The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Being a millionaire has been synonymous with being rich for decades. It doesn't quite mean what it used to, thanks to inflation. But it's still an ambitious financial goal, and one that may seem out of reach if you don't earn a higher salary. But a net worth of $1 million is more realistic than many people realize.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Log10, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a platform to build LLM-powered applications, raised $7.2M in Seed funding. The round was led by TQ Ventures and Quiet Capital with participation from Essence Venture Capital. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate new product introduction, and increase R&D spend and scale operations. Founded by […] The post Log10 Raises $7.2M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shareholders are licking their wounds once again after the chip titan's latest earnings report. It's a familiar position for Intel investors. The company has repeatedly disappointed the market, making big promises about revamping its business only to come up short when it's time to open the books. This time around, Intel beat estimates in the first quarter with a modest increase in revenue, but its second-quarter forecast was worse than expected as it called for flat revenue
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Thintronics, a Berkeley, CA-based electronic materials startup, raised $23M in Series A funding. The round was led by Maverick Capital and Translink Capital. The company intends to use the funds to support commercialization of a novel insulator platform. Led by CEO Stefan Pastine, and CTO Tristan El Bouayadi, Thintronics supplies high-performance insulators for emerging AI datacenter, networking, and […] The post Thintronics Closes $23M Series A Financing Round appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) delivered another impressive earnings report on April 25. Revenue and earnings per share (EPS) respectively grew 17% and 20% year over year for the fiscal 2024 third quarter (ended March 31), and the analyst at Wells Fargo sees more gains in store. Analyst Michael Turrin raised the price target on Microsoft from $480 to $500 and maintained an overweight (buy) rating on the shares.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Blaize, an El Dorado Hills, CA-based AI computing developer providing edge computing solutions, raised $106M in funding. The round was led by Bess Ventures, Franklin Templeton, DENSO, Mercedes Benz, and Temasek and new investors Rizvi Traverse, Ava Investors and BurTech LP LLC. The company intends to use the funds to consolidate its position in the […] The post Blaize Raises $106M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Yoneda Labs, a San Francisco, CA-based AI powered drug discovery startup, raised $4M in Seed funding. Backers included Khosla Ventures, 500 Emerging Europe, 468 Capital, Fellows Fund, and Y Combinator. The company intends to use the funds to expand its development efforts. Founded by Michal Mgeladze-Arciuch, Jan Oboril, and Daniel Vlasits, Yoneda Labs is building […] The post Yoneda Labs Raises $4M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
When it comes to making forecasts about the future direction of the crypto market, there's arguably no one with a higher profile than Cathie Wood of Ark Invest. In 2022, she famously made a $1 million price forecast for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). And she hasn't shied away from making some truly mind-blowing forecasts for other, lesser-known cryptocurrencies as well.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Hinkal, a San Francisco, CA-based multi-chain privacy layer for confidential decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions, raised $1.4M in funding. The round was led by SALT Fund, with participation from Draper Associates, SNZ and Peer VC. The company intends to use the funds to bring liquid funds, VCs, family offices and founders of projects to its confidential infrastructure. […] The post Hinkal Closes $1.4M Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
There's a benefit to saving for retirement in a traditional IRA or 401(k) plan. The money you contribute, up to the allowable limits set by the IRS, can serve the very important purpose of exempting some of your income from taxes, all the while giving you access to funds you can use later in life. But the problem with housing your nest egg in a traditional retirement plan is having to deal with required minimum distributions , or RMDs, down the line.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
The world of online entertainment has become an undeniable force. From streaming giants to social media platforms with gaming integrations, entertainment is seamlessly woven into our digital lives. But with this convenience comes a growing concern: data security and privacy. The vast amount of information collected by online entertainment platforms raises critical questions about how […] The post Data Security and Privacy in Online Entertainment appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Why put a lot of work into trying to beat the market year after year when you can match the market's return with almost no effort? That's the core reasoning behind making exchange-traded funds (ETFs) a big part of your investing strategy. There are many ETFs that replicate the returns of large indexes like the S&P 500 , essentially allowing you to outperform most professional fund managers with just one simple investment.
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 29, 2024
As building mines gets harder, the time needed to produce cash flows is daunting
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock and determines if it is an excellent investment. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 25, 2024. The video was published on April 27, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Intel right now? Before you buy stock in Intel, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Intel wasn’t one of them.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Backflip, a Dallas, TX-based provider of a real estate and financial technology platform for real estate entrepreneurs, raised $15M in Series A funding. The round was led by FirstMark Capital. Previous investors Vertical Venture Partners, LiveOak Venture Partners, Revel Partners, ECMC, the real estate company Crow Holdings, and angels Greg Waldorf, Rob Barber, Gregg Freishtat, […] The post Backflip Raises $15M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Many Americans are opting to rent rather than buy a place to live right now, as house prices have soared over the past few years. The increased demand for rentals has merged with rising inflation, pushing rent prices higher. The result is that the typical monthly rent in the U.S. is now $1,988 -- an increase of more than 30% from early 2020.
