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Warren Buffett-Led Berkshire Hathaway's $371 Billion Portfolio Owns 51 Stocks, but Over 80% Is Invested in These Sensational 6

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Warren Buffett might have the all-time most extraordinary investment track record when all is said and done. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway , has beaten the S&P 500 by a wide margin for decades. Berkshire is a holding company with dozens of private businesses and investments. However, investors follow the company's massive $371 billion stock portfolio the closest.

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CD&R invests in Foundation Building Materials

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FBM's existing backer American Securities will continue to own a majority stake in FBM. The post CD&R invests in Foundation Building Materials appeared first on PE Hub.

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Warren Buffett Has $177 Billion Invested in These "Magnificent Seven" Stocks. Here's Which 1 Could Soar the Most in 2024.

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You won't find many of the hottest growth stocks on the market in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. His approach focuses more on stocks with attractive valuations and underlying business models that are in his circle of competence. However, I didn't say you won't find any of these sizzling stocks among the legendary investor's holdings.

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Bain Capital finds unique qualities in consumer sector with Fogo de Chão and 1440 Foods

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'We're not afraid of complexity and we like being a bit contrarian,' says Bain's Adam Nebesar. The post Bain Capital finds unique qualities in consumer sector with Fogo de Chão and 1440 Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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NYC's Airbnb Ban Looked Like Trouble for the Travel Stock. Instead, It's Proving Its Market Power

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The city that never sleeps is becoming the city where you can't sleep in an Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB). New York City passed strict regulations on Airbnbs and short-term rentals last fall, effectively banning them. According to the new rules, short-term rental hosts must be present during the stay, and cannot rent full units. They can also only have two guests maximum, and the hosts must register with the city.

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Charlesbank Capital Partners wraps up third credit fund at $1.5bn

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Charlesbank Credit Opportunities Fund III's LPs include public and corporate pensions, endowments, foundations, financial institutions, asset managers and family offices, as well as high-net-worth individuals. The post Charlesbank Capital Partners wraps up third credit fund at $1.5bn appeared first on PE Hub.

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BlackRock invests in pediatric dental support firm Lone Peak Dental Group

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Lone Peak was founded in 2003 and has 69 offices spanning 13 states. The post BlackRock invests in pediatric dental support firm Lone Peak Dental Group appeared first on PE Hub.

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Missed Out on Nvidia? 2 AI Stocks to Buy Before They Soar in 2024.

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) became a Wall Street darling last year when its graphics processing units (GPUs) became the gold standard for artificial intelligence (AI) developers worldwide. A boom in AI saw countless tech firms pivot their businesses to developing the industry, meaning skyrocketing demand for GPUs -- the chips necessary to train and run AI models.

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Liberty Hall promotes Black to partner and Seely to VP

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Black joined Liberty Hall in 2014 and Seely came on board in 2021. The post Liberty Hall promotes Black to partner and Seely to VP appeared first on PE Hub.

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This Statistic Explains Why the Rich Get Richer. Here's How You Can Join Them.

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The latest edition of Oxfam's annual Inequality Inc. report is out, and it states: "Since 2020, the richest five men in the world have doubled their fortunes. During the same period, almost five billion people globally have become poorer." Most of us would love to be rich, or at least to grow richer, so how should we try to do so? Well, one common denominator among many wealthy folks is simply this: investing in stocks.

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Avathon Capital buys early childhood education firm Magical Beginnings

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Magical Beginnings was founded in 1990 by Linda Hassapis Bonfanti. The post Avathon Capital buys early childhood education firm Magical Beginnings appeared first on PE Hub.

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Forget XRP, This Cryptocurrency Is Poised for an Incredible Run

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Just a few years ago, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) was a crypto market darling. Investors thought it was going to skyrocket in value, and it became one of the top cryptocurrencies by overall market cap. Today, however, XRP is trading for under $1 and is still mired in an ongoing lawsuit with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). So maybe it's time to forget about XRP and find a new cryptocurrency capable of soaring in value.

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Court Square to launch review of Advanced Diabetes Supply sale, sources say

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PE interest in continuous glucose monitoring device makers has picked up, with Highland Capital, One Equity Partners and Blackstone investing. The post Court Square to launch review of Advanced Diabetes Supply sale, sources say appeared first on PE Hub.

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Better AI Stock: Nvidia vs. Intel

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The artificial intelligence (AI) market has captivated Wall Street, with increased interest in the technology being a major driver in the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index's 53% year-over-year rise. Investors have become particularly bullish about chip stocks, homing in on the companies developing the hardware necessary for training and running AI models.

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Blackford Capital-backed PACIV acquires automation engineering firm DSA

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PACIV is a provider of industrial process automation and systems integration primarily for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The post Blackford Capital-backed PACIV acquires automation engineering firm DSA appeared first on PE Hub.

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AMD Stock Price Plummets After Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Guidance Fails to Impress Investors -- Is This Also Bad News for Nvidia Stock?

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In today's video, I discuss the recent updates impacting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Jan. 30, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 30, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Advanced Micro Devices right now?

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Serruya-backed Aegis Brands to sell Bridgehead Coffee

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Bridgehead Coffee is an Ottawa-based roasting, wholesale and coffeehouse business. The post Serruya-backed Aegis Brands to sell Bridgehead Coffee appeared first on PE Hub.

