Private Equity Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

MiddleGround Capital, a Kentucky-based middle market private equity firm specialising in B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies across North America and Europe, has acquired IT8, a provider of engineering services. IT8 is based in Valencia, Spain, and offers programming, mechanical and electrical engineering services, as well as installation and site services in a near-$2bn market for outsourced engineering services.

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MARCH 8, 2024

For nearly six decades, Warren Buffett has put on a master class in how to beat Wall Street. Since taking over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) in the mid-1960s, he's led his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) to a jaw-dropping aggregate return of 4,961,342%, as of the closing bell on March 1. Extensive books have been written discussing the investing philosophies that have allowed the Oracle of Omaha to trounce Wall Street's benchmark index, the S&P 500.

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PE Hub

MARCH 6, 2024

Fidelity Direct Lending and Apogem Capital provided financing to support the transaction. The post MPE Partners invests in manufacturer Webster Industries appeared first on PE Hub.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) were moving lower Friday after the diversified semiconductor company posted solid results in its fiscal 2024 first-quarter earnings report after the market closed Thursday, but failed to raise its guidance. High expectations were also baked into the stock. The company is viewed as a beneficiary of the AI boom, and as its shares have risen in recent months in consequence.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Over the past four years, investors have been taken on nothing short of a roller-coaster ride on Wall Street. The COVID-19 crash of 2020, irrational exuberance of 2021, bear market of 2022, and rip-roaring bull market over the past year and change, have whipsawed investors and their emotions. But when push comes to shove, the stock market has a way of delivering for patient investors.

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MARCH 6, 2024

In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of March 4, 2024. The video was published on March 5, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Dell Technologies right now? Before you buy stock in Dell Technologies, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best st

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MARCH 7, 2024

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has had a long track record of success with a very concentrated investment portfolio. And right now he only holds seven companies in the $10 billion portfolio. Travis Hoium covers the stocks, recent moves, and what Ackman seems to be seeing in the market in the video below. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of March 5, 2024.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash Adopting a pet is a decision you have to think about carefully before diving in. Not only does it require a huge time commitment on your part, but there's also a big financial commitment to make, seeing as how you're forking over money for things like healthcare, supplies, and, depending on your situation, pet-sitting services.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Image source: Getty Images In 2020, mortgage lenders were offering up some of the lowest interest rates in history in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis it fueled. My husband and I weren't looking to move at the time, and we already had a decent interest rate on our existing mortgage. But as a general rule, refinancing a mortgage can make a lot of sense when you're looking at shaving around 1% or more off your current rate.

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MARCH 6, 2024

The Magnificent Seven stocks are fun to watch, but to be fair, they do look rather expensive right now. The median P/E ratio of this exclusive club is 38 times trailing-12-month earnings, and some are valued much higher. With that in mind, remember that all the Magnificent Seven stocks are in the tech sector. But there are some other areas of the market where there are some excellent bargains, even among the largest and strongest companies.

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MARCH 3, 2024

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) was a top stock to own during the early stages of the pandemic. The COVID-19 vaccine maker reached a market cap of nearly $200 billion at its peak in 2021. But nowadays, with revenue from its vaccine diminishing and no longer being a strong growth catalyst, investors have become bearish on the healthcare stock. Since 2022, shares of Moderna have fallen by more than 60%.

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MARCH 6, 2024

It's the biggest of the big. It's Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) , a $3 trillion behemoth that, once again, claims the title as the world's largest company. However, only 15 years ago, Microsoft was in a very different place. It ranked 35th on the Fortune 100, reflecting its poor performance as a company and as a stock. Indeed, shares had declined in value by 67% from 2000 to 2009.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) stock is not cheap. Shares have rallied in the past year and are sitting near a post-pandemic high. There are certainly less expensive options in the e-commerce space as a result, including investments like eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) and Amazon. Don't let its elevated valuation scare you away from this stellar business, though. There's plenty of room for Shopify to be a positive force in most investors' portfolios.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Saving for emergencies is absolutely crucial, with Pew Research showing 6 in 10 households experienced an unexpected financial shock over the prior 12 months. Unfortunately, once you have an emergency, a good amount of that money you worked so hard to put into your savings account could end up being used to cover the surprise costs.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Image source: Getty Images If you like to shop on Amazon, you're probably either already a Prime member or considering it. Joining can certainly be a smart personal finance move. For $14.99 per month, or $139 per year, you get free one- and two-day shipping. Some orders even qualify for free same-day delivery. Getting Amazon orders fast and for free is always nice.

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MARCH 8, 2024

The past year has been phenomenal for Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) investors; shares of the server manufacturer have shot up a stunning 1,090% over the past 52 weeks. Investors have been buying Supermicro stock hand over fist thanks to the booming demand for its solutions that are being deployed in artificial intelligence (AI) servers. Supermicro's impending inclusion in the S&P 500 index has further added to investors' enthusiasm.

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MARCH 8, 2024

The "Magnificent Seven" is a group of stocks that have led the market since early 2023. However, they've also gotten quite expensive, so it doesn't make sense for a value investor like Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway to buy them. Still, there's one that Buffett and Berkshire might be eyeing: Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL).

