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Meet the Newest Stock in the Nasdaq-100. It's Soared 3,250% Since Early Last Year and Is Still a Buy Heading Into 2025, According to Wall Street.

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The Nasdaq Composite is a broad-based tech-centric index that tracks the performance of more than 3,000 stocks listed on the exchange. The Nasdaq-100 is a subset of that index, tracking the performance of roughly 100 of the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq stock exchange, spanning a variety of sectors. To be considered for inclusion in the Nasdaq-100, a company must meet the following criteria: Be listed exclusively on the Nasdaq exchange Be highly liquid Must have been listed on an

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Haber Raises $44M in Series C Funding

FinSMEs

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.

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Better Warren Buffett Stock: Visa vs. American Express

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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.

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Susa Ventures companion firm Humba scores $40m for sophomore seed, pre-seed deeptech fund

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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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Is Nvidia Going to Plunge 50% (or More)? History Offers a Very Clear Answer.

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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).

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BeamXR Raises £532K in Funding

FinSMEs

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.

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Retirees With the Biggest Social Security Checks Have These 3 Things in Common

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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.

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1 Simple ETF to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime

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Picture this: You awake one morning to find $1,000 on your kitchen table. After thinking it over, you decide that investing the money is the right thing to do. But how? There are seemingly countless investment options to choose from , and you don't have the time to research them all. In my opinion, there's an easy solution for any investor who wants to get started but also wants to keep things simple.

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TPG co-founder, private equity pioneer David Bonderman dies aged 82

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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.

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1 Phenomenal Reason Amazon Will Have a Successful 2025

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An investment thesis doesn't have to be overly complicated. Instead, there can be just a handful of reasons why you think a stock will succeed. For Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) , I think there's one compelling reason it will be a winning investment. While there are other reasons why Amazon will be a winner in 2025, I really only need one: Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Carlyle raises over $7bn for third Credit Opportunities Fund

Private Equity Wire

Global investment firm Carlyle has held the final close of its third Carlyle Credit Opportunities Fund (CCOF III), with $7.1bn in investable capital, making it the private investment firm’s largest credit fundraise to date. The fundraising includes $5.7bn in commitments from a variety of large, sophisticated global institutions, including new and existing CCOF investors, and available leverage.

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Better Recovery Story Buy for 2025: Super Micro Computer vs. Intel

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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.

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The 3 Best Inflation Hedges

A Wealth of Common Sense

Here’s an email that came to our Animal Spirits inbox this week: A lot of people are wondering the same thing. The overall price level is up more than 20% this decade. Wages have more or less kept up but that’s on aggregate. Those who have seen their wages rise faster than average are offset by those whose incomes haven’t kept pace.

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These 2 AI Stocks Are Poised to Trounce the S&P 500 in 2025

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The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution isn't just another tech trend -- it's fundamentally reshaping how value is created in the global economy. Market research firm IDC projects that business investment in AI will generate a staggering $19.9 trillion in economic impact through 2030. Two AI technology pioneers, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) and Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) , have already delivered triple-digit returns in 2024, yet their expanding market opportunities suggest signific

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Bain makes $1.7bn bid for Insignia Financial

Private Equity Wire

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.

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39.5% of Warren Buffett's $300.5 Billion Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Is Invested in These 2 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks

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Under the leadership of CEO Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway has become one of history's most successful businesses. The investment conglomerate has a market capitalization of more than $1 trillion, and it currently ranks as the world's 10th most valuable company. In addition to its collection of partly and fully owned private subsidiaries, Buffett's company owns a portfolio of publicly traded stocks that's currently worth $300.5 billion.

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PE deal-making reaches 74% of 2023 value by Q3 2024

Private Equity Wire

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.

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4 2025 Medicare Cost Changes All Retirees Need to Know

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Medicare's annual enrollment period ended on Dec. 7. Hopefully, you had a chance to review your options and choose the plan you believe will provide you the greatest coverage at the lowest cost in 2025. How much you'll spend depends on a lot of individual factors, but there are some major Medicare cost changes that will affect a broad number of retirees next year.

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Global M&A market on track to hit $3.5tn this year, 15% up on 2023

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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.

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Meet the Supercharged Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock That Could Join Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft in the $3 Trillion Club by 2027

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The latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have had a profound impact on the tech landscape, minting a new generation of trillionaires in the process. The ability of these advanced algorithms to create new content, streamline processes, and increase productivity will usher in the fourth industrial revolution, according to many experts. Apple , Nvidia , and Microsoft are the world's three most valuable companies, sporting market caps of more than $3 trillion.

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Blackstone and Ares finalise $1.43bn Odevo private credit package

Private Equity Wire

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.

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2025 and Hold for a Decade or Longer

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The benchmark S&P 500 index keeps reaching new highs, but not all of its components have participated in the rally. Royalty Pharma (NASDAQ: RPRX) , W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) , and Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE: OHI) are three dividend payers with stock prices that have fallen recently. At their beaten-down prices, these stocks offer juicy dividend yields, and there's a good chance they can maintain or raise their payouts for at least a decade.

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SWIB commits $1.2bn to PE, debt, and real estate investments

Private Equity Wire

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.

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2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500

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Turnaround situations can be very risky, but not all of them. That's the big picture story when you look at real estate investment trust (REIT) W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) and Canadian financial giant Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD). Both of these high-yield stocks has fallen on hard times, but neither is facing a situation that should lead to their ultimate demise.

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African electricity debate pits speed against scale

Financial Times: Moral Money

Weighing the benefits of immediate electricity access vs long-term growth

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Can Bitcoin Get to $200,000 in 2025?

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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.

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Mike Ashley nears final showdown in Boohoo bust-up

Financial Times M&A

Retail tycoon will learn next week whether his bid to be appointed to board of fast-fashion group has been successful

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Will Nvidia Be a $5 Trillion Company in 2025?

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the hottest stocks on Wall Street over the past two years and performed well enough that it's vying for the title of the world's largest company against Apple. It currently has a $3.4 trillion market cap, well over halfway to the $5 trillion market-cap figure that's estimated by Wall Street. Nvidia performed so well in years past that a rise to $5 trillion doesn't seem all that far away, as the stock only needs to grow by 47% to get there.

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Get Well Soon Raises £400k in Funding

FinSMEs

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.

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Apple Stock vs. Tesla Stock: Billionaires Are Buying One and Selling the Other Ahead of 2025

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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are two of the largest and most popular stocks among retail and institutional investors. But a few billionaire-led hedge funds sold Apple and bought Tesla during the third quarter. Here are the details. Israel Englander of Millennium Management sold 11.5 million shares of Apple, reducing his stake by 90%.

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LiveFreely Acquires Sompo Horizon

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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.

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Could Super Micro Computer Stock Be the Comeback Story of 2025?

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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

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Cartesia Raises $27M in Funding

FinSMEs

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.

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Broadcom CEO Just Delivered Fantastic News for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock Investors

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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?

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Lindis Blood Care Raises Financing

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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.

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Palantir vs. Nvidia: Which Stock Will Outperform in 2025?

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Two of the top-performing tech stocks of 2024 were Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). In terms of stock performance, Palantir was the clear winner in 2024, with its stock up about 325% as of this writing, compared to about a 180% gain for Nvidia. Those are both incredible returns. The question, though, is which stock is most likely to outperform the other in 2025.

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Together AI Acquires CodeSandbox

FinSMEs

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.