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APRIL 11, 2025
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) , one of Americas largest banks, released its Q1 2025 earnings on April 11. The key highlight was the earnings per share (EPS), which stood at $1.39, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.23 by $0.16, a 13% beat. This quarter's EPS marked a 16% rise from the $1.20 recorded in Q1 2024. However, the company reported revenue of $20.1 billion, which fell short of the predicted $20.7 billion.
Private Equity Insights
APRIL 11, 2025
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Shares of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) are trading higher this week. The company's stock had gained 17.3% as of 11:20 p.m. ET on Friday and was up as much as 21.4% earlier in the week. The rise comes as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite had one of the most volatile weeks in market history. The launch service provider announced a new family of customizable satellite solar arrays at a major industry conference this week, boosting investor optimism.
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APRIL 11, 2025
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made headlines in January, sowing skepticism toward the emerging field of quantum computing. His comments, which suggested the technology was still 15 to 20 years away from being commercially useful, were seen as a major disappointment to industry prospects, triggering a sharp sell-off in shares of several companies, such as D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) , IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) , and Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) , developing innovative quantum solutions.
Private Equity Insights
APRIL 11, 2025
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is a great example of biotech success. The company has built a cystic fibrosis (CF) empire, bringing in billions of dollars in revenue annually, and now is even expanding into other promising billion-dollar opportunities. It recently won approval for a non-opioid pain treatment that could be a game-changer for both patients and the company down the road.
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Are you looking to capitalize on the stock market's recent setback but don't know which stocks to buy? Don't make it complicated. Just buy an entire basket of them, in the form of an exchange-traded fund, or ETF. You'll likely be better off in the long run with this broad-based approach anyway, since picking individual stocks is simply tough to do well for very long.
AltAssets
APRIL 11, 2025
Keensight Capital has withdrawn its interest in making a buyout offer for British medical device maker Niox Group due to the current turbulence in the wider economy. Keensight had agreed a roughly 345m deal for Niox last month, at 81 pence per share. Global markets have been rocked in the past week by ongoing tariff […] The post Deal Roundup: Keensight scraps Niox Group due to economic turbulence, Eurazeo buys into Ekoscan appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
The financial market made a quick recovery this week with some of the more volatile names in the industry leading the way. Wenesday's news that tariffs (outside of China) would be delayed by 90 days led to some optimism and even weak economic data late in the week didn't put a damper on the market. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence , shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) jumped as much as 11.3% this week, KKR (NYSE: KKR) was up 9.2% at its peak, and Capital One Fi
AltAssets
APRIL 11, 2025
Venture capital fundraising in Europe is well off the pace of the 20.5bn raised across 2024 according to new data from PitchBook, which currently puts the total raised in Q1 at just 2.3bn. The post European VC fundraising currently heavily off pace compared to 2024 appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) was a massive winner in 2024. But it has been one of the biggest losers of 2025, with the stock now down around 70% from its all-time high established in late December. The stock used to trade for slightly more than $24 but now can be purchased for around $7 at the time of this writing. SoundHound AI has a long way to go before returning its stock to all-time highs, but could it get back there over time?
FinSMEs
APRIL 11, 2025
ConductorAI, a Biddeford, Maine-based dual-use software company specializing in AI-enabled approvals, raised $15m in Series A funding. The round was led by Lux Capital with participation from Altman Capital, Haystack Ventures, Sunflower Capital, Humba Ventures, Also Capital, Forward Deployed VC, and Abstract. The company intends to use the funds tp expand its reach across government […] The post ConductorAI Raises $15M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) are surging this week. The company's stock had gained 25% over the week as I write this. The strong performance easily outpaced the S&P 500 's most chaotic week in years. A major quantum computing initiative from the Pentagon helped drive the stock higher. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 11, 2025
Harley-Davidson is exploring strategic alternatives for its financing arm, Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), including a potential $1bn sale of the unit, with private equity firms expected to be among the interested parties, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter. While the company is in the early stages of the process, the business could also attract interest from regional banks, and private credit providers, the sources noted.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has vast operations outside of the U.S., which makes it vulnerable to the latest policy shift in the country. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 7, 2025. The video was published on April 9, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
The Big Picture
APRIL 11, 2025
This week, I speak with Anthony Yoseloff , Managing Partner and CIO of Davidson Kempner. Tony joined the firm in 1999. He holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and an M.B.A. from Columbia Graduate School of Business Administration. Aside from his time at Davidson Kempner, Tony also holds various board seats, including the Board of Trustees of Princeton University and the Board of Directors of PRINCO.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) , the world's largest asset manager, showcased a strong fiscal performance for the first quarter of 2025, released on April 11. Despite facing challenging market conditions, BlackRock reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $11.30, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $10.08. However, revenue fell a bit short, coming in at $5.28 billion against the anticipated $5.29 billion.
AltAssets
APRIL 11, 2025
European software investor DIG Ventures has closed its first institutional fund on $100m, targetingB2B SaaS, AI and cloud infrastructure startups. The post Former family office DIG Ventures raises $100m for first insitutional fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Financial services giant JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) reported 2025 results on Friday, April 11, that exceeded analysts' consensus top- and bottom-line expectations. Earnings per share (EPS) of $5.07 solidly beat the analyst estimate of $4.63. Revenue rose to $45.3 billion, topping estimates of $44 billion and rising 8.1% year over year. Overall, the results reflected a strong quarter with particular emphasis on revenue generation and EPS growth, despite the mixed economic backdrop.
