The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
American Express (NYSE: AXP) stock wasn't putting any investor on the fast track to wealth on Monday. The market continued to be bearish on the credit card company following its Friday morning release of third-quarter results , and news of a bearish new research note didn't help. Ultimately, AmEx's shares closed down by more than 2% on the day, comparing not so favorably to the S&P 500 index's 0.2% dip.
Private Equity Info
OCTOBER 21, 2024
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The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The stock market is riskier than bonds, a high-yield savings account, or just keeping your money in cash. But it's important to understand that some stocks are far safer than others (although never risk-free). When searching for safe stocks, some characteristics to consider are the company's industry and whether it has a business model and balance sheet that can hold up well during an economic downturn.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2024
ARX Equity Partners (ARX), a lower mid-cap focused private equity firm operating in Central Europe, has secured the first close of its fifth fund, ARX CE V (the Fund), with total subscribed commitments of €78m. The fund, which has a target of €100m and hard-cap of €125m, will continue to execute ARX’s strategy of investing in lower mid-cap SMEs in selected Central European countries, with a focus on B2B businesses operating in areas such as manufacturing and business services, and select sub-sec
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
In the past, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Lumen (NYSE: LUMN) , the telecom company formerly known as CenturyLink, weren't often mentioned in the same breath. Microsoft was a rapidly growing tech giant with plenty of irons in the fire across the cloud, mobile, AI, and gaming markets. But Lumen was a struggling telecom company which had doubled down on the dying business wireline market instead of building higher-growth wireless networks.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The decision comes the same day as ExxonMobil wins approval for its long-delayed asset sale in Niger Delta
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XY Planning Network
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Join us at XYPN LIVE 2024 for the AdviceTech Competition, where innovative solutions are showcased, with CurrentClient winning Best in Show and Quivr CRM as Advicer’s Choice!
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
I haven't had cable or satellite TV in years. I only stream video content on demand from the internet these days. Millions of people are just like me, of course. And because adoption rates of streaming TV are so high, it's easy to overlook just how fast this space is still growing. Over-the-top (OTT) refers to streaming video regardless of what kind of device one uses to stream it.
Financial Symmetry
OCTOBER 21, 2024
When thinking about preparing tax returns each year, many taxpayers have a binary view about the outcome that looks something like this: Owe Tax: BAD Receive Refund: GOOD While this may be the case if you are living paycheck-to-paycheck and … Continued The post Goals of Tax Planning appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Shares of Wayfair (NYSE: W) were taking a dive, even though there was no company-specific news out on the online home furnishings retailer. Instead, Wayfair got hit by rising Treasury yields, a sign investors think the Federal Reserve will be slower to cut interest rates than they previously did. Some economists now expect no cut at the next meeting in two weeks.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions provider, ACA Group (ACA), has acquired Effecta Compliance Group (Effecta), a regulatory consultancy practice that supports financial service firms throughout the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. The move expands ACA’s Middle East presence, which has a growing GRC market – in 2023, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) saw a record-breaking 157 AF applications, marking a 45% increase compared to the prior year and the highest n
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) and AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) are both high-growth tech companies that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify tasks for companies. ServiceNow cleans up unstructured work patterns with its cloud-based digital workflow platform so companies can expand more efficiently, cut costs, and support their hybrid and remote workers.
AltAssets
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund has rebranded as part of a push to expand the vehicle's mandate to south and southeast Asia. The post Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund expands to Asia, eyes $1bn of investment over next four years appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
You can't talk about artificial intelligence or chip stocks without talking about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) , or TSMC as it's also known. The company invented the pure-play foundry business model in 1987, meaning it manufactures chips only for other chip companies rather than its own designs, and it's the dominant player in that industry today.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Prime Capital AG, the alternative asset specialist, with a focus on Continental Europe and €4.3bn assets under management as well €8.4bn assets under administration, has held the third closing of its Prime Green Energy Infrastructure Fund II (PGEIF II). PGEIF II focuses on renewable energy projects across Europe — Scandinavia, in particular. Total commitments now stand at €313m, with around 45% of that total coming from existing investors and 55% from new limited partners.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) isn't the stock market darling it once was. While the video streamer was once squarely featured in the FAANG group of fast-growing tech stocks, it's the only one of the group to be left out of the " Magnificent Seven ," one of the current groupings of elite tech stocks. The company suffered a setback as the pandemic wound down -- subscribers briefly dipped and profits fell -- but Netflix has adapted to the new streaming landscape and is thriving once again, even as its leg
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2024
US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has reached agreement on the terms to acquire a controlling 51% stake in Sanofi’s consumer health division Opella, according to a report by Reuters citing sources within the French government. The deal was finalised after CD&R provided assurances to France regarding the preservation of jobs and production within the country, following discussions involving Sanofi, CD&R, and the government.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma joins host Ricky Mulvey for a conversation on the different reasons why investors buy stocks. They also discuss: What we can learn from King Charles' portfolio. The math of winners vs. losers. How to think about expected value. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.
