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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Image source: Getty Images The holidays themselves may not be here quite yet, but it's fair to say that the holiday shopping season is in full swing. And this year, consumers seem to be going all in. Data from RetailMeNot finds that shoppers are planning to spend considerably more this year on the holidays compared to last year -- $932 versus $725. And chances are, a lot of people will do a fair share of their shopping on Black Friday.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Oliver Dowden says revisions to National Security and Investment Act will lower burden on business

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The past several years have been a roller coaster ride for Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) investors. The stock has gained an impressive 193% so far this year, but those gains essentially served to return the stock to where it traded just before its 64% plunge in 2022. Palantir has faced macroeconomic headwinds, but it hasn't been sitting idly by waiting for the storm to clear.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Jesse Livermore once said, “Another lesson I learned early is that there is nothing new in Wall Street. There can’t be because speculation is as old as the hills. Whatever happens in the stock market today has happened before and will happen again.” Fair point. Human nature is the one constant across all market environments. On the other hand, Warren Buffett once said, “If past history was all that.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Thanksgiving came with a side of sticker shock last year with turkey prices skyrocketing due to inflation and an outbreak of avian flu. Things are shaping up to be a little better this year, which is great news if you're on a budget. Here's a closer look at how much you can expect to pay for your turkey in 2023, along with some other steps you can take to keep costs down.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

City mergers and acquisitions regulator posts rare loss after fees from deals dip

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Top 1000 Funds

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

ESG-momentum matters when it comes to outperformance according to new research by Pictet Asset Management's head of sustainability Eric Borremans who says investors should sharpen their ESG lens and use active ownership to trigger positive change.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

All that glitters is not gold. You've heard that saying before, I'm sure, but you may not appreciate how well it applies to stock dividends. When looking for stocks to fill your portfolio, you would be wise to give heavy consideration to dividend-paying stocks. But a common error is to simply seek the fattest dividend yields. That's actually not always going to lead to the biggest long-term payouts for you, and it might even turn out to be a very regrettable move.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

By Therese Panganiban You can find great benefits in embodying your values and championing social causes you genuinely believe in when reaching out to Generation Y and Z prospects and clients. Adriano Torreon , a four-year MDRT member from Bohol, Philippines, dedicates himself to helping underprivileged students complete their college education by channeling some of his commissions into scholarships.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Disney's (NYSE: DIS) highly anticipated fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report finally hit the wire Wednesday night. The numbers showed the company is still facing challenges in its transition from linear TV to streaming, but also showed signs that the worst of its turnaround seems to be behind it. Its loss in its direct-to-consumer segment, comprising all of its streaming services, including ESPN+, was $387 million, compared to a loss of $1.47 billion in the quarter a year ago.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Nema Health, a New Haven, CT-based provider of a virtual treatment program delivering evidence-based care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), raised $4.1M in Seed funding. The round was led by Optum Ventures and.406 Ventures, with participation from GreyMatter Capital and additional angel investors. The company intends to use the funds to expand nationwide and […] The post Nema Health Raises $4.1M in Seed Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Buoyed by the expectation that interest rates have peaked and could soon be nosing down, the stock market had one of its best stretches of 2023 so far in early November. After a weak 2022, that performance helped put major indexes such as the S&P 500 in the black for the year so far. But the turnaround hasn't been uniform, of course. For instance, publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) overall remain in the red for the year.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Thoma Bravo, a San Francisco, CA-based software investment firm, acquired NextGen Healthcare, an Atlanta, GA-based provider of cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, for $1.8 Billion. With the completion of the transaction, NextGen Healthcare shareholders are entitled to receive $23.95 per share in cash. Its common stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from Nasdaq.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

It's a good time to start working on your retirement contribution goals for 2024. The Internal Revenue Service just announced the contribution limits for retirement accounts, including Roth IRAs. The Roth IRA ( individual retirement account ) has been around for more than two decades, and it's picking up more steam for its attractive tax benefits. If you think you'll meet the qualifications to contribute to a Roth IRA, you should check out the new limits and put together your game plan now.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Firefly Aerospace, a Ceder Park, TX-based end-to-end space transportation company, closed a third tranche of its Series C funding. The round, which brought the total amount to approx. $300M to date, was led by existing investors including AE Industrial Partners, LP, as well as new investors including Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The company intends to […] The post Firefly Aerospace Closes Third Tranche of Series C; Reaches Approx. $300M of Financing to Date appeared first on FinSMEs.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

