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JANUARY 3, 2024

The artificial intelligence (AI) market exploded last year, becoming one of the fastest-growing industries. Data from Grand View Research shows the AI market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 37% through 2030, which would see it exceed a value of $1 trillion before the end of the decade. So it's no surprise that companies worldwide have restructured their businesses to focus on the budding sector, presenting a variety of investment opportunities.

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Heart + Paw will continue to be led by its existing management team, including founder and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. George Melillo, and CEO Dave Lasus. The post Pet care company Heart + Paw snags investment from Whistler Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Some companies tell you a lot about the state of the economy. Three of those companies -- industrial supplier MSC Industrial (NYSE: MSM) , banking giant Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) , and appliance stalwart Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) -- will give earnings in January. Here's why what they say is so vital to monitoring the economy and how you invest in 2024. MSC Industrial: First-quarter earnings on Jan. 9 This company distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and servi

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The transaction is expected to close in early 2024. The post McNally Capital to divest Advanced Micro Instruments to Enpro appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is finally seeing the all-important Chinese market reopen to its airplanes, and the company gave an indication that it could ramp up production of its 737 MAX jet faster than many investors had expected. It all added up to a strong December for the aerospace giant, with the company's shares up 12.5% for the month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Headquartered in Milpitas, California, SonicWall is a global cybersecurity firm. The post Francisco Partners-backed SonicWall buys cloud security platform Banyan Security appeared first on PE Hub.

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For Rite Aid’s 1,900 remaining retail stores, the company will receive bids for the physical store assets through January 19. The post Rite Aid’s retail store auction rescheduled for January 24 appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Image source: Getty Images It's not the best time to buy a home, but I'm certainly not the only American who's hoping to become a homeowner in 2024. We're facing higher mortgage rates than we've seen in a few years -- as of this writing, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage loan is 6.61%, according to Freddie Mac. Homes themselves are more expensive, too -- in November 2023, the median existing home price was $387,600 (per the National Association of Realtors).

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JANUARY 3, 2024

The seller was Palatin Technologies Inc. The post Avista-backed Cosette Pharmaceuticals acquires women’s sexual health brand Vyleesi appeared first on PE Hub.

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Biotechnology has been out of favor with investors since the third quarter of 2021. Rising interest rates and a risk-averse environment conspired to drive investors into safe havens, and away from speculative biotech stocks. With interest rates set to fall and the economy likely poised for a soft landing, however, biotech equities could regain their appeal in 2024.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Merichem Company will maintain its caustic services business. The post Black Bay Energy Capital acquires chemicals company Merichem Company’s tech business unit appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Tipping has become a hot-button personal finance issue in recent years, as we're prompted to leave a gratuity in a growing number of situations. This is thanks to payment apps many stores and restaurants now use to process credit card payments. While tipping in some circumstances is controversial, most people agree that you should tip your server in a sit-down restaurant.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Virginia Green CEO Gil Grattan will continue to lead the company as CEO and remain a significant shareholder. The post Golden Gate recaps lawn care provider Virginia Green appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Stocks are riding high heading into 2024. A recovery from the 2022 bear market, excitement about new generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and expectations that interest rates will soon come down have propelled the stock market to a banner year, and investors are hopeful that momentum will continue into 2024. While there are plenty of forecasts about the stock market in the new year, no one really knows what will happen.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Big Blue Marble Academy operates 67 schools across eight states. The post Leeds Equity Partners buys early childhood education provider Big Blue Marble Academy appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Solid sales figure from an overseas rival and discouraging news from top domestic automakers scotched U.S. electric vehicle (EV) stocks on Wednesday. The effect also spread to affiliated businesses like component makers. High-end SUV manufacturer Fisker (NYSE: FSR) suffered a nearly 9% drop that day in its share price as a result. Next-generation truck specialist Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) felt the impact more acutely by taking a more than 11% hit to its stock.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Mercer Advisors is a wealth management and financial planning firm headquartered in Denver. The post PE-backed Mercer Advisors scoops up Transitions Wealth Management appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Nobody in modern history has had an investing career as long and lucrative as Warren Buffett, which makes him someone many investors look up to. His conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway , has grown into one of the world's largest companies, owning dozens of privately held businesses as well as stakes in an array of public corporations. The Berkshire Hathaway stock portfolio is a great place to start looking for investment ideas.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Captain Groberg's is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The post AE Industrial Partners appoints U.S. Army Captain Groberg as VP appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Each year, about 5.5 million people begin drawing Social Security benefits for the first time, meaning millions of us have made the decision that now's the time. That's not always the easiest decision to make. When to begin receiving those monthly payments you've worked your entire adult life for is a very personal decision, and there are a lot of factors to consider.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

