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Prediction: This Massive Risk Could Derail Nvidia Stock

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Demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, particularly ultra-powerful GPUs from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) used to train the most advanced AI models, appears to be insatiable. Nvidia's data center segment generated more than $30 billion in revenue during the third quarter alone, up by nearly a factor of 10 compared to two years ago. Tech giants are scrambling to build AI data centers packed with Nvidia's GPUs, spending untold billions on hardware.

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Microsoft bets on artificial intelligence to power a nuclear resurgence — and more AI

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Plus, Walmart becomes the biggest company to drop DEI commitments

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says This Is the "Next Wave of AI" -- and He Singled Out 1 Potential Big Winner Other Than Nvidia

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If you want to learn where artificial intelligence (AI) could be heading, you'll probably want to pay attention to Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang. After all, Huang's company is arguably the most important player in the AI world right now. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) remain the gold standard for powering large-scale AI models. So what does Huang think about the future of AI?

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Montara Raises $5.4M in Seed Funding

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Montara, a Milpitas, CA- and Tel Aviv, Israel-based provider of a data development platform that enables organizations to deliver data products faster, raised $5.4M in Seed funding. The round was led by Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from Borge Hald. The company intends to use the funds to scale its go-to-market activities and product development. […] The post Montara Raises $5.4M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Walmart Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

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Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is capturing higher-income customers as inflation drives bargain hunting. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Nov. 24, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 26, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Walmart right now? Before you buy stock in Walmart, 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 Walmart wasn’t one of them.

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BlackRock has deal to buy private credit manager HPS

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Transaction for prized lender could cost $12bn and be announced after Thanksgiving holiday

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Move Over, Uber. Billionaire David Tepper Just Raised Appaloosa's Stake in This Other Ride-Hailing Stock By 98%.

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David Tepper is a billionaire hedge fund manager known for founding the Miami-based investment firm Appaloosa Management. Back in September, he sat down for an interview with CNBC during which he expressed an outsized bullish stance on investing in China. Naturally, his comments led many investors to speculate which Chinese stocks the acclaimed investor may like.

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3d Systems (DDD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. 3d Systems (NYSE: DDD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 27, 2024 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings and welcome to the 3D Systems third-quarter 2024 earnings conference call and webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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Trust Wallet Introduces World of Dypians (WOD) on Trust Wallet Launchpool

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Dubai, UAE, 27th November 2024, Chainwire The post Trust Wallet Introduces World of Dypians (WOD) on Trust Wallet Launchpool appeared first on FinSMEs.

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1 of the Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Right Now

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Crypto is soaring. The market is up about 35% in November, with Bitcoin leading the charge, adding billions to its market cap and reigniting enthusiasm across the board. While Bitcoin is a fantastic investment for those with a long-term horizon, the current market conditions present a timely opportunity for another standout cryptocurrency: Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).

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Impact investor LeapFrog raises more than $1bn for biggest fund yet thanks to heavy Asian LP interest

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LeapFrog Investments has raised over $1bn for its fourth fund targeting impact investments across healthcare, financial services and climate solutions companies. The post Impact investor LeapFrog raises more than $1bn for biggest fund yet thanks to heavy Asian LP interest appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Looking for a Bargain in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Chip Sector? Check Out This Leader Down 40% From Its High.

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Bargains in both the artificial intelligence (AI) and chip sectors are hard to come by. Investor enthusiasm in this area has been high for nearly two years, and the results have paid off well. However, one of the most important companies in both spaces is now down around 40% from its all-time high, and it looks like a good value at these levels. So what's this company that's so vital in both spaces?

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Deal Roundup: GTCR buys into Insight Partners’ Tricentis at $4.5bn valuation, Archimed scores 5x return on Ad-Tech

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GTCR has agreed to invest $1.33bn in Insight Partners-backed Tricentis, a specialist in continuous software testing and engineering, valuing the company at $4.5bn. The post Deal Roundup: GTCR buys into Insight Partners’ Tricentis at $4.5bn valuation, Archimed scores 5x return on Ad-Tech appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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This Nearly 6%-Yielding Stock Is Adding More Power to Drive Dividend Growth in 2027 and Beyond

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Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN) (NYSE: CWEN.A) offers investors a high-yielding dividend currently approaching 6%. That's multiples higher than the S&P 500 's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) dividend yield, which is near a 20-year low at around 1.2%. The clean energy company has all the power needed to grow its dividend toward the upper end of its 5% to 8% annual target range through 2026.

