The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

For most retired Americans, their Social Security benefit represents an indispensable source of income. Over 20 years of annual surveys from national pollster Gallup have consistently shown that between 80% and 90% of then-current retirees lean on their monthly payout in some capacity to cover their expenses. Considering how vital Social Security is to the financial well-being of our nation's aging workforce, it's ideal to get as much out of America's top retirement program as possible.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

DECEMBER 31, 2023

2022 was one of the worst years ever for financial markets. Over the past 100 years: It was the third worst year for a 60/40 portfolio. It was the seventh worst year for the S&P 500. It was the worst year ever for the Barclays Aggregate Bond Market Index. It was the worst year ever for the 10 year Treasury bond. Here’s what I wrote last year at this time: Expected returns are now higher.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Image source: Getty Images A personal loan can be a great way to borrow for essential purchases you have to finance over time. With a lower interest rate than your typical credit card plus a fixed schedule for repayment, you can go into a personal loan knowing how much you'll pay over time. Plus, your financing charges will likely be affordable. But while taking out a personal loan can be a good financial move if you're doing it for the right reasons, there are also some circumstances where you

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The rise of the digital nomad lifestyle has revolutionized the way we work and travel. Combining the freedom of travel with the ability to work remotely, digital nomads need to be equipped with the right technology and tools to ensure productivity and connectivity. From high-speed internet solutions to portable workstations, the right gear can make […] The post Digital Nomad Essentials: Tech and Tools for Working Anywhere in the World appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Warren Buffett loves a good dividend growth stock. Such companies consistently grow their profits year after year and elect to return those higher profits to shareholders. A business that's able to do that likely has a lot of the characteristics Buffett looks for in a company. And when those stocks trade at a fair value, they can provide exceptional returns for shareholders.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Quntas Labs, a London, UK-based commercial AI erosion impact prediction company, raised $550K in Seed funding. The saw participation from Faisal Al-Rajhi and other undisclosed investors. The company intends to use the funds to expand adoption of its erosion solutions for sustainable land management. Led by CEO Alex Pourquery, Quantas Labs is committed to serving […] The post Quantas Labs Raises $550K in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 31, 2023

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

If you think Wall Street had a phenomenal year, take a closer look at how the cryptocurrency space fared in 2023. As of the early morning hours on Dec. 28, the aggregate value of all listed cryptocurrencies on CoinMarketCap.com had increased by a cool 115% year to date. Though there are thousands upon thousands of digital currencies to choose from, it's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum that have done most of the heavy lifting.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 31, 2023

I like to bookend the New Year holiday with two posts, one looking back at the year that is ending (What Happened) and one looking forward to the year ahead (What Will Happen). This is the first of these two posts. The second one will run tomorrow. I ended my What Will Happen In 2023 with this advice: Buckle up, hang tough, and be smart. What I did not predict in that post, although we had been discussing the possibility internally at USV for several months at the time I wrote it, was the failur

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Investing in crypto has made many people rich in recent years, even millionaires. Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) took off in popularity in 2021 as meme stocks and coins rocked the markets. With crypto rising in popularity of late, could there be another strong bull run for Shiba Inu in the future? Is there the possibility that it could still make even more millionaires?

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Steve Sanduski

DECEMBER 31, 2023

For the ninth time, I begin the New Year with 3 carefully chosen words meant to remind, motivate, and guide me on my road to making the New Year my best year yet. It’s the My 3 Words exercise. My 3 words are printed at the top of my Daily Outcomes sheet (my prioritized to-do list) so I see them multiple times a day. By being thoughtful when I identify my 3 words and reviewing them daily, I have an inescapable reminder of my key focus points for the year.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Investors have a lot to celebrate. The stock market will end 2023 near all-time highs after a fierce rebound that saw the Nasdaq Composite surge more than 40% this year, one of its best performances in decades. It sets a high bar for 2024 as investors seek ways to continue the momentum. Three Fool.com contributors sifted through their top ideas to identify Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) , Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) , and SentinelOne (NYSE: S) as AI stocks with the right stuff to outperform a hot

