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SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

One of the clearest secular tailwinds of the past couple of years is the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). Recent advances in the field have helped power the ongoing market rally, as these next-generation algorithms promise to increase productivity by handling mundane tasks and streamlining productivity. It should come as no surprise then that many of the world's most valuable companies are at the forefront of AI development and have embraced the potential of generative AI.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Why Your LinkedIn Campaign Sucks: What Advisors Are Missing As a financial advisor, LinkedIn can be an incredible tool to connect with potential clients, build your professional network, and establish your authority in the industry. Yet today most advisors have LinkedIn campaigns that fall flat, unless you count vanity metrics like likes and emojis as successful.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

On Sept. 13, 2024, history repeated itself. For the first time in 16 years , contract negotiations between Boeing (NYSE: BA) and its International Association of Machinists (IAM) labor union broke down and ended in a strike after the union demanded a 40% wage hike (spread over three years). Boeing countered with an offer of 25% spread over four years.The union called a strike instead.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

KKR’s majority equity investment and arrangement of a new development facility to accelerate the deployment of Avantus’ pipeline, including some of the nation’s largest solar and energy storage projects NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Avantus, a premier U.S. developer of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the completion.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

The crypto market is poised for serious price gains over the next year or two. In particular, many investors look forward to a significant price jump for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). But the oldest and largest cryptocurrency is already worth about $65,000 per coin. You can buy a very small fraction of a full Bitcoin, but the digital currency itself looks overwhelmingly expensive.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) today reported its second quarter 2024 results, which have been posted to the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: [link] A conference call to discuss KKR’s financial.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced the acquisition of WPP’s full equity position in FGS Global (“FGS” or the “Company”), the preeminent global communications and public affairs consultancy. The proposed transaction is supported by FGS management, builds on KKR’s initial minority investment in July 2023, and values FGS at US $1.7 billion.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

When most investors look at Altria (NYSE: MO) what they see is a huge 8% dividend yield backed by a dividend that has been increased for years. That is the type of story that most dividend investors will find attractive. But there's a big risk here because the company's core business is in long-term decline. That risk has to be understood, but there's another subtle twist that you may have overlooked.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of six well-located, Class A industrial logistics properties in major U.S. Gateway and Sunbelt markets for approximately $377 million. The six modern industrial properties possess an average vintage of 2014 and feature 35-foot average clear heights.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) chips, Nvidia is rightly the center of attention. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) for the data center are the best in the industry for developing AI models, and they have helped the company add a whopping $2.6 trillion to its market capitalization since the start of 2023. But the AI landscape is rapidly expanding, and other semiconductor companies are also experiencing significant demand for their hardware.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

New investment supports Varsity Brands’ growth strategy and mission to serve sports teams, schools, and student-athletes DALLAS & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Varsity Brands (the “Company”), a leader in team sports, athletics and spirit, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Varsity Brands by KKR from Bain Capital and Charlesbank.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Buying dividend stocks is an excellent way to make passive income. However, with so many companies paying dividends, it can be hard to know where to start. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) makes it easy. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) lets you invest in 100 of the top dividend stocks through one easy-to-buy package. And it charges an ultra-low expense ratio, which lets investors keep more of the dividend income these stocks produce without giving too much back in fees.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

27 August 2024 – Orchid Lux HoldCo S.à r.l. (“Bidder”), a holding company controlled by investment funds, vehicles and/or accounts advised and managed by various subsidiaries of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”), today announced the receipt of the last outstanding regulatory approval for the voluntary public tender offer for the shares (ISIN: DE0005936124) of OHB SE (“OHB”).

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Investing in dividend stocks is one of the best and easiest ways to generate excellent returns over the long run, particularly if you pick those with reliable histories of payout hikes. Companies that can regularly boost their payouts over the long term generally have solid underlying businesses. Moreover, reinvesting your dividends can significantly boost your total returns over time.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Raj Agrawal, Partner and Global Head of Infrastructure, will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:45 AM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

A lot has changed for Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) over the last five years. And there could be even more change to come over the next five years. Right now could be an incredible time to invest in this up-and-coming electric vehicle (EV) maker. Here are two major events to expect in the near future. This major catalyst could happen very soon It's no secret that manufacturing cars is a capital intensive business.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