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LeapFrog raises $1.15bn for fourth fund

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Profit with Purpose investment firm LeapFrog Investments has held the final close of its fourth fund (Fund IV) with capital commitments and designated co-investments totalling $1.02bn, ahead of its original $1bn target. The fundraise includes $808m of primary fund commitments and up to $210m of pre-allocated co-investment to accelerate high-impact healthcare and financial services companies in global growth markets.

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1 Unstoppable Stock-Split Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Heading Into 2025

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When a high-quality company creates a significant amount of value, its stock price can soar into the hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. That makes the stock a little expensive for retail investors, which leaves the majority of shares in the hands of institutions and large investment funds. A stock split can resolve that situation. It increases the number of shares in circulation, which organically reduces the price per share by a proportional amount.

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21 Invest strikes €70m first close for debut dedicated healthcare fundraise

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Alternatives specialist 21 Invest has launched its first dedicated healthcare fund with eyes on a hard cap of €150m. The post 21 Invest strikes €70m first close for debut dedicated healthcare fundraise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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E-Commerce Growth Is Back: 2 Smart Stocks to Buy

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It makes sense to try and get ahead of the crowd, and that's why stocks like GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) and Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) should be high on investors' lists of stocks to look at. Both companies look set to benefit from a pickup in growth in e-commerce spending that will encourage capital spending in the future. Here's why these two stocks could be great additions to a portfolio.

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The secondary market: Navigating growth and complexity

Private Equity Wire

The PE secondary market is breaking records, currently on track to reach up to $150bn in sales through 2024 according to a Financial Times report from October. Two big questions present themselves: How long will favourable market conditions last? And are fund managers equipped for the complexity that comes with this growth? This report digs deeper into both these questions, featuring contributions from top-tier secondary GPs and LPs.

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Warren Buffett's Smartest Move in Q3, According to Wall Street

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Warren Buffett told Berkshire Hathaway shareholders in 2022 that anyone advising their kids on how to "make money per point of IQ and per erg of energy, tell them to go to Wall Street." That doesn't necessarily mean Buffett thinks Wall Street is full of high-IQ individuals, though. The legendary investor also said he'd bet on monkeys making stock picks before he'd bet on Wall Street.

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Veteran Equistone IR director Hachar moves to Peak Rock in Europe as firm eyes up to $2bn Fund IV

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Equistone's investor relations director Michael Hachar has left the firm after a decade to take on fundraising responsiblities at Peak Rock Capital's European operation. The post Veteran Equistone IR director Hachar moves to Peak Rock in Europe as firm eyes up to $2bn Fund IV appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Apple 10 Years From Now

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iPhone maker Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been one of the world's most valuable stocks for a long time. It rose above several oil giants to the top spot in 2011 and hasn't dropped out of the Top 3 since then. Apple isn't always the top dog, occasionally passed by fellow tech giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) or Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) for a while, but it never strays far from the top spot.

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Aviva Investors launches third LTAF for UK market with addition of private debt fund

Private Equity Wire

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva, has launched its third fund under the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) regime with the creation of the Aviva Investors Multi-Sector Private Debt LTAF (MSPD LTAF). The new fund has received an initial £750m of investment capital from Aviva’s flagship My Future Focus default pensions solution, which invests in a broad range of asset classes on behalf of the firm’s range of auto-enrolment Defined Contribution (DC) default strategies.

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Why 3D Systems Stock Sank by Almost 13% on Wednesday

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3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) is not heading into the Thanksgiving holiday on a high note. The 3D printing specialist reported its latest set of quarterly results; as these missed on both the top and bottom lines, the market reacted negatively. Investors pushed the company's share price down by nearly 13% on the day, a far steeper fall than the S&P 500 index's 0.4%.

