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Archer Aviation: A Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity?

The Motley Fool

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has soared 22% in the last month. Investors are getting increasingly excited about high-growth companies with the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates and the S&P 500 taking off to new all-time highs seemingly every day. The stock went public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in 2021 and has since floundered.

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30% Up Years in the Stock Market

A Wealth of Common Sense

The S&P 500 is up 27% in 2024. We’re quickly closing in on a 30% gain for the calendar year. How rare is that feat? It happens more often than you would think. Here’s a look at every calendar year return on the S&P 500 going back to 1928: The 30% gains are highlighted. By my count, there were 18 years in which the stock market finished with a gain of 30% or more.

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Is Nio About to Shift Into a Higher Gear?

The Motley Fool

Investing in Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers such as Nio (NYSE: NIO) is an intriguing option. Heavy government subsidies have led to rapid advancement in battery technology and bringing down costs, which makes for an incredibly competitive EV market in China. In fact, China's market is so far ahead of the U.S. that over half its new vehicle sales were EVs in July.

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VC investors ‘cautiously optimistic’ on fundraising improvement as AI excitement continues

AltAssets

Venture capital firms are becoming increasingly optimistic about capital raising despite ongoing economic headwinds, new research from PitchBook and Web Summit shows. The post VC investors ‘cautiously optimistic’ on fundraising improvement as AI excitement continues appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Cava Group (CAVA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the CAVA third quarter 2024 earnings conference call. [Operator instructions] This call is being recorded on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024.

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Triton Partners acquires 10% Evotec stake ahead off potential takeover

Private Equity Wire

Shares of Germany’s Evotec SE rose by up to 16.2% on Monday after news that private equity firm Triton Partners has acquired a substantial stake in the drug discovery and development specialist ahead of a potential takeover bid for the company, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites a SEC filing as revealing that Triton has built a 9.9% stake through multiple open-market transactions, and is now assessing the possibility of acquiring the whole business, according to unnamed sources

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Ex-Morgan Stanley IM, Carlyle senior exec Chappuis to become president, CEO of Prudential Financial’s PGIM

AltAssets

Prudential Financial has named Jacques Chappuis as president and CEO of PGIM, its $1.4tn global investment management business. The post Ex-Morgan Stanley IM, Carlyle senior exec Chappuis to become president, CEO of Prudential Financial’s PGIM appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Organogenesis (ORGO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Organogenesis (NASDAQ: ORGO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 earnings conference call for Organogenesis Holdings, Inc. At this time, all participants have been placed in listen-only mode.

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Godspeed Capital closes oversubscribed Fund III at $675m hard cap

Private Equity Wire

Godspeed Capital Management (Godspeed Capital), a lower middle-market Defence & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, has held the final close of Godspeed Capital Fund III at its hard cap of $675m. In combination with the Firm’s predecessor funds, Godspeed Capital has to date raised over $1.1bn in capital commitments since its inception in 2021.

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Want to Build a $1 Million Nest Egg? Here's Exactly How to Get Started

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash To be perfectly clear, there isn't just one correct way to build wealth. Some people get rich by starting their own business, some inherit their nest eggs, and others get wealthy in unique ways, such as by collecting fine art or by trading cryptocurrencies. Having said that, there is one way of building wealth that is a more surefire path to a $1 million nest egg than any other -- long-term, buy-and-hold investing.

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UK PE firms anticipating 2025 deal surge

Private Equity Wire

Private equity firms are forecasting a substantial rise in UK deal activity in 2025, with 84% expecting to execute between five and ten deals, according to a report by Reuters citing a survey by Deutsche Numis published on Tuesday. This represents a significant shift from last year, when only 12% of private equity firms reported they were “highly likely” to pursue bolt-on acquisitions for existing portfolio companies.

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Instacart (CART) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Instacart's third quarter 2024 financial results conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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Don’t lose trust in seconds with second-rate first impressions

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Wong Chi Sum Within seconds, a prospect decides whether or not they are interested in doing business with you. Make sure your first impressions, whether online or in person, attract clients instead of turning them away. These are a few of my ideas for creating positive first impressions and building long-term trust. Online impressions Whether it’s short videos or written content, the first three seconds are vital for encouraging clients to keep reading or watching.

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PubMatic (PUBM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. PubMatic (NASDAQ: PUBM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 4:30 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Hello, everyone, and welcome to PubMatic's third quarter 2024 earnings call. My name is Kelsey, and I will be your Zoom operator today. We thank you all for your attendance today.

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Wall Street bankers on course for up to 35% bonus bump

Financial Times M&A

Debt bankers forecast to make biggest gains as finance industry recovers from two-year lull

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ZoomInfo Technologies (ZI) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. ZoomInfo Technologies (NASDAQ: ZI) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 4:30 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the ZoomInfo third quarter 2024 financial results conference call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode.

