The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) is about to go from a company with big dreams to one that is making its dreams a reality. This is a pivotal moment for the company and its partners, which includes telecom giants like AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ). If you don't mind taking on high-risk investments, now is probably the time to start getting excited about AST SpaceMobile's long-term future.
A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Gallup has a poll that asks Americans what income strata they belong in. The results are relatively stable over the past 20+ years: Most people say middle class while very few people think they are upper class. The Pew Research Center has a new tool that allows you to enter your income and see where it is you fit both nationally and locally. Their numbers show the Gallup poll is right on the money as far as middle-class.
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The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway , oversees a portfolio of 45 publicly traded stocks and securities worth $315 billion, in addition to a $277 billion cash pile and numerous private, wholly owned businesses. Buffett has a remarkable track record. His investment picks have propelled Berkshire stock to a compound annual return of 19.8% since he took the helm in 1965, crushing the 10.2% average annual gain in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index over the same period.
Top 1000 Funds
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In years gone by, governments underwrote the development of new technologies before opening the doors to the private sector to exploit the applications. Today, the private sector is the primary source of R&D funding, and foundational research in technologies such as biotech are struggling to attract capital.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the most valuable company in the world right now with a market cap of $3.4 trillion. But a closer look at the company's recent financial performance indicates that it is finding it difficult to put its growth into a higher gear. For instance, in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 (which ended on June 29), Apple's revenue increased just 5% year over year to $85.8 billion.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
UniCredit chief faces stiff opposition from German government and irritation within the ECB
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Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Bettina Orlopp is sceptical about the case for combining the Italian and German lenders
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Passive income is a popular buzzword, because the idea sounds amazing. Instead of only getting paid when you work, you invest your money or time in something that earns income while you sleep. Unfortunately, lots of passive income ideas aren't all they're cracked up to be. Contrary to what influencers say on social media, dropshipping is not some risk-free way to get rich, and owning rental properties is anything but passive.
Blackstone News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The post Smartsheet to be Acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners for $8.4 Billion appeared first on Blackstone.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
After an astronomical rise, investors are unsure about what to do with Nvidia stock. There are reasons it could continue to soar but also reasons why it might be taking a break. However, there's a different stock that most investors agree about buying right now: Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). This artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse just keeps getting better, and billionaires are scooping it up.
A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Today’s Talk Your Book is sponsored by Benefit Street Partners: On today’s show, we spoke with Richard Byrne, President of Benefit Street Partners to discuss private real estate debt investing. On today’s show, we discuss: An update on the commercial real estate crisis Price discovery of office buildings within commercial real estate How interest rates affect private debt deals What separates one asse.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
For years, Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) dealt with a great deal of uncertainty concerning one of its operators, Steward Health. The operator's financial difficulties even led to the real estate investment trust (REIT) cutting its dividend payment multiple times as rent collection issues weighed on its results. When Steward Health filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year, that was the exclamation mark on the REIT's troubles.
Financial Times: Moral Money
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The country’s ad regulator found the French oil company’s sustainability claims ‘misleading’ in a first of its kind ruling
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Despite some concern about a bubble in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, AI stocks are once again climbing near all-time highs following the Federal Reserve's decision to lower benchmark interest rates. One measure of AI stocks, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF , an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that counts Nvidia , Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing , and Broadcom as its top three holdings, is up 10% from two weeks ago, though it's still down 16% from its peak in July.
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Spanish buyout house Miura Partners has pulled in €475m for the hard cap final close of its fourth fund. The post Spain’s Miura Partners brings 2024 fundraising to over €800m with hard cap Fund IV close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Shares of Visa (NYSE: V) were moving lower today on reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to sue the financial services titan over antitrust concerns. Not surprisingly, the stock pulled back on the news, down 4% as of 10:03 a.m. ET. Image source: Getty Images. Antitrust strikes again Nearly every big tech company, it seems, has been sued by the federal government recently, so it's not a surprise that Visa, which has one of the largest economic moats in the business world, has
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Global buyout major KKR has raised $4.6bn at the hard cap final close of its North America-focused mid-market Ascendant fund. The post KKR hits $4.6bn hard cap for first mid-market North America fund as size of flagship vehicles balloons appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Most investors who buy Altria Group (NYSE: MO) stock aren't doing it in hopes of enjoying explosive share price gains. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 for years. But the dividend? That's another story. Altria is a world-class dividend stock with a massive yield and a track record of payout hikes spanning more than five decades. The Dividend King has shown some life this year.
