacking up. Dividends are real money in your pocket and aren't lost once paid.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Beta Bionics, an Irvine, CA-based company which specializes in the development of advanced diabetes management solutions, raised $60M in Series E funding. The round was led by Wellington Management. Previous investors Eventide Asset Management LLC, certain funds managed by RTW Investments, Sands Capital, Soleus Capital, Omega Funds, Perceptive Advisors, and Marshall Wace also participated.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

It's been a roller-coaster ride for Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) shares this year, but since the summer, the stock has been on the ascent. After the e-commerce company delivered a strong third-quarter report Tuesday and offered upbeat guidance, its stock hit a new 52-week high. However, the stock is still far below the all-time peak it hit in 2021. With Shopify stock trading up more than 40% year to date as of this writing, it's natural to wonder whether it's too late to buy the stock.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Plantible Foods, a San Diego, CA-based technology company leveraging plants to promote the health and longevity of people and the planet, closed a $30m Series B funding round. The round was co-led by Piva Capital and Siddhi Capital, with participation from new investors Betagro Ventures, Cultivate Next (the venture arm of Chipotle Mexican Grill), Nourish Ventures (the venture arm of […] The post Plantible Foods Raises $30M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

It's natural for investors to feel like they have missed the boat after a stock has had a major move higher. Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have more than tripled in just the last 12 months, so that would qualify. It's true that past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results, but past gains also don't hinder future potential returns, either.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

SalesRabbit, a Lehi, UT-based provider of a field sales management platform, acquired RoofLink, a Cedar Park, TX-based provider of a CRM solution designed for roofers. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The integration of RoofLink into SalesRabbit’s suite will provide roofing teams with an enhanced, all-in-one solution to streamline sales, project management, and […] The post SalesRabbit Acquires RoofLink appeared first on FinSMEs.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash With interest rates dropping, certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a smart way to freeze them before they get too low. With some CD rates currently north of 4.00%, the headliner perk on today's top-paying CDs is undoubtedly APY, APY, and APY. But don't let earning interest obscure some of the lesser-known benefits of buying CDs.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Just, a Paris, France-based online shopping startup, raised €8M in Seed Funding. The round was led by Backed, with participation from Daphni, Otium, and FJ Labs. The company intends to use the funds to strengthen its leadership position in the French market and begin its European expansion. Founded in 2022 by Jeremy Pinto and Benjamin […] The post Just Raises €8M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Roughly three decades ago, the advent of the internet changed everything for corporate America. Although it took many years for the internet to mature as a technology, and for companies to realize its full potential, it's positively altered the growth trajectory for businesses and opened new doors that previously hadn't existed. Since the mid-1990s, Wall Street has been waiting for a new technology or game-changing innovation to replicate what the internet did for businesses.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

RealWear, a Vancouver, Washington, USA-based Augmented Reality (AR) market company, announced the acquisition of Almer Technologies, a Bern, Switzerland-based company which specializes in ultra-compact, user-friendly AR headsets. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. This acquisition, strategically and financially backed by TeamViewer, the provider of enterprise AR software, will aim to empower frontline workers […] The post RealWear acquires Almer appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Dividend stocks can be fantastic long-term investments. Over the past 50 years, the average dividend stock in the S&P 500 has outperformed nonpayers by more than 2-to-1. The best returns have come from companies that consistently increase their dividends. There's a long list of great dividend growth stocks. Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP) (NYSE: BEPC) currently top my list as the best ones to buy right now.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Firefly Aerospace, a Cedar Park, TX-based end-to-end responsive space services provider, raised $175M in Series D funding. The round was led by RPM Ventures, AE Industrial Partners, alongside GiantLeap Capital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Led by CEO Jason Kim, Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end space […] The post Firefly Aerospace Raises $175M in Series D Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe take a closer look at the latest from QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) and how it's quietly making big progress toward commercial success. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 14, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in QuantumScape right now? Before you buy stock in QuantumScape, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best sto

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

GrayMatter, a Bengaluru, India-based analytics products and services company, acquired Servy, a Houston, TX-based provider of an enterprise self-service platform for hospitality. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, GrayMatter will create a solution that will elevate airport non-aeronautical revenue, thereby positively impacting travelers and airports worldwide.

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