The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
During the previous crypto bull market rally, Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) became an overnight sensation. From January 2020 to May 2021, Chainlink soared in value from $2 to $52. At that time, investors thought the cryptocurrency had the potential to disrupt the traditional financial system, thanks to its innovative blockchain technology. That was then, this is now.
Private Equity Professional
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Vance Street Capital has acquired Prince Sterilization Services , a provider of contract medical device sterilization services. This acquisition marks Vance Street’s second Fund IV platform and its 15th investment in the life sciences and medical sector. Prince offers a range of sterilization services, including steam, dry heat, vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP), depyrogenation (the removal of fever-causing substances), and water for injection (WFI) rinsing.
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AltAssets
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Real estate private equity investor Roial Group has set its sights on long-ignored urban Denver metro markets with a new $150m fund. The post Roial Group eyes “ignored” Denver metro market with new $150m fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Private Equity Professional
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Branford Castle Partners has acquired Testek Solutions , a manufacturer of aviation component testing equipment, from Odyssey Investment Partners. Testek Solutions designs and manufactures specialized testing equipment for military and commercial aviation components, offering products for testing aircraft hydraulic, power generation, fuel, pneumatic, and avionics systems.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
HighPost Capital, a PE firm focused on the consumer, sports, media, and technology sectors, has partnered with Charlesbank Capital Partners to invest in Front Row Group, an ecommerce agency providing outsourced marketplace management services. Founded in 2012 by Matt and Alex Beer, Front Row Group serves established and emerging brands in the beauty, health & wellness, and CPG sectors.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a top Warren Buffett stock for years. The company's strong brand and loyal customer base give it a wide moat, making it relatively easy for the business to grow and become more valuable over the years, which is why Buffett loves the business. But lately, the Oracle of Omaha has been selling shares of the iPhone maker. Apple no longer accounts for close to half of Berkshire Hathaway 's portfolio, as the billionaire investor has been unloading shares of the company fo
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
DE Shaw & Co, one of the worlds largest hedge fund firms with over $60bn in assets, has raised $1bn for its latest private credit-focused fund, Alkali VI, which will invest in corporate and structured debt as well as synthetic securitisations, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites a statement shared with Bloomberg News as confirming that the new fund, the sixth in DE Shaw’s Alkali series since its inception in 2012, focuses on less liquid, credit-related assets.
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Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Swedish private investment firm Tidan Capital has added Monique Melis, the Global Head of Financial Services Compliance and Regulation at Kroll, as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Melis brings over 25 years of regulation, governance, risk, and compliance experience in the UK and internationally with a proven track record of leadership, governance, and strategic insight.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). 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 Nov. 12, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 12, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to bu
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Carnelian Energy Capital, the private equity owner of Ridgemar Energy, is exploring the sale of the US-based oil and gas producer, aiming for a valuation exceeding $1bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as indicating on Wednesday that Ridgemar has enlisted RBC Capital Markets to manage the sale process for its Eagle Ford Basin operations in South Texas.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
When it comes to the commercial aircraft manufacturing industry, Boeing (NYSE: BA) is too big to trail. It's the largest U.S. exporter and a pivotal part of the economy. Its commercial aerospace and defense businesses provide employment and a key end market for leading companies such as GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) , RTX (NYSE: RTX) , and smaller but no less crucial suppliers like Hexcel (NYSE: HXL).
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Bek Ventures has raised $250m for its first fund since rebranding from Earlybird Digital East Fund, targeting early-stage tech startups across Central and Eastern Europe. The post Bek Ventures raises $250m for hugely oversubscribed Central and Eastern Europe VC fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) stock has rallied 5.5% since the company reported third-quarter 2024 earnings on Nov. 1. The integrated oil and gas major continues to deliver solid results and return capital to shareholders through a combination of buybacks and dividends. Chevron is projected to pay around $11.8 billion in dividends in 2024, which is even more than well-known passive income powerhouse Coca-Cola , which should end up paying around $8 billion in dividends this year.
