FinSMEs

MAY 7, 2024

Blackwell Security, an Ann Arbor, MI-based provider of specialized cybersecurity solutions for the healthcare sector, raised $13M in funding. The round was led by General Catalyst and Rally Ventures. As part of the announcement, Blackwell has appointed Geyer Jones as their first Chief Executive Officer. The company intends to us the funds to broaden their […] The post Blackwell Security Raises $13M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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MAY 10, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Some of the best car insurance companies are now offering data-driven safe driving apps, also called telematics, or usage-based car insurance. With safe driving apps, car insurance customers agree to share some of their driving data and everyday behavior behind the wheel with the insurer. If you drive safely, you can qualify for discounts on car insurance.

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Private Equity Insights

MAY 10, 2024

Luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors on Monday agreed to go public by merging with blank-check firm Churchill Capital IV Corp in a deal that valued the combined company at a pro-forma equity value of $24 billion. Lucid, run by an ex-Tesla engineer, is the latest firm to tap the initial public offering market, with investors rushing into the EV sector, spurred by the rise of Tesla Inc and with emissions regulations toughening in Europe and elsewhere.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

MAY 7, 2024

One of my favorite pop culture developments in recent years is the famous person press tour. If you write a new book or have a new movie or TV show coming out, you have to talk to every outlet imaginable to sell your project. There is so much content and so much competition for our attention these days that even uber-successful people are forced to make the hard sell.

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MAY 10, 2024

Last weekend, in the neighborhood of 40,000 investors flocked to Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) annual shareholder meeting. The lure was simple: to hear the "Oracle of Omaha," Warren Buffett, speak about stocks, the U.S. economy, and his investing philosophy for hours on end. Since taking over as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway in the mid-1960s, Buffett has run circles around Wall Street's broad-market stock indexes many times over.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

In this video, I will talk about four companies that are worth your attention, especially since all of them look oversold. I chose a mix of companies in different industries that could provide significant upside for long-term investors. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of May 8, 2024. The video was published on May 9, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Intel right now?

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Dividend stocks can be great assets for you in retirement. They can provide you with some recurring income, and they can be relatively safe places to invest your money into for a while. Not all high-yielding stocks are safe, but by going with established, top companies within their respective industries, you can keep your risk down while keeping your dividend income high.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) stock declined significantly this week. Shares dropped 16% through Thursday trading as compared to a 1.5% rally in the wider market, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That slump added to a tough year so far for owners of the e-commerce infrastructure platform, which is down 20% in 2024, while the S&P 500 has risen 9%.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Image source: Getty Images If retirement is on the horizon, you might already be planning, strategizing, and dreaming about everything you're going to do once you no longer have to report to a job. Far be it from me to add to your to-do list, but have you given any thought to the state of your savings? Boring topic, I know -- but absolutely essential once you're on a fixed income.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is one of the world's largest hospital owners. The real estate investment trust (REIT) owns 436 facilities in nine countries and has leased or mortgaged its properties to 53 hospital operating companies. While the healthcare REIT has a fairly well-diversified portfolio, it has become a tale of two portfolios. It's the best of times for its international portfolio and those in the U.S. not leased to Steward Health Care or Prospect Medical Holdings.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Getting started as an investor may seem intimidating for one big reason. You often hear about particular stocks -- market stars of the moment -- that have soared. And you may think that to become a successful investor, you need to identify the star of tomorrow. Nvidia 's a great example of today's star, climbing 215% over the past year thanks to its dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Electric vehicles (EVs) are soaring in popularity, but it's going to be a while before they're the dominant cars on the streets. Even with federal tax credits, their price tags are still averaging over $40,000, and used EVs remain rare. That doesn't mean you're stuck with a gas guzzler, though. Hybrid vehicles are a great alternative for those who want to save on gas and help the environment without going all in on an EV.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Millions of retired seniors today collect a monthly benefit from Social Security. For many of those people, that monthly benefit constitutes the bulk of their senior income. That's why it's so important to do what you can to get the most out of Social Security. One simple move on your part could lead to a higher monthly payday for the rest of your life.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

When scanning the market for passive income plays, it's easy to get enamored of a stock with a high yield. But yield is arguably one of the most overrated qualities of a dividend-paying company. Here are five metrics that can help you evaluate a dividend stock beyond its yield. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Free cash flow yield Free cash flow (FCF) yield is one of my favorite metrics for any company, not just dividend stocks.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock has taken investors on a wild ride this week, slumping on Tuesday's news that the rocket maker had missed Wall Street's sales target in the first quarter, then recovering on Wednesday. Investors might have felt encouraged that Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag, in a note on StreetInsider, lowered her price target on Rocket Lab stock to $8 a share.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

If you're worried that Social Security won't be there for you in retirement, you're not alone. But let's start off this discussion with a bit of good news. Social Security is actually not on the brink of going bankrupt and disappearing. Because the program is primarily funded by payroll tax revenue, as long as there's an active labor force, Social Security can continue to operate.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

Image source: Getty Images There's nothing quite like having an amazing business idea buzzing around your head. It can dominate your waking hours and even creep into your dreams. I have started three different businesses and I know how exciting that initial phase can be. Even so, finding the fastest way to get your small business started is only part of the puzzle.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC) has become a magnificent dividend stock over the past decade. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has grown its dividend at a 5.6% compound annual rate during that period. It also switched from making quarterly dividend payments to a monthly schedule, increasing its attractiveness to those seeking a recurring income stream.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