Private Equity Wire
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
PARTNER CONTENT By Caitlin Pentifallo Head of ESG Metrics and Regulations at Novata If there ever was a sign that the conversation around ESG investing has gone mainstream, the recent story direction on the popular HBO Max show Industry is a clear indicator. In the latest episodes, ESG investing has been at the forefront, demonstrating acutely, albeit not always accurately, the realities of being an ESG professional.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) surged higher on Tuesday, jumping as much as 4.8%. As of 3:20 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 4%. The catalyst that sent the chipmaker and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist higher were reports that the company's chief executive was done selling stock for now. Sales of more than $700 million CEO Jensen Huang has sold a large block of Nvidia stock in recent months, a move that caught the attention of investors.
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Geneva-headquartered Pictet Alternative Advisors has raised more than $200m at the final close of its second tech-focused fund of funds. The post Pictet passes $200m to close new tech-focused fund of funds appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
It's not an easy thing to build a retirement nest egg. So once you've taken that step, you'll no doubt want to make sure that money lasts as long as you need it to. But even if you manage to accumulate a fairly large sum of money -- say, $1 million -- you still need to manage your retirement plan withdrawals carefully. And while you may be inclined to fall back on one popular rule of thumb, doing so could come back to bite you.
Private Equity Wire
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
PARTNER CONTENT By Lou Gueroeva Private Equity Business Development Lead, Zanders In the modern private equity (PE) landscape, there is a growing shift from traditional financial engineering towards operational value creation, with treasury and finance optimization becoming key drivers of sustainable returns. Historically, the focus was on leveraged buyouts and cost-cutting to boost profitability, but this approach is no longer sufficient.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Tennant (NYSE: TNC) is the global leader in manufacturing mechanized cleaning equipment, such as scrubbers, sweepers, pressure washers, vacuums, and autonomous mobile robots. Since the turn of the century, Tennant has delivered total returns of over 700%, exceeding the S&P 500 's mark of roughly 500% over the same time. This outperformance occurred in spite of the company's recent 25% share price drop from its 2024 highs.
Private Equity Wire
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Marlene Puffer, Chief Investment Officer of Alberta Investment Management Corp (AIMCo), which manages investments for pension, endowment, and government funds in Alberta, has stepped down from her position after serving for less than two years, according to a report by Financial Post. AIMCo is not replacing her directly, with two internal executives taking on expanded leadership roles instead.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
When it comes to investing in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, there are two main ways to go. You can buy the cryptocurrencies themselves with the hope they go up in value over time, or you can invest in businesses that are involved in the crypto economy or that could benefit from it. With that in mind, here are two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that can give your portfolio exposure to Bitcoin and related companies without requiring you to buy the digital currency on an exchange
AltAssets
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Spanish early-stage investor All Iron Ventures has rebranded as Acurio Ventures amid raising €150m for its third flasghip fund. The post All Iron Ventures rebrands to Acurio Ventures, closes €150m fundraise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Chinese stocks leapt out of the gate Tuesday morning, with shares of Pizza Hut and KFC operator Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC) rising 6.1% through 10 a.m. ET. Electric car manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) had gained 7.3% and casino powerhouse Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) had gained 7.2%. What's the common thread behind all of these moves?
Private Equity Wire
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Atlas SP Partners, private investment major Apollo Global Management Inc’s structured credit unit, has obtained a broker-dealer license and is now gearing up to commence secondary trading, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites sources familiar with the matter as confirming that the firm has recently informed structured credit investors that it will soon facilitate secondary trades under the name Atlas SP Securities, a division of Apollo Global Securities LLC.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
For months on end, there's been speculation about 2025's Social Security COLA. But we're pretty close to having an answer. On October 10 , the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be in a position to make next year's COLA official. By then, the SSA will be able to incorporate inflation data from September to arrive at an exact number. Image source: Getty Images.
Private Equity Wire
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
HarbourVest Partners, a private markets investment firm focused on primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets, and private credit, has appointed Tjalling Halbertsma as Managing Director and Head of EMEA Investor Relations. Halbertsma has almost 30 years of experience in finance and has extensive leadership experience in the European market, most recently as Head of Private Markets Distribution in Europe for Morgan Stanley.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
When it comes to investing, I am constantly looking for high-quality companies trading at great valuations. In today's video, I will look at three high-quality companies that continue to grow. They also pay growing dividends, which puts the power of compounding into overdrive. One of the stocks I will cover is Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). Watch this short video to learn more, consider subscribing to the channel, and check out the special offer in the link below.
Private Equity Wire
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Vista Equity Partners (Vista), a global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, has made a growth investment in Gnosis Freight (Gnosis), a provider of shipping container management software. Founded in 2017, Gnosis allows users to track and manage containers and collaborate with logistics partners in a single location.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Earlier this year, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) proved itself as one of the powerhouses in today's economy. Thanks to demand from artificial intelligence (AI) customers for its equipment, the company delivered triple-digit revenue growth. Stock performance followed, with shares posting a first-half gain of 188%, even beating the gain of market darling Nvidia.
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