The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) engages in various philanthropic activities around the world. The grant payments made by the organization come from the BMGF Trust, which holds and invests the endowment. The BMGF Trust has outperformed the S&P 500 by 13 percentage points in the last three years, due in part to concentrated positions in two megacap stocks.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 24, 2025
US private equity group closes in on buyout of partners stake in 2bn portfolio
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Blackstone News
JANUARY 24, 2025
The post Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to Acquire Potomac Energy Center appeared first on Blackstone.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 24, 2025
The tycoons may benefit simply from setting the cat among the pigeons
FinSMEs
JANUARY 24, 2025
George town, Cayman Islands, 24th January 2025, Chainwire The post Silencio Network Officially Launches, Revolutionizing Noise Data Collection Globally appeared first on FinSMEs.
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 24, 2025
Deal for 2 Finsbury Avenue underlines investor confidence in top end of UK commercial property market
FinSMEs
JANUARY 24, 2025
Panama City, Panama, 24th January 2025, Chainwire The post Flipster Launches Superstars Program Amid Rapid User Growth Globally appeared first on FinSMEs.
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Financial Times: Moral Money
JANUARY 24, 2025
Institutions have been unwilling to commit to firm policies on metallurgical coal
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 24, 2025
Share price moves at both companies would make a deal more expensive in the near term
Clearlake Capital Group
JANUARY 24, 2025
APTEAN ENTERS INTO DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE LOGILITY Aptean to acquire all outstanding shares of Logility for $14.30 per share in cash ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA; ATLANTA, GEORGIA; JANUARY 24, 2025 Today, Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions backed by TA Associates (TA), Insight Partners, Charlesbank Capital Partners (Charlesbank), and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 24, 2025
Blackstone, the leading global commercial property investor, is close to acquiring full ownership of a 2bn portfolio of more than 5,000 UK railway arches. The US-based private equity firm is set to buy out TT Groups 50% stake in The Arch Company, which they co-purchased from Network Rail in 2019 for 1.5bn. The railway arches, a defining feature of Britains urban landscape, are home to a variety of small businesses, from breweries to repair shops.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
One of Social Security's best features is that its benefits are adjusted for inflation annually -- via cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). So if you're collecting $2,000 per month now, you won't be collecting $2,000 in 20 years -- it might be more like $3,000 or $3,500 or $4,000. That can keep your purchasing power from shrinking too much. Still, I myself am not counting on COLAs to fully protect me from inflation, and I'll soon explain why.
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 24, 2025
Francisco Partners announced the final close of FP Credit Partners III at $3.3bn, exceeding its initial $2.3bn target and surpassing its predecessor fund, which closed at $2.2bn in 2021. This milestone reflects growing investor appetite for credit investments in the technology sector and follows Thoma Bravos recent $3.6bn fund close. The fund attracted commitments from a diverse range of institutional investors.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
Pharmaceutical powerhouse AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has been a beast since it spun off from Abbott Laboratories in 2012. Over the past decade, the stock has averaged a dividend yield of 3.5% while raising its dividend by an average of 14% annually. That sustained yield and growth have made shareholders very happy. For most of those years, AbbVie enjoyed lucrative success with Humira.
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 24, 2025
United Overseas Bank (UOB) is in discussions with private credit investors to sell a $1.3bn loan tied to Shimao Group Holdings Beacon Peak luxury apartment project in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. The loan, issued in 2022, is due by September 2025 and is integral to Shimaos ongoing debt restructuring efforts. The troubled Chinese developer has listed 13 Beacon Peak units for sale to generate cash, selling three units at prices ranging from HKD28m to HKD37m ($3.6m to $4.8m).
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
In early December, Alphabet 's Google announced a breakthrough in quantum computing that has the potential to push the entire industry forward. Its Willow quantum chip can reduce errors exponentially as it adds more qubits (the fundamental building blocks of quantum computing chips). Error correction at scale is a challenge the industry has faced since the first quantum error correction function was introduced in 1995.
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 24, 2025
Cassa Geometri, Italys pension fund for surveyors, plans to invest 150m in private equity to reach its strategic asset allocation goals. The fund will allocate capital across Italy, Europe, and globally. It will focus on buyout and growth capital strategies while limiting venture capital exposure to 20%. The fund selection process will conclude by June 2025, with mandates awarded to asset managers managing at least 2.5bn in assets.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) is diversifying its manufacturing base outside of Taiwan, and the changes have consequences for investors. 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 *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 19, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 21, 2025.
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 24, 2025
Baker Tillys Dutch arm has partnered with British private equity firm Inflexion in a landmark deal for the Dutch accountancy sector. Inflexion has acquired a 48% minority stake, while Baker Tillys 40 partners retain majority control with a 52% stake held through a cooperative entity. The 150m revenue firm, which employs 1,000 people, plans to accelerate growth by adding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to its historically organic strategy.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has been nothing short of extraordinary. Early movers like Nvidia , Microsoft , and Broadcom have already delivered staggering returns for investors who recognized the potential of AI infrastructure. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 24, 2025
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners has acquired Potomac Energy Center, a 774-megawatt natural gas power plant in Loudoun County, Virginia. This move strengthens Blackstones focus on energy infrastructure to support growing power demands from data centers and AI innovation. Northern Virginia accounts for 25% of U.S. data center capacity and hosts over 130 data centers, with significant growth expected.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 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. See the 10 stocks Walmart (NYSE: WMT) surged 71.9% in 2024, making it the second-best-performing component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average behind Nvidia. Investors may be wondering if Walmart can carry the momentum forward in 2025.
