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After Active Ownership, Sterling Exits Frontline Road Safety

Private Equity Professional

The Sterling Group has sold Frontline Road Safety , a provider of pavement marking and related services, to Bain Capital. Frontline offers line striping for highways and airports, thermoplastic and epoxy pavement markings, and other traffic control services. Its customers include government agencies, transportation departments, private corporations, and infrastructure contractors.

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2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Before They Soar 82% and 124%, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts

The Motley Fool

The recent pullback in the stock market may have some investors on edge. The stocks selling off the most over the last couple of weeks are the same ones that led the stock market higher over the previous two years: artificial intelligence stocks. Several factors have led to the recent dip in the biggest AI stocks , including advances by China's DeepSeek AI and growing economic uncertainty.

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HOOPP reports 9.7% return in 2024, boosted by private equity and stocks

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The Stock Market Doesn’t Care What You Say

A Wealth of Common Sense

Here’s something I shared on Twitter recently: Some people thought I was being hyperbolic. Maybe so. That’s the point of social media sometimes. Then I read the latest Eye on the Market fromMichael Cembalest who said what I said only much more eloquently: Here’s the interesting thing about the stock market: it cannot be indicted, arrested or deported; it cannot be intimidated, threatened or bullied; i.

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Pelican Energy Partners Acquires United Services Group

Private Equity Professional

Pelican Energy Partners has acquired United Services Group (USG) , a specialty contractor providing welding, machining, and fabrication services. USG operates through two divisions: United Energy Services , which serves non-union projects, and United Technical Services , which handles union-based work. USG s customers include power generation facilitiessuch as nuclear, fossil fuel, natural gas, and solaralong with refineries, petrochemical plants, and industrial facilities requiring welding and

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This Chip Company Is a No-Brainer Dividend Stock to Buy on the Nasdaq Correction

The Motley Fool

The tech sector has been getting hammered so far this year, down 10.5% at the time of this writing, which is slightly worse than the Nasdaq Composite. The Nasdaq is in a correction -- down over 13% from its all-time high at the time of this writing. Semiconductor stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom are down even further. ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) , which makes the world's most advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, is getting dragged down with the broader sell-off even though the company

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Advent International acquires Sauer Brands, parent company of Duke’s Mayonnaise

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Pamlico Closes Fund Six at $1.75 Billion

Private Equity Professional

Pamlico Capital has held an above target, hard cap, an oversubscribed final close of Pamlico Capital VI LP (PC VI) with $1.75 billion of capital. Limited partners in PC VI include endowments, foundations, insurance companies, family offices, pension plans, and other institutional investors. Pamlicos fifth fund closed in February 2020, also at its hard cap, with $1.4 billion of capital.

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2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

The Motley Fool

Stocks have been all over the map lately. Some investors are doubling down on their winners while others are taking gains earned over the past few years and trimming positions. No matter your perspective on the market right now, there are still red-hot opportunities. Artificial intelligence is one of the biggest, and two companies are leading the pack: Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).

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Vista and Harvest consider $4bn exit from government software firm Granicus

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Liminal Experiences Raises $5.8M in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

Liminal Experiences, a UGC gaming startup dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence to empower human-centered creativity, raised $5.8M in Seed funding. Backers included BITKRAFT Ventures, Riot Games, and OTK Media Group, with participation from angel investors including Marc Merrill, founder of Riot Games. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development […] The post Liminal Experiences Raises $5.8M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Insurance expert Mactavish hires senior PE leaders for new Advisory Board

Private Equity Wire

Expert insurance buyer Mactavish has recruited two senior private equity leaders to join its newly established Private Equity Advisory Board as it looks to address the shortfall in insurance provision to the sector. Steve Darrington, former Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners and Yann Soulliard, former Managing Partner of Lloyds Development Capital, will bring 50 years of experience to help drive Mactavishs engagement with the multi-billion pound turnover industry.

