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Warren Buffett Bought $7.1 Billion of This Stock Over the Past Year, and He's Probably Buying More This Month

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Warren Buffett is considered one of the greatest investors of all time. With nearly 70 years of public investing experience (that he has documented publicly with annual shareholder letters along the way), he brings a wealth of knowledge to each of his investment decisions. So, when Buffett decides to buy a stock, the whole investing world pays attention.

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aiXplain Raises $6.5M in Pre-Series A Funding

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aiXplain, a San Jose, CA-based provider of essential infrastructure for accelerated AI development, raised $6.5M in Series A funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $16.5M, was led by Wa’ed Ventures. Osama Elkady and Kane Minkus also participated. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led […] The post aiXplain Raises $6.5M in Pre-Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Tesla Stock Is Up 38% in a Month -- Is It a Buy?

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Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock continues to rise as hope grows for future products like robotaxis and robots. But the core business is deteriorating quickly, with revenue and margins on the decline. In this video, Travis Hoium shows where there's growth and where there is weakness for Tesla and the price investors are paying for the stock. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of July 15, 2024.

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Warner Bros Discovery weighs possible split to boost flagging stock

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Group behind CNN and HBO has discussed options including spin-off of its streaming service and movie studio

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Want $3,000 In Passive Income? Invest $51,000 in These 3 High-Yield Dividend Plays

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Dividend stocks can be dual-threat vehicles, offering investors the best of both worlds. Specifically, these equities can act as reliable passive income generators while simultaneously possessing the potential to increase your net worth through share-price appreciation. If you're interested in buying a handful of dividend stocks as part of a passive income strategy, consider investing $51,000 across these three attractive options: AT&T (NYSE: T) , Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) , and the JPM

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Novocuff Raises $26M in Series A Funding

FinSMEs

Novocuff, a Mountain View, CA-based medical device company, raised $26M in Series A funding. The round was led by AXA IM Alts with participation from Laerdal Million Lives Fund, and continued support from existing investors and new investors Laborie, RH Capital, Avestria Ventures and March of Dimes. In conjunction with the closing of the Series […] The post Novocuff Raises $26M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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London mining Spac plots spree in copper M&A after $300mn Turkey deal

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Former Rusal executive Artem Volynets plans to roll up international assets of the vital metal

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Ripple (XRP) Investors Just Got Some Bullish News

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The XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) cryptocurrency, commonly known as Ripple , is earning some fresh respect on Wall Street. I mean that proverbially, of course. The new sign of respect actually comes from the financial district in Chicago. On July 11, CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) and CF Benchmarks announced two new cryptocurrency reference rates and real-time indexes for Ripple and Internet Computer (CRYPTO: ICP) , beginning on July 29.

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Animal Spirits: Fast Food Inflation

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Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts and CME Group: See here for 20% off (new customers only) and for more info on the tearsheet builder See here for more information on CME Group’s valuable educational materials and trading tools and learn more about what adding futures can do for you. On today’s show, we discuss: How Many Benign Inflation Prints Are Enough?

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There Are Over 50 Dividend Kings. Here Are My Top 3 to Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years.

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Owning stocks with high yields can be a great way to generate passive income. But yields can swing wildly based on a stock's price. A soaring stock's yield will fall and a tumbling stock's yield will rise, even as their payouts hold steady. A much more useful approach for finding quality dividend stocks is to look at companies' track records of dividend increases and their ability to grow their payouts in the future.

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EssilorLuxottica to buy Supreme for $1.5bn

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Franco-Italian group adds streetwear brand to portfolio in first foray outside eyewear

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1 Unstoppable Stock Set to Join Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft in the $3 Trillion Club

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The U.S. economy has a centurylong history of producing the world's most valuable companies: United States Steel became the world's first $1 billion company in 1901. General Motors rode the automotive manufacturing boom to become the first $10 billion company in 1955. General Electric built a conglomerate selling a wide range of products from plane engines to household appliances, and it became the world's first $100 billion enterprise in 1995.

