The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Sales surged for Home Depot (NYSE: HD) during the pandemic. How is the stock doing now? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 31, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 2, 2025. Should you invest $1,000 in Home Depot right now?
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Golden Goose, the Italian luxury sneakers and apparel brand, has secured a 12% minority investment from Blue Pool Capital, a Hong Kong-based investment firm. The deal, completed after Golden Goose postponed its planned IPO in June 2024, allows Permira to maintain its majority ownership. CEO Silvio Campara welcomed Blue Pool as a strategic partner, highlighting the firms expertise and connections in the US and APAC markets.
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A Wealth of Common Sense
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Every year I update long-term return numbers for all of my various spreadsheets for charts, graphs, tables and such.1 From 1928-2024, the S&P 500 was up 9.94% on an annual basis. That’s pretty good. The last couple of years have seen strong returns (+26% and +25%, respectively) so I noticed the long-run number was ticking up. After the bloodbath in 2022, the long-term annual return was 9.6%.
FinSMEs
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Largo.ai, a Lausanne, Switzerland-based provider of AI-driven solutions for the film, TV and advertising industries, raised USD 7.5M in Funding. The round was led by TI Capital and QBIT Capital, with participation from Atreides Management, Sylvester Stallone, Thomas Tippl, and DAA Capital. The company intends to use the funds to drive its growth plans and enrich its core business areas. […] The post Largo.ai Raises USD7.5M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
One of the most famous Warren Buffett quotes comes from his 1988 letter to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) shareholders: "When we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever." But while Buffett would prefer to hold the stocks he buys forever, it's rare he's in a position to do so.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is seeking up to $3bn for its newly launched West Street Climate Credit Fund, a strategy aimed at financing companies supporting the global shift toward a low-carbon economy The fund will focus on lending to businesses in sectors such as clean energy and sustainable transportation, with an emphasis on North America and Europe.
A Wealth of Common Sense
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
I spent this past weekend doing what my family does most weekends — shuttling our kids around to their various games, practices and birthday parties. One of the best parts about having young children is so much of your time is devoted to their activities that you don’t have a lot of time to pay attention to the outside world. Some parents complain about being busy all the time but I find it to be a welcomed br.
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The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Renewable energy is here to stay. For example, sales of electric vehicles in the U.S. soared from 294,000 in 2021 to 1.4 million three years later, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Utility companies are not doubling down on old-school fossil fuels to support the resulting surge in electric power demand, but exploring alternatives such as wind and solar energy instead.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
IK Partners, through its IK Small Cap III Fund, agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK-based environmental compliance firm HSL Compliance. The deal sees IK partnering with HSLs management team, who will reinvest in the company. At the same time, LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, retains a minority stake. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.
Private Equity Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical subsidiary, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma, to US private equity firm Bain Capital in a deal valued at JPY510bn ($3.36bn) as part of a broader effort to streamline its portfolio. The sale comes amid a surge in private equity-led buyouts in Japan, as companies divest non-core assets to enhance corporate and shareholder value.
AltAssets
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Central and Eastern Europe private equity and real estate investor Griffin Capital Partners has expanded to Germany, with a new office under the leadership of former Patron Capital senior exec Marcel Hertig. The post Poland-headquartered PE, RE investor Griffin expands to Germany, bring in industry veteran Marcel Hertig appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) has built a premier oil company. The energy giant has an unrivaled asset base. It controls a treasure trove of low-cost oil and gas around the world. The company also has an integrated products solutions business in chemicals and refining that enables it to maximize nearly every molecule of hydrocarbons it produces. The oil company's competitively advantaged asset base has enabled it to produce unrivaled earnings and returns compared to its peers in the oil patch.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
CVC Capital Partners is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire The Telegraph Media Group, marking a potential milestone as the first private equity takeover of a UK news outlet. The move follows the UK Governments decision earlier this year to block an attempted acquisition by Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI. Sources indicate that CVC, known for its investments in sports brands such as the Six Nations and La Liga, is exploring the possibility of submitting a formal bid.
