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Shoosmiths appoints PE-focused Partner

Private Equity Wire

Law firm Shoosmiths has appointed Partner Mark Churchman to the firms private equity team within the corporate practice, to provide sectoral expertise among existing energy and infrastructure and tech clients, while generating additional streams of work with US-based sponsors investing in the UK and Europe. According to a press release, Churchman has significant experience advising US-based private equity sponsors on the English law aspects of acquiring UK-headquartered companies in sectors such

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Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Broadcom vs. Marvell Technology

The Motley Fool

Semiconductor stocks Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) and Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) have delivered outstanding gains in 2024, with shares of both companies more than doubling as of this writing thanks to the rapidly growing demand for their application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and networking chips that are being deployed in data centers for tackling artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.

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ESG funds found to have $1.4bn exposure to Xinjiang labour camps

Financial Times: Moral Money

Ignites Asia analysis has tracked investments in companies such as CATL, the EV battery maker accused of Xinjiang links

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Kano Laboratories Switches Sponsors

Private Equity Professional

Gryphon Investors has completed the sale of Kano Laboratories , a producer of branded oils and lubricants that it acquired in November 2020, to L Squared Capital Partners. Kano Laboratories specializes in products designed for industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Nashville. Source: Kano Laboratories Kanos flagship Kroil brand is widely used to loosen rusted or corroded bolts, valves, and mechanical parts, reducing downtime

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Blackstone, KKR, CVC curbed by China’s IPO clampdown

Private Equity Wire

Major private equity firms have faced significant obstacles in selling or listing their China-based portfolio companies in 2023, with Beijings tightening restrictions on IPOs and a decelerating economy having left foreign investors capital effectively trapped, according to a report by the Financial Times. Citing data from Dealogic, the report reveals that none of the 10 largest global private equity groups operating in China have successfully listed a Chinese company or fully exited through M

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This Completely Off-the-Radar Company Yielding 11.5% Might Be the Safest High-Octane Dividend Stock to Own in 2025

The Motley Fool

One of the great things about putting your money to work on Wall Street is there's more than one way to generate a profit. With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, every investor is likely to find one or more securities that'll help them meet their goals. But among the countless ways to build wealth on Wall Street, buying and holding dividend stocks has historically been one of the most successful investment strategies.

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Private equity payouts fell 50% short in 2024

Financial Times M&A

Value of investments cashed out lingers well below historic average for third consecutive year

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Sixth Street secures majority Wingstop stake

Private Equity Wire

Wingstop UK has sold a majority stake in its business to the US-based private equity firm Sixth Street, according to a report by Yahoo Finance. While the financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed, it is believed that the sale is valued at no less than 400m. Despite Sixth Street taking control, Wingstop UK’s three co-founders will reportedly maintain a minority stake in the company.

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35% of Warren Buffett's $296 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks

The Motley Fool

Since Warren Buffett became the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) in 1965, its stock has delivered a compound annual return of 19.8%. That would have been enough to turn a $1,000 investment into $42.5 million, whereas the same investment in the S&P 500 would have grown to just $325,053 over the same period. Buffett's long-term investing strategy is simple.

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Private equity investors trapped in China as top firms fail to find exit deals

Financial Times M&A

Sales and listings of Chinese companies by worlds biggest buyout groups have ground to a halt, data shows

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K-Culture Meme Coin Pepe Buldak Surpasses $2 Million in Presale

FinSMEs

Seoul, Korea, 24th December 2024, Chainwire The post K-Culture Meme Coin Pepe Buldak Surpasses $2 Million in Presale appeared first on FinSMEs.

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New Zealand’s Craigs partners with TA Associates

Private Equity Wire

Craigs Investment Partners, a New Zealand wealth management firm, has reached a conditional agreement with global private equity firm TA Associates for a strategic investment. According to a recent press release, as part of the agreement, existing employee and director shareholders of Craigs will retain 50% ownership, forming a close partnership with TA Associates.

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Missed Out on Palantir's Run-Up? My Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy and Hold.

The Motley Fool

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock has been on a tearing run on the market in 2024, logging remarkable gains of 370% as of this writing. The rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) software solutions by organizations and governments played a central role in this terrific surge. So, if someone bought just $100 worth of Palantir stock at the end of 2023, their investment would now be worth $470.

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Honda and Nissan set to unveil details of merger talks

Financial Times M&A

Plans centre on combining both Japanese carmakers under holding company by 2026 as industry consolidates

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eQ collects €360m across PE fund of funds, secondaries and VC vehicles

AltAssets

Finnish asset manager eQ has raised more than 360m across a trio of private equity and venture capital funds. The post eQ collects 360m across PE fund of funds, secondaries and VC vehicles appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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TPG in talks to acquire solar provider Altus Power

Private Equity Wire

TPG’s climate investment division is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Altus Power, a company that supplies solar energy to commercial property owners and residential homes, according to a report by Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter. If the discussions between TPG Rise Climate and Altus reach a successful conclusion, a deal could be finalised in the next few weeks, the unnamed sources said.

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Palantir Stock vs. Oracle Stock: Wall Street Says Only 1 Will Head Higher in 2025

The Motley Fool

Businesses and governments are generating more data than ever, and software companies like Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) can help them make the most of it. But effective data utilization today relies on a key ingredient -- artificial intelligence -- and both companies stand to gain from the increasing demand for AI services. Both companies have already seen the impact of the growth in AI spending on their stock prices.

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Nippon’s bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands after panel vetting deal deadlocked

Financial Times M&A

President has already voiced opposition to Japanese companys takeover plan

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HPL Games: Pioneering the Future of Mobile Gaming with Blockchain Integration

FinSMEs

San Francisco, United States, 27th December 2024, Chainwire The post HPL Games: Pioneering the Future of Mobile Gaming with Blockchain Integration appeared first on FinSMEs.