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We're In a New Bull Market. Here Are 5 Brilliant Stocks I'm Buying Hand Over Fist.

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As the new bull market kicks off, many investors might wonder which stocks to buy. After all, it's only "officially" declared a new bull market once the market reaches new all-time highs. As a result, many stocks are expensive, but not every stock is that way. I've got five that still look like solid buys right now, and I think investors would be wise to snag this group while they're still fairly valued. 1.

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TSCP and Cequel III take controlling stake in DDC Capital Technology

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Co-founders Chris Orlando and Mark Ortenzi, who launched the DDC Cabinet business in 2011, will continue as minority investors. The post TSCP and Cequel III take controlling stake in DDC Capital Technology appeared first on PE Hub.

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Only 21% of Americans Have a Retirement Strategy. Here's How to Establish One Yourself

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Retirement is a milestone many people spend years -- sometimes decades -- counting down to. But rather than focusing on simply when you'll retire, it's also important to think about how you'll retire -- meaning, what it will take to allow you to live out your senior years in a manner you're happy with. Recent data from New York Life reveals that Americans, on average, believe they'll be able to retire at age 64.

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Searchlight preps sale of auto diagnostics company Opus Group; Bain Capital finds opportunity in consumer food and health

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Bain Capital bets on consumer food and health. The post Searchlight preps sale of auto diagnostics company Opus Group; Bain Capital finds opportunity in consumer food and health appeared first on PE Hub.

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My Top 10 Growth Stocks to Buy Now in February 2024

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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights his top 10 growth stocks for long-term investors to buy in 2024. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 28, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 30, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now. and Nvidia wasn't one of them.

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Star tech investor Chip Schorr departs One Equity to launch new firm

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Schorr, who left OEP this month, is expected to remain 'an active technology investor,' sources said, with the aim of launching a new private equity firm 'in the very near future.' The post Star tech investor Chip Schorr departs One Equity to launch new firm appeared first on PE Hub.

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Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

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Cathie Wood has been an active trader in January. The Ark Invest co-founder, CEO, and stock picker added to 10 of her existing growth stocks on Tuesday. She publishes the transactions daily for her exchange-traded funds, and this was one of her busiest days of this young year. What's she buying now? Some of the more interesting names on her Tuesday shopping list include Toast (NYSE: TOST) , Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) , and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI).

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Acorn Growth-backed TSS Solutions appoints Ambrose as COO

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Based in West Melbourne, Florida, TSS Solutions is a provider of ground-based tactical and fixed-position radar and SATCOM systems. The post Acorn Growth-backed TSS Solutions appoints Ambrose as COO appeared first on PE Hub.

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Here's the Best Mining Stock to Buy for 2024

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Some perspective is needed when looking at mining stocks, and definitely when looking at an industrial metal and mining stock like Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX). Its core metal, copper, is usually seen as the commodity most sensitive to economic growth – not least due to its importance in electrification. In a year of slowing global growth, Freeport has maintained an excellent level of profitability and has several catalysts enabling it to benefit from any copper price increase.

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Arlington Capital rolls out new manufacturer Verus Aerospace

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Verus is comprised of existing Arlington-backed companies Perfekta, Precision Machine Works, Arden Engineering, Premier Processing and Quality Forming. The post Arlington Capital rolls out new manufacturer Verus Aerospace appeared first on PE Hub.

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Does Ford's Big EV Move Spell Trouble in Paradise?

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One investment thesis for investors who are long on Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is that the company could quickly turn its $4.5 billion in annual electric vehicle (EV) losses into profits by 2026. That would be a big, and very valuable, amount of profits to be had. But one recent move by Ford calls into question whether the carmaker can indeed accomplish that goal by 2026.

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OceanSound-backed RMA recruits Damasceno as CFO

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Based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, RMA is a provider of testing, inspection, and quality management services for critical infrastructure end-markets. The post OceanSound-backed RMA recruits Damasceno as CFO appeared first on PE Hub.

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Up 60% in 3 Months, Can Roku Stock Continue to Rally?

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Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) stock has been on a tear of late. As economic conditions have been looking better, the streaming company has benefited from more excitement and bullishness around growth stocks. Shares of Roku aren't quite at their 52-week high, but they rallied 60% in just the past three months. Can this rally continue, or could Roku stock be running out of steam?

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InvestBev backs beverage brand JuneShine

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The capital infusion will be used to expand JuneShine's marketing and product line efforts. The post InvestBev backs beverage brand JuneShine appeared first on PE Hub.

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You'll Be Shocked at How Much Money Shopify Earns From This Business Segment You May Not Know About

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If you're anything like me, you know Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) as a company that markets this amazing platform for creating turnkey e-commerce websites. But I recently discovered that while Shopify certainly operates that kind of platform, its main revenue stream doesn't come from the monthly subscriptions clients sign up for at all. In fact, less than 30% of its revenue comes from what it calls the subscription solutions segment.

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Littlejohn to exit wastewater distributor Dana Kepner

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Dana Kepner was founded in 1933. The post Littlejohn to exit wastewater distributor Dana Kepner appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Biggest Reason SoFi Stock Surged 20% May Surprise You

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In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down SoFi Technologies ' (NASDAQ: SOFI) great quarterly results that helped spur the stock price higher, along with the two main reasons shares surged 20% in a single day. One of the reasons may come from an unexpected source. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 29, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 30, 2024.

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