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Trump’s potential antitrust enforcers may keep Big Tech in their sights

Financial Times M&A

Contenders for prime slots include a top aide to JD Vance and former Department of Justice lawyers

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Topgolf Callaway Brands (MODG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Topgolf Callaway Brands (NYSE: MODG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, and welcome to the Topgolf Callaway Brands' third quarter 2024 conference call. [Operator instructions] Please note that this event is being recorded.

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BetHog Raises $6M in Seed Funding 

FinSMEs

BetHog, a NYC-based cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook, raised $6M in Seed funding. The round was led by 6MV with participation from Will Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Karatage, Advancit Capital, and angel investors including Chris Grove, Partner Emeritus at Eilers & Krejcik, LLC and Josh Hannah, co-founder of Flutter Entertainment. The company intends to use the funds […] The post BetHog Raises $6M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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StoneCo (STNE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. StoneCo (NASDAQ: STNE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good evening, everyone. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to StoneCo's third quarter 2024 earnings conference call. By now, everyone should have access to our earnings release.

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MintNeuro Receives £1M Investment

FinSMEs

MintNeuro, a London, UK-based company developing low-power semiconductor technology for minimally-invasive neural implant applications, raised £1M in funding. The round was led by Empirical Ventures with participation from Parkwalk Advisors (through the Imperial College Enterprise Fund), Imperial College London, Plug & Play, Excellis Holding, and other angel investors.

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Mosaic (MOS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 11:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to The Mosaic Company's third-quarter 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants have been placed in a listen-only mode.

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Powerful re-up support catapults debt investor AshGrove Capital to €650m hard cap Fund II close

AltAssets

Pan-European specialty lender AshGrove Capital has hit a €650m hard cap close of its sophomore fund, more than double the size of its debut vehicle. The post Powerful re-up support catapults debt investor AshGrove Capital to €650m hard cap Fund II close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Rocket Companies (RKT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 4:30 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Rocket Companies third quarter 2024 earnings conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.

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7-Eleven starts talks with ACT on $47bn takeover bid as ‘white knight’ emerges

Financial Times M&A

Japanese convenience store operator receives rival buyout offer from members of founding family

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Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 4:30 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to Skyworks Solutions fourth-quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings call. This call is being recorded. At this time, I will turn the call over to Raji Gill, vice president of investor relations for Skyworks.

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The Winning LOI [Vol. 3, Issue 23, No. 50]

Axial

Welcome to the latest issue of The Winning LOI, the Axial newsletter that anonymously reveals small business M&A valuation data and certain key deal terms associated with winning LOIs. To subscribe to The Winning LOI, please enter your email below. In today’s issue, we break down the LOI for an equipment manufacturing business that reported a revenue range of $8M-$10M and an EBITDA range of $2M-$3M when the deal confidentially went to market via Axial.

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FiscalNote (NOTE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the FiscalNote third quarter 2024 financial results conference call.

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Canadian Funds Score High on Global Pension Transparency Benchmark

Pension Pulse

Amanda White of Top1000funds reports perfect score sees Norway take out top spot on transparency: Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Government Pension Fund Global, has topped the list of the most transparent funds according to the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark’s 2024 findings, scoring a perfect 100 out of 100. In the four years the GPTB has been measuring transparency of global funds, the Government Pension Fund Global has improved its score by 27 points from 73 in 2020 to 100 in 2024.

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Home Depot (HD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Home Depot (NYSE: HD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 9:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings, and welcome to The Home Depot third-quarter 2024 earnings conference call. [Operator instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

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myBiometry Raises $5M in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

myBiometry, a Lowell, MA-based asthma and COPD diagnostic and remote monitoring company, raised $5M in Seed Funding. The round was led by Dexcom Ventures, with participation from CareSource Indiana, and Elevate Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to advance the development of its fenoTRACK solution, a device designed to empower asthma and COPD […] The post myBiometry Raises $5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Axsome Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AXSM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 8:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Axsome Therapeutics third-quarter 2024 financial results conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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Alison.ai Raises $13.3M in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

Alison.ai, a Delaware-based company which specializes in creative AI solutions for advertising, raised $13.3M in Seed funding. The round was led by Almaz Capital, with participation from Foresight Group, Cardumen Capital, Crescendo Venture Partners, and Alumni Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its strategic expansion furthering its expansion in the US […] The post Alison.ai Raises $13.3M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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International Game Technology Plc (IGT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. International Game Technology Plc (NYSE: IGT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 8:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Hello and welcome to the International Game Technology third quarter 2024 earnings call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.