Private Equity Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2024
BlackFin Capital Partners, a leading European financial services sector investment specialist, has held the final close of BlackFin Financial Services Fund IV with €1.8bn, taking the firm’s total assets under management to $4bn. The fund, which attracted strong support from institutional investors in Europe (45%), the Americas (45%), and Asia (10%), significantly exceeds an initial €1.5bn target, and provides the firm with 80% more capital to deploy than its predecessor €985m Fund III.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A Wall Street analyst is souring on United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) , and the stock is losing ground on the news. Shares of UPS traded down 3% as of 1:15 p.m. ET after the stock was downgraded to underweight at Barclays. No way out of the slow lane UPS and other shipping companies have been stuck in neutral of late. Concerns about the economy have made large shipping customers cautious, creating soft demand and limiting pricing power.
AltAssets
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Healthcare investor Linden Capital is upping the stakes for its latest flagship fundraise, with eyes on up to $4.5bn for the vehicle. The post Linden Capital eyes up to $4.5bn for latest flagship healthcare fundraise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
It's natural for investors who don't own Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock to think they've missed out. After all, the stock price has soared 243% in just the past year, and 543% over the last three years. But rather than looking back, let's look ahead and see if it has even more room to run. Nvidia isn't just an artificial intelligence (AI) company. It has four business segments, and each one realized sequential quarterly revenue growth as well as year-over-year increases in the latest quarterly peri
AltAssets
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Government-backed VC investor Saudi Venture Capital has committed $15m to a new fund being raised by Vision Ventures. The post Saudi Arabia-backed SVC commits to $90m-targeting Vision Ventures fundraise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Investing in a 401(k) is a powerful way to save for retirement. These plans boast higher contribution limits than IRAs, and some offer other perks like matching contributions -- making it easier to save more over time. How much you should have saved, though, will depend entirely on your situation and goals. The average worker expects to need around $1.8 million to retire comfortably, according to a 2024 survey from Charles Schwab, but some retirees will need far less or even more than that.
Top 1000 Funds
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The fundamentals that underpin timberland, and their strategic role on the path to net zero, will reward consistent investment in productive natural capital. Aleksi Ehtee, timberland team lead, Church Commissioners for England explains why forestry is a real opportunity for patient capital to tap into favourable long-term supply-demand dynamics.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) has evolved over the years. It has transitioned from an oil pipeline company to a more diversified energy infrastructure operator. The pipeline and utility company currently gets half its earnings from liquids pipelines and the other half from lower carbon energy, like natural gas and renewables. The Canadian energy infrastructure company's steady pivot toward lower carbon energy will undoubtedly continue over the next five years.
Top 1000 Funds
OCTOBER 21, 2024
London-based AustralianSuper deputy CIO Damian Moloney oversees the global expansion plans of Australia’s largest superannuation fund. While a global presence has clear benefits for the fund and its members, Moloney’s advice to others contemplating the same is to plan extensively and build early.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Chrysler Group has had a long history of failed European partnerships. It started in 1998 via a merger with Daimler-Benz, which fell apart in 2007 amid cultural incompatibilities and poor synergy. By 2014, what remained of Chrysler merged with the Italian automaker Fiat to make Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. This conglomerate finally merged with France-based PSA Group and is now known as Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) , headquartered in the Netherlands.
Insight Partners
OCTOBER 21, 2024
NEW YORK , Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rollstack , a company making it easy to automatically create and update data-driven slide decks and documents, announced $11 million in Series A funding led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from existing investor Y Combinator. With the new funds, Rollstack plans to further invest in its AI capabilities to automate mundane data tasks for businesses.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) is adding millions of new customers, motivating more merchants to integrate it into their websites. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Oct. 17, 2024. The video was published on Oct. 19, 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?
A Wealth of Common Sense
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Today’s Talk Your Book is sponsored by Dimensional Fund Advisors: See here for more information on DFAs factor focused suite of funds On today’s show, we discuss: How DFA separates itself in the advisory world Converting a mutual fund to an ETF How DFA tries to outperform How DFA handled the Gamestop situation within their indices The value vs growth argument Reasons to diversify utilizing factors Listen.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway surpassed $1 trillion in market capitalization earlier this year for the first time. For decades, investors have tracked the Oracle of Omaha's holdings for high-conviction ideas. However, Berkshire has been trimming several top positions this year, including Apple and Bank of America. Berkshire now has just $320 billion in public equity holdings and has amassed a staggering $276.9 billion in cash as of June 30.
Don Connelly & Associates
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Most people become financial advisors because it is one of the more rewarding careers, indeed in terms of monetary rewards, but also working in the service of others to help them achieve financial security and long-term prosperity. However, many advisors struggle with aspects of their job that can lead to self-doubt, hesitation, and guilt. These negative emotions often stem from deep-rooted perceptions and attitudes that can negatively impact client relationships and hinder professional growth.
The Motley Fool
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Successful investing usually involves selecting high-quality companies, buying their stocks at a reasonable price, and waiting for compounding returns to work their magic over many years. But that's not the only way to Wall Street success. If you're willing to accept some extra risk , you could build a fortune by investing in tomorrow's business giants today.
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