The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

The beginning of the year is a common time to get raises, because companies typically have a new budget to work with. If you don't need the extra money a raise can provide, you might consider stashing it away for retirement. A couple thousand dollars more today could easily be worth tens of thousands after a decade or two. Once you've decided to save for your future, you then have to figure out where you'll put that money.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

KKR, the global investment firm, has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dawsongroup, a leading UK-based asset leasing company, as part of its Global Climate strategy. The acquisition aligns with KKRs commitment to net-zero solutions. Dawsongroup already incorporates energy-efficient technologies, including electric vehicles, solar power, and battery storage.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) , a leading provider of financial services, released its fourth-quarter report on Tuesday. Its results featured significant revenue and earnings growth that exceeded analysts' expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, beating the analyst forecast of $0.91. Total revenue rose 20% to $5.329 billion compared to the expected $5.195 billion, reflecting strong client engagement and financial management.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Investcorp has been chosen by Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP), one of Malaysias largest pension funds, to manage a $110m special managed account focused on private equity. KWAP, with over $36bn in assets, selected Investcorp from a field of more than 100 global private equity firms. The SMA will primarily target investments in Southeast Asia, with a smaller allocation (15-20%) directed towards opportunities in Europe.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Image source: The Motley Fool. 3M (NYSE: MMM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Jan 21, 2025 , 9:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the 3M fourth-quarter earnings conference call. [Operator instructions] As a reminder, this call is being recorded, Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners announced its acquisition of SYNERGY HomeCare Franchising, a leading in-home care provider, from NexPhase Capital. SYNERGY will continue to be led by its CEO, Charlie Young, and the existing executive team. We are thrilled to partner with Charlie and his team, said Matthew Frankel, Managing Partner at LLCP. Their exceptional leadership has driven SYNERGYs growth, and we look forward to supporting them in accelerating sales and territory expansion.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

For the last few months, investors in the artificial intelligence (AI) movement have become enamored with a new opportunity: quantum computing. While quantum computing stocks experienced a fleeting jolt toward the end of 2024, recent price action suggests the momentum may be coming to a halt. In particular, shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) are down 50% from prior highs (as of Jan. 17).

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and my thoughts for the upcoming year. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 15, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 16, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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Private Equity Professional

JANUARY 21, 2025

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

In today's video, I discuss Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and my thoughts for the upcoming year. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 15, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 15, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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AltAssets

JANUARY 21, 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical Group has reportedly selected Bain Capital as the preferred bidder for its Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma subsidiary, which could see the unit value at more than $3bn. The post Deal Roundup: Mitsubishi said to pick Bain Capital as $3bn pharma unit buyer, KKR agrees DawsonGroup deal appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Dividend stocks are proven wealth creators. For example, if you invested just $100 into the average dividend stock 50 years ago, that investment would have grown to $8,756 five decades later (assuming you reinvested those dividends). That's nearly double the return of the average stock in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) ($4,439 for an equal-weighted S&P 500 index fund) and 10 times more than you'd have made in the average non-dividend payer ($843).

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AltAssets

JANUARY 21, 2025

Ardian has continued its powerful start to the year, following its $30bn final close for the worlds largest private equity secondaries fund with a 3.2bn Expansion Fund raise. The post Ardian follows record $30bn PE secondaries fund close with new 3.2bn Expansion Fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Many investors dream of making millions in financial markets. And for many, the cryptocurrency industry has helped turn that vision into a reality. The Ripple network's native token XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is an excellent example of the explosive potential in this unique asset class. If you had bought $10,000 worth of XRP in 2015, your stake would be worth more than $2 million today -- a return of 20,700%.

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 21, 2025

Marcus Bokkerink was appointed to role at CMA in 2022

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

If you're new to investing and don't have a lot of money to get started, don't fret. The best place for new investors to begin is often with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) , which will give investors instant diversification through a portfolio of stock holdings. Today, these ETFs can be bought through a number of online brokers with $0 trading commission.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Margaret Lui, Chief Executive Officer of Azalea Investment Management, the private equity firm owned by Singapore’s Temasek, is to retire on 31 March, 2025. With Chief Investment Officer Chue En Yaw set to take on her role on 1 April. According to a statement release by the $11bn fund manager, Lui, who has dedicated four decades to the Temasek group, will remain involved with Azalea as an adviser and will continue to serve on the investment committees for the firm’s existing private

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Equity markets have been bouncing all over the place to kick off the new year. Some folks may be concerned that valuations are stretched thin after back-to-back years of over 20% gains in the S&P 500 in 2023 and 2024. If you're in that camp, it's important not to overhaul your investment strategy on a hunch. Still, you can ensure you are invested in companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that can endure a sell-off and maintain or even raise their dividends.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Private investment house Ardian has raised a record 3.2bn for its sixth-generation Expansion Fund, Ardian Expansion Fund VI (AEF VI), which will focus on making equity investments ranging from 50m to 300m, in private mid-sized businesses. Of the 200 limited partners (LPs) participating in the fund, approximately 80 were returning investors from AEF V, contributing nearly half of the capital raised with an average 13% increase in their commitments.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Growth stocks tend to beat the market in the long run. For example, Vanguard launched the Vanguard S&P 500 (NYSEMKT: VOO) and Vanguard S&P 500 Growth (NYSEMKT: VOOG) index funds on the same day in September 2010. The growth-oriented exchange-traded fund (ETF) has consistently delivered superior total returns ever since: Start Your Mornings Smarter!