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Li Auto (LI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 14, 2025 , 8:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by for Li Auto's fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode.

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Blackstone secures SEC approval for new multi-asset credit fund targeting individual investors

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Flock Safety Raises $275M at $7.5 Billion Valuation

FinSMEs

Flock Safety, an Atlanta, GA-based provider of a safety technology platform, raised $275M in funding, at $7.5M Billion valuation. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Greenoaks Capital, Bedrock Capital. Meritech Capital, Matrix Partners, Sands Capital, Founders Fund, Kleiner Perkins, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator. The company intends to use the funds […] The post Flock Safety Raises $275M at $7.5 Billion Valuation appeared first on FinSMEs.

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ChrysCapital closes largest ever Indian buyout fund at $2.1bn

Private Equity Wire

ChrysCapital Management has successfully raised $2.1bn for its latest private equity fund, marking a significant milestone as the largest-ever capital raise by an Indian buyout firm, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the deal. This latest fundraise is approximately 66% larger than the firms previous $1.25bn raise in 2022 and surpasses the $1.7bn secured by Kedaara Capital last year.

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1 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Before It Jumps

The Motley Fool

2025 has been a difficult year for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor stocks so far, as the sector has been hit hard by a spate of negative news that has led investors to overlook the strong results that companies in this sector have been delivering. Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) , however, managed to buck that trend by handsomely crushing Wall Street's expectations and delivering solid guidance when it released its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results (for the quarter ended Feb. 2) on March 6.

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Pamlico Capital closes $1.75bn Fund VI amid strong investor demand

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MSInsight Raises €1.6M in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

MSInsight, a Paris, France-based startup specializing in precision medicine in oncology, raised 1.6M in Seed funding. Backers included Calyseed, with participation from Plateau de Saclay Business Angels, Yes Invest, Capital Cell, and banking partners such as bpifrance. The company intends to use the funds to finalize its technological development, demonstrate its performance in various types […] The post MSInsight Raises 1.6M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Before you expand: The legal essentials every founder should know

Insight Partners

The following is an excerpt from the whitepaper Building Locally, Scaling Globally: A SaaS founder’s 7-step guide for global expansion Expanding into a new market is an exciting milestone, but navigating legal and regulatory requirements can be complexand failing to comply can lead to costly penalties and operational setbacks. From choosing the right corporate structure to understanding employment laws, tax obligations, and data privacy regulations, founders must build a strong legal found

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Motley Fool Market Cap Showdown: Bill Barker vs. Emily Flippen

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It's time for another round of The Market Cap Game Show on Rule Breaker Investing. Remember that market cap calculates a company's value by multiplying share price with shares outstanding, and there's much more to a company than this metric. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. To get started investing, check out our beginner's guide to investing in stocks.

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Brookfield closes $1bn fund to back mid-market infrastructure companies

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Omni Raises $69M in Series B Funding

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Omni, a San Francisco, CA-based provider ofa business intelligence and embedded analytics platform,raised $69m in Series B funding. The round, which brought the valuation to $650m, was led byIconiq Growth, withparticipation from Theory Ventures, First Round Capital, Redpoint Ventures, GV, andSnowflake Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development […] The post Omni Raises $69M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Private equity funds closing capital fell off a cliff in 2024 as LPs flocked to bigger, more established firms

AltAssets

The number of private equity funds holding a successful close has been slashed by two thirds since the high-watermark of 2022 - but capital raised remains strong, as LPs scramble to commit to fewer, larger vehicles with established track records. The post Private equity funds closing capital fell off a cliff in 2024 as LPs flocked to bigger, more established firms appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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How to Identify Undervalued Stocks in a Volatile Market

The Motley Fool

In this video, we break down how to identify undervalued stocks during periods of market volatility. Just because a stock is trending downward doesn't mean it's a bad investment -- sometimes, the market is simply mispricing a strong business. We discuss key factors to consider, from financial fundamentals to industry trends, to help you determine whether a stock is a hidden gem or a risky bet.