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 24, 2025
Bramble Foods Group, supported by private equity firm LDC, has acquired Whitakers Chocolates, a Yorkshire-based chocolatier with a 135-year history. This move solidifies a 17-year partnership between the two companies, with Whitakers being Brambles longest-serving supplier. Tony Foster, Managing Director of Bramble Foods, welcomed the acquisition. We are delighted to welcome Whitakers Chocolates to the Bramble Foods Group.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
After several years of market underperformance, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) finally came to play in 2024. The shares rose 24% last year, roughly in line with the previously elusive S&P 500. Now that the entertainment giant was finally able to meet the market, it's time to beat the market in 2025. A lot of things can go right for Disney in the new calendar year.
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 24, 2025
Permira and Blackstone, the private equity owners of German online auto marketplace Mobile.de, are weighing a potential initial public offering (IPO) for the platform. The IPO, which could value Mobile.de at up to 10bn ($10.42bn), is being discussed as a major divestment from Mobile.des parent company, Adevinta, sources close to the matter have revealed.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) has had a roller-coaster past. In the years following its initial public offering (IPO), its shares surged in price by nearly 900%. When the dot-com bubble burst, however, they sank well below the IPO price. But then something amazing happened: The business staged a multiyear revival. How much would a $75 investment during Sirius XM's IPO be worth today?
AltAssets
JANUARY 24, 2025
Alternative real assets investorHarrison Street has raised about $600m for its debut fund dedicated to digital assets investing. The post Harrison Street raises $600m debut digital assets fund as AI, cloud energy constraints begin to bite appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
Vanguard has a very large collection of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with choices that should appease just about any investor. One ETF that will fit in almost any portfolio is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). However, the Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOV) could be the best ETF to invest in right now if you have $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket.
Private Equity Wire
JANUARY 24, 2025
Pension funds are calling for more transparency from private equity firms, seeking clearer and standardised reporting on fees and returns, in new guidelines published by the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The ILPA, a trade group with members that include public pension plans from states like California and Wisconsin, aims to address ongoing frustrations regarding private equitys transparency.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
Over the past three years, Sun Communities ' (NYSE: SUI) stock declined 36% while the S&P 500 rallied 31%. Even after including its reinvested dividends, the real estate investment trust (REIT) delivered a negative total return of 31%. Like many other REITs, Sun struggled as rising interest rates throttled its expansion and drove income investors toward safer CDs, T-bills, and other fixed-income investments.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 24, 2025
Tive, a Boston, MA-based supply chain and logistics visibility technology company, raised $40M in Series C funding. The round was led by WiL (World Innovation Lab) and Sageview Capital, with participation from AVP, RRE Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Fifth Wall, Supply Chain Ventures, and Sorenson Capital. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth and enhance its leadership in supply […] The post Tive Raises $40M in Series C Funding appeared first on FinSME
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
Finding genuinely cheap stocks in a pricey stock market can be tough. Some stocks may look cheap based on standard valuation metrics, but they're anything but once you factor in their growth prospects. Other stocks may look expensive on the surface, but their long-term potential makes them bargains. Two stocks that look cheap are telecom giant AT&T (NYSE: T) and video game engine developer Unity (NYSE: U).
The Big Picture
JANUARY 24, 2025
This week, we speak with Mike Freno , Chairman and CEO at Barings. The firm is owned by Mass Mutual, and half of its $431 billion in invested assets are from the insurance giant, with the rest coming from institutional investors. Over 20 years with the firm, Freno has held various positions including Managing Director, Head of Global High Yield, and Head of Global Markets.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
The idea of buying and holding just one stock is a tall order, considering how many great companies there are and the potential for many of them to be good long-term investments. The right company should have a mix of profitability, a wide competitive moat, and lots of potential to benefit from innovations. Only a handful of stocks can fit this description, and one of the best ones to invest in right now and hold for the long term is Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG).
A Wealth of Common Sense
JANUARY 24, 2025
Here’s a question from a podcast listener: On a recent episode of TCAF (Ep. 171 withHarvey Schwartz) you and Josh mention how wealth management has drastically changed over the last~20 years specifically citing that CFP candidacies are at record highs whileCFA candidacies are at record lows. Knowing you and Ben are both charterholders, what do you think of this trend and how would you suggest a young person co.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 24, 2025
Investing in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks can sometimes put investors on some wild rides. A great example of that is the highly volatile SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN). The voice AI company surged an incredible 836% in 2024 after investors learned chipmaker Nvidia was an investor in the business. The beginning of 2025, however, has been a much different story.
Private Equity Wire
JANUARY 24, 2025
Francisco Partners (FP) has held the final close of its third credit fund, FP Credit Partners III, with $3.3bn in total capital commitments surpassing its initial $2.3bn target and its predecessor fund, which closed at $2.2bn in October 2021. The announcement follows Thoma Bravos recent close of its third credit fund at $3.6bn, signalling growing competition and investor interest in tech-driven credit strategies.
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