The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Warren Buffett watchers know that American Express (NYSE: AXP) is one the investing legend's favorite stocks. It's been a part of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio for 30 years, and today it's the second-largest position behind Apple , accounting for 15.2% of the total. Berkshire Hathaway owns 21.5% of American Express' outstanding shares, signifying his confidence in the company.
AltAssets
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Deeptech investor Humba Ventures has raised $40m for its oversubscribed second fund, which it says will focus on "American Dynamism". The post Susa Ventures companion firm Humba scores $40m for sophomore seed, pre-seed deeptech fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
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The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
This year has been an incredible one for many companies, especially technology players operating in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). They've led gains in all three indexes, from the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. In fact, new Dow member Nvidia is heading for the top performance in that index this year thanks to its AI strengths.
AltAssets
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The global M&A market looks set for a recovery to about $3.5tn this year, returning to levels consistent with the pre-pandemic boom years of the mid-2010s, according to the latest data from Bain & Company. The post Global M&A market on track to hit $3.5tn this year, 15% up on 2023 appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Since the advent of the internet roughly three decades ago, there has been no shortage of next-big-thing trends and innovations generating buzz on Wall Street. Some examples include genome decoding, 3D printing, and the metaverse. However, no leap forward in innovation has come close to rivaling the addressable potential for artificial intelligence (AI).
AltAssets
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Italy’s Scientifica Venture Capital has launched a 200m fundraise targeting start-ups and projects in future computing, smart materials, advanced industry and environmental technologies. Scientifica says it aims to bridge this gap between research and industrial applications, by providing funding for research and equipping startups with the laboratories and equipment necessary to “achieve industrial validation and […] The post Scientifica Venture Capital eyes 200m for new fund
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Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Private equity firm Bain Capital has made a non-binding, all-cash offer to acquire Australian wealth manager Insignia Financial that values the 178-year-old company at AUD2.67bn ($1.70bn), according to a report by Reuters. Under the terms of the proposal, Insignia shareholders would receive AUD4.00 per share, representing a 17.6% premium over Thursdays closing price of AUD3.40.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Long-term investment is the key to life-changing returns in the stock market, and few companies highlight this concept better than Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). If you bought $1,000 worth of the chipmaker's stock 10 years ago, you would have roughly $267,000 today -- a return of 26,600%. That said, past returns don't guarantee future results -- especially in an incredibly speculative new industry.
AltAssets
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Veteran private equity pioneer David Bonderman, who co-founded one of the world's biggest alternative asset managers in TPG, has died at the age of 82. The post TPG co-founder, private equity pioneer David Bonderman dies aged 82 appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Social Security's maximum benefit will reach a record $5,108 per month in 2025. Those lucky enough to take home these checks will have roughly $62,000 to spend, plus whatever they've managed to save for retirement on their own. It's a far cry from the $1,976 monthly benefit the average retiree can expect from Social Security next year. You might already know that the reason some people get so much more from Social Security than others has to do with their income throughout their career.
Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Blackstone and Ares have partnered to deliver a $1.43bn private credit loan package to Swedish property management company Odevo AB, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources familiar with the deal. The funding comes as Odevo moves to refinance its debt following CVC Capital Partners acquisition of a stake in the company earlier this year.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has been one of the most polarizing stocks to own this year. It started out as a hot artificial intelligence (AI) company with mammoth potential, but it has recently become a risky investment with questionable and potentially inflated numbers due to poor accounting controls and procedures. Some investors believe the company has put the fears about its business to rest after an independent, special board committee recently reviewed its operations and found no e
Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Private equity activity is on track to match or exceed 2023 levels, despite a challenging year, with deal-making reaching 69% and 784% of last year’s volume and value, respectively by Q3, according to a new report by Preqin. The Global Report 2025: Private Equity, highlights that while the industry grapples with headwinds, surveyed investors and fund managers remain cautiously optimistic about a better 2025.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Just a few years ago, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reaching $100,000 seemed like a long shot -- but it happened. And now, the next potential target investors have their eyes on is $200,000. While I did predict Bitcoin would reach $100,000 in 2024, the reality is that no one knows exactly what will happen. We like to think markets are rational, but they aren't -- they're irrational.
Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has allocated nearly $1.2bn to private equity, private debt, and real estate investments in the third quarter of 2024, according to a report by Pensions & Investments, citing information prepared for its 11 December board meeting. The board oversees $166.4bn in total state assets, including the $131.5bn Wisconsin Retirement System core trust fund.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A business update was the main news powering Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) stock to a double-digit gain over the past few trading days. During the week, the carrier's shares rose by just over 15% in price, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Accelerating into the future On Tuesday, Alaska unveiled its "Alaska Accelerate" three-year plan to make the airline conglomerate a more important player in the industry.