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Maven Capital fuels Digital Rewards Group’s global growth with major investment

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StimOxyGen Raises £1.5M in Funding

FinSMEs

StimOxyGen, a Derry, Northern Ireland, UK-based company developing cancer treatments, raised 1.5M in funding The round was led by DSW Ventures, with co-investment from QUBIS and Co-Fund NI managed by Clarendon, leveraging additional funding from Innovate UK’s Future Economy Investor Partnership grant programme. The company intends to use the funds to advance key preclinical studies, […] The post StimOxyGen Raises 1.5M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Brookfield brings in $1bn for first mid-market infra fund amid growing LP demand in sector

AltAssets

Brookfield Asset Management has raised about $1bn to close its inaugural mid-market infrastructure fund, which wall target both structured and common equity. The post Brookfield brings in $1bn for first mid-market infra fund amid growing LP demand in sector appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Nasdaq Sell-Off: The 3 Best "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy Now

The Motley Fool

The Nasdaq has entered correction territory, and just as the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks led the market higher during the bull run, these stocks have helped lead the market lower during this recent correction. The "Magnificent Seven" consist of seven leading technology companies: Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) , Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) , Apple , Meta Platforms , Microsoft , Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , and Tesla , all of which trade on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

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Hellman & Friedman eyes €20bn Verisure IPO, Amsterdam favoured over London

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Onyx Raises $10M in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

Onyx, a San Francisco, CA-based first AI deep research agent designed for the workplace, raised $10M in Seed funding. The round was led by Khosla Ventures and First Round Capital, with participation from Y Combinator and angels like Gokul Rajaram (Coinbase, Pinterest), Arash Ferdosi (Dropbox), Amit Agarwal (Datadog), Kulveer Taggar (Zeus Living) and others.

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Deal Roundup: Blackstone said to eye sale of Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Warburg and KKR emerge as bidders for €2.74bn Gerresheimer

AltAssets

Blackstone is reportedly exploring options for an exit of Reese Witherspoon's entertainment company Hello Sunshine after four years in its portfolio. The post Deal Roundup: Blackstone said to eye sale of Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Warburg and KKR emerge as bidders for 2.74bn Gerresheimer appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Marc Benioff on Agentic AI and Salesforce's Next Chapter

The Motley Fool

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Dylan Lewis caught up with Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff to discuss: Why Salesforce doesn't plan to hire any software engineers this year. Lessons learned from major acquisitions, like Slack and Tableau. Where AI goes next. More. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.

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Apollo and ICG expand into South Korea as private equity gains momentum

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Peer Global Raises $10.5M in Funding

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Peer Global, a Newport Beach, CA-based social game engine company, raised $10.5M in funding. The Family Office of Tommy Mai was the sole investor in this round. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate product development efforts. Peer is improving gaming and social media via a social game engine, a 3D world where […] The post Peer Global Raises $10.5M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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PE-backed Sval Energi acquired by DNO in $1.6bn deal

Private Equity Wire

Norwegian oil and gas company DNO ASA has agreed to acquire Sval Energi, a portfolio company of private equity firm HitecVision, in a $1.6bn deal that includes a $450m cash payment and assumption of the company’s debt, according to a report by Reuters. The transaction represents a significant exit for HitecVision, one of Europes leading energy-focused private equity firms, with ten firm having built Sval Energi through a series of acquisitions over recent years.

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Nasdaq Correction: I'd Consider Buying the Dip on All "Magnificent Seven" Stocks -- Except This One

The Motley Fool

After peaking on Dec. 16, the Nasdaq Composite -- which tracks almost every stock trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange -- has entered into a correction. The index is down around 9% year to date and 13% from its December peak. Considering the Nasdaq Composite is tech-heavy, it's no surprise that many big-name tech stocks have followed a similar path this year.