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The past three years have driven the business sector on a roller coaster. The pandemic paved the way for non-brick-and-mortar stores. However, 2022 became a challenging year, characterized by skyrocketing prices and interest rates. In early 2023, the US faced a brief banking crisis following the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse. Now that inflation has already […] The post Five Tips To Fortify Your Business Amid Gradual Economic Recovery appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

If you want your investment portfolio to outperform the way Warren Buffett's has, it's important to hold stocks for long periods the way he does. When asked what an ideal holding period is for the stocks he adds to Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) equity portfolio, the Oracle of Omaha confidently says " forever " to anyone who will listen.

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 2023

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) in a $1.62 billion all-cash transaction. With the closing of the deal, Simon & Schuster is now a standalone private company, and the only independent major trade publisher in the U.S.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Image source: Getty Images When buying a home , it's typically a good idea to have an inspection performed. (Even if your mortgage lender doesn't require it.) A home inspector can catch problems that the average person can't and the expert advice that an inspector provides could potentially save you from buying a money pit if the house turns out to have a ton of problems.

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 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.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Bill Ackman ranks as one of the most successful investors in the world. His net worth stands at roughly $4 billion. Ackman made this fortune with smart trades through his Pershing Square Capital Management hedge fund. Like fellow billionaire investor Warren Buffett, Ackman usually hasn't invested heavily in tech stocks in the past. But there's one notable exception in his Pershing Square portfolio.

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 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”).

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett is arguably the most successful investor in modern history. When he purchased a controlling stake in the company in 1965, the stock was trading at roughly $18. Today, a single share of Berkshire's Class A stock costs roughly $545,000. If you owned a $1,000 position in the company when Buffett took over and held onto your shares, your holdings would now be worth well over $29 million.

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 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

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Itemizing tax deductions lost its luster for most taxpayers with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The law nearly doubled the standard deduction, which is the amount any taxpayer can subtract from their tax bill, regardless of their actual expenses. For tax year 2018, the first year that the new law was in effect, only 11.4% of taxpayers itemized deductions, according to the IRS.

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 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.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The Dow Jones Industrial Average delivered a bounce-back year in 2023. The iconic stock market benchmark rallied roughly 14% (recovering from a nearly 11% slide in 2022). However, not all Dow Jones stocks were in rally mode in 2023. Several lagged the index last year, led by Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) , Chevron (NYSE: CVX) , and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ).

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 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.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The explosive growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) market, which had largely been driven by the feverish expansion of generative AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT, lit a fire under many tech stocks over the past year. Some of those rallies were justified. Nvidia 's stock deserved to soar because its chips were required to process high-end AI tasks.

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 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.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Many Americans are thinking about buying an EV in 2024. And it might be a good time to buy: EV prices are getting cheaper, and there are generous federal EV tax credits of up to $7,500 when you buy an electric vehicle. However, before getting your heart set on a new electric vehicle, it's important to understand the total cost of EV ownership.

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 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.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Cathie Wood is the founder and CEO of Ark Invest, an asset management company focused on disruptive technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI). After struggling in 2022, the firm has had a spectacular 2023. Its flagship Ark Innovation ETF is up 73% year to date, easily outperforming the broad-based S&P 500 and the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite.

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 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.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has skyrocketed this year, prompted by the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT in November 2022. This technology has the potential to improve countless industries, from cloud computing to productivity software, healthcare, education, and more. As a result, the AI market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 37% through 2030, exceeding $1 trillion before the decade's end (per Grand View Research).

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KKR

DECEMBER 31, 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.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Recently, I bought a new cellphone because my current phone was getting pretty outdated and it did not have very good battery life anymore. I was happy to find out that I could get a good deal on a new phone by trading my old one in, and I spent quite a long time going through the purchasing process with my sales representative.

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