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JANUARY 9, 2024

The stock market can be daunting at times, but investing is one of the simplest, most effective ways to build wealth that lasts a lifetime. While there are countless ways to invest, some require more effort than others. Investing in individual stocks can be a smart way to customize your portfolio, for example, but it demands plenty of research and upkeep -- and it can be incredibly expensive to get started.

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JSET was founded in 2020 by Eric Tyo and John Sloan. The post Hastings Equity Partners invests in JSET Automated Technologies appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Inflation has been a hot topic for the past two years. It's measured by the consumer price index (CPI), which tracks the change in price of a basket of goods and services. The U.S. Federal Reserve is charged with keeping CPI growing by 2% annually, but in 2022, it soared to heights not seen in 40 years. The spike in inflation triggered an unprecedented policy response from the Fed, including a steep rise in interest rates, which initially sent the stock market plunging.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

RF partnered with Plymouth Growth as a co-investor on the additional capital infusion. The post RF Investment Partners backs payment solutions provider Allied appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 9, 2024

One of the biggest myths related to Medicare is that the program is free. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Not only are there costs associated with the specific coverage you receive under Medicare , but aside from Part A, which covers hospital care, there's a cost to simply having coverage. With that in mind, here are a few things to know about Medicare if you're enrolled or enrolling in 2024.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Jason Howard is serving as founder and managing partner. The post New Catalyst Strategic Partners debuts appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Allentown is a provider of life science solutions. The post Aterian-backed Allentown snaps up sterilization products provider CloriDiSys appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

If there's one constant on Wall Street, it's that there's always a next-big-thing investment trend capable of changing an industry or revolutionizing the world. Throughout 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) captivated the attention of investors. But before AI dazzled Wall Street, it was the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) that garnered investors' attention.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2022, Partners Group acquired a minority stake in the company, joining existing owner CVC Growth, an affiliate of CVC Capital Partners. The post PE-backed VelocityEHS buys risk management software firm Contractor Compliance appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Image source: Getty Images The start of a new year is when many people assess their finances and review their expenses. In the coming weeks, you may decide to dump some of the expenses on your list that don't add much value to your life. But you might also decide to sign up for new services you feel can enhance your life, like Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime costs $14.99 a month, but if you pay for a year at a time, it's only $139.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

ASB and FSG provide team uniforms, and off-field performance wear and fan apparel for the youth and recreational sports markets. The post Platinum Equity snaps up youth sports apparel firms Augusta Sportswear Brands and Founder Sport Group appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Image source: Getty Images There's a reason putting money into a CD versus a savings account can be beneficial. CDs require a commitment that you'll keep your money in the bank for a specific period of time. As such, CD rates tend to be higher than savings account rates. Also, when you keep money in a savings account, the interest rate there can change with market conditions.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Based in The Woodlands, Texas, Shrieve is a chemicals distributor. The post Gemspring-backed Shrieve acquires TLC Ingredients appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

With share prices down 26% over the last 12 months, Nio (NYSE: NIO) stock hasn't been a very rewarding investment -- especially compared to popular electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla , which more than doubled in the same period. With that said, the Chinese company boasts an impressive growth rate and several key innovations to help set it apart from the competition.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of this year. The post Montagu-backed RTI Surgical to acquire tissue repair products provider Cook Biotech appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Cathie Wood bounced back in 2023 after back-to-back years of disappointment. The CEO and co-founder of Ark Invest is trying to keep her winning streak going as an aggressive growth-stock investor this year. She's been adding to some of her existing positions in 2024, including a few notable purchases on Monday. Wood kicked off the new trading week by adding to her stakes in Nu (NYSE: NU) , MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) , and Toast (NYSE: TOST).

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JANUARY 9, 2024

BusPatrol is already backed by FIT Ventures. The post GI Partners invests in school bus safety tech provider BusPatrol appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Your retirement is likely the largest financial goal you'll face in your life. Building a nest egg to cover it can take decades, which, on the surface, can seem like quite a slog. Still, saving for your future doesn't have to be difficult. Indeed, the simpler you make the process, the more likely you are to be able to keep on saving long enough to have a decent shot of reaching your retirement goals.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

The BCTS management team and Dunes Point Capital will remain meaningful shareholders alongside Investcorp. The post Investcorp picks up HVAC firm Best in Class Technology Services appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

For the first time in years, investors are struggling with what to make of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG). The stock has continued to move higher, but the Google parent's search engine has had more competition with the rise of ChatGPT. That stoked doubts about whether the "AI-first" company could be first in AI. Nonetheless, investors should not fear it is too late to profit from this company.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

SVP has owned 60 percent of IPC since 2021. The post SVP acquires complete ownership of trading communications tech firm IPC appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL) stock gained 130% in 2023 according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Its business rebounded sharply from pandemic lows, and it's now well positioned to perform as an industry leader. The incredible recovery Carnival's revenue went to zero during the worst phase of the pandemic, and it borrowed heavily to remain solvent.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

ACR is a supplier of disposable foodservice supplies. The post HCI Equity-backed AmerCareRoyal scoops up Thermosource Tooling and Manufacturing appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) was one of the market's hottest growth stocks in 2021. The Canadian e-commerce service provider's shares closed at a record high of $169.06 on Nov. 19 that year at the apex of the buying frenzy in growth and meme stocks. But today, Shopify trades 56% lower at about $75 a share. The bulls retreated as its growth cooled off, its margin shrank, and rising rates compressed its valuations.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

SPT was founded in 1964. The post Crest Rock invests in mechanical pipe and tubing firm Specialty Pipe & Tube appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) and Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) both disappointed investors in similar ways after their public debuts. Both electric vehicle (EV) makers went public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), attracted a stampede of bulls with their optimistic production forecasts, then drove them away by missing those estimates by a mile and racking up steep losses in a deteriorating macro environment.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

illumifin was formed by Abry Partners and Hoplon Capital. The post PE-backed illumifin acquires Administrative Partners of America appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Last year was a big milestone for Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD). The master limited partnership (MLP) hit the quarter-century mark for annual distribution increases. That's a phenomenal record for any company -- and even more so for one that operates in the volatile energy industry. Enterprise Products Partners wasted no time continuing its distribution growth streak in 2024, unveiling its latest raise this week.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Robbins' customers include elementary, middle, and high schools as well as colleges and NCAA and NBA teams. The post L2 Capital buys basketball floors manufacturer Robbins Sports Surfaces appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Image source: Getty Images If you're selling a house in the United States, you're most likely going to want your property listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The MLS is the most widely used database of for-sale homes. Real estate agents use it, and so do basically all of the online websites that you can think of where you'd go to search for houses you want to buy.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

River Glen was founded by Matt Busick in 2008. The post PE-backed Mercer Advisors buys wealth management firm River Glen appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

There's no doubt about it, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) stole the spotlight from the metaverse on Wall Street. But it would be a mistake to think of these two trends as being mutually exclusive. Some companies with the potential to score explosive wins in AI are also betting big on the future of the metaverse. If you're an investor seeking promising opportunities at the intersection of these influential trends, read on to see why Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) stands out as a top play.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

The buyer was Schweiger Dermatology Group. The post Tonka Bay exits United Skin Specialists appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

For optimists, 2023 was a stellar year. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a fresh all-time high, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite logged respective gains of 24% and 43% by the time the curtain closed. But just because the major indexes have rallied in a big way from their 2022 bear market lows, it doesn't mean other stocks have followed suit.

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