The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
According to the official definition of the "Santa Claus rally," the time of year when it occurs hasn't even happened yet. The Santa Claus rally refers to gains in the market that frequently occur during the last five days of a calendar year and the first two days of the following year. However, investors may have gotten an early present from Santa Claus this year.
A Wealth of Common Sense
DECEMBER 24, 2023
I don’t read nearly as much as I used to. I guess it happens as the kids grow up and have more stuff going on. Podcasts help I suppose. But I did manage to finish some books this year. These were my favorites: Non-Fiction Thirteen: The Apollo Flight That Failed by Henry Cooper Landing a man on the moon has to be our greatest accomplishment as a species.
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The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Warren Buffett has achieved financial success on a colossal scale, both personally and professionally. His net worth currently exceeds $120 billion, making Buffett the sixth-richest person on the planet. Additionally, Berkshire Hathaway has grown about 38,000 times in value under his leadership. Those accomplishments suggest Buffett is a good source of financial insight, and he once said the surest path to success is "to be exceptionally good at something.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Some board members had worried about future treatment of non-Glazer shareholders in Premier League club
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Image source: Getty Images If you're someone who's been trying to buy a home since the start of 2023, you may not be shocked to have arrived at the end of the year without being successful. The past 12 months have been downright torturous for would-be buyers. At this point, it's best to look forward to 2024. But will things change dramatically in January?
The Big Picture
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Billie Eilish may be only 22, but she sings like a chanteuse with decades of hard living behind her — a world-weary angel. Her version of this little tune gives it an entirely different read than the original Judy Garland take from Meet Me in St Louis. I imagine this version has some studio exec suggesting she do an album of Christmas songs; but not only is it way too early in her career) for that, it’s a bit lightweight and ephemeral for her wonderful voice and phrasing; instead, sh
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Automakers continue to add more models to their growing list of electric vehicles, giving consumers more EV options than ever before. And while many electric vehicles aren't exactly budget-friendly, a handful of 2024 models are relatively affordable. Here are four great options that won't break the bank. 1. Nissan Leaf MSRP: starts at $28,140 EV enthusiasts are acquainted with the Leaf, considering that Nissan launched the vehicle all the way back in 2010.
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The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
2023 has been an ugly year for Enphase (NASDAQ: ENPH) , which just announced big cost cuts and a 25% reduction in manufacturing capacity. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe take a closer look at a struggling solar industry and Enphase's steps to cut costs. *Stock prices used were from the morning of Dec. 19, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 23, 2023.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) today reported its third quarter 2023 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 results.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Social Security provides income to more than 67 million older Americans, survivors, and disabled workers and their families, with about three-fourths of recipients being retired workers. As of November 2023, the average retired worker receives $1,845 per month, or $22,140 per year, from Social Security. Americans who earn relatively high salaries throughout their careers can get significantly more than the average -- even if they choose to retire early.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
8 November 2023 - 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 final result of the voluntary public takeover offer to shareholders of OHB SE (ISIN: DE0005936124, “OHB”).
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Millions of seniors collect monthly benefits from Social Security today -- and you may be hoping that once you're retired, you'll get to do the same. But you may have heard that Social Security is on its way out due to a looming financial crisis. And that's apt to be concerning. The good news is that Social Security is not, in fact, on the verge of bankruptcy.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
KKR continues to scale its strategic partnership with InVivo and Malteries Soufflet by more than doubling its investment as Malteries Soufflet acquires United Malt, creating the world’s largest maltster
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Investors hoping for outsize gains over the next year may look toward Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Nvidia dominates the semiconductor market when it comes to chips designed for artificial intelligence (AI) purposes, and even with the stock's massive move higher, analysts project further upside over the next 12 months. However, stocks often fail to meet analyst expectations, and a 200% increase over the last year should rightly leave investors questioning how much more near-term upside they might have
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
New KKR Report Focuses on Role of Private Markets in Individual Investor Portfolios NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the release of “A New Foundation for Global Wealth: Rebuilding Portfolios for the New Regime” by Paula Campbell Roberts, Chief Investment Strategist for Private Wealth. This is the first release in Investing for Wealth, a planned.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
The year is swiftly coming to an end, making now an excellent time to set new investment goals and potentially expand your portfolio with companies likely to soar in 2024. The stock market has been volatile over the last five years, with the COVID-19 pandemic sending countless stocks skyrocketing as homebound consumers invested in home entertainment and offices.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Scott C. Nuttall, Co-Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs 2023 US Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 8:40AM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For those.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
When investors think of on-demand streaming services, Netflix is a top-of-mind name. Ditto for HBO Max. The Walt Disney Company 's (NYSE: DIS) Disney+ and Hulu platforms are high-profile platforms in the direct-to-consumer media business as well. All of them, however, may want to pay closer attention to an increasingly tough contender in the streaming space.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
