The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Social Security only has nine years left until it becomes insolvent, and in light of the Social Security Fairness Act's recent passage , that might be too optimistic. The program is staying afloat by draining money from its trust funds, but it can't do that forever. Even in the worst-case scenario, benefits won't disappear completely. But cuts remain a possibility if the government doesn't find a way to increase the program's funding.

Taxes 246

Taxes Funds Accounting Investing 246

Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 27, 2025

EQT Partners, the Swedish private equity firm managing 269bn in assets, generated 11bn in exit proceeds in 2024. This represents a 72% increase from the previous year. This growth signals a recovery in private equity after years of subdued exit activity. Key transactions included the Swiss IPO of dermatology group Galderma, which raised SFr2.3bn ($2.53bn) and has since doubled in value, and the New York listing of healthcare technology company Waystar, which is up 77% post-IPO.

Private Equity Firms 147

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Private Equity Managers Stakes 147

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Image source: Getty Images Spoiler alert: I'm not about to give you three red-hot stock tips. Looking for a secure place to grow your savings? See our expert picks for the best FDIC-insured high-yield savings accounts available today - enjoy peace of mind with competitive rates. But if I did, you'd be wise to ignore them. There are safer, more practical ways for everyday people to set themselves up for financial success.

Exchange-Traded Funds 147

Exchange-Traded Funds Debt Accounting Stock Market 147

FinSMEs

JANUARY 27, 2025

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 27th January 2025, Chainwire The post Movemaker: Aptos Growing Chinese-Speaking Region with Multi-Million-Dollar Support via its Official Community appeared first on FinSMEs.

97

97

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash A lot of people don't give much thought to their savings accounts. They think most banks are pretty similar, and they don't expect big returns on their savings. Looking for a secure place to grow your savings? See our expert picks for the best FDIC-insured high-yield savings accounts available today - enjoy peace of mind with competitive rates.

Accounting 130

Accounting Banks Returns 130

FinSMEs

JANUARY 27, 2025

Dubai, UAE, 27th January 2025, Chainwire The post Zoth Launches First Ever RWA Restaking Layer with ZeUSD, Announces Exclusive Pre-Deposit Campaign appeared first on FinSMEs.

59

59

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

There's a reason the decision to claim Social Security is such a difficult one. Though your wage history will help dictate what monthly benefit you're entitled to, your filing age will also play a role in determining how much money you get each month in retirement. So it's important to make a smart decision from the start. Now you have plenty of choices when it comes to taking benefits.

Investing 130

Investing 130

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

I'm proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money. -- attributed to Arthur Godfrey, radio and TV host. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks Not many people enjoy paying taxes, but taxes aren't going away anytime soon.

Taxes 130

Taxes Accounting Prospects Companies 130

Axial

JANUARY 27, 2025

Home-Based Care Q4 2024 | www.mertztaggart.com Mertz Taggart is a Florida-based M&A advisory firm specializing in healthcare services and has marketed seven deals on the Axial platform over the last 12 months. Mertz Taggart, an Axial member since 2016, contributes content and industry insights to Axials Middle Market Review. The following report is a Mertz Taggart publication that has been approved for Axial to share with its network.

Investment Banks 52

Investment Banks Investment Banking Banks Companies 52

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered so much attention over the past couple of years. Experts believe this is a game-changing technology that will impact virtually all industries one day. Investors, unsurprisingly, want to get in on the action. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the standout performer of the AI revolution. Its shares have absolutely skyrocketed, rising 2,270% in just the past five years.

Accounting 130

Accounting Companies Investors Investing 130

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

JANUARY 27, 2025

Clint Walkner, Managing Partner at Walkner Condon Financial Advisors, explores the new technology revolution, artificial intelligence advancements and their impact on data growth and financial advising.

Stock Market 52

Stock Market Stock Market 52

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Breakthroughs in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industries and redefining what is possible. However, this technological advancement comes with a challenge: soaring energy demands from data centers. Enter nuclear power -- a clean, reliable solution that's coming back into favor. With countries committed to reducing carbon emissions, nuclear energy stands out as a key energy source in the quest for sustainable growth.

Financial Institutions 130

Financial Institutions Banks Consulting Consultants 130

FinSMEs

JANUARY 27, 2025

Limassol, Cyprus, 27th January 2025, FinanceWire The post Alchemy Markets Recognized as “Best Emerging Broker MEA 2025” appeared first on FinSMEs.

