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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) measures the performance of 500 large U.S. companies that account for 80% of domestic equities by market capitalization. For that reason, the index is commonly used as a benchmark for the entire U.S. stock market. Investors can learn a great deal by analyzing the historical performance of the S&P 500. For instance, the index returned 1,710% over the past three decades, compounding at 10.1% annually.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The seller was New State Capital Partners. The post American Securities scoops up cloud communications service firm NWN Carousel appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

One of the few guarantees Wall Street offers is that there's always going to be a next-big-thing investment trend to captivate investors' attention. At the moment, no trend is garnering more hoopla than artificial intelligence (AI). When I say "artificial intelligence," I'm talking about the use of software and systems to handle tasks typically overseen by humans.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The deal is valued at $400 million. The post Gryphon to sell emergency response firm Hepaco to Clean Harbors appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) entered into a partnership with Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) last year to ensure that its upcoming Intel 18A manufacturing process would be a viable choice for chip designers using Arm's technology. While Intel and its x86 instruction set dominate the PC and server central processing unit (CPU) markets, Arm-based chips dominate pretty much everywhere else.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Based in Southern California, CoolSys is a provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy, and engineering solutions. The post Ares-backed CoolSys appoints Wyckoff as president and CEO appeared first on PE Hub.

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The fundraising brings the firm's private credit platform to $5 billion. The post PineBridge wraps up third private credit fund at $1.7bn appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The retail industry's landscape has certainly changed over the past four decades. Then every category of consumer goods supported several different store chains. Brick-and-mortar shopping was something of an entertainment experience as well. Now the advent of online shopping has helped narrow the total number of retailers to only a handful of category-dominant names.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The family-owned greenhouse operator runs two greenhouse facilities in Santa Maria, California, and Delta, British Columbia. The post Windset Farms vets buyout interest from PE firms appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Tuesday is shaping up to be a be a good day to own Chinese tech stocks , as rumors continue to mount that Chinese President Xi Jinping's government is about to step into the stock market in a big (and good) way, to help reverse a slide in investor sentiment that has cost the Shanghai Composite Index about 18% over the last nine months. Shares of popular Chinese internet search giant Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) are up 3.8% through 11:45 a.m.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Scott held the position of interim CEO since July 2023. The post STG-backed Wrike appoints Scott as CEO appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock and predicts where he thinks the EV stock will be in 2026. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 3, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 5, 2024. Where to invest $1,000 right now When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for two decades, Motley Fool Stock Advisor , has more than tripled the market.* They just revealed what they believe are the 10

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Main Post invests in a franchisee operator. The post KSL sees continuation fund as best fit for Alterra; Main Post goes for franchisee appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Medicare is an important program that gives millions of older Americans access to healthcare coverage. But it's important to understand the ins and outs of Medicare, not just as an enrollee, but prior to reaching enrollment age. That's because the more you know about Medicare and what it will cost and cover, the better you can plan financially for retirement as a whole.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Xcelerate is a defense and national security company. The post McNally Capital-backed Xcelerate merges with cybersecurity and engineering firm VMD appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) investors had a volatile 2023, with share prices rising and falling by over 30% on several occasions. The digital entertainment platform provider ended the year on an upbeat note, though, logging 61% annual gains compared to a 24% rally in the wider market. The flip side of this volatility is that Roblox stock can sometimes be available at an attractive discount.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

KSL anticipates organic EBITDA growth in the high single to low double-digit range. The post KSL Capital sees strong growth ahead after Alterra single-asset deal appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Image source: Getty Images I have always maintained a good amount of auto insurance because I believe it's important to have the right coverage in place to protect my assets. I don't just buy the required minimum amount of insurance coverage -- I also include optional add-ons such as collision coverage to pay for my damages after an accident and comprehensive coverages to pay for losses not caused by a crash.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Somafina is a nutraceutical manufacturer. The post Heartwood Partners-backed Somafina snaps up vitamin maker UST Corporation appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The "Magnificent Seven" is a collection of the world's largest technology stocks, and they led the broader market higher throughout 2023. The group stumbled somewhat in the early stages of 2024; just four of the Magnificent Seven are outperforming the 4% gain of the benchmark S&P 500 index so far: META data by YCharts However, while Tesla is the biggest loser so far this year, its stock isn't the cheapest based on the traditional price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio valuation metric.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Brightwood Capital MM CLO 2024-1 Ltd represents Brightwood’s sixth issuance since 2019. The post Brightwood Capital Advisors prices latest mid-market CLO at $155m appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For years, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) was known for bold risks and minimal profits as the company invested in its businesses to grow revenue and market share, building out its customer base and competitive advantages. Under CEO Andy Jassy, who's run the company for more than two years, Amazon has shifted from an experimental, growth-focused start-up to a more mature company ready to monetize its existing businesses and be more disciplined with its capital.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

HAE was acquired by Neighborly in 2020. The post Main Post invests in Precision Garage Door Service franchisee operator Highland Arms Enterprieses appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Social Security is many seniors' primary source of retirement income, but it was never intended to function this way. It was only designed to replace about 40% of pre-retirement income, according to the Social Security Administration. But if you ask today's seniors, you'll find that the mileage varies. While 29% of the retirees recently surveyed by Nationwide reported that their benefits covered at least 40% of their pre-retirement income, an alarming 24% found that their benefits replaced less

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Chartis is a healthcare advisory firm. The post Audax-backed Chartis acquires healthcare payer consulting firm HealthScape Advisors appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In today's video, I discuss both the bullish and bearish points for Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI). 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 Feb. 5, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 5, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Super Micro Computer right now?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Lockmasters is a provider of third-party combination locks, tools and hardware to the government and security professional industry. The post Dominus Capital-backed Lockmasters scoops up door hardware provider JLM appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

One of the most reliable ways to preserve and grow your capital in the stock market is to invest in dividend-growth stocks. These are companies that have a proven history of increasing their cash payouts to shareholders year after year, demonstrating their financial strength, their competent management, and their competitive edge in their industry. Dividend growers aren't a monolith, however.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Arlington Capital Partners has held a hard cap close of its latest fund, Arlington Capital Partners VI LP, with $3.8 billion of capital. The new fund beat its $3.25 billion target, was significantly oversubscribed, and is the largest fund the firm has ever raised. “The success of this fundraise is a testament to our team’s… This content is for members only.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Image source: Getty Images If saving money in 2024 was one of your New Year's resolutions , you may be eager to pad your bank account this February. But finding ways to cut corners is difficult -- especially when inflation is still a lingering problem. The good news, though, is that a few savvy moves on your part could leave you with more money in savings by the end of the month.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The seller was Tailwind Capital. The post Braemont Capital buys specialized technical services firm Loenbro appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights where be believes AT&T (NYSE: T) stock could be in one year. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 3, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 5, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in AT&T right now? Before you buy stock in AT&T, 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 AT&T wasn't one of them.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

SageWater is a provider of repipe and pipe replacements for apartments. The post PE-backed SageWater acquires AMA Repiping appeared first on PE Hub.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The U.S. stock market had a fantastic 2023. The benchmark S&P 500 advanced 24% as economic growth continued unabated in spite of recession fears. And the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite skyrocketed 43% as investors were swept away by excitement surrounding artificial intelligence. Admittedly, valuations are elevated compared to a year ago, but there are still stocks worth buying.

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