Private Equity Wire
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
US private equity giant KKR has increased its offer price for Japanese IT company Fuji Soft to JPY9,850 per share, surpassing a competing bid from rival buyout firm Bain Capital in an intensifying takeover battle, according to a report by Reuters. Bain announced the revised offer, which raises its bid by more than 4% from its previous JPY9,451 per share, on Tuesday.
AltAssets
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Thoma Bravo-backed cybersecurity business SailPoint is eyeing a valuation of up to $11.5bn through a New York IPO, two years after it was taken private by the firm for the second time. The post Deal Roundup: Thoma Bravo looks to list SailPoint for a second time, eyes up to $11.5bn valuation appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Quantum computing investing was all the rage in late 2024 after Alphabet 's Google's Willow Chip took the world by surprise. This chip's breakthrough caused many investors to flock to quantum computing stocks, and many, like IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) , posted unbelievable gains in just one month. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang threw cold water on this hot movement, recently, stating that "useful" quantum computing could be 15 to 30 years away.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Silver Oak Services Partners secured a strategic investment for Smile Partners USA through a new continuation fund, with backing from BlackRock Secondaries & Liquidity Solutions and Hollyport Capital. The recapitalization enables Silver Oak to maintain its partnership with Smile Partners while providing liquidity to investors and capital for future growth.
Private Equity Wire
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Insignia Financial, Australias third-largest superannuation player, has attracted a third suitor, with Brookfield Asset Management entering the fray to acquire the money manager with an AUD3bn ($1.9bn) offer, according to a report by Reuters. The report cites Insignia as confirming Brookfield’s bid, which matches offers already made by Bain Capital and CC Capital.
FinSMEs
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Qount, a Plano, TX-based developer of AI-powered practice management software solutions for public accounting firms, raised $17M in funding. The round was led by Savant Growth, with funding from its investment partner,Kennet Partnerswith a co-investment from the new leadership team. As part of the investment, Javier Rojas, Managing Partner and Olivier Verhage, Principal of Savant […] The post Qount Raises $17M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) , commonly called Supermicro, surged this week, jumping as much as 29.6%, according to data supplied by S&P Global Market Intelligence. As of 3:07 p.m. ET on Friday, the stock was still up 24.4%. There were a couple of catalysts that boosted investor sentiment for the artificial intelligence (AI) hardware specialist.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The Australia expansion allows eligible investors to access funds from top managers like KKR, EQT, and the Carlyle Group with lower investment minimums. Moonfares portfolio investments provide diversified exposure across buyout, growth equity, venture, and infrastructure. The platform also offers opportunities in secondaries, private credit, and co-investments.
Private Equity Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The Fresno County Employees’ Retirement Association (FCERA) has approved $140m in new commitments to alternative investment funds during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a report by Pension & Investments Online citing a letter from retirement investment officer Conor Hinds. The $6.9bn pension fund allocated $40m to Ardian Private Credit VI Levered, focused on direct lending to Western European companies with EBITDA between 15m and 50m, and $35m to 400 Capital Distressed Debt &#
AltAssets
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners have agreed their $3bn buyout of aircraft parts maker Triumph Group in a $26-per-share deal. The post Warburg, Berkshire Partners agree $3bn Triumph take-private, Stone Point buys back into Kestra appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Investing consistently over many years is the key to building a healthy retirement fund, and the longer you give your money to grow, the less you'll need to save each month to see significant progress. Contributing even $100 per month to your 401(k) can go a long way over time. If you were to invest consistently for 10 years, you could accumulate more than you might think.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Alchemy Partners closed its latest fund, Alchemy Special Opportunities Fund V, securing 1bn in capital commitments and surpassing its initial fundraising target. The fund focuses on European mid-market corporate special situations and has already deployed approximately 20% of its capital across nine investments in four countries. The investor base for ASOF V is geographically diverse, with commitments from North America (45%), Europe (30%), and Asia-Pacific (25%).
