Wed.Dec 06, 2023

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Private equity investments shift upmarket on cash flow

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For years, the private equity industry has been moving down market, as firms invest in smaller deals in the middle market and lower middle market. However, our most recent review of the data suggests that trend is reversing.

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My Brother Won a Car on The Price Is Right. Here's What It Cost Him

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Image source: Getty Images When my brother got tickets to be in the audience of The Price Is Right , he figured it would simply be an entertaining way to spend a day off. He didn't imagine his name would actually be called during the show's opening round. But lo and behold, my brother was one of the first four contestants asked to come on down and participate in the iconic show that has you guessing at prices of various consumer goods.

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Sagard to take stake in PE firm Performance Equity Management

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The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2024. The post Sagard to take stake in PE firm Performance Equity Management appeared first on PE Hub.

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Up Nearly 60% in November, Should Investors Buy the VinFast Stock Hype?

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Fresh on the scene, recently overlooked and unheard-of electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast Auto (NASDAQ: VFS) , a Vietnamese automaker, has been getting much more publicity after its debut in U.S. markets and additional coverage from analysts. With the stock up nearly 60% in November, is it time for investors to embrace the foreign automaker? What's going on with VinFast?

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NMS Capital-backed U.S. Urology Partners snaps up Greater Boston Urology

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U.S. Urology is a provider of urology and other specialty services. The post NMS Capital-backed U.S. Urology Partners snaps up Greater Boston Urology appeared first on PE Hub.

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1 Reason to Buy Intel Stock Instead of AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices ' (NASDAQ: AMD) turnaround over the past six years couldn't have gone any better. A combination of good products, industry-leading manufacturing technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC) , and delays and missteps by Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has made AMD competitive. In PCs, AMD's Ryzen chips hold their own, and in servers, the company's latest EPYC chips are performance and efficiency powerhouses.

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3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency

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Data from Grand View Research shows global cryptocurrency revenue hit $5 billion last year and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% through 2030. While that growth is not insignificant, it pales in comparison to the artificial intelligence (AI) market's CAGR of 37% for the rest of the decade and value of $137 billion.

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H.I.G. Capital snaps up IT solutions firm Mainline

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Mainline CEO Jeff Dobbelaere will continue to lead the company. The post H.I.G. Capital snaps up IT solutions firm Mainline appeared first on PE Hub.

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48% of Warren Buffett's $363 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Just 1 Stock

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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett once said, "Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing." Indeed, he lives by that philosophy: Berkshire has nearly half of its $363 billion stock portfolio in a single company. For context, Buffett runs 90% of Berkshire's portfolio, and large positions like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) , Coca-Cola , Bank of America , American Express , and Chevron are either entirely or primarily

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Sun Capital-backed Platinum Dermatology Partners merges with Skin & Cancer Associates

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Based in Dallas, Platinum Dermatology Partners is a clinical dermatology platform. The post Sun Capital-backed Platinum Dermatology Partners merges with Skin & Cancer Associates appeared first on PE Hub.

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1 Unstoppable Warren Buffett Growth Stock to Buy Now in December

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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights one of his favorite growth stocks that Warren Buffett owns in his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 3, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 5, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Nu When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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Riverside Company invests in time tracking software provider busybusy

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This investment is the latest add-on to Riverside portfolio company ToolWatch. The post Riverside Company invests in time tracking software provider busybusy appeared first on PE Hub.

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1 Electric Vehicle Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in December

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If you're looking to invest in electric vehicles (EVs), there's one glaring option available in the market: Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). While other up-and-coming EV makers and legacy companies are starting their transition to an electric fleet, Tesla still stands above its competition in terms of investment quality. It's not a perfect investment, but Tesla is still the top EV stock to buy right now.

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Velocity Capital scoops up Parella Motorsports Holdings

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Parella's existing backers include Cohesive Capital and Bolt Ventures. The post Velocity Capital scoops up Parella Motorsports Holdings appeared first on PE Hub.

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3 Top Warren Buffett Stocks for the New Year

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The end of the year is a time for introspection and evaluation, and that should include a review of how your stocks are doing and where you might need to change course. One fount of inspiration many investors turn to is stock-buying guru Warren Buffett, who, along with his team at Berkshire Hathaway , has regularly beaten the market over many decades.

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CDPQ-backed Workleap buys HR SaaS company Pingboard

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The acquisition follows Workleap's C$125 million investment from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), announced in June. The post CDPQ-backed Workleap buys HR SaaS company Pingboard appeared first on PE Hub.

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Can XRP Reach $1?

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For investors willing to take a chance on a high-risk, high-reward crypto priced under $1, one of the best options is XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). Currently ranked fifth among all cryptos with a market capitalization of $33 billion, XRP is up more than 80% for the year. Even with its recent sizzling performance, though, XRP still trades for the bargain basement price of just $0.62.

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Southfield Capital-backed Kelvin Group acquires Advanced Examination Services

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Kelvin Group is a provider of industrial and commercial mission-critical mechanical services, process safety management and environmental compliance. The post Southfield Capital-backed Kelvin Group acquires Advanced Examination Services appeared first on PE Hub.