Private Equity Professional
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Godspeed Capital Management has finalized an oversubscribed, hard-cap close of Godspeed Capital Fund III LP with $675 million in capital commitments. Godspeed initiated and completed fundraising within two months. Limited partners in Fund III include both new and existing institutional investors, such as endowments, foundations, health systems, public pension plans, family offices, fund of funds, advisors, and consultants.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
With how popular some artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have become, many investors may feel like they've missed the boat. However, one of the top ways to invest in AI just went on sale. ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) has a technology that nobody else has, giving it a technological monopoly status. Without its machines, chip companies wouldn't be able to make the same cutting-edge chips that push the limits of computing power.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Chicago Ventures has raised $80m across its new flagship fund and an opportunity vehicle to target early-stage startups in overlooked industries and geographies. The post Chicago Ventures eyes overlooked industries, geographies with new $80m fund pair appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
This has been a year filled with high-profile stock splits. Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) probably takes the cake, but plenty of other big names attracted attention, like Chipotle Mexican Grill , Broadcom , and Walmart. Companies tend to split their stock when they already have positive momentum, so it's important to not attribute too much causality here, but much of the time a stock can do extremely well in the year following a split.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The Private Capital Summit Europe 2025 in London on 13 February is a platform for investors, managers, service providers and other industry stakeholders to deliberate and unlock the transformative power of private markets – fostering meaningful relationships and promoting alignment towards a positive and profitable future. This invitation-only event features curated boardrooms, insightful roundtables, pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, and high-level talks and panels across private equity and pr
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Identifying good stocks to own for the foreseeable future is one thing. Finding stocks with enormous growth potential to buy and hold for a full decade is another. It isn't enough to offer a superior product or service. It must also operate in an industry that's sure to grow -- a lot -- for the long haul. With that as the backdrop, here's a rundown of three monster stocks to consider adding to your portfolio now and holding for several years.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
By Bryce Sanders You are a financial advisor in the United States, an insurance agent in Asia or an estate planner in Canada. You want new clients, ideally within the high-net-worth community. You want to rub shoulders and socialize. How are you going to do that? There are several ways. You could join a yacht club. You’ll need a yacht. Join that very exclusive country club.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
There have been few better stocks to own over the past three months than Palantir (NYSE: PLTR). The stock more than doubled in that time, far outperforming both indexes and other market leaders. This performance can be traced to several events, notably Palantir's inclusion in the S&P 500 in September and its blowout Q3 earnings. But the biggest reason why Palantir is soaring is that many artificial intelligence (AI) investors are flocking to what they see as the software version of Nvidia ,
A Wealth of Common Sense
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
We also talked about the impact of the deficit on the stock market, how tariffs work, the long-term trend of interest rates and how to fix government debt levels. Further Reading: The Relationship Between Wages and Inflation The post Is the United States Going Broke? appeared first on A Wealth of Common Sense.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
It's an unfortunate but known fact that many older Americans kick off retirement with little to no savings. The Federal Reserve reports that as of 2022, the median retirement plan balance among seniors aged 65 to 74 was only $200,000. And while a strong stock market may have raised that number since that data was collected, the reality is that many retirees today have minimal savings given their life expectancies.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Satirical website wins auction for media business controlled by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
By your late 40s or early 50s, retirement planning often takes center stage. Maybe you've been socking away money in your 401(k) for decades and want to make sure you're on track, or perhaps you're hustling to make up for lost time. Either way, taking a peek at how your peers are doing can add a little extra motivation. Here's the average 401(k) balance for retirees age 45 to 54 The average 401(k) balance for those aged 45 to 54 lags behind older generations, coming in at $168,646 by the end of
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Arbolus, a London, UK-based provider of an expert insights platform, raised $20M in Series B funding. The round was led by Kayne Anderson Partners Fund V, which is being sub-advised by Composition Capital. The company intends to use the funds to enhance its position as a player in the expert insights industry. Founded in 2018 […] The post Arbolus Closes $20M Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
If you looked at the stock chart of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) , you wouldn't know if you were looking at the price movement of a real business or a drawing of a roller coaster ride. The company has taken shareholders on a wild journey in the past few years. SoFi currently trades 50% off its peak price, but it has experienced monster momentum in recent times, soaring 70% since the start of October (as of Nov. 8).
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
TestSprite, a Seattle, WA-based AI-powered autonomous software testing company, raised $1.5M in Pre-Seed funding. Backers included Techstars, Jinqiu Capital, MiraclePlus, Hat-trick Capital, EdgeCase Capital Partners, and angel investor Rafael Barroso. Additional investment came from the founding team. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate product development, expand the team, and scale operations to meet […] The post TestSprite Raises $1.5M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first o
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are close to new highs heading into the next earnings report on Nov. 20. Earnings season can lead to wild swings in stock prices, but one analyst believes Nvidia shares are worth buying now. Redburn Atlantic analyst Timm Schulze-Melander initiated coverage of the stock this week with a "buy" rating. The analyst set the price target at $178, implying upside of 21% over the current share price of $147 at the time of writing.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Influur, a Miami, FL-based provider of a professional networking platform for influencers, raised $10M in Series A funding. The round was led by Point72 Ventures and HTwenty Capital. The company intends to use the funds to further enhance its platform, enabling influencers to grow their businesses and connect with brands more effectively. Founded by Alessandra […] The post Influur Raises $10M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
After explosive gains yesterday, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock is coming down to Earth a bit in Thursday's trading. The company's share price was down 5.3% as of 2:45 p.m. ET. Following the big earnings-driven rally for Rocket Lab yesterday, Cathie Wood's Ark Invest firm has moved to take some profits on the stock. The high-profile investor isn't the only one selling shares after yesterday's huge gains, and the uptick in selling action is pushing the stock lower today.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
KKR has closed its $4.8bn buyout of edtech business Instructure. The post Deal Roundup: KKR completes $4.8bn Instructure buyout, Apax seals $1.75bn Thoughtworks take-private appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Even if an investor starts from a relatively large base, achieving a $1 million net worth in the stock market is a challenging feat. If one finds a stock on track for massive gains in a shorter period, like a year, forecasting such growth and sustaining it over a long period of time is quite another matter. Fortunately, the market offers innovative stocks set to benefit from such trends.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Revelation comes days after Dutch group announced sale of its US subsidiary for $650mn
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The crypto market has been red-hot lately. Any major crypto name that isn't a stablecoin posted significant gains in the last month. As of this writing, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has gained 43% in 30 days while Cronos (CRYPTO: CRO) more than doubled and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) more than tripled. But XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) didn't get the memo about this thrilling crypto-market sprint.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Pandemic-era miscalculations are proving to be very expensive
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) dominates the retail coffee industry, with its massive store base and global presence. Since its initial public offering in 1992, the business has usually been a wildly successful investment. But this hasn't been the case recently, with shares generating a negative 8% total return in the past three years. Adding Starbucks to your portfolio might be something you're considering.
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