52

52

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Altria (NYSE: MO) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST) are pretty different companies, but they share a subtle similarity. What is that similarity? Extremely loyal customers. But there are very real issues for investors to consider with each company before buying in. Here's what you need to know. What does Altria do? Altria's biggest business is selling high-end cigarettes under the iconic Marlboro brand.

Investment Horizon 130

Investment Horizon Investors Companies Portfolios 130

FinSMEs

JANUARY 27, 2025

Dubai, UAE, 27th January 2025, Chainwire The post Mario Nawfal Announces $MARIO Token Airdrop After Unplanned Memecoin Launch on appeared first on FinSMEs.

52

52

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Video streaming giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) recently reported a blowout fourth quarter thanks to strong subscriber growth, proving the company can continue to lead a saturated streaming market. The stock surged roughly 10% immediately following the news, and Netflix now has a nearly $415 billion market cap. Obviously, shareholders love to see a company beat earnings, and analysts were impressed by the performance with one calling it a "near flawless" quarter.

Investors 100

Investors Shareholders Return On Investment Returns 100

FinSMEs

JANUARY 27, 2025

DeFi is packed with opportunities, but navigating it has always been a challenge.

Investors 52

Investors 52

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Investing in growth stocks can help you significantly grow your savings over many years, but it's important to choose the right stocks. Following are two outstanding businesses that are about as rock-solid as they come. Here's why investors can't go wrong with Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). 1.

Stakes 100

Stakes Financing Finance Accounting 100

FinSMEs

JANUARY 27, 2025

Manifest Global, a global education investment firm headquartered in Singapore, has launched. Led by Rohan Pasari, CEO, Manifest Global specializes in building companies that connect the world towards growth, prosperity, and innovation. With a portfolio of brands including Cialfo, Explore, and Kaaiser, Manifest Global is dedicated to enhancing global student mobility and fostering an interconnected education […] The post Education Investment Firm Manifest Global Launches appeared first on

Education 52

Education Investment Firms Investing Portfolios 52

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Monday was a grim day for a great many stocks, but luckily for its investors, AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) wasn't one of them. The storied pharmaceutical company saw its share price rise by almost 4%, on the back of a pair of pre-earnings price target bumps from analysts. The contrast between AbbVie's performance and that of the wider market was stark, as the bellwether S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) sank by a relatively steep 1.5%.

Investment Banks 100

Investment Banks Investment Banking Taxes Banks 100

FinSMEs

JANUARY 27, 2025

sponsored by accessibe In todays digital-first world, creating an inclusive online experience is essential. accessiBe stands out by offering an ecosystem of solutions designed to support businesses in their web accessibility journey. Since its inception in 2018, accessiBe has been committed to providing scalable tools and professional services that enable businesses to address accessibility requirements […] The post accessiBe Review: A Comprehensive Deep-Dive into This Web Accessibility-Fo

Companies 52

Companies Professional Services 52

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock got hit hard with sell-offs in Monday's trading. The server specialist's share price ended the day down 12.5% amid a 1.8% decline for the S&P 500 index and a 3.5% decline for the Nasdaq Composite index. Supermicro sank today as investors considered risk factors related to the new R1 artificial intelligence ( AI ) model from DeepSeek -- a Chinese AI start-up.

Accounting 100

Accounting Companies Investors Returns 100

Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 27, 2025

Plus, takeover talks between Switzerlands SGS and Frances Bureau Veritas fall apart, and junior lawyers pivot to private equity

48

48

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

AT&T (NYSE: T) stock is seeing big gains in Monday's trading despite a bearish backdrop for the broader market. The company's share price was up 7% as of 3:15 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was down 1.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) had fallen 3.6%. AT&T's valuation is surging following the company's recent earnings report.

Stakes 100

Stakes Shareholders Accounting Returns 100

Financial Times: Moral Money

JANUARY 27, 2025

Business leaders are worried about climate shocks, but leery of phrases such as green transition

Returns 46

Returns 46

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock saw a dramatic sell-off in Monday's trading following developments that have raised questions about the demand outlook for its advanced processors. The artificial intelligence ( AI ) leader's share price closed out the day's trading down 17.2%. Nvidia plummeted today as investors, analysts, and tech leaders parsed new information about DeepSeek R1 -- a new open-source AI model from a Chinese start-up that released last week.