All Employees to Become Owners in the Company ST LOUIS, Mo. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that investment funds managed by KKR have acquired Potter Global Technologies (“Potter” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of fire and life safety equipment, from Gryphon Investors. KKR plans to support the Company in its continued growth.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Investors generally agree that 2022 will go down in history as a challenging one for the markets, but it appears the worst has passed. After falling more than 35% in 2022 -- the worst decline in more than a decade -- the Nasdaq Composite charged off the blocks in 2023, gaining 41% so far this year (as of market close on Wednesday). Students of investing history will know the market likely has further to run.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Closer Coordination and Alignment Expected to Further Accelerate Growth of Both KKR and Global Atlantic KKR Announces Other Strategic Initiatives to Benefit Shareholders KKR and Global Atlantic to Host a Conference Call at 10:00 a.m. EST NEW YORK & HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) and Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC (“Global Atlantic” or “GA”) today announced.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Technically speaking, the benchmark S&P 500 index has been in a bear market since falling more than 20% from its all-time high in 2022. Some Wall Street analysts have already called it the beginning of a new bull market because the S&P 500 since climbed more than 20% from its October 2022 low point. But a consensus won't be reached until the index logs a new all-time high.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Platform Will Focus on Technologies to Detect Lung Cancer, the Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths NEW YORK & MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced a new platform established with investments from KKR and Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), a global leader in women’s health and medical technology innovator.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Artificial intelligence was a hot field in 2023, leading to soaring stock prices for big-name tech names like Nvidia (thanks to its advanced chips) and Microsoft (thanks to its partnership with ChatGPT creator OpenAI). Investors who didn't buy these stocks before the AI frenzy drove up share prices may feel they've missed out. Fortunately, plenty of up-and-coming tech firms provide new opportunities to benefit from the advent of AI, and 2024 is a good time to scoop up shares of some of these ris
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Zurich, 7 December 2023 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the opening of a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, solidifying its presence in one of the world's most important institutional and wealth management centers. The KKR office opens with individuals representing KKR’s Global Client Solutions team and will also serve as a Swiss base for investment professionals covering the DACH region.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
The stock market has been scorching hot in 2023. The S&P 500 has gained nearly 25% on the year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq has zoomed more than 40%. That means bargains are few and far between these days. However, the market did mark down a few high-quality stocks this year. Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC) (NYSE: BIP) , Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) , and Stag Industrial (NYSE: STAG) have underperformed and now trade at bargain prices and higher dividend yields.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajax Health announced today the formation and funding of Cortex, a medical technology company developing an integrated mapping and ablation solution suite for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 30 million patients worldwide. Cortex has raised $90 million in funding commitments led by KKR and Hellman & Friedman (H&F) with participation by other investors including AI Life
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Investors should enjoy especially happy holidays this year. Barring a stunning late December collapse, the stock market will deliver hefty gains in 2023. The big question now is: Can the momentum continue into the new year? For those who look to the past to try to discern what might happen in the future, there could be an intriguing answer to that question.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced the appointment of Dane E. Holmes as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective December 29, 2023. As CAO, he will join the firm’s leadership team and oversee and work with the existing leaders of a number of key functions, including KKR’s Human Capital, Communications, Marketing, Sustainability, and Citizenship teams.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
When tech investors look back on 2023, they might see it as a new beginning. After the brutal sell-offs they endured in 2022, many of their stocks recovered as OpenAI's ChatGPT renewed interest in artificial intelligence (AI). Investors might differ on whether traders are in another bull market. Whatever the answer is to that question, many of these stocks will likely keep moving higher in 2024 as interest rates fall and confidence rises.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Henry McVey: Investors Should Approach Markets with a ‘Glass Half Full’ Lens NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released its 2024 Global Macro Outlook by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation (GMAA).
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down the three main ways QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) could bring its batteries out of the lab and start commercial operations. One is very high risk but also high reward, while the other two offer varying ways to reduce the risk, but also reduce the potential profits. Stocks discussed include Volkswagen (OTC: VWAGY) , Toyota (NYSE: TM) , Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) , and Panasonic (OTC: PCRFY).
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that funds and accounts managed by its credit business have led the purchase of a $7.2 billion portfolio of super-prime recreational vehicle (RV) loans from BMO Bank National Association, part of BMO Financial Group (“BMO”). Concurrently with the sale, BMO purchased approximately $6.4 billion of senior notes.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Stock market investors can either go the passive route, by buying an index fund, or the active route, by picking individual stocks. The latter choice has the goal of beating the market over the long term, which is easier said than done. As we look to 2024, many individual investors will look for ways to be more successful. A good starting point is to understand these three ways to raise your chances of beating the market. 1.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Paris, 18 December 2023 - Etche, KKR’s logistics real asset platform in France, has sold a portfolio of five assets located in the Lyon region, with a total area of approximately 29,000 square meters.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 24, 2023
It may describe itself simply as a technology company, but the primary moneymaker for Snap (NYSE: SNAP) is its popular Snapchat app. And with 750 million people using Snapchat every month around the world, it's fair to say the app is a huge success. Snap generates revenue from this enormous Snapchat user base by displaying ads. Of its 750 million monthly users, over 400 million use it every day, on average.
KKR
DECEMBER 24, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced a monetization activity update for the period from October 1, 2023 to December 21, 2023. Based on information available to us as of today, with respect to the period through December 21, 2023, KKR has earned total realized performance income, including realized incentive fees, and total realized investment income in excess of $500 million.
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