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WuXi sells cell therapy unit to Altaris amid US pressure

Private Equity Wire

China’s WuXi AppTec subsidiaries have entered into an agreement with US-based private equity firm Altaris to sell its cell and gene therapy manufacturing unit, WuXi Advanced Therapies, for an undisclosed amount, according to a report by Reuters. In addition to the sale of WuXi Advanced Therapies, WuXi also announced it would sell Oxford Genetics, its UK-based subsidiary under WuXi ATU, to Altaris.

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Should You Buy This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Before 2025?

The Motley Fool

A skeptical market is finally starting to see International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) as a leading name in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. As a result, IBM's stock has gained a market-beating 37% in 2024 -- or 44% if you look at total returns with reinvested dividends. Is Big Blue still a buy after this swift rise, or is the growth engine running out of rocket fuel?

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Intesa Sanpaolo chief calls on governments to stay out of banking deals

Financial Times M&A

Comments from head of Italys largest bank Carlo Messina come as rival UniCredit battles opposition from Berlin and Rome

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Unilever merges sustainability role after revising environmental goals

Financial Times: Moral Money

Consumer goods giant which has scaled back some green targets is to combine position with other areas

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Northern Oil and Gas makes PE-owned Granite Ridge bid

Private Equity Wire

Northern Oil and Gas has made an acquisition offer for Granite Ridge Resources, a smaller US producer with operations in several major basins, including the Permian and Eagle Ford, according to a report by Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter. Granite Ridge is primarily owned by entities controlled by Grey Rock Investment Partners, a private equity firm founded by Matt Miller and Griffin Perry, who serve as co-chairmen.

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Want to Invest Like Warren Buffett -- but on a Limited Budget -- in 2025? Here's 1 Buffett-Approved Asset to Add to Your Portfolio Now.

The Motley Fool

Most investors would be happy with a track record like Warren Buffett's. The billionaire, at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway , has helped generate a compounded annual gain of nearly 20% over the past 58 years. That's compared with a compounded annual increase of about 10% for the S&P 500 over that time period. So, Buffett and his team's stock picks have led to market-beating performance over the long haul.

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Why BlackRock is shelling out $12bn for private credit shop HPS

Financial Times M&A

Worlds biggest fund manager seeks to elbow its way into industry dominated by the likes of Apollo and Blackstone

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Top 5 MDRT Podcast episodes of 2024

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Matt Pais, MDRT Senior Content Specialist Every month, the MDRT Podcast delivers insights from members about how they handle challenges and changes in their practice. In 2024, these were the most-listened episodes. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

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Tonka Bay Equity Partners promotes Senior Associate

Private Equity Wire

Tonka Bay Equity Partners has promoted Vince Thao, who joined the firm in 2022, to Senior Associate, with responsibilities including transaction diligence, structuring, and portfolio governance. According to a press release, Thao works closely with several existing partner companies, including Corporate Technologies, Fenix, Image AV, Professional Credit, and Standard Locknut, to execute strategic growth initiatives.

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If You Like Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, You'll Love This Wealth-Creating Stock

The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett is a masterful investor. He has an innate ability to allocate capital into investments that generate outsize returns for his shareholders. Over the last 30 years, his company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , has delivered an average annualized return of 13%, beating the S&P 500 's 11% average annualized total return.

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2,000 jobs set to be lost in Aviva’s £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line

Financial Times M&A

Groups agree deal to control a fifth of UK motor insurance market

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Sentient AI Secures $1.5M Raise, Prepares AI Agent Launchpad on Sui

FinSMEs

Panama, Republic of Panama, 27th December 2024, Chainwire The post Sentient AI Secures $1.5M Raise, Prepares AI Agent Launchpad on Sui appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Blackstone bolsters private credit team with Ares and KKR hires

Private Equity Wire

Blackstone is expanding its private credit business by hiring two experienced credit professionals, Andie Goh and Jack Ervasti, to handle investment-grade deals. Joining from Ares Management and KKR, the new hires will focus on asset-based debt, according to a report by Bloomberg. Goh, who most recently worked at Ares managing asset-based deals across both private and public markets, will begin her new role in early January.

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1 Super Semiconductor Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2025, According to Wall Street

The Motley Fool

The semiconductor industry is the beating heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Most investors are focused on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) -- and rightly so, because it makes the best data center chips for developing AI -- but it isn't the only semiconductor company cashing in on this technology boom. Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is a leading supplier of memory and storage chips, which have become important components of the AI hardware story.

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Blackstone Announces Intra-Quarter Realization Update Relating to the Fourth Quarter

Blackstone News

The post Blackstone Announces Intra-Quarter Realization Update Relating to the Fourth Quarter appeared first on Blackstone.

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New Crypto Casino Platform Winna.com Secures $15 Million in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

San Jose, Costa Rica, 23rd December 2024, Chainwire The post New Crypto Casino Platform Winna.com Secures $15 Million in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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CDPE and Trilantic Europe acquire majority Diagram stake

Private Equity Wire

CDP Equity (CDPE), a subsidiary of the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group (CDP), and Trilantic Europe, a prominent pan-European private equity firm, have jointly acquired a majority stake in Diagram Group, an Italian agritech innovator. According to a recent press release, the two investors now hold a combined 83% stake in Diagram Group, with each owning 41.6%.

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Walgreens Could Be About to Make a Major Move That Has Investors Thrilled

The Motley Fool

Until recently, many Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) investors were desperately hungry for good news to boost the company's languishing stock price. On Dec. 10 they got some, in the form of a news report detailing a potential buyout deal. That gave the shares a bit of a bump, but overall, investors remain cautious. Should they be so guarded, or is this an opportunity to snap up an underappreciated stock at a serious discount?

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