Fri.Feb 14, 2025

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Warren Buffett's 4th-Quarter Trades Will Be Revealed Today, but Won't Show His Favorite Stock to Buy. Here's Why.

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The most important day of the first quarter has arrived. Amid a seemingly endless parade of operating results is the Feb. 14 deadline for institutional money managers with at least $100 million in assets under management to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A 13F allows investors to see which stocks Wall Street's most-prominent and successful asset managers purchased and sold during the previous quarter.

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NIIF targets $2bn for private credit fund amid India’s growing infrastructure boom

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Stock-Split Watch: Is Meta Platforms Next?

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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) isn't a cheap stock anymore, at least on a dollars-per-share basis. Its stock price has reached over $700 per share, a range that many investors begin wondering if a stock split is imminent. Meta has never split its stock before, so this is a bit of uncharted territory for the company. Is Meta due for a stock split soon?

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New York Giants consider selling 10% stake, attracting private equity interest

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Prediction: This Unstoppable Stock Will Soar to $10 Trillion By 2030

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken center stage over the past couple of years, and there's good reason to think this is just the beginning. Developers are still coming up with new applications for the technology, which is being harnessed to create original content, streamline business processes, and increase productivity. It's still early days for the adoption of AI and the evidence suggests spending has only just begun to ramp up.

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Bain Capital finalises €4bn acquisition of Apleona from PAI Partners

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Where Will Palantir Stock Be in 3 Years?

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Over the last couple of weeks, stocks in the technology sector have been selling off as investors entered a panic fueled by the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek. One AI company that has bucked the trend, however, is data analytics provider Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR). So far this year, Palantir is the highest performing stock in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) -- gaining 48% as of this writing (Feb. 12).

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McNally Acquires Jewett Automation

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McNally Capital has acquired Jewett Automation , a manufacturer of filtration equipment and custom automation solutions. Jewett Automation designs and manufactures custom automated manufacturing systems and filtration equipment for industrial applications. The company develops robotic assembly lines, material handling systems, and inspection equipment that help manufacturers improve efficiency and product consistency.

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Emerald Lake sells Inno-Pak to Handgards in strategic exit

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HCI’s Cabinet Platform Looks for More

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HCI Equity Partners has launched WF Cabinetry Brands to consolidate its investments in Wellborn Forest , Countryside Cabinets , and WoodHarbor Custom Cabinetry under a single umbrella. Now combined under WF Cabinetry, the company is led by CEO Nick Billig and is headquartered in Alexander City, Alabama (located 50 miles north of Montgomery). WF Cabinetry manufactures and sells semi-custom and custom cabinetry to dealers, remodelers, designers, and builders.

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Update: Italy pauses CVC and Iliad’s plans for Telecom Italia stake

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2 Nasdaq Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys Now

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The tech-heavy Nasdaq index has been a great place to look for stocks with immense upside. Tech stocks have gone mostly straight up since the start of 2023, and with how much money is flowing into the artificial intelligence (AI) investing space, I don't see this trend subsiding anytime soon. With that in mind, if you want to add a few Nasdaq stocks to your portfolio, I'd consider adding to one of these two first.

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Apis Growth Fund I exits Baobab as Beltone Capital acquires majority stake

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Could IonQ Stock Help You Retire a Millionaire?

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The hot field of artificial intelligence (AI) helped the stock market reach new highs in 2024. Quantum computing is another emerging technology with the potential to do the same. Quantum machines can revolutionize industries because they're far more powerful than today's computers. For example, Google parent Alphabet 's new quantum chip completed a calculation in five minutes that would take a supercomputer 10 septillion years to complete.

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Bite Stream and Untap merge to enhance private markets fund management

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Warren Buffett Owns 1 Vanguard Index Fund, and It Could Soar 147%, According to a Top Wall Street Analyst

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Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway , oversees a $298 billion portfolio of publicly traded stocks and securities, besides numerous wholly owned subsidiaries. Berkshire is also sitting on $325 billion in cash, which Buffett and his team can invest in new opportunities when they arise. Berkshire stock has delivered a compound annual return of 19.8% since Buffett became CEO in 1965, crushing the average annual gain of 10.4% for the S&P 500 index over the same period.

