The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Croatian automaker Rimac announced a robotaxi concept last week, and Mobileye (NASDAQ: MBLY) is the one powering the company's autonomous driving technology. Could this be a path to millions of vehicles becoming fully autonomous? In this video, Travis Hoium covers the company's strategy to be a key technology provider. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of June 30, 2024.
A Wealth of Common Sense
JULY 5, 2024
My personal finance pipedream for America is that we adopt something like Australia’s retirement system where workers are forced to save a certain percentage of their income for retirement. That pipedream will never happen because Americans hate being forced to do anything. You need to make people think that saving for retirement is their idea.
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The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hot trend on the market today. While there is certainly some hype associated with it, AI looks to have some staying power and is poised to have a real effect on the economy. People and companies are using AI to use and create all kinds of transformative applications. Photo imaging that's never been done before and data analysis at unheard-of speeds are just two examples.
AltAssets
JULY 5, 2024
Secondaries volumes could soar by 20% this year to a record of around $137bn, new data from Jasmin Capital suggests, underscoring the accelerating rise of the asset class in recent years. The post Secondaries surge continues as buyers look to snap up small, mid-sized buyout fund stakes first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
For almost 60 years, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been wowing Wall Street with his investing prowess. Since becoming CEO in 1965, the affably dubbed "Oracle of Omaha" has overseen a nearly 4,950,000% aggregate return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A). This explains why roughly 40,000 investors eagerly flock to Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting each year.
AltAssets
JULY 5, 2024
Greentech growth equity investor Nordic Alpha Partners has raised €266m for its sophomore fund, double the total collected for its debut investment vehicle. The post Greentech investor Nordic Alpha Partners doubles debut fund size with €266m Fund II close first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
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Private Equity Wire
JULY 5, 2024
Private equity firms have significantly increased their buyouts of British companies, with 95 deals worth a cumulative £13.8bn in the first half of 2024, according to a report by the Times citing industry research. Figures compiled by the Centre for Private Equity and Management Buyout Research at Nottingham University Business School show that across Europe, there were a total of 327 deals valued at €49.6bn, including 11 “mega deals” each worth more than €1bn.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett took a cue from a classic Western film last year when he expanded on the idea of the FAANG stocks, dubbing his new set of the most important companies on Wall Street the " Magnificent Seven. " These commanding megacaps are: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) All of them remain dominant forces in today's market -
Private Equity Wire
JULY 5, 2024
IK Partners’ IK VIII Fund has entered into exclusive discussion to sell its stake in Mademoiselle Desserts, a European manufacturer of frozen pastries, to the Emmi Group. Financial terms of the proposed transaction have not been disclosed. In partnership with IK since 2018, Mademoiselle Desserts has acquired Pâtisserie Michel Kremer in 2018; Les Délices Des 7 Vallées in 2019; Planète Gourmet in 2021; and Galana in 2023.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
There might not be anything harder than building a private spaceflight company. One company has done so with consistent commercial success -- SpaceX -- with other start-ups such as Blue Origin failing to gain much traction even with close to unlimited funding from their owners. The opportunity in front of these companies is enormous. Analysts expect the space economy to be worth more than $1 trillion within a decade, but few are seemingly up to the task.
Private Equity Wire
JULY 5, 2024
Private equity firm KKR & Co has agreed a deal to acquire Varsity Brands, a US manufacturer of sports uniforms and school yearbooks, from Bain Capital for approximately $4.75bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters. The report cites sources familiar with the matter as confirming that the acquisition will see Varsity Brands become part of KKR’s Americas private equity fund.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Many people find investing daunting, and for good reason. Selecting individual investments can be a confusing, time-consuming, and stressful task. There's always a fear that you might be "wrong" even though everyone is wrong sometimes. Don't let that put you off. There's a simple way to get started, and all you need are two Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs)!
AltAssets
JULY 5, 2024
Iron Path Capital, an operationally focused private equity firm launched by a pair of former Quad-C investment professionals, has beaten its debut fundraising target through a $273m final close. The post Ex-Quad-C execs beat $250m target for debut Iron Path Capital fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Image source: Getty Images If you spend enough time on social media, you'll find them: the financial security bros. They'll tell you how to become more financially secure with their 14-point plans, but they never really tell you what financial security means. This is probably, in part, because financial security can mean a lot of different things to different people, depending on their income and financial situation.
Private Equity Wire
JULY 5, 2024
An affiliate of HIG Capital, a global alternative investment firm with $64bn of capital under management, is to acquire CGH Group, a manufacturer of large, engineered storage tanks and tank accessories in EMEA. CGH was established in the mid-1990s and is headquartered in Bydgoszcz, Poland. According to a statement, the company applies a fully automated production process of environmentally friendly storage tanks for flammable and hazardous liquids, water, or liquefied petroleum gas, as well as t
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Some expenses in life are unavoidable. And medical bills tend to fall into that category. The problem is that even with health insurance, you might find yourself struggling to keep up with those expenses. If that's the boat you're in right now, take these four steps immediately. 1. Make sure the charges are accurate Just because you receive a medical bill for a certain amount of money doesn't mean that's the correct amount to pay.
FinSMEs
JULY 5, 2024
Natural Capital Research Limited (Natcap), a London, UK-based company delivering nature data, raised $10M in Series A funding. Backers included André Hoffmann, Norinchukin Capital, Yeo Ventures, Pelican Ag, David Craig, Oxford Science Enterprises, MW&L Capital Partners, and Alea Iacta Est, all of which participated in the company’s £2.5M seed round in early 2023.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) , also known as TSMC, climbed 15.4% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock climbed thanks to impressive monthly sales data and bullish news from other companies in the semiconductor industry. TSMC reported impressive monthly sales figures TSMC is one of the few publicly traded companies that provides monthly financial data.
