The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Social Security helps millions of older Americans stay afloat financially. And without those benefits, many would struggle to make ends meet. Retirees who get most or all of their income from Social Security also rely on the program's annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) quite heavily to ensure that they're able to keep up with their bills from year to year.
Private Equity Info
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
From steady growth to pandemic-driven surges, private equity acquisitions have shifted from a platform-dominated market to a post-COVID era where add-ons now lead the charge.
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The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is one of the most-watched companies on the planet right now, thanks to its dominance in the hot growth area of artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant holds an 80% share of the AI chip market, and this has translated into triple-digit revenue growth for its data center business quarter after quarter. That's why all eyes were on Nvidia this week when the company reported fiscal 2025 third-quarter figures.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Unilever has scrapped plans to sell its €15bn ice cream division, which includes the Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, and Wall’s brand, to private equity firms, opting instead to spin off the business into a separate publicly listed company, according to a report by the Financial Times. The decision marks a shift in strategy under CEO Hein Schumacher, who has made restructuring the company a key focus of his turnaround efforts.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Warren Buffett is the CEO of the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Under his leadership, Berkshire stock has delivered a compound annual return of 19.8% since 1965, which would have been enough to turn an investment of $1,000 into a whopping $42 million. The same investment in the S&P 500 would have grown to just $308,115 over the same period, so it's no surprise Wall Street watches Buffett's every move.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Vista Equity Partners has sold an $800m minority stake in LogicMonitor, a SaaS-based hybrid observability platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), to a consortium of investors including PSG, Golub Capital, and others. Following closing of the investment, which values LogicMonitor at $2.4bn, including debt, Vista will remain the controlling shareholder in the business.
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Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
International infrastructure asset manager InfraRed Capital Partners (InfraRed) has held the final closing of InfraRed Infrastructure Fund VI with over $1bn in commitments, including co-investment vehicles and separately managed accounts (SMAs). This is InfraRed’s sixth flagship value-add infrastructure fund, which attracted institutional investors from North America, UK, Europe, and Asia.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) has been in sizzling form on the stock market so far in 2024, rising an impressive 76% as of this writing. This occurred thanks to a turnaround in the company's fortunes due to the growing demand for its server solutions used for mounting artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The stock's 2024 rally will be put to the test when Dell releases its fiscal 2025 third-quarter results on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Tech-focused private equity investor Accel-KKR has raised more than $2.2bn for the final close of its first institutional fund targeting the secondary market. The post Accel-KKR raises debut institutional fund targeting continuation vehicle investments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) into the mainstream has supercharged shares of semiconductor giant Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). Last December, the stock was at a 52-week low of $116.37, but in 2024, it topped $227.30. Since reaching that record high in March, AMD's share price has pulled back, and the stock was down about 6% in 2024 through Nov. 18.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Grey Market Labs (dba Replica Cyber), a Falls Church, VA-based provider of cybersecurity solutions, secured $8M in Series A funding. The round was led by Capri Ventures, with participation from Blu Venture Investors and AFG. The company intends to use the funds to expand its development efforts and expand its business reach. With this round, Andy Brown, CEO of SandHill East, […] The post Grey Market Labs Raises $8M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) has been one of the best restaurant stocks to own this year. The fast-casual Mediterranean-style restaurant chain has been winning over not just customers, but investors as well. Through expansion and new menu offerings, it has been able to continually report solid numbers, propelling its share price to new heights. Recently, the company reported its latest earnings numbers, and one metric stood out to me.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Medline Industries, a leading medical supplies provider owned by private equity firms Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman, is preparing for a US initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, with the aim of raising more than $5bn, according to a report by Reuters. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as revealing that the IPO, anticipated as early as the second quarter of 2025, could value the Northfield, Illinois-based company at approximately $50bn.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
E-commerce specialist Global-e Online (NASDAQ: GLBE) had quite the week to remember, at least as far as the company's stock performance was concerned. Its share price experienced a lift of almost 24% across the five-day stretch, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That was thanks to a strong quarterly earnings report, and a set of subsequent analyst price target raises.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
KMS Technology, an Atlanta, GA-based provider of digital engineering, data and AI services, received an investment from Sunstone Partners. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its continued growth, innovation and expansion of service offerings. Led by CEO Leo Tucker, KMS Technology is a provider […] The post KMS Technology Receives Investment from Sunstone Partners appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
