The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock has been on a tearing run on the market in 2024, logging remarkable gains of 370% as of this writing. The rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) software solutions by organizations and governments played a central role in this terrific surge. So, if someone bought just $100 worth of Palantir stock at the end of 2023, their investment would now be worth $470.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 26, 2024

SK, the holding company of South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate, SK Group, plans to sell a stake worth KRW2.7tn ($1.86bn) in its specialty gas manufacturing subsidiary, SK Specialty, to the local private equity firm Hahn & Company, according to a report by Reuters. SK Specialty is a gas and chemical company that provides essential materials used in semiconductor production, display panels, and solar cells.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 26, 2024

TPG’s climate investment division is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Altus Power, a company that supplies solar energy to commercial property owners and residential homes, according to a report by Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter. If the discussions between TPG Rise Climate and Altus reach a successful conclusion, a deal could be finalised in the next few weeks, the unnamed sources said.

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Insight Partners

DECEMBER 26, 2024

2024 has been a remarkable year of growth, impact, and milestones for Insight Partners. From a flurry of M&A to empowering the next generation of leaders through our Onsite and IGNITE programs, this year exemplified our commitment to scaling innovation as shown by our Path to IPO Summit , pictured above. Despite an ever-evolving market landscape, Insight remains steadfast in our mission to support visionary founders and their transformative ideas.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Plans pursuing bulk annuity transactions offered multimillion incentives to accelerate deals

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) stock is posting big gains in Thursday's trading. The company's share price was up 17.9% as of 12:30 p.m. ET. SoundHound AI stock is surging amid a day of strong momentum for meme stocks. Speculative growth plays are seeing a strong rebound on the heels of recent valuation volatility, and the conversational artificial intelligence ( AI ) is also getting a boost from bullish analyst coverage.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

boon AI, a San Francisco, CA-based AI-powered workflow platform for commercial fleets, raised $20.5m in Series A funding. The round was led byMarathonandRedpoint Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to grow its engineering and go-to-market (GTM) teams over the next 18 months. Led by Deepti Yenireddy, founder and CEO, boon provides an AI […] The post boon Raises $20.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The semiconductor equipment industry saw a turnaround in 2024 following a difficult 2023 when sales slipped 1% to $106 billion, according to industry association SEMI. The good news is that the growth trajectory established in 2024 is likely to stay in 2025 and beyond. Sales of semiconductor equipment are forecast to increase by 6.5% in 2024 to $113 billion.

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Insight Partners

DECEMBER 26, 2024

2024 has been a remarkable year of growth, impact, and milestones for Insight Partners. From a flurry of M&A to empowering the next generation of leaders through our Onsite and IGNITE programs, this year exemplified our commitment to scaling innovation as shown by our Path to IPO Summit , pictured above. Despite an ever-evolving market landscape, Insight remains steadfast in our mission to support visionary founders and their transformative ideas.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has been stockpiling cash all year. At the end of the third quarter of 2024, Berkshire had over $320 billion of cash and short-term Treasury bills. Many see this as a deafening warning to investors that the market, which has set 57 all-time highs and topped 6,000 for several periods this year, is due for a pullback sooner rather than later.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

There is plenty to like about Merck (NYSE: MRK). It is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies and the owner of the world's current best-selling drug, cancer medicine Keytruda. Merck generates consistent revenue and profits, has a deep pipeline, and pays a regular dividend. These are all good things, none of which has stopped the company's shares from significantly underperforming broader equities this year.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Following the moves of billionaires across Wall Street can provide some valuable insight into the ideas of some of the smartest investors around. While any single trade rarely means too much, taken in aggregate, interesting trends can emerge. One fund in particular has seen an incredible inflow of capital from these investors during the last year: the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ: IBIT).

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A so-called Santa Claus rally to round out a fiscal year is a phenomenon many are hoping to see play out in the crypto world. Thus far, the 24-hour moves seen in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) , Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) indicate that such a rally toward year-end may take additional time to materialize, or perhaps not materialize at all.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

By some measures, 2023 was the worst year ever for United Launch Alliance. Formed from the merger of Boeing 's (NYSE: BA) and Lockheed Martin 's (NYSE: LMT) competing rocket businesses at the end of 2006, United Launch Alliance (ULA) quickly moved to dominate the business of space launch in the United States , launching a record 16 launches in 2009.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