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Invesco Private Credit closes $1.4bn direct lending fund amid strong market tailwinds

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Why Super Micro Computer Stock Is Skyrocketing Today

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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock is posting another day of big gains in Friday's trading. The server specialist's share price was up 9.5% as of 1:40 p.m. ET and had been up as much as 12.3% earlier today. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More Supermicro's valuation is surging as investors continue to bet that the company will emerge from accounting controversies that have depressed its valu

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Glencore held talks over sale of multibillion dollar African copper mines

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Potential disposals in DR Congo and Kazakhstan could be biggest by Swiss miner since Gary Nagle took charge in 2021

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These 2 AI Stocks Are Vying to Be the Next Palantir. Are Either of Them Buys?

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Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is one of the greatest success stories on the stock market in recent years. Shares of the secretive data analytics company are up nearly 1,700% since the start of 2023, an incredible feat for a company that had been largely forgotten following a crash after its 2020 IPO and the bear market of 2022. Palantir's resurgence owes in large part to its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), which launched in 2023.

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Lincoln’s Private Market Index Sees Modest Growth

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Lincoln International has reported that the Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI), which tracks the enterprise value of U.S. privately held companies, increased by 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The index’s growth was primarily driven by steady EBITDA expansion, as valuation multiples remained stable. This outpaced the S&P 500, which grew 1.8% during the same period, and significantly outperformed the S&P 500 excluding the “Magnificent Seven,” which saw a 2.3% contra

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5 Reasons Roku Is Moving Higher on Friday

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We're in the home stretch for earnings season, and a strong report can send a stock higher. Shares of Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) initially moved sharply skyward after the company posted encouraging financial results on Thursday afternoon following the market's closing bell. Roku was already turning heads before this week's blowout fourth-quarter performance.

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Blackstone puts First Eagle up for sale for $4bn

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Decision to offload the business comes as private equity groups look to capitalise on a flurry of takeover activity

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1 High-Yield Dividend Growth Stock Down 12% to Buy Right Now

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Vici Properties (NYSE: VICI) is not a stock for the faint of heart, given that it is highly focused on leasing properties to just one type of business. But the business on which this real estate investment trust (REIT) is focused is a good one. Here's why dividend growth investors will want to take a look at Vici Properties and its lofty 5.7% yield, backed by a steadily growing dividend, right now.

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Deal Roundup: Bain Capital buys Apleona from PAI, CenterOak exits final Fund I portfolio company Shamrock Environmental

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Bain Capital has agreed a buyout of Apleona, a European provider of integrated facility management, from PAI Partners.Apleona provides services to regional and large cross-border customers, aiming to address the increasing demand for ESG solutions and products that reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in buildings. Under PAI’s ownership the company reached 4bn in revenue […] The post Deal Roundup: Bain Capital buys Apleona from PAI, CenterOak exits final Fund I portfolio compa

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Why Micron Stock Is Jumping Today

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Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock is moving higher in Friday's trading. The memory chip and storage solutions company's share price was up 4.1% as of 3:45 p.m. ET. The stock had climbed as high as 5.3% earlier in the day's trading. Micron is seeing bullish momentum today following news that Meta Platforms is gearing up for a big investment in humanoid robots.

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Antler triples debut Nordic seed fund size with $100m Fund II close

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Seed investor Antler has closed its second Nordic Fund on $100m, three-times the size of its inaugural vehicle dedicated to the region. The post Antler triples debut Nordic seed fund size with $100m Fund II close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Why Applied Digital Stock Is Skyrocketing Today

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Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) stock is seeing huge gains in Friday's trading. The company's share price was up 12.7% as of 10:15 a.m. ET and had been up as much as 17.3% earlier in the day's trading. Applied Digital's valuation is surging today after Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) holdings disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) showed that the artificial intelligence (AI) hardware leader was still invested in the company.