With this deal, KKR acquired the remaining 37 percent stake in Global Atlantic, increasing KKR's ownership to 100 percent. The post KKR acquires complete ownership of insurance firm Global Atlantic appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian elaborates on why he thinks this dividend stock makes an excellent investment for passive income investors in 2024. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 31, 2023. The video was published on Jan. 2, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in British American Tobacco P.l.c. right now? Before you buy stock in British American Tobacco P.l.c., consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stock

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Also, Odyssey has promoted Spencer Marks to senior associate. The post Odyssey promotes Fisher to managing principal and Levy to VP appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

So you're looking for some additions to your portfolio that you can aim to hold for many years. Bravo -- aiming to buy and hold great companies over many years is a terrific way to build wealth. Here are three portfolio candidates presented for your consideration. Each has a strong track record of growth, plus plenty of potential for further growth.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Superscapes is a commercial landscaping provider in Texas and Arkansas. The post Crux Capital-backed Superscapes snaps up Newman Lawn Care appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Everyone should have an auto insurance policy on their vehicle. Unfortunately, a policy can become very expensive for drivers who make certain mistakes that cause their premiums to skyrocket. Here are three big errors that could result in insurance premiums climbing so high that they end up taking a huge chunk out of a motorist's bank account. 1.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

'E Source is looking to add subject matter expertise to help utilities with some of their largest grid-related problems,' said Matt Iodice. The post Align Capital Partners eyes tuck-ins for utility consulting group E Source appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

There is no doubt that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the hottest stocks on the market over the past year thanks to huge demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips the company sells. But this is precisely the reason why investors may be looking for other ways to tap the AI boom. After all, Nvidia stock's 239% surge in 2023 made the stock expensive.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Unified was founded in 1986. The post Obra Capital acquires Unified Life Insurance Co appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Image source: Getty Images The start of a new year is often a good time to establish different goals. And one of yours might be to grow your savings account balance in 2024. That's not necessarily going to be the easiest thing to do. But here are three personal finance tactics you can employ to make it happen this month to the tune of $200. 1. Ditch your weekly takeout meals When life is busy, it can be tempting to fall back on takeout to avoid having to spend time in the kitchen.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Twin Star Home is a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor living products. The post Z Capital-backed Twin Star Home buys patio furniture provider Grand Basket appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

The cryptocurrency market climbed about 110% in 2023, driving the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) up more than 150% during the year. But certain financial professionals see substantial upside for Bitcoin holders in the future, helped along by the likely approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024. Read on to learn more. Bitcoin is backed by a simple investment thesis Bitcoin is the most popular and the most valuable cryptocurrency.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Blackstone backs Northern Indiana Public Service Company. The post Align Capital eyes add-ons to E Source platform; Leeds Equity acquires Big Blue Marble Academy appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Will QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) stock take a quantum leap during the next decade? Anything's possible on Wall Street, but prospective investors should consider QuantumScape's financial issues along with the company's drive to change the electric vehicle (EV) battery landscape. It's a noble goal, but questions linger about QuantumScape's ability to get there.

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