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Grant Thornton weighs deal to unite transatlantic affiliates

Financial Times M&A

Accounting firm’s US arm has proposed takeover of UK and Irish businesses

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3 Unstoppable Stocks That You Can Buy and Hold for Years

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One thing that can make investing seem daunting and intimidating is how quickly things change in the markets. Knowing which stocks to own and which ones are hot buys right now can turn investing into a part-time job. But if you stick with large, established businesses that have bright futures, it doesn't have to be that complicated or difficult. There are many investments you can buy and hold for years and not worry about.

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UN pension fund slashes equity and pushes into impact and venture

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The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) recently reduced the allocation to equity in its $92.5 billion portfolio in what Pedro Guazo, representative of the secretary-general (RSG) for the investment of the UNJSPF assets, describes as a conservative strategic allocation in response to the overvaluation in tech.

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Where Will Nvidia Stock Be in 1 Year?

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After soaring a whopping 194% over the last 12 months, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has richly rewarded its near-term investors as it rides a wave of explosive demand for AI hardware. But so far, this industry has been more hype than substance, and Wall Street is beginning to notice. Let's dig deeper into what the next year could have in store for Nvidia as hype fades and fundamentals start to play a bigger role.

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LDC exits The Edwin Group to Quad Partners

Private Equity Wire

LDC, a private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has exited its investment in education sector employment recruitment specialist The Edwin Group to Quad Partners, following a three-and-a-half-year partnership. The Edwin Group employs education specialists who work nationally with schools and multi-academy trusts to recruit and retain leaders, teachers and support staff.

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Is It Too Late to Buy Microsoft Stock Now?

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Microsoft 's (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock has soared 466,000% since it went public in 1986. The company has a history of delivering impressive returns thanks to a potent position in tech and consistent reinvestment in its business. In fact, an early investment in ChatGPT developer OpenAI allowed Microsoft to get a headstart in artificial intelligence (AI), boosting its share price by 89% since the start of 2023.

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Falfurrias makes growth investment in capSpire

Private Equity Wire

North Carolina-based private equity firm Falfurrias Management Partners has made a growth investment in capSpire, a provider of commodity and energy trading and risk management services for large portfolios of energy and commodities physical and financial assets. Equity for the investment comes from Falfurrias Growth Partners I, a growth buyout strategy launched by Falfurrias in 2023 and builds on the firm’s experience in the commodity services sector.

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1 Vanguard ETF That Could Soar 41.5% in the Remainder of 2024, According to a Select Wall Street Analyst

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Wall Street doesn't always get things right, but Tom Lee from Fundstrat Global Advisors is one analyst with a hot hand right now. He predicted the S&P 500 index would close above 4,750 in 2023, and it ended the year at 4,769. He also entered 2024 with an S&P index target of 5,200, which was the highest on Wall Street at the time, and the index blew past that level within the first three months.

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Deal Roundup: Palladium completes $695m Trachte stake sale, Mayfair buys into VG

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Palladium Equity Partners has completed the $695m sale of its majority stake in protection and control buildings specialist Trachte to trade buyer nVent Electric. Palladium acquired its stake in 2020. The company makes prefabricated steel substation control buildings and electrical equipment enclosures for utility, renewable energy, data centers and industrial applications.

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2 Breakout Growth Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

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Many hypergrowth stocks fizzled out over the past two years as rising rates compressed their valuations and drove investors toward more conservative investments. However, that sell-off has also created some lucrative buying opportunities. If you're a patient investor who can stomach the near-term volatility, consider buying these two out-of-favor growth stocks -- CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) and SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) -- and hold them for at least the next decade.

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Summit Partners taps JATO CEO 

Private Equity Wire

Global alternative investment firm Summit Partners has added Dr David Krajicek, CEO of automotive data company JATO, to the firm’s Executive-in-Residence programme, which forms part of its growth-oriented investing strategy. In his new role, Krajicek will identify new investment opportunities and advise growth-stage companies within the data and analytics sector, working closely with the firm’s growth products & services team.