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Private debt returns outperforming other asset classes – but tariffs, central bank actions could shake up sector

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Private debt has emerged as top dog for returns in a settling market recovering from the huge swings caused by the Covid-19 pandemic - but the current conditions could prove the calm before the storm according to PitchBook. The post Private debt returns outperforming other asset classes – but tariffs, central bank actions could shake up sector appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Want $1 Million in Retirement? 9 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades.

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Who doesn't want $1 million by retirement? Well, maybe those who are shooting for $2 million -- because $1 million is not likely to be enough for many people, especially those who will be retiring a decade or three from now. ( Inflation can wreck havoc with your retirement plans , so be sure to factor it into your retirement planning.) Since Social Security isn't likely to provide most or all of what we need -- the average monthly retiree benefit check was $1,975, or close to $24,000 for the yea

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Mattoboard Raises $2M in Seed Funding

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Mattoboard, a Las Vegas, NV-based provider of a 3D interior design platform, raised $2M in Seed funding. The round was led by Acrobator Ventures, with participation fromBlue Capital, SoundBoard,Home Depot Ventures,andMasco. The company intends to use the funds to expand adoptiom among designers and architects worldwide. Founded by Guy Adam Ailion,George Hart, andSabina Khilnani, Mattoboard […] The post Mattoboard Raises $2Min Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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These 2 ETFs Let You Invest in the S&P 500 Without Too Much of the "Magnificent Seven"

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Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) can be a good move for long-term investors to consider today. It's an easy way to just have a balanced position in the overall market. However, there's one problem these days. If you invest in an ETF which simply mirrors the S&P 500 , you'll often find that it isn't all that balanced. The most valuable, and potentially most expensive stocks, including the "Magnificent Seven," make up a big chunk of many funds.

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Surus Raises $8M in Seed Funding

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Surus, an Asheville, NC-based provider of an institutional-grade asset management and custody platform for onchain finance, raised $8M in Seed funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $10M, was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Propel Ventures, Restive Ventures, Protagonist, Protocol VC, and Plural VC. The company intends to use the […] The post Surus Raises $8M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Digital Realty Trust's Mixed Q4 Results

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Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) , a major player in the data center sector, released its fourth quarter 2024 earnings on February 13, 2025. The company reported earnings that surpassed expectations, reflecting strong operational performance, but faced a revenue shortfall. Digital Realty Trust's funds from operations (FFO) reached $1.61. However, its revenue was $1.44 billion, slightly under the projected $1.46 billion.

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Antithesis Raises $30M in Funding

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Antithesis, Vienna, VA-based autonomous software testing company, raised $30M in funding. The round was led by Amplify Partners, with participation from Spark Capital, and has added Lenny Pruss, General Partner at Amplify Partners, to its board of directors. Clay Fisher, General Partner – Growth at Spark Capital, has also joined as a board observer.

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This Artificial Intelligence Company Claims It Has a Chatbot That's Better Than Both DeepSeek and ChatGPT

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The war of the artificial intelligence (AI) models is heating up. News that Chinese company DeepSeek unveiled an AI model that was just as good as ChatGPT and cost a fraction of the price shook many tech stocks last month. But there's another Chinese company which says that its chatbot is better than both DeepSeek and ChatGPT: Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE: BABA).

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Terrain Biosciences Raises $9M in Seed Funding

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Terrain Biosciences, Cambridge, MA-based RNA design-build company, raised $9M in Seed funding. Backers included Magnetic Ventures, Bruker Corporation, Josef Feldman, John Maraganore, Hans Bishop, and John Evans. The company intends to use the funds to bring research in RNA design and manufacturing to innovators building RNA-based therapies and vaccines, and support development of personalized cancer vaccines.

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