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77% of American Households Are in Debt. Here's Why That's Not Necessarily Bad News

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Image source: Getty Images The vast majority of Americans are in debt. In 2022, 77.4% of consumers had some kind of outstanding loan, according to the Federal Reserve. This may sound like bad news, but it really isn't. Here's why. Being in debt isn't necessarily a bad thing -- it depends on the kind of debt To understand why it's not necessarily a problem that so many Americans are in debt, it's helpful to look at exactly what we collectively owe.

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Pritzker Private Capital promotes Cardona and Chadwick to investment partners

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Their new appointments become effective January 1, 2024. The post Pritzker Private Capital promotes Cardona and Chadwick to investment partners appeared first on PE Hub.

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This Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Crushed Nvidia in 2023, and It Could Do So Once Again in 2024

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has powered Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares to new highs this year, with terrific gains of 220%, and sent the semiconductor specialist's valuation well past the $1 trillion milestone. However, another stock has delivered even stronger gains this year thanks to AI. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) may not be nearly as famous as Nvidia, but it has delivered a stellar performance in the market with gains of 229% in 2023.

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Ardenton sells majority interest in Leone Fence to Assa Abloy

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Leone Fence is a Mississauga, Ontario-based manufacturer, distributor and installer of fencing products. The post Ardenton sells majority interest in Leone Fence to Assa Abloy appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why Buying a House in 2024 Makes Sense, Even When Rates Are High

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Image source: Getty Images For many of us, a home is the biggest purchase we will make in our entire lives. Even at the best of times, it can feel as if you're taking a big leap into the unknown. Right now, that's compounded by high mortgage rates , house prices that haven't dropped from their pandemic surge, fears of a housing crash, and economic uncertainty.

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HGGC-backed Grand Fitness Partners picks up eight Planet Fitness locations from PCV

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PCV Holding Co has been a Planet Fitness franchisee since 2011. The post HGGC-backed Grand Fitness Partners picks up eight Planet Fitness locations from PCV appeared first on PE Hub.

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These 3 Dividend Stocks Yield Investors 9.6% or More. Here's Which 1 I'd Buy First.

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Dividend stocks can be excellent options for those seeking to generate passive income. Companies that pay dividends display a commitment to shareholders and tend to have prudent capital management. However, not all dividend stocks are the same. Some companies offer consistent dividend payments year in and year out, but those payments offer modest yields of 2% or less.

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PE-backed Mercer Advisors buys wealth management firm Brighton

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Based in Denver, Mercer Advisors is a wealth management and financial planning firm. The post PE-backed Mercer Advisors buys wealth management firm Brighton appeared first on PE Hub.

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3 Top Stocks That Could Double in 2024

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We're in the closing weeks of 2023 now, and looking back to the start of the year, most investors would probably be surprised that stocks have posted such strong gains this year. Though fears of a recession have persisted and interest rates have remained elevated, stocks still managed to soar this year. The S&P 500 is up 19.4% for the year, while the Nasdaq Composite has jumped by 36.3%, partially driven by excitement over new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and a reversal of a sha

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Madison Dearborn-backed Zilliant buys digital sales platform In Mind Cloud

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Zilliant is a provider of price and revenue optimization and management solutions. The post Madison Dearborn-backed Zilliant buys digital sales platform In Mind Cloud appeared first on PE Hub.

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2 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy with $500 and Hold for 10 Years

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The U.S. stock market has made a remarkable turnaround in 2023 from its once-in-a-decade low in 2022. The benchmark S&P 500 index is already up nearly 28% from its bear-market low of October 2022. The benchmark index now needs to climb by less than 5% to create an all-time high. Once this happens, we can conclusively announce the beginning of a new bull market.

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Sponsors eye sale of Triple Oak Power by year-end; NEA runs strip sale of assets across funds

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GI unveils platform to invest in medical outpatient buildings. The post Sponsors eye sale of Triple Oak Power by year-end; NEA runs strip sale of assets across funds appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Dow Jones Is Aiming at All-Time Highs, and These 2 Stocks Are Leading the Charge

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has been a lone wolf among major market benchmarks over the past couple of years. In 2022, the bear market ravaged the Nasdaq and S&P 500 for losses of 33% and 19%, respectively, but the Dow Jones was down a relatively modest 9% for the year. Year to date in 2023, the tides have turned. The Dow Jones has been a relative underperformer, rising just 9% compared to 45% gains for the Nasdaq and 21% gains for the S&P 500.

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American Pacific closes take-private acquisition of Spark Power

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American Pacific acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Spark Power for about C$140 million. The post American Pacific closes take-private acquisition of Spark Power appeared first on PE Hub.

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Why Nio Stock Is Skyrocketing Today

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Shares of Nio (NYSE: NIO) skyrocketed Wednesday morning and were trading 11% higher as of 10:50 a.m. ET. The China-based electric vehicle (EV) company released its third-quarter numbers yesterday and reported a sharp jump in deliveries, but there's something even bigger that's caught the market's attention today. Nio's Q3 deliveries surge, could spin off battery manufacturing unit Here are some of the most important numbers from Nio's Q3 earnings report that every investor should know: Deliverie

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Investcorp partners in ADNOC’s latest $2.2bn sustainable water project

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Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced that its infrastructure platform will join a consortium including Orascom Construction (consortium leader) and Metito that is developing a large-scale seawater treatment and water transportation project in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The project, headed by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (“ADNOC”) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (“TAQA”), is designed to provide sustainable water supply to ADNOC