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 29, 2024
The UK-listed miner has rejected an approach from BHP, but other bidders could emerge
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool. MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Apr 29, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Shirish Jajodia Hello, everyone, and good afternoon. I am Shirish Jajodia, vice president of investor relations and treasury at MicroStrategy I'll be your moderator for MicroStrategy's 2024 first quarter earnings webinar.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Klineo, a Paris, France-based digital health startup, raised €2m in funding. The round was by BPI France with participation from business angels. The company intends to use the funds to continue to expand operations, its development efforts to extend the solution to different types of cancer, and its business reach across Europe and US. Led […] The post Klineo Raises €2M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Checking accounts are designed for managing money. Paying your bills, transferring money to savings and retirement accounts -- things like that. They're not the best place to keep money long term, but some people do it anyway. It could just end up happening if you don't know what to do with your money. And there are also those who see a large balance in their checking accounts as a form of financial security.
Financial Times: Moral Money
APRIL 29, 2024
Also in today’s newsletter, EU deforestation rules open new opportunities for data businesses
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Meta Platforms ' (NASDAQ: META) stock dropped 11% on April 25 after the social media leader posted its first-quarter earnings report. Revenue rose 27% year over year to $36.46 billion and exceeded analysts' estimates by $232 million. Meanwhile, earnings soared 114% to $4.71 per share and also cleared the consensus forecast by $0.35. Meta's headline numbers looked healthy, but its softer-than-expected revenue guidance and elevated spending plans rattled the bulls.
Investment Writing
APRIL 29, 2024
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. This example has more than one mistake. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading. The post MISTAKE MONDAY for April 29: Can YOU spot what’s wrong? appeared first on Susan Weiner Investment Writing.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
A good way to spot trends in the stock market is to look at which companies asset management firms are investing in. While there are a lot of hedge funds out there, one of the more closely followed portfolios hails from Renaissance Technologies. Renaissance is led by Jim Simons, who is actually a mathematician by trade. A look at the fund's most recent filings shows one clear trend: Renaissance is investing heavily in the technology sector right now.
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 29, 2024
Latest offer from US private equity group wins backing of UK-listed music rights owner
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
At this point, many consumers are beyond frustrated with what economists are calling sticky inflation. Workers and retirees alike have been grappling with higher living costs since 2021. And while we're not seeing the same runaway inflation now as we did in 2022, many people are still feeling the strain at the supermarket, drugstore, and pump. In 2023, seniors on Social Security got a massive 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment , or COLA, following a period of truly rampant inflation.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Casal Di Basso CS, Italy, April 29th, 2024, Chainwire Darklume VR, a trailblazer in the VR entertainment industry, proudly announces its launch of DarkLume VR, an amazing virtual world where the user can experience fun, entertainment, and fantasy elements like never before. The mission of DarkLume VR is to create a dynamic and immersive metaverse […] The post Fantasy Metaverse Darklume – Presale is LIVE appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) soared to new highs following its first-quarter earnings report. This is a continuation of the momentum the stock has seen over the past year, with its shares up over 60% during that stretch. Here's a look at why Alphabet shares were climbing following its Q1 earnings report and, more importantly, whether or not it's too late to buy the stock following its strong gains.
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 29, 2024
Today’s Talk Your Book is sponsored by SpiderRock Advisors: On today’s show, we spoke with Eric Metz, President and Chief Investment Officer of SpiderRock Advisors to discuss option-overlay strategies for advisors and investors. On today’s show, we discuss: The pending BlackRock acquisition of SpiderRock The SpiderRock origin story Utilizing covered-call strategies in a bull market The most frequent us.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way to generate truly passive income. They enable you to invest in a portfolio of income-generating assets you don't have to manage. Instead, you sit back and watch the passive income flow into your account. The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEMKT: JEPI) offers a premium income stream.
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 29, 2024
Billionaire Reinold Geiger’s deal would result in the company delisting from the Hong Kong stock exchange
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
On Friday, April 19, Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) told investors that it was planning to conduct a reverse split of its stock, potentially reducing every 20 shares of space stock they owned (or 15, 10, 5, or just 2) to just one single, solitary share. And Virgin Galactic investors did not like that news one bit. Over the next two days, Virgin Galactic stock plunged a total of 22.5% from its preannouncement price.
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 29, 2024
Germany’s largest lender hints at potential settlement over long-running court saga linked to 2010 takeover offer
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
2024 has been a testament to the resilience of stocks. Despite concerns about lingering inflation, soaring treasury yields, and the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting plans, the S&P 500 has gained a commendable 7.4% this year. However, this situation has created a cognitive dissonance of sorts. Namely, stocks have become expensive, on balance, relative to corporate earnings.
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