Returns 100

Returns Investors Portfolios Investing 100

Pension Pulse

JANUARY 27, 2025

Layan Odeh of Bloomberg reports Ontario Teachers CEO sees chance to snap up cheap European assets: Ontario Teachers Pension Plan is turning more attention to European markets as other investors remain fixated on the U.S., its chief executive officer said. A lot of the Americans at the moment are actually saying, I only want to be in the US, Jo Taylor said in an interview with Bloomberg Television on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Pension Funds 59

Pension Funds Startups Stakes Venture Capital 59

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

The stock market was having a rough day on Monday, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) benchmark index down by about 1.7% at 11 a.m. ET. However, real estate was one of the biggest exceptions, with the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT: VNQ) slightly higher for the day. In simple terms, Treasury yields are under pressure, which is generally a positive catalyst for real estate stocks.

Stock Market 100

Stock Market Stock Market Companies Investing 100

FinSMEs

JANUARY 27, 2025

Optable, a Montreal, Canada-based provider of an identity management and collaboration platform, raised $20M in Series A Acceleration funding. The round was led by TELUS Global Ventures with participation from previous investors, including Hearst Ventures, Brightspark Ventures, Desjardins Capital, Deloitte Ventures, AsterX, and others. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and […] The post Optable Raises $20M in Series A Acceleration Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

Funds 64

Funds Capital Investors Companies 64

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Sales of annuities have been booming in recent years. According to InsuranceNewsNet, "in the first nine months of 2024, total annuity sales increased 23% [year over year] to $331.2 billion and are on pace for another record-breaking year." That's on top of a 23% year-over-year gain in 2023, as well. Here's an introductory look at annuities that can help you decide whether you might want to buy one or more of them.

Taxes 130

Taxes Financing Finance Accounting 130

Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 27, 2025

Adventure company Zip World has been sold to private equity firm Dolphin Capital in a 100m deal aimed at driving further growth. Founder Sean Taylor will retain a minority stake in the company, which has become a leader in the UK adventure sector since its launch in 2013. The acquisition provides an exit for Lloyds Development Capital (LDC), which invested in Zip World in 2018 when the company was valued at 45m.

Capital 221

Capital Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Stakes 221

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

Monday opened bleakly for uranium mining stocks. Over the weekend, Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek announced it has developed a large language model by the same name that took just two months and cost only $6 million to develop -- yet somehow seems to be outperforming AI developed by ChatGPT over much more time and at far greater cost.

Returns 100

Returns Investors Portfolios Investing 100

Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 27, 2025

Investcorp, the Middle Easts largest alternative investment firm, is preparing for a potential public listing within three to five years. The firm, which manages $55bn in assets, plans to double its AUM to $100bn during this period. Vice Chairman and CIO Rishi Kapoor revealed that London and New York are under consideration as possible listing venues.

Stakes 147

Stakes Stock Exchanges Assets Shareholders 147

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

As stock markets reopen for business Monday, Redwire (NYSE: RDW) investors will be coming off of a terrific week. Last Monday, President Trump doubled down on his commitment to "unlock the mysteries of space," declaring "we stand at the birth of a new millennium." The crowd approved, yet Trump inherits the priciest stock market in history. Space stocks of all sorts rocketed higher when stock markets reopened on Tuesday.

Debt 245

Debt Stock Market Stock Market Assets 245

Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 27, 2025

Private equity giant EIG Global Energy Partners has struck a $1.28bn deal with Diversified Energy Company, marking a significant move in the energy sector. The acquisition, which includes $700m in debt, values the combined entity at $3.8bn. The deal is a major step for Diversified Energy as it expands its presence in the Permian Basin, the worlds largest shale oil-producing region.

Private Equity Firms 147

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Debt Stakes 147

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 27, 2025

In terms of performance, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) was one of the hottest stocks of 2024. The stock price soared 340% last year while joining both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 indexes. Given that it has already had such a strong run, investors may be wondering if the stock is still a buy. Let's investigate. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

Companies 130

Companies Investors Investing Returns 130

Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 27, 2025

InvestIndustrial, a global private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in Grupo Alacant, a leading Spanish ice cream manufacturer. Founded in 1972 in Alicante, Grupo Alacant focuses on private label ice cream for retail clients and co-manufacturing for major brands. Its product range includes tubs, cones, bulk ice cream, and sandwiches. In 2024, Grupo Alacant reported 225m in revenue and employed approximately 850 staff across its four manufacturing facilities in Alicante, Murcia, and Madrid.

Stakes 130

Stakes Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Investment Firms 130