A Wealth of Common Sense
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The S&P 500 is up 27% in 2024. We’re quickly closing in on a 30% gain for the calendar year. How rare is that feat? It happens more often than you would think. Here’s a look at every calendar year return on the S&P 500 going back to 1928: The 30% gains are highlighted. By my count, there were 18 years in which the stock market finished with a gain of 30% or more.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Few decisions as you near retirement are as important as when you decide to claim Social Security benefits. It's a decision that will permanently affect how much you receive, so it's best not to gloss over it. However, before making a Social Security claiming decision, I'd tell retirees to find out their break-even age, which is when the total lifetime benefits from claiming at one age equal those at another age.
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The Big Picture
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
@TBPInvictus here (link is now to Bluesky) Let’s cut to the chase: A Hoover Institution analysis of California private job creation is off by a factor of 100. Between January 2022 and June 2024, the state created 523,700 private sector jobs — not 5,400 as claimed. MSM uncritically repeated the false number. I spend far too much time debunking economic b t.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Cofactor AI, a Chicago, IL-based AI-powered platform for hospitals, raised $4M in Seed funding. The round was led by Drive Capital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO Adi Tantravahi, and CTO Juan Sebastian Lozano, Cofactor AI provides a platform, Cofactor Denial Suite, that integrates […] The post Cofactor AI Raises $4M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Top 1000 Funds
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Leading global affairs scholar Stephen Kotkin explains why the US is retreating from its role as global policeman with profound implications for the world and warned that the rising number of regional conflicts bears comparisons with the 1930s. “It’s only after it happens that it becomes obvious,” he said.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Venture capital firms are becoming increasingly optimistic about capital raising despite ongoing economic headwinds, new research from PitchBook and Web Summit shows. The post VC investors ‘cautiously optimistic’ on fundraising improvement as AI excitement continues appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
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The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The bull market on Wall Street persists, aided by stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft , which are posting tremendous results on the back of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Knowing when to invest with the market near all-time highs is difficult. Many people feel the bull market will continue with a perceived business-friendly incoming administration and Big Tech investments in AI.
The Big Picture
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This week, we speak with Colin Camerer , Robert Kirby Professor of Behavioral Finance and Economics at California Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Caltech in 1994, Camerer was a faculty member at various institutions including the University of Chicago GSB and the Kellogg Graduate School of Business at Northwestern University, and held a visiting professorship at Oxford University.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Neoplas Med, a Greifswald, Germany-based based medical technology company, received $18M in funding. Niterra Ventures Company made the investment. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate international expansion and technology platform development for treating infected and chronic wounds. Led by CEO Ulrike Sailer, Neoplas Med is advancing the possibilities of argon cold plasma […] The post Neoplas Med Receives $18M in Funding from Niterra Ventures Company appeared first on FinSME
Covisum
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
We’re getting a lot of questions about the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) which repeals the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. This bill passed the house on November 12 th , just 6 days after the election by a wide margin of 327-75.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
BlackRock has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire private credit manager HPS Investment Partners for approximately $12bn, which, if finalised, would represent a substantial premium over the firm’s estimated $10bn post-IPO valuation, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report cites unnamed insiders familiar with the matter as stating that the broad terms of the agreement have been outlined, with an official announcement expected after the US Thanksgiving holiday.
A Wealth of Common Sense
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Let’s take a look at the list of all-time highs we’re currently experiencing: The U.S. stock market has never been higher: The S&P 500 bottomed in March 2009 at 666. It’s now close to 6,000. The Dow has gone from roughly 6,500 to nearly 44,000. What an incredible run. Gold is also at all-time highs: It’s rare to see stocks and the yellow metal simultaneously taking off like this.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the most universally recognized benchmark of stock market activity in the U.S., made up of the 500 largest companies in the country. Because of its broad base of constituent businesses, it is considered by most investors to be the most reliable gauge of stock market performance. The index has charged steadily higher since the start of 2023, fueled by a flurry of positive market drivers: Increasing corporate profits Improving economic conditions The advent of
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The $56.4bn-managing Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund has picked out EQT's mammoth new flagship Asia fund among $250m of new alternative investment commitments. The post Pension major IMRF picks big EQT Asia fundraise, new Francisco Partners credit vehicle among latest commitments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Wherobots, a San Francisco, CA-based spatial intelligence cloud company, raised $21M in Series A funding. The round was led by Felicis, with participation from Wing Venture Capital and Clear Ventures and participation from JetBlue Ventures and P7 Ventures. Alongside the funding round, Aydin Senkut, Founder and Managing Partner at Felicis, will be joining Wherobots’ Board […] The post Wherobots Raises $21.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Blackstone News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The post Jersey Mike’s to Partner with Blackstone to Accelerate Leading Franchisor’s Continued Growth appeared first on Blackstone.
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Grifols shares tumbled 10% on Wednesday after sources revealed that Canadian private investment giant Brookfield Asset Management is planning to abandon its takeover bid for the Spanish pharmaceutical company, according to a report by Bloomberg. At one point, the stock had fallen as much as 12%, sharply underperforming Spain’s blue-chip IBEX 35 index, which was down 0.6%.