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Here's Why New York Community Bank Stock Is Down 68% in the First Half of 2024

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Shares of New York Community Bank (NYSE: NYCB) dropped 68.6% in the first six months of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The bank slashed its dividend in response to a host of issues, and macroeconomic conditions are fueling investor skepticism about its prospects. Slashing the dividend after struggling to manage acquisitions NYCB had a rough first quarter.

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Francisco Partners joins TA Associates as controlling shareholder of software firm Orisha

Private Equity Wire

US private equity firm Francisco Partners will become a co-controlling shareholder in Orisha, a European vertical software company based in France, investing in the business alongside TA Associates, Orisha’s majority shareholder since 2021, as well as company management. Orisha, formerly known as DL Software, was established in 2003, providing enterprise resource planning software to end markets in France.

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Prediction: Nvidia Will Climb in the Second Half Thanks to This 1 Game-Changing Move

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has been on fire for the past few years for a very good reason: The company's dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. Nvidia holds an 80% share, and due to its commitment to innovation, this leadership could continue. All of this has translated into triple-digit earnings growth and investor optimism about the company's future.

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Hogan Lovells adds three to PE practice in London

Private Equity Wire

Global law firm Hogan Lovells has hired James Cross, previously with K&L Gates, as a partner in its private equity and funds practice in London. Cross has 20 years of experience across private equity transactions, including buyouts, secondary transactions, restructurings, complex carve-outs and bolt-on acquisitions, acting for both investors and managers.

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Jeff Bezos Plans to Sell $5 Billion in Amazon Shares. Should Investors Follow Suit?

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Tracking what insiders in a company are doing with their shares is a very old investment strategy. They clearly have more information than the general public, so understanding what they're doing is key to successful investing. Jeff Bezos, founder, former CEO, and executive chair on the board of directors, plans to sell a ton of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock.

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Ambienta makes PE and private credit hires across London, Milan and Munich 

Private Equity Wire

Sustainability-focused European asset manager Ambienta has added Linus Lenhard as Partner and Daniela Kastner as Private Equity Investment Manager to its Munich office. As part of Ambienta’s private equity division, Lenhard will oversee the firm’s presence in the DACH region. He previously served as Investment Manager at Ambienta for three years, most recently working as part of the European senior founding team at AGIC Capital.

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Vanguard's Hottest ETF Is Now Up 27.5% in 2024. Here's Why It Has More Room to Run in the Second Half of 2024 and Beyond.

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Vanguard offers more than 85 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). But in 2024, only five of them have outperformed the Nasdaq Composite 's scorching hot 22.6% year-to-date return. The top performer among them is the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOG) , which is up 27.4%. And while there are some risks to consider, it could continue beating the major indexes.

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PGIM Private Capital provides $7.5bn of senior debt and junior capital globally in H1

Private Equity Wire

PGIM Private Capital, the private capital arm of Prudential Financial $1.34tn global investment business PGIM, provided $7.5bn of senior debt and junior capital to more than 130 middle-market companies and projects globally in H1 2024. “The first half of 2024 has been more stable for issuance than the same period last year. This year we’ve seen M&A activity pick up somewhat, a less uncertain economic environment and greater acceptance of higher rates which has fed through to a pickup in fina

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Should You Buy Apple Stock Now or Wait for a Dip?

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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock never seems to stay down for long. While it was struggling in the early part of the year, shares of the iPhone maker are now up more than 20% year to date. The stock is trading at a new all-time high, and with a market cap of around $3.6 trillion, Apple is back to being the most valuable company in the world. But it brings up the question of whether or not the stock has become too expensive.

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Infra investor Copenhagen the big winner as NY pension giant unveils $2.1bn

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The $267bn-managing New York State Common Retirement Fund has revealed another clutch of significant alternative investment commitments worth $2.1bn. The post Infra investor Copenhagen the big winner as NY pension giant unveils $2.1bn first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Most Important Social Security Table You'll Ever See

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Since it was signed into law in 1935, Social Security has provided retirement income for tens of millions of Americans. It's critical to many of them, keeping them out of poverty -- and it may end up being critical to you. Kathleen Romig, Director of Social Security and Disability Policy, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, says: "Without Social Security benefits, a staggering 38% of older adults would have incomes below the poverty line, all else being equal.

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