London, 3 September 2024 – KKR and Mirastar, KKR Real Estate’s industrial and logistics platform in Europe, have completed the off-market acquisition of a prime UK logistics portfolio from PLP, totalling 890,364 square feet across five assets. The portfolio is currently 80% let, with a weighted average lease term to break of 10 years. The assets provide best-in-class specifications, including BREEAM Very Good certifications and EPC A+ ratings.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Established industry giants don't usually make the cut for exciting, hyped-up stocks. But investors have been loving Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) this year. The beverage giant is up 21% year to date, beating the S&P 500 and hitting new record highs along the way. Is it too late to buy the stock? The model Although Coca-Cola is a longtime industry leader, it's been going through changes that have affected it in powerful ways.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Berlin, September 19, 2024 – Axel Springer SE (“Axel Springer”) today announced a strategic decision to create a new corporate structure for the company, with a goal to create a focused media company and separately held classifieds businesses. The new corporate structure is designed to position all businesses for optimal future growth potential and success in their respective markets.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has been one of the best-performing stocks in the retail sector. Shares of the membership-based warehouse chain have jumped more than 600% over the last decade, and the company continues to expand both through new stores in the U.S., and by growing same-store sales and expanding its e-commerce business. However, despite that success, there's a good argument that Costco is now overvalued.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

The Fund is the first of its kind at KKR, targeting the large and fragmented North American middle market KKR to support implementation of broad-based employee ownership and engagement programs in all control investments in the Fund NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final closing of KKR Ascendant Fund SCSP (“Ascendant” or the “Fund”), a $4.6.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

There's nothing wrong with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index. It reflects the overall health of the American stock market, with a quality filter based on market capitalization. Investing in this market tracker through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the SPDR S&P 500 Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY) gives you a ton of diversification and sets you up for robust long-term returns.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced income from monetization activity in excess of $535 million with respect to the period from July 1, 2024 through September 23, 2024 based on information available as of today. In its Asset Management segment, KKR has earned total realized performance income and realized investment income in excess of $450 million.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

If you love green chile and Georgia O'Keeffe, and you're thinking of relocating for retirement , consider the lovely state of New Mexico. It offers a lot of natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hiking, fishing, and skiing. It also offers plenty of culture, with museums, festivals, art galleries, and even a famous annual hot air balloon fiesta in Albuquerque.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

New Report Highlights the Private Alternatives Sector’s Expansion Beyond Private Equity and Potential for Future Growth NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released “An Alternative Perspective: Past, Present, and Future,” a new Insights piece by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation (GMAA).

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

David Tepper, the CEO of Appaloosa Management, is one of the best-known hedge fund managers working today. Tepper has a net worth of $21.3 billion, making him one of the wealthiest people in the world. He's known for, among other things, taking a contrarian approach to investing, zigging while others are zagging. Tepper's latest moves are an excellent example of that philosophy.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and the Skip Essential Infrastructure Fund, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which a consortium of KKR (on behalf of funds managed by it) and the Skip Essential Infrastructure Fund (the ‘Consortium’) will acquire a 74.25% stake in Queensland Airports Limited (‘Queensland Airports’) from The.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Initial reports that Apple 's (NASDAQ: AAPL) latest batch of smartphones were witnessing weaker demand than last year's models weighed on the stock recently. But it looks like those reports may not hold much water after all, as the company's iPhone 16 lineup seems to be receiving a solid response from customers. More importantly, a closer look at the potential sales prospects of the latest iPhone models indicates that Apple could witness a nice bump in sales going forward.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

All 900+ GSI Employee Owners to Earn Cash Payouts, with Longest Tenured Hourly Employees Each Receiving Over $325,000 in Proceeds DENVER & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced an agreement to sell GeoStabilization International (“GSI” or the “Company”) to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP”). GSI is a leading provider of geohazard mitigation solutions and roadway safety services.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

The cloud infrastructure market got a nice boost over the past two years thanks to the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Companies across the globe have been using cloud services to train AI models for their specific purposes. The massive demand for AI in the cloud is the reason Goldman Sachs expects the global cloud infrastructure market to clock $2 trillion in revenue in 2030 as compared to $496 billion last year.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

NEW YORK – September, 27th, 2024 – BBVA and leading global investment firm KKR have formed a new strategic partnership to support the decarbonization of the real economy.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

One of the biggest temptations for dividend investors is reaching for yield. Basically, that means taking on risky investments just to collect a larger income stream. You'll be better off in the long run if you err on the side of caution, particularly if you need to live off of the income you are generating. That's why Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is a high-yield investment you'll wish you'd bought.

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KKR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

KKR’s majority equity investment and arrangement of a new development facility to accelerate the deployment of Avantus’ pipeline, including some of the nation’s largest solar and energy storage projects NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Avantus, a premier U.S. developer of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the completion.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

A recent Bankrate Financial Regret Survey found that fully 77% of U.S. adults had at least one financial regret. (I suspect that the other 23% just didn't think hard enough, because it's hard to reach adulthood without regretting some money moves we've made.) A key regret, expressed by 22% of respondents, was not saving enough for retirement. Interestingly, some of the other regrets also relate to retirement savings.

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