So you've got $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket, and you're looking to invest it for long-term growth. (Maybe you've actually got $100,000 to invest, or just $100 -- the following advice is one-size-fits-all.) Here are a handful of solid exchange-traded funds (ETFs) -- funds that trade like stocks -- to consider right now. See which ones seem best for you.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Quantum computing represents the next frontier in computational power. Once developed, these systems could solve complex problems in drug development, financial modeling, and artificial intelligence (AI) that lie beyond the reach of today's fastest supercomputers. This revolutionary potential explains why the global quantum computing market is projected to reach $65 billion by 2030 and surge to $850 billion by 2040, according to Boston Consulting Group.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

You would think that about half the stocks in the S&P 500 do better than average in any given year. One would expect a balanced distribution between superior and inferior market performers. The reality is that the exact percentage moves up and down in real time. And generally speaking, only around 20% of the constituents of the S&P 500 outperform the market average.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

We're just days away from ringing in the new year, and the holiday break can be a good time for investors to review their portfolios and examine potential opportunities for 2025. Artificial intelligence (AI) was a dominant theme in the stock market during 2024, and tech giants are poised to spend a record amount of money developing the technology over the next 12 months.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

You do not often come across businesses that stand the test of time. Such companies should possess a strong business model and offer products or services that make them relevant over the long term. They should also possess attributes that allow them to post sustainable growth in profits and free cash flow. Once you identify such growth stocks , you can consider including them as part of your investment portfolio.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) has simply taken off in the past couple of years. Shares of the voice artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider shot up a phenomenal 1,940% during this period thanks to the growing AI craze, an investment in the company by Nvidia , and solid results from the company in recent quarters. So, if you bought just $100 worth of SoundHound AI stock two years ago, your investment would now be worth an impressive $2,000.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP) (NYSE: BEPC) is a fairly complex entity, but it has positioned itself to benefit from a trend that is likely to last for decades. With a lofty yield and an increasingly diversified business, this clean energy leader has a very real chance of helping investors build million-dollar portfolios. Here's why you might want to buy it today.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Roughly three decades ago, the proliferation of the internet changed the landscape of corporate America forever. The internet opened new sales channels that had previously not existed and vastly increased addressable markets, especially overseas. Since the advent of the internet, numerous next-big-thing innovations have come along promising large dollar figures.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT in late 2022 spurred a tidal wave of interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) companies, sending many of their stock prices parabolic. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) were major beneficiaries. However, while early investors made millions from both companies, it might be wise to take profits before 2025.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A notable headwind rocked the cryptocurrency market on Thursday, driving down not only the sector's leading asset but a great many coins and tokens that tend to slipstream behind it. It almost seemed as if none could really escape this trend. Closely watched utility coin Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) and token Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) were both down over the 24-hour period from 4 p.m.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has led the artificial intelligence (AI) boom that began with the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. Its share price has advanced 895% since then, and Wall Street is still very bullish. Currently, 92% of the 62 analysts who follow Nvidia rate the stock a buy, and the median target price of $175 per share implies 30% upside from the current share price of $134.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) stock burned rubber this morning, ripping ahead 7.8% through 10:10 a.m. ET. But what's behind today's sudden rise? According to Bloomberg, it's "expectations of a higher return-on-equity" from the Japanese automaker, and in particular, rumors Toyota wants to "double" its return on equity. 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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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Jack Welch, the longtime CEO of General Electric in the late 20th century, preferred to target the No. 1 and No. 2 companies in an industry when seeking to buy businesses. He felt that approach was necessary to maximize profitability and market share. Now, this approach might have begun to play out for the No. 2 in the rideshare industry, Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT).

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The holiday season is here, and that means FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) are hard at work fulfilling peak order volumes. FedEx has produced decent gains on the year, but UPS is down big and is hovering around a four-year low. Here's why both have been underperforming the S&P 500 in recent years and why both dividend stocks could be worth buying now.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In today's video, I will be talking about the recent updates regarding SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI). 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. 23, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 23, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Explore the exciting world of Linde (NASDAQ: LIN) 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 Nov. 6, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 26, 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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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The S&P 500 dipped last week after the Federal Reserve said it's planning to slow the pace of its interest rate cuts in 2025. However, the index is still up 24% as we head toward the end of the year. If you invest in the stock market, you know that its course can change from day to day. In general, it's all a non-linear path up. But there will always be corrections and crashes, and they won't always be expected.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Shares of contract electronics manufacturer Jabil (NYSE: JBL) have been in fine form over the last few months thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the good news is that the company looks set to enter the new year with momentum on its side following its latest report. Jabil released its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results (for the three months ended Nov. 30) on Dec. 18.

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