A Wealth of Common Sense
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Paul Tudor Jones made some waves last week on a CNBC interview: He’s worried government spending and deficit levels are going to lead to a crisis: “The question is after this election will we have a Minsky moment here in the United States and U.S. debt markets?” Jones said, referring to shorthand for a dramatic decline in asset prices. “Will we have a Minsky moment where all of a sudden there̵.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Investing for retirement is one of those things that's best done as early as possible. Ideally when you start your career and are still in your 20s. But there are many reasons why that might not work out. I'm a brand-new retirement investor, having opened my first-ever retirement account just a few months ago at age 40. Here's how I arrived at this place -- and what I intend to do now that I'm here.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Mubadala Investment Company had agreed a take-private deal for asset and wealth manager CI Financial Corp which values the company at about $12.1bn. The post Deal Roundup: Mubadala agrees $12.1bn CI Financial take-private, Bain Capital closes $4.5bn Envestnet deal appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Enveda, a Boulder, CO-based biotechnology company using AI to translate nature into new medicines, raised $130M in Series C funding. The round was led by Kinnevik and FPV with participation from new and existing investors Baillie Gifford, Premji Invest, Lingotto Innovation, Lux Capital, Dimension Capital, True Ventures, Cresset Partners, The Nature Conservancy, and Henry R. […] The post Enveda Closes $130M Series C Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Investors hit by losses following billionaire’s takeover of social media platform reap rewards from shares in his AI start-up
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), based in Augusta, has approved two alternative investment commitments totalling up to $200m, according to a report by Pensions & Investments Online citing James Bennett, the Chief Investment Officer of the $20.2bn pension fund. At its meeting on 14 November, the MainePERS board greenlit two commitments, pending final due diligence, legal review, and negotiations: an allocation of up to $100m to the Garda Fixed Income Relative Value Op
A Wealth of Common Sense
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
It’s been a good year in the stock market. Through the close on Friday, the U.S. stock market is up 20% in 2024. The Russell 3000 Index is a good approximation of the total U.S. stock market. The index now has a little less than 2,700 stocks. Out of 2,670 stocks, 101 are up 100% or more this year (3.8% of the total). Thirteen stocks are up 300% or more, five are up 500% or greater and there is one stock in the one c.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Kohl's may have started as a grocery store nearly a century ago, but the department store of today doesn't carry a lot of foodstuffs. Instead, Kohl's has a plethora of clothing and homegoods to rival any mall foundation store. The brands carried by Kohl's cover a lot of popular and big names, but the department store also has some lesser-known house brands that are well worth a look.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Gray Line Partners, the B2B software venture capital investor launched by former Point72 partner Eddie Kang, is looking to raise up to $100m for its debut fund. The post Ex-Point72 partner Kang eyes up to $100m for debut Gray Line Partners fundraise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Autoimmunity BioSolutions, a Houston, TX-based biotechnology company advancing immuno-corrective therapies, raised $2M in Seed funding. The round was led by Eos BioInnovation, with participation from Alexandria Venture Investments, Independent Capital and others. The company intends to use the funds to enhance the development of its lead program, which consisted of monoclonal antibodies specifically targeting sIL7R […] The post Autoimmunity BioSolutions Raises $2M in Seed Funding appeared
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Joint venture for pipeline stakes is latest example of companies using private capital firms for balance sheet relief
Private Equity Wire
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Profit with Purpose investment firm LeapFrog Investments has held the final close of its fourth fund (Fund IV) with capital commitments and designated co-investments totalling $1.02bn, ahead of its original $1bn target. The fundraise includes $808m of primary fund commitments and up to $210m of pre-allocated co-investment to accelerate high-impact healthcare and financial services companies in global growth markets.
A Wealth of Common Sense
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
I’m on vacation for Thanksgiving this week. Here’s one of the most popular posts on the blog from the past year. * I entered the workforce in 2005. That means I’ve been working in the investment business for 20 years now. The longer I’m in the money management business the more there is to learn but these are some of the things I’ve learned thus far: 1.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) hasn't had the best year in 2024. The stock has lost around half its value year to date as of this writing. But it wasn't because the company didn't try. In fact, the problems are more likely growing pains than anything else, given that the upstart electric vehicle (EV) company is focused squarely on reaching profitability as soon as possible.
AltAssets
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Data, AI and Web3 software investor Theory Ventures has already scored a $450m final close for its sophomore fund, almost double the size of its debut vehicle closed last year. The post Fledgling data, AI investor Theory Ventures already back with $450m second fundraise after successful 2023 debut appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
FinSMEs
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Dynanic, a Brno, Czech Republic-based chip tech startup, raised €550K in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Tensor Ventures alongside angel investors. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. A Brno University of Technology spin-off led by Pavel Korček, CEO, Lukáš Kekely, Ph.D., CTO, and doc. Ing. […] The post Dynanic Raises €550K in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Blackstone News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The post Blackstone Real Estate to Take Retail Opportunity Investments Private for $4 Billion appeared first on Blackstone.
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