AltAssets
APRIL 11, 2025
The $43bn-managing Texas Municipal Retirement System has picked Searchlight Capital and Blackstone's latest debt fund among $3.7bn of new commitments to alternative investment funds. The post Texas pension major reveals $700m of new alternative fund commitments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Financial services giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reported first-quarter earning Friday, April 11, that topped analysts' consensus estimates. Earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $2.60 were notably higher than the forecasted $2.21. Total Q1 revenue of $17.7 billion exceeded the estimated $16.54 billion. This quarter generally showed strong execution across various business segments, with notable growth in Institutional Securities and Wealth Management, despite a rise in expenses and credit provis
FinSMEs
APRIL 11, 2025
Olaris, Inc., a Framingham, MA-based precision medicine company leveraging metabolomics and machine learning for the discovery and development of its myOLARIS diagnostics products, received an investment from Labcorp, a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, as part of Olaris’ Series-B1 financing. Labcorp joined existing investorsRobert Carpenter, Innospark Ventures, North Point Partner, Alumni Ventures, […] The post Olaris Receives Investment from Labcorp
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Major stock market indexes are down significantly this year, with many of the most valuable companies in the world leading the descent. However, some companies are performing well. These include Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) , two dividend payers crushing the market. CVS Health is up by 50%, while Medical Properties Trust's shares have risen 26%.
FinSMEs
APRIL 11, 2025
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
With stock prices all over the map right now, it's difficult to determine which companies might be good to invest in. When things are really uncertain, it's a good time to seek guidance from those who've weathered plenty of challenging times. There's probably no one better in the investing world to turn to during these times than Warren Buffett. The billionaire investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has amassed a $250 billion portfolio of stocks, and many of his picks have stood the test of time
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 11, 2025
Bain Capital is reportedly aiming to raise at least $7bn for its upcoming Bain Capital Asia Fund VI, with plans to commence fundraising at the end of April 2025, surpassing the $4bn raised for its previous Asia-focused fund, according to a report by Bloomberg. In addition to its main Asia fund, Bain Capital has been actively raising capital for its Bain Capital Special Situations Asia Fund III since November 2024, with a goal of securing at least $2.1bnn.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
The stock market was starting to look overpriced for a while, and then the Great Correction of 2025 came along. On the morning of April 9, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index has dropped 18.5% below February's all-time high. The popular index's average price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) fell back from a lofty 30.0 to a more reasonable 24.7. It's getting easier to find tempting buys in this cooler market.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 11, 2025
Singapore-based real estate-focused private investment manager SC Capital Partners has entered discussions to acquire UK data centre operator Global Switch in a deal valued at between $4bn and $5bn, according to a report by Reuters. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as revealing that SC Capital, which is backed by CapitaLand Investment, is working with advisers on a possible transaction.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
Shares of Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) are trading higher this week. The company's stock had gained 9.6% as of 1:14 p.m. ET on Friday. The jump comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both had one of their most chaotic weeks in years. The lunar exploration company announced a deal this week with SpaceX to launch its fourth lunar mission. Where to invest $1,000 right now?
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 11, 2025
Neuberger Berman Group has offloaded approximately $1.2bn in securities backed by cash flows from a suite of funds under its management, a strategic move designed to bolster liquidity for the asset manager, according to a report by Bloomberg. The transaction, structured as a collateralised fund obligation (CFO), included bonds rated A and BBB-, alongside a first-loss tranche, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
What does the savvy investor do when the stock market is in turmoil? Buy, of course. And with the major stock market indexes in free fall, now is the time to keep one's head and look for opportunities to accumulate shares on the cheap. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 11, 2025
An investor group, led by Ethos Capital, British Columbia Investment Management, and White Mountains Insurance Group, is to acquire an ownership position in BroadStreet Partners, a North American insurance brokerage company. BroadStreet, a middle-market insurance brokerage firm, specialises in commercial and personal property & casualty insurance, as well as employee benefits.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
It's been an incredibly turbulent week for stocks in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and for markets in general. As of early Friday morning, the Nasdaq Composite index was 5.4% higher for the week mainly thanks to Wednesday's historic rally. Shares of EV maker Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) were doing even better, surging by 10.5%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 11, 2025
Alternative investment firm KSL Capital Partners has closed its latest tactical opportunities fund, KSL Capital Partners Tactical Opportunities II, with total capital commitments of $1.44bn, including contributions from the General Partner. The fund reached its hard cap, significantly exceeding its initial $1bn target, and attracted strong support from a diverse group of institutional and private investors, including public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, foundations, asset managers and f
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2025
If you're searching for a reliable income stream from your investment portfolio, Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) is one stock that should be on your radar. With an enticing dividend yield of 9.5%, it's hard to ignore. However, Ares Capital hasn't escaped the turbulence of the recent stock market fluctuations. Since the beginning of February, its stock has fallen nearly 16% from its peak.
Motley Fool Asset Management
APRIL 11, 2025
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