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Global alternative investment firm Investcorp has secured a $110m special managed account (SMA) mandate focussing on private equity investments, from Malaysia’s Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP), one of the countrys top two pension funds. The SMA will focus primarily on Southeast Asia, with a 15-20% allocation to Europe. This mandate is part of Investcorp’s broader fundraising success in Asia, bringing its total capital raised in the region over the past 18 months to $2.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) , the high-flying quantum computing stock, were moving higher today after the company earned some recognition from Forbes and other media outlets. Given the volatility in the quantum computing sector , that was enough for IonQ to gain 14.7% as of 1:46 p.m. ET. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 21, 2025

nexos.ai, a Vilnius, Lithuania-based AI infrastructure company, raised $8M in funding. The round was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Creandum, Dig Ventures, and angel investors. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Founded by Tomas Okmanas and Eimantas Sabaliauskas, nexos.ai is a AI infrastructure company providing […] The post nexos.ai Raises $8M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Jan. 30 will be a massive day for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock, as that's when the company reports results for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2025 (ending around Dec. 31). This is a huge deal, as it includes the all-important holiday quarter, which could make or break Apple's stock. Apple needs to change the narrative around its stock, as the company has delivered fairly stagnant growth over the past few years.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 21, 2025

Men in Blazers Media Network, a NYC-based provider of a soccer media network, both on the men’s, women’s, domestic leagues and International tournaments, raised $15M in Series A funding. The round was led by Avenue Sports Fund, Bolt Ventures, RR McReynolds, The Chernin Group, Ryan Sports Ventures, and Wheelhouse. The company intends to use the […] The post Men in Blazers Media Network Raises $15M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

In today's video, I discuss Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and recent updates impacting the company. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Jan. 17, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 18, 2025. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 21, 2025

FileCloud, an Austin, TX-based provider of secure content collaboration and data governance solutions, received a strategic growth investment from Level Structured Capital. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to enhance its go-to-market strategies and further innovate its platform to meet the demand for secure, scalable, and […] The post FileCloud Raises Growth Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

Explore the exciting world of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! *Stock prices used were the prices of Dec. 11, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 21, 2025. Should you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?

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Financial Times - Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

Bank elevates clutch of executives to run its investment banking and trading divisions

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Banking services and credit card giant Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) reported mixed fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The company's adjusted EPS of $3.09 exceeded consensus estimates of $2.83, showing a substantial rise from $1.67 in the previous year. However, total revenue for the quarter came in slightly below expectations at $10.19 billion versus the estimate of $10.21 billion.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 21, 2025

Render, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a cloud application platform, raised $80M in Series C funding. The round was led by Georgian, with participation from 01A (Dick Costolo) and avra, and existing investors Addition, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and the South Park Commons Fund. The company intends to use the funds to expand enterprise-focused features, build AI-native capabilities, increase its […] The post Render Receives $80M in Series C Funding appeared first on

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) fell 4.1% on Tuesday, as of 12:30 p.m ET. Apple was downgraded by not one but two Wall Street sell-side analysts , as preliminary figures for the December quarter suggest disappointing iPhone sales. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 21, 2025

BPR Hub, a San Francisco, CA- and Bangalore, India-based provider of a cloud-based compliance management system for manufacturing companies, raised $2.6M in Seed funding. The round was led by Accel and Kae Capital, with participation from angel investors in the manufacturing sector. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its mission to empower […] The post BPR Hub Raises $2.6M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) stock is making gains in Tuesday's trading thanks to a pair of bullish reports from analyts. The cybersecurity company 's share price was up 3.8% as of 2 p.m. ET. The gains come amid a 0.8% increase for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and a 0.7% rise for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC). Before the market opened today, Morgan Stanley published a research note on Palo Alto Networks, maintaining an overweight rating on the stock.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 21, 2025

Qumis, a Chicago, IL-based provider of a lawyer-built AI platform to empower insurance knowledge work, raised $2.2M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Armory Square Ventures with participation from MTech Capital, Grand Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and BrokerTech Ventures. Strategic investors included Sean Harper, co-founder and CEO of insurtech unicorn Kin Insurance, and Tom Vander […] The post Qumis Raises $2.2M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2025

Tempus Ai (NASDAQ: TEM) stock is seeing an explosive valuation surge in Tuesday's trading thanks to a pair of catalysts. The healthcare software company's share price was up 35.8% as of 3:15 p.m. ET, and had been up as much as 41.8% earlier in the day. In a recently published disclosure filing, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi showed that she had purchased call options for Tempus Ai stock.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 21, 2025

Package.ai, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based AI-based developer of a platform that empowers customer engagement and last-mile logistics for big-box retailers and service providers, raised $14M in Series A funding. The round was led by Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE). The company intends to use the funds to continue scaling its platform, grow its customer service teams […] The post Package.ai Raises $14M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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