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JP Morgan AM leads €350m continuation fund for trio of Apse Capital portfolio companies

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Tech-enabled B2B investor Apse Capital has hit a €350m final close for a continuation fund for a trio of its existing portfolio businesses. The post JP Morgan AM leads €350m continuation fund for trio of Apse Capital portfolio companies appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Why SolarEdge Technologies Stock Burned Brightly Today

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Struggling next-generation energy company SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ: SEDG) gave investors a reason to be sunny and cheerful on Thursday with its latest news. The company announced it was shutting down one of its less significant businesses, and the market reacted by sending the stock price nearly 9% higher. This was in sharp contrast to the slumping S&P 500 index, which ended the day 0.4% lower.

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UK insurer Direct Line rejects £3.3bn takeover offer by Aviva

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Proposed cash and stock deal rebuffed on grounds it undervalues the company

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Here's Why Urban Outfitters Stock Soared Today

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Shares of apparel retailer Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) soared on Wednesday after the company reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter of 2025. As of 11:30 a.m. ET, Urban Outfitters stock was up about 15%. Record results for Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters had its best third quarter, which ended in October, in its history, with net sales of nearly $1.4 billion and net income of $103 million.

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Why von der Leyen’s deregulation drive has Brussels confused

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Also in this newsletter: Ireland goes to the polls

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10 Great Products You'll Only Find at Costco

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Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Folks save money at Costco in a variety of ways, though it's fair to say a big chunk of it is down to bulk buying. When you're buying a 36-pack instead of a four-pack of something, it gets a whole lot cheaper, even for name brands. But the real key to saving as much as possible at Costco isn't about buying name brands.

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CVC exploring sale of drug maker Recordati, says rival CEO

Private Equity Wire

CVC Capital Partners, the majority shareholder of Italy’s pharmaceutical group Recordati, has reportedly initiated discussions with other Italian drugmakers regarding a potential sale, according to a report by Reuters citing Sergio Dompe, CEO of rival firm Dompé Farmaceutica. The report quotes Dompe as telling Reuters on Tuesday that: “We are aware that there has been contact with other Italian pharmaceutical groups,” while clarifying that Dompé Farmaceutica is not interested in pursuing a

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Warren Buffett's AI Bets: 23.8% of Berkshire Hathaway's $298 Billion Stock Portfolio Is Held in These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stocks

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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is best known as a value investor, but few people in history can claim to have delivered better long-term growth. If an investor purchased a $1,000 stake in Berkshire on the day that the Oracle of Omaha purchased a controlling stake in the business and became its leader, that position would now be worth roughly $39.7 million.

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Odyssey’s PIP to acquire Honeywell’s PPE business for $1.33bn

Private Equity Wire

Protective Industrial Products (PIP), a portfolio company of private equity investment firm Odyssey Investment Partners, has agreed to acquire the personal protective equipment (PPE) business of Honeywell in a $1.33bn all-cash transaction. The Honeywell PPE Business offers a comprehensive portfolio of world-class personal protective equipment (PPE) products, including leading brands Fendall, Fibre-Metal, Howard Leight, KCL, Miller, Morning Pride, North, Oliver, Salisbury, UVEX, and others.

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You Won't Believe This Shocking Nio Stock Prediction

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Management gave investors a bold prediction about the company's prospects in 2026. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Nov. 24, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 26, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nio right now? Before you buy stock in Nio, 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 Nio wasn’t one of them.

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Talus Network Raises $6M at $150M Post-Money Valuation

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Talus Network, a developer of a blockchain protocol to buid autonomous AI agents performing tasks, raised $6M in funding, at $150M post-money valuation. The round was led by Polychain Capital, with participation from Foresight Ventures, Animoca, Geek Cartel, and Echo. The company intends to use the funds to advance two core components: Talus Network is a provider […] The post Talus Network Raises $6M at $150M Post-Money Valuation appeared first on FinSMEs.

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3 Tech Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

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Technology companies are the growth stock darlings of the stock market, and for good reason. The "Magnificent Seven's" dominance has propelled the Nasdaq Composite to new heights this year, with the technology-heavy index up more than 28% year to date to surpass the 19,000 level. However, there are other technology stocks apart from the Magnificent Seven demonstrating great long-term potential that you can consider owning for the long term.

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360Player Receives $25M Investment from Five Elms Capital

FinSMEs

360Player, a Raleigh, NC-based provider of a digital platform for modern sports clubs, received a $25M investment from Five Elms Capital. The company intends to use the funds to support its plans to expand its integrated platform for clubs, coaches, players, and parents across new international markets, and add new product features and capabilities.

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