Private Equity Wire
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Nordic Capital has made four Partner promotions following a successful twelve months for the business which has seen eleven platform acquisitions and four successful exits as well as the closing of the firm’s second mid-market fund at its hard cap of 2bn. The new Partners are drawn from the firm’s Operations Advisory and Specialist Functions Advisory teams.
AltAssets
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Investment banking major Moelis & Company has brought in former Jefferies senior exec Matt Wesley as its global head of private funds advisory. The post Jefferies senior exec Wesley joins Moelis as global head of private funds advisory appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) delivered a beat on both ends of the income statement on Wednesday morning. It wasn't enough to initially impress Wall Street. Problematic dips in its theme park operating income and sequentially for Disney+ subscriber numbers -- as well as the media giant failing to boost its earlier profit growth target for fiscal 2025 despite a blowout first quarter -- kept the market's pixie dust in its pockets at first.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
HIG Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire a strategic stake in Germany-based machine tool manufacturer HELLER Group. The deal, which remains subject to antitrust clearance, marks a significant partnership between HIG and the fourth generation of the Heller family. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nrtingen, Germany, HELLER is a leading provider of CNC machine tools and manufacturing systems, specializing in high-precision, high-productivity metal processing.
Private Equity Wire
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
KKR & Co saw its shares drop to a two-week low on Tuesday after its Q4 AUM fell short of analyst expectations. Despite a 15% year-on-year increase to $638bn, the alternative asset manager missed the consensus estimate of $643.4bn, according to a report by Reuters citing LSEG data. The shortfall underscores the challenges of meeting elevated growth expectations, even as a favourable environment for deals and exits persists.
AltAssets
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has launched its fourth corporate venture capital vehicle, bringing its total capital committed to the strategy to $1bn. The post Hitachi venture capital arm reaches $1bn of total capital through fourth fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Nike (NYSE: NKE) , one of the world's largest athletic footwear and apparel makers, was once considered a resilient blue chip stock. But over the past 12 months, its stock declined 25% as the S&P 500 advanced 24%. Its revenue growth stalled out as it struggled with a sluggish North American market and tough competitive headwinds. So will Nike's stock finally bottom out and climb higher over the next 12 months?
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
KKR has increased its bid for Japanese IT firm Fuji Soft to JPY9,850 per share, surpassing Bain Capitals latest offer in an escalating $2bn takeover contest. Bain had recently raised its bid to JPY9,600 per share, but KKRs latest move represents a more than 4% increase over its prior JPY9,451 per share offer. KKR, which already holds a 33.97% stake in Fuji Soft after acquiring shares from activist investors 3D Investment Partners and Farallon Capital, has struggled to secure a majority position.
Private Equity Professional
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Blue Sage Capital has held a final closing of its fourth fund, Blue Sage Capital IV LP (Fund IV), with $618 million of capital. The new fund closed above its original $400 million target and its original hard cap of $550 million. Blue Sage raised Fund IV without a placement agent and limited the fund’s size to maintain its focus on lower-middle market investments, despite strong limited partner interest generated within just a few months of fundraising.
AltAssets
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Alchemy Partners has closed its fifth special opportunities fund on 1bn, with eyes on European mid-market corporate special situations dealmaking. The post Alchemy Partners picks up 1bn for fifth special situations fund thanks to global spread of LPs appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock soared 171% last year for the best performance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average , which it recently joined. The year was fantastic for the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant. It entered this famous benchmark, reported record revenue, and readied the release of its new game-changing Blackwell architecture. In recent days, though, Nvidia's momentum has screeched to a halt as the stock lost about 15% over the past five trading sessions.
Private Equity Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
German private equity firm Maguar has taken a controlling stake in Navori Labs, aiming to drive the Swiss digital signage software companys global expansion. Founded in 1998, Navori has sold over 1.25 million licenses in more than 150 countries. Its digital signage solutions serve industries like retail, quick-service restaurants, corporate communications, and transportation.
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