FinSMEs
JULY 5, 2024
Astria, a blockchain ecosystem company, raised $12.5M in funding. The round was led by dba and Placeholder VC, with participation from RockawayX, Maven11, 1kx, Figment Capital and Batu. Angels included Yuki, DCBuilder, Hasu, Will Price, Robert Miller, Mert, Jason Yanowitz, Mike Ippolito, and Bankless Ventures also participated. The company intends to use the funds to […] The post Astria Raises $12.5M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Not long ago, I was helping a friend decide whether they should invest for retirement in a traditional IRA versus the Roth version. As we discussed the tax benefits of each account, my friend made a comment along the lines of, "Well, I'd better up my savings game either way, since I can't count on Social Security to pay me a dime." On the one hand, I was kind of glad he said that.
AltAssets
JULY 5, 2024
KKR and Francisco Partners are reportedly battling each other in a bid to acquire Thoma Bravo-backed US education software specialist Instructure, which currently has a market value of about $3.4bn. The pair are through to the final round of bidding and expected to submit binding offers next week, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. Thoma Bravo […] The post Deal Roundup: KKR, Francisco Partners go head to head for Thoma Bravo’s $3.4bn Instructure first appeared on AltAssets Private E
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) are two of the most important chipmakers in the world. Arm is the world's leading designer of mobile CPUs, while Intel is the largest producer of PC and server CPUs. Arm only licenses its designs to other chipmakers, but Intel is an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) that designs, manufactures, and markets its own chips.
Private Equity Wire
JULY 5, 2024
KHK & Partners has launched spin-off business Ayala Capital, a newly formed entity that will provide capital-raising solutions and services to global asset managers interested in the MENA region. Against a backdrop of falling distribution and rising capital-raising challenges in the US and European markets, the MENA regions remains a net exporter of capital, and is poised to maintain this role due to its sustained economic surplus and strategic financial reserves.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
To turn a relatively small investment into $1 million, you need to look for fast-growing companies operating in a large market. Ideally, you should look for companies growing their revenue at high rates. Companies posting consistently high growth rates in revenue indicates growing demand for a product that is filling a massive market opportunity. That said, let's look at two growing companies that could potentially help you become a millionaire investor. 1.
FinSMEs
JULY 5, 2024
Anacura, a Ghent, Belgium-based company offering medical and pharmaceutical analytical services, acquired OHMX.bio, a Ghent University spin-off specialized in advanced -omics technology. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition expands the existing anacura group activities at AnaBioTec and Labo Nuytinck towards drug discovery and diagnostics research.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Increased demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services created steep competition among tech companies, particularly in the chip market. Hardware like graphics processing units (GPUs) are crucial to training AI models, creating a lucrative opportunity for the companies developing these chips. Nvidia took the lead in AI GPUs, which led its stock price and earnings to skyrocket over the last year.
FinSMEs
JULY 5, 2024
As the financial sector grows, companies are using VDRs to transform their processes completely. These secure cloud storage spaces provide a safe and efficient way to manage sensitive financial data. This post aims to discuss how data rooms are becoming increasingly necessary in financial services, understand their advantages and characteristics, and discuss the factors to […] The post Rapid Growth of Virtual Data Rooms in Providing Financial Services appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has played a pioneering role in the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with the help of its graphics processing units (GPUs), which are being deployed in data centers to train large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, leading to tremendous growth in the company's revenue and earnings. As a result, shares of Nvidia have set the market on fire in the past year, nearly tripling in value.
Private Equity Wire
JULY 5, 2024
Two major private equity firms, KKR and CVC, have submitted bids exceeding €3bn for B&B Hotels, a French budget hotel chain that was founded in Brest, Brittany in 1990, and has since expanded to 17 European countries, according to a report by the Times. The report cites unnamed sources as revealing that Goldman Sachs, which had hoped to fetch €3.5bn for the hotel chain, has received offers ranging between €3.2bn and €3.3bn, a significant increase on the €1.9bn it paid to acquire the company
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses what the latest developments could mean for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 1, 2024. The video was published on July 3, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Tesla right now? Before you buy stock in Tesla, 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 Tesla wasn’t one of them.
Financial Times: Moral Money
JULY 5, 2024
Only two climate-related proposals received majority support this year, and no diversity initiative cleared 50%
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Unemployment is low and by most measures the U.S. economy is booming -- but many middle-income Americans are feeling financial hardship. A new survey from the National True Cost of Living Coalition shows that 65% of Americans who are usually identified as "middle class" (defined as earning more than 200% of the federal poverty level, or $62,400 for a family of four in 2024) said that they are struggling financially.
FinSMEs
JULY 5, 2024
Tokyo, Japan, 5th July 2024, Chainwire The post $DOP Announces Listing on 7 Exchanges including BYBIT, Kucoin, Gate.io, and Bitfinex appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JULY 5, 2024
The higher the S&P 500 goes, the more inevitable it is for doubts and questions to arise about how long the bullishness can last. Investors may be wondering whether stocks have become overvalued, if there's a bubble forming, and -- more importantly -- whether it's time to get out of stocks altogether and move your money into something safer. Below, I'll look at how the index has historically done after notching a strong performance at the halfway mark of the year, and whether investors shoul
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