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Get Well Soon, a UK-based healthcare startup committed to help patients access medical specialists and self-pay healthcare, raised 400K in funding. The round was led by Midven with participation from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). The company intends to use the funds to further expand its platform linking self-pay patients with private hospitals, clinics, […] The post Get Well Soon Raises 400k in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Explore the exciting world of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) 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 Oct. 30, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 13, 2024. Dont miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
LiveFreely, a San Jose, CA-based digital health technology company, acquired Sompo Horizon, a caregiving benefits provider and subsidiary of global insurance provider, Sompo Holdings. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition will allow LiveFreely to further scale and integrate its circle-of-care products, including its flagship BUDDY application with Sompo Horizons CareGo solution. […] The post LiveFreely Acquires Sompo Horizon appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Shares of some of the market's hottest stocks took a big step back this week as investors reconsidered whether these stocks have run too far too fast in 2024. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence , shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) fell as much as 22.3% this week, AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) dropped 20%, and BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) fell 28.4%.
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Cartesia, a San Francisco, CA-based developer of real-time multimodal intelligence for every device, raised $22m in funding. The round, which brought total capital raised to$27m, was led by Index Ventures, with participation from A* Capital, Conviction, General Catalyst, Lightspeed, and SV Angel, along with 90 angel investors including the Founders of Abridge, Airtable, Captions, Cognition, Cohere, Databricks, […] The post Cartesia Raises $27M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are two of the hottest stocks in the market right now. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 10, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 12, 2024. Dont miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then youll want to hear this.
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Haber, a Pune, India-based smart manufacturing startup, raised $44m in Series C funding round, which included $38m in equity and $6m in debt. The round was led by Creaegis, BEENEXT, and Accel. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its expansion into North America and to set up an office in Chicago along with an […] The post Haber Raises $44M in Series C Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Shares of Japanese technology and entertainment giant Sony Group (NYSE: SONY) slid 3.2% through 10:30 a.m. ET Friday after multiple news outlets reported Sony is eyeing a purchase of (all or part) of Elden Ring developer Kadokawa. Elden Ring is a popular role playing game developed by FromSoftware, a subsidiary of Kadokawa. Kadokawa itself is an entertainment conglomerate a bit like Sony, but smaller.
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Lindis Blood Care, a Hennigsdorf, Germany-based medical device company, raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The round was eldby Brandenburg Kapital. High-Tech Grnderfonds, existing and new private investors as well as the founders, Dr. Franzpeter Bracht and Dr. Horst Lindhofer, also participated. The company intends to use the funds to prepare for the anticipated approval […] The post Lindis Blood Care Raises Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding Uber (NYSE: UBER) and explain why I'm buying this stock despite all the noise around the company. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 12, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 13, 2024.
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Togheter AI, a San Francisco, CA-based AI acceleration cloud provider, acquired CodeSandbox, an Amsterdam, the Netherlands-based startup specializing in cloud devboxes (isolated code execution environments). The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition will enhance Together AI platform with a built-in code interpreter, enabling developers and businesses to improve application use cases like […] The post Together AI Acquires CodeSandbox appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) charged sharply higher on Friday, jumping as much as 22.7%. As of 10:35 a.m. ET, the stock was still up 21.5%. The catalyst that sent the artificial intelligence (AI) specialist higher was Broadcom's strong financial results, fueled by robust demand for AI. Demand for AI continues For its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter (ended Nov. 3), Broadcom generated revenue that surged 51% year over year to $14 billion.
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Zest AI, a Burbank, CA-based leader in AI lending technology, received a $200m growth investment from Insight Partners. The growth capital will enable the company to double down on its current product portfolio, continuing to advance fraud protection and generative AI, all to build the future of lending through AI. Led by CEO and Founder […] The post Zest AI Raises $200M in Growth Funding from Insight Partners appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In today's video, I discuss the bullish case for Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER). 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 Dec. 12, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 13, 2024. Dont miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Baller League, a Berlin, Germany-based 6×6 football league, raised $33M+ in funding. The round, which followed an $8M round closed in Summer 2024, was led by EQT Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand into other global markets. Founded in 2023 and led by CEO Felix Stark, Baller League is a new […] The post Baller League Raises $33M+ in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) and other semiconductor companies. 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 Dec. 12, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 12, 2024. Dont miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
BeamXR, a Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK-based creative tech company, raised 532k in funding. The round consisted of an equity investment from Creative UKs North East Culture and Creative Investment Programme and equity raised from angel investors, plus a further 266K grant from Innovate UK. The company intends to use the funds to expand the product […] The post BeamXR Raises 532K in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst David Meier and host Dylan Lewis discuss: The global ad market eclipsing $1 trillion in 2024, what's driving the spend, and lesser-known stocks to watch in the industry. Reddit 's new "Reddit Answers" tool, the company's latest foray into AI, and how the online community continues to lead publishers in AI efforts.
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