2024 has been a milestone year for data analytics company Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR). Perhaps most important event for the company was its addition to the S&P 500 earlier this year -- an achievement few thought was possible just four years ago when Palantir went public and was quickly written off as a glorified government contracting and consulting operation with no real technology capabilities.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Wordware, a San Francisco, CA-based full-stack operating system for AI development, raised $30M in Seed funding. The round was led by Spark Capital, with participation from Felicis, Y-Combinator, Day One Ventures, and angels including Paul Graham, Vlad Magdalin (Webflow), Mathilde Collin (Front), Paul Daugherty (Accenture) and others. The company intends to use the funds to […] The post Wordware Raises 30M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Image source: Getty Images I've written about credit scores quite a bit over the years, so I have plenty of knowledge about how they work. You might figure I've used that knowledge to get a perfect 850 credit score. Not quite -- mine normally fluctuates between the high-700s to low-800s. Sometimes being a perfectionist is good. But when it comes to your credit, there's nothing wrong with settling a little short of perfection.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Blue Bear Capital, a VC and growth equity firm focused on AI-powered solutions for energy, infrastructure and climate challenges, has raised $160m to close its third fund and extra follow-on vehicles. The post Blue Bear eyes AI-powered energy, infra, climate solutions with new $160m fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool. Gap (NYSE: GAP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 21, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to welcome everyone to the Gap Inc. third quarter 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Silfab Solar Inc., a Burlington, WA-based photo-voltaic (“PV”) module manufacturer, raised $100M in funding. The round consisted of $50M equity investment led by funds advised by ARC Financial Corp. and included investment from their existing co-investors. It additionally raised a $50M senior secured financing led by Breakwall Capital. The company intends to use the funds […] The post Silfab Solar Raises $100M in Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
I'll say one thing for junked-car salvager Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) : It doesn't waste words. In a press release last night that topped out at 169 words (a third of which were just telling investors how to tune in for its earnings conference call ), Copart efficiently explained to investors how it met analyst forecasts for fiscal Q1 2025 earnings and beat expectations for revenues.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Pep2Tango Therapeutics, a Potomac, MD-based startup focused on weight loss therapies, received an investment from Versant Ventures. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to develop its novel unimolecular tetra-receptor agonist peptides to treat obesity and related conditions. Led by President, CEO and Chairperson Cristina Rondinone, Ph.D., […] The post Pep2Tango Therapeutics Receives Investment from Versant Ventures appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Shares of Target (NYSE: TGT) fell after earnings because the company isn't growing as quickly as some competitors. But was it all bad? Travis Hoium digs into results and context behind Target's long-term trajectory in this video. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Nov. 20, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 21, 2024. Don’t miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
TailorMed, a NYC-based healthcare technology company, raised $40M in funding combining equity and debt. The round was led by Windham Capital Partners alongside Citi Impact Fund, Samsung Next, and BrightEdge, and the investment arms of some of the nation’s top health systems: Providence Ventures, OSF Healthcare, Inception Health, Ballad Ventures, UH Ventures, and UnityPoint Health […] The post TailorMed Raises $40M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock just keeps powering higher. On Friday, shares of the small rocket launch company gained 3.8% through 11:25 a.m. ET. If you own Rocket Lab stock, you can thank the friendly analysts at Roth MKM for that, because Roth raised its price target on buy-rated Rocket Lab this morning. Upgrading Rocket Lab Roth MKM predicts Rocket Lab shares -- which cost just a bit over $23 a share right now -- will rise a further 29% to hit $30 a share within a year.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
OneCell Diagnostics, a Cupertino, CA- and Mumbai, India-based genomics-based precision oncology company, raised $16M in Series A Funding. The round was led by Celesta Capital, with participation from Tenacity Ventures, Cedars Sinai, Eragon, and Singularity Ventures. Celesta Capital Founding Managing Partner Michael Marks and Nobel Laureate and Celesta Capital Senior Advisor Dr.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The growth story at Celsius (NASDAQ: CELH) has taken a back seat recently, but a value play may be emerging. With a great balance sheet and inventory headwinds in the rearview mirror, Celsius stock may be too cheap to pass up. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Nov. 20, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 21, 2024. Don’t miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Stax.ai, a Scottsdale, AZ-based provider of workflow automation tools for retirement third-party administrators (TPAs), raised $7M in funding. The round was led by Neotribe Ventures. Building on its 2023 seed round led by AZ-VC, the startup has raised $11.65M to date. The company intends to use the funds to invest in its next phase of […] The post Stax.ai Raises $7M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Hims & Hers (NYSE: HIMS) announced this week that it's getting into the nutrition business with bars and shakes. But are these the right products to add to a pharmaceutical business? Travis Hoium breaks down the news and how this fits into Hims & Hers' business in this video. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Nov. 21, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 21, 2024.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
OncoVerity, an Aurora, CO-based company which specializes in applying advanced bioinformatics to drug development, raised a Series A extension funding. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The round was led by existing investors argenx and RefinedScience. Led by CEO Max Colao, OncoVerity applies computational tools to clinical and biological data to advance therapies […] The post OncoVerity Raises Extended Series A appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) stock dropped this week after the DOJ said it wants the company to spin off the Chrome browser. The twist, as Travis Hoium covers in this video, is that this could make Alphabet even more profitable. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Nov. 21, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 21, 2024. Don’t miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Empyrean Solutions, a Woburn, MA-based provider of risk and performance management software for financial institutions, received an investment from Hg. Spectrum Equity also partipated in the deal, whose amount was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its product roadmap investments to address more ‘Office of the CFO’ software solutions, designed […] The post Empyrean Solutions Receives Investment from Hg appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Shares of apparel retailer The Gap (NYSE: GAP) jumped on Friday after the company reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024. As of 11:30 a.m. ET, The Gap stock was up about 9% but it had been up nearly 18% earlier in the day. Gap's profits are surging The big story here is that The Gap's Q3 profits were materially better than what investors had expected.
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