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MARCH 8, 2024

Because it provides investors with a high-level overview of how some of the largest U.S. stocks are doing, the S&P 500 gets a lot of attention. It's certainly one of the most widely followed market indices. But for investors who want exposure in their portfolios to specific factors, there are different options to consider. The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) is a great example.

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MARCH 8, 2024

My friend's mother retired from her main career years ago, but she has held down a string of different part-time jobs ever since just to stay busy. Thankfully, that work serves as more of a hobby for her than anything else. She's in a great position where she doesn't really need the income because she has nice savings to tap. She also has Social Security to fall back on.

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MARCH 8, 2024

In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of March 5, 2024. The video was published on March 6, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Alphabet right now?

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MARCH 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) have been in the limelight this year for different reasons, but both of them have delivered handsome gains to investors already in 2024. Nvidia stock is up 72% so far this year, while SoundHound AI has simply taken off and is up 186%. Nvidia's surge can be attributed to the company's solid fiscal 2024 results and market-beating guidance , thanks to the booming demand for its AI chips.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) stock was falling again this week. The discount airliner officially canceled its merger with JetBlue Airways and looks to be in a desperate situation financially. The stock has fallen over 20% this week and is down around 70% year to date, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Here's why Spirit Airlines stock fell this week, and where investors go from here.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Tax season is here. You still have time to file your 2023 tax return. Those who need assistance should seek professional help before filing. Working with a professional can help you minimize costly filing mistakes. If you're worried about the cost of tax software , explore free and low-cost resources. These services can help you keep more money in the bank.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Since this year began, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average , benchmark S&P 500 , and growth-powered Nasdaq Composite have all put the 2022 bear market in the rearview mirror and catapulted to all-time closing highs. Although megacap stocks have done a lot of the heavy lifting, it's Wall Street's next-big-thing investment trend, artificial intelligence (AI) , which is fueling this move.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Image source: Getty Images If flying economy is like staying in a Motel 6, flying in business class is like checking into a Hyatt. It's not quite the Four Seasons (that would be first class), but it certainly has more perks than your average motel. However, you'll easily pay three to four times more to fly business class than you would for an economy seat.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Image source: Getty Images One of the best aspects of shopping at Costco is getting access to a quick, cheap meal at the food court. Given some of the deals those food courts offer, including the famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo , you'd be hard pressed to find a less expensive meal even if you were to make it in your own kitchen. Now generally speaking, Costco's rules dictate that you must have a membership card, or be the guest of a paying member, to access the store.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Social Security is not in the best financial shape. The program gets the bulk of its funding from payroll taxes. But in the coming years, that revenue stream is expected to shrink as baby boomers exit the workforce in droves. Social Security can tap its trust funds to keep up with scheduled benefits for a period of time. But once those trust funds run dry, benefit cuts may have to happen.

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MARCH 8, 2024

One has performed much better than the other in the past year, but both Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT) stocks have attractive qualities as long-term investments. The retailers are improving their profit margins right now, for example, and are boosting sales in a highly competitive industry. They each have increased their dividend payments for more than 50 consecutive years, too.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Lit. On fire. Absolutely red-hot. These are all ways to describe Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) ; the superstar stock has everyone talking. Of course, the big question is: Can Nvidia's stock keep sizzling, or is it about to fizzle out? Obviously, no one knows for sure. However, there is one chart that might point to more upside for the king of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips.

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MARCH 7, 2024

When tech giant Nvidia disclosed its investments in a recent filing, it sent shares of tech stocks Arm Holdings and SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) soaring. Year to date, both of these stocks are up over 80%, which is even better than Nvidia's gains thus far. Not all of Nvidia's investments achieved such sudden spikes in value. But with both SoundHound and Arm being key players in artificial intelligence (AI), investors may view Nvidia's investments in the two businesses as votes of confidence in t

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MARCH 7, 2024

As the seemingly eternal leader in internet search, Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has made a great many investors richer over the course of its more than 25-year history. Lately, though, it hasn't been the most exciting stock, neither soaring higher nor crashing violently in price on the tech sector's gyrations. Some believe it's being unfairly ignored by the market, and the market is missing a chance to get a solid investment at a cheap price.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) has been one of the best dividend stocks in the oil patch throughout the years. The Canadian pipeline and utility company has increased its payout for 29 straight years. It currently boasts a 7.7% dividend yield, which is well above average. That big-time payout should continue rising. One factor driving that view is the company's ability to continue expanding its portfolio of income-producing energy infrastructure assets.

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MARCH 8, 2024

There's no doubt that Nvidia is the stock everyone's talking about right now. And I won't say Nvidia doesn't deserve its flowers. However, investing is sometimes about moving against the crowd , looking for the gem everyone else is overlooking. So instead of homing in on Nvidia like everyone else is, consider looking at some great growth stocks that are not only using artificial intelligence (AI) effectively, but have overlooked fundamentals and valuations that could set up investors for stellar

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MARCH 7, 2024

In an interview last week, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon waded into the debate regarding the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential applications of this groundbreaking technology. While some market watchers suggest there's simply too much hype around these next-generation algorithms, Dimon disagrees. "When we had the internet bubble the first time around. that was hype.

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