If you're looking to generate passive income for your portfolio, look no further than dividend stocks. High-yield dividend stocks can be an excellent source of income while you sleep. But they offer another benefit: They tend to outperform the broader market. According to a recent study by Hartford Funds, in collaboration with Ned Davis Research, analysts found that dividend-paying companies have delivered annualized returns of 9.17%, outperforming the S&P 500 index with less volatility over

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) stock has been flying high in 2024 thanks to the company's growing artificial intelligence (AI) credentials, but investors were in for a shock after the data analytics and software platform provider released its first-quarter results on May 6. Shares of Palantir fell 15% the following day. That may seem a tad surprising at first since Palantir's revenue exceeded Wall Street's estimates, earnings matched the consensus, and guidance was also ahead of what analyst

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) started 2024 strong with a solid set of results in February that sent its shares soaring. However, the stock's red-hot rally came to a screeching halt last week following the release of its latest quarterly numbers. The cloud, cybersecurity, and internet services provider released its first-quarter 2024 results on May 2, and the stock plunged 16% as Wall Street was disappointed with its guidance.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

The Bill and Melinda Gates (BMG) Foundation Trust had $42 billion invested across 24 stocks as of the fourth quarter, but 51% of that sum was concentrated in two positions: 34% in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and 17% in Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). What makes the BMG Foundation Trust noteworthy is its 41% return during the three-year period that ended in December 2023.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) may be competing soon with Uber (NYSE: UBER). That's the plan, at least, with autonomous (self-driving) robotaxis at the center of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's long-term strategy. Musk is doubling down on investing in robotaxis and wants to roll out a more advanced model to consumers with no steering wheel, perhaps this summer. The eccentric CEO says that Tesla customers will be able to rent out their Teslas as self-driving taxis to make money, similar to Airbnb.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

An old adage says, "Sell in May, and go away." This strategy involves selling stocks at the end of April and then buying at the start of October or November. While this strategy has some merit, it doesn't hold true when the market is up from the start of the year to the end of April, at least from a backtest perspective. Each year brings new scenarios, and with so many deals in the market, I don't think this strategy is wise, especially when considering these five stocks, which look like excelle

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Credit cards get a lot of bad press, some of it warranted. After all, credit card companies are merciless in the interest they charge to borrow money. After a credit card's grace period, high purchase APRs usually apply to any unpaid balances, making it harder for cardholders to pay off what they originally borrowed. But credit cards do have advantages.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Metaverse gaming platform Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) posted generally strong first-quarter numbers, with bookings up by 19% year over year and a narrower-than-expected net loss. The company produced its highest free cash flow in a single quarter ever. Roblox's user base continues to grow, with 77.7 million daily active users (DAUs) at the end of the first quarter -- up by more than 6 million since the end of 2023.

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MAY 9, 2024

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) completely upended the entertainment industry by introducing streaming video to the masses. Thanks to its tremendous success, the business has been a huge winner for investors. In the past two decades, shares have skyrocketed 15,720%. This streaming stock is now one of the world's most high-valuation enterprises, with a market cap of $244 billion.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Most years, retirees get a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This increases the amount of their monthly benefit. In January of this year, the Senior Citizens League (TSCL) projected retirees were on track for a 1.4% increase in 2025. That estimate has changed, though. At first glance, it may seem that the shift in direction is a positive one for retirees.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 10, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash There are a lot of downsides to high interest rates. But one of the few perks to rates rising is that CD rates also rise. And right now, the best CDs are in the 5% range, which is downright remarkable given the lows of the last decade or so. Despite such high rates, however, not everyone should run out and open a new CD.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 9, 2024

Image source: Getty Images The national average rate for a gallon of gasoline is $3.657 as of April 30, 2024. But whenever you're talking about averages, there's always someone getting a worse deal. The following 10 states are facing sky-high rates right now. But with the right strategy, it might be possible to match -- or even beat -- the $3.657 national average.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 8, 2024

The government won't announce the official 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) until October. But that hasn't stopped people from speculating about it. We saw checks rise a whopping 8.7% in 2023 -- the largest increase in 40 years. But this year's COLA wasn't nearly as high. With growing concerns about Social Security's declining buying power, many are eager to know what 2025 will bring.

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MAY 10, 2024

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). 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 May 9, 2024. The video was published on May 9, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now

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The Motley Fool

MAY 8, 2024

The automotive industry is typically not a place you'd look to find winning investment ideas. The industry is capital-intensive, cyclical, and produces low margins. That's not a recipe to make outsized long-term returns. But there's one business in particular that has bucked this trend. I'm talking about Ferrari (NYSE: RACE). In the past five years, shares of this luxury car company have soared 216%, crushing the S&P 500 in spectacular fashion.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 8, 2024

Cathie Wood has cooled her buying activity in recent days. The co-founder and CEO of Ark Invest lightened a few positions on Monday, but she didn't add to a single stake. It's rare for her not to make any additions, but she was light on the trigger finger last week, too. She only bought shares of one company in two of the final three trading days of last week.

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