As we navigate the dynamic realm of artificial intelligence (AI), five companies are leading the way in shaping the booming technology's future. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) , Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) , Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) , and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) , with its $13 billion investment in OpenAI, represent the forefront of this technology's course-setting early days.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post E3 Capital leads seed capital round for carbon financing platform first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Cybersecurity pure-play leader Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) got clobbered again after investors were disappointed with another quarterly financial update. The third quarter of 2023 was solid enough. However, the company's product growth (primarily firewalls for things like data centers and remote branch offices) is facing cyclical decline. Is it time to buy, or is Fortinet stock now a falling knife too dangerous to try to catch?

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Enko Capital pulls off fourth exit for private equity fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Investors are always looking for the next big trend. Yet, such an approach is never easy to execute as it requires making correct predictions. Alternatively, investors can search for established trends that can continue for the next few years (or decades). Examples of these proven trends are e-commerce and cloud computing. A major technology company that's surfing both the e-commerce and cloud computing waves is Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN).

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Blue Earth Capital makes commitment to infrastructure fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The S&P 500 is just 9% away from its record high, putting the index within striking distance of bull market territory. Far from being arbitrary, history says that milestone points to more substantial gains in the future. The S&P 500 has returned an average of 169% during the 12 bull markets that have taken place since its inception in 1957. Investors that want to ride that momentum should be putting money into the market today, and Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) are chea

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Ninety One-managed funds back digital infrastructure firm with debt first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) recently reported its financial results for the third quarter (ended Sept. 30), during which the business posted revenue of $912 million, up 20% year over year. This key number crushed Wall Street expectations, helping explain why the stock has soared almost 40% since the announcement. Even so, shares of Roku are still down 83% from their all-time high in July 2021 -- and that's after doubling this year.

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Top 1000 Funds

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Clarity around capital allocation and defined investment frameworks have made labeled bonds a lucrative opportunity for many impact investors. However, Oyin Oduya, impact measurement and management practice leader at the $1 trillion Wellington Management said the reality is not that straightforward.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Observing how other people make decisions can be a great way to improve areas of your life where you have limited experience -- and investing is no exception. Personally, it took me a while to learn that owning stocks isn't just for rich people. I grew up thinking only wealthy people invested their money, and it took a while to overcome that thinking.

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Top 1000 Funds

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

As western economies grapple with demographic shifts and labour mismatches, a new set of opportunities and risks have appeared for investors. PGIM thematic research group director Jakob Wilhelmus outlines what they should look out for in this new world order.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Gamers are projected to spend $250 billion on video game products in 2023, with that figure forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 10% through 2027 (per Statista). The industry hit some roadblocks over the last year as macroeconomic headwinds led to reductions in consumer spending. However, video games remain a lucrative market over the long term, thanks to consistent demand for new content and upgraded hardware.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Mediterrania’s latest private equity fund lands repeat investor first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Many of the perks of flying business class on long-haul flights are well known. The lie-flat seats, for instance, are an iconic image of flying in luxury. And let's not forget the multi-course meals featured in so many social media posts. These flashy amenities may be Insta-worthy, but they're not the only pros to flying business class.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Goodwell leads agritech’s Series B in follow-on investment first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Since the turn of the century, Waste Management (NYSE: WM) has been a standout investment -- rising 600%, or nearly double the Dow Jones Industrial Average 's 310% total return. Of course, we can't merely point to the past and say, "Therefore, Waste Management is a buy going forward." But we can discuss why the company's immense cash generation ability leaves it positioned to be a winning investment over the next two decades.

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Africa Capital Digest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post SPE Capital sells pharma company stake, marking fund’s second exit first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Recessions are a normal part of the U.S. economy, but they can be scary. The typical recession comes with increased layoffs and reduced output, slower consumer spending, lower home values, and negative impacts on the stock market. Many workers are already on edge right now because elevated inflation has already hurt their personal finances , eroding their buying power as high interest rates have driven up the cost of everything from buying a car to owning a home.

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