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BlackRock breaks the 60/40 mold with bold push into retail private markets

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3 Things You Need to Know About HSAs in 2025

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There are different accounts you can use to save money in a tax-advantaged manner. IRAs and 401(k)s are popular retirement savings accounts that offer different tax breaks. A health savings account, or HSA, is another account that's loaded with tax benefits. HSAs are a hybrid savings and investment account you can use to cover healthcare expenses. However, it's important to know how they work and how to manage yours efficiently.

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CAI Lets Loose GreenArrow

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CAI Capital Partners has formed GreenArrow as a new electrical infrastructure services platform. The formation of GreenArrow unites three infrastructure services businesses that CAI previously acquired: Midwestern Electric in November 2021, Kuharchik Construction in June 2023, and Bear Electrical Solutions in August 2024. Indiana-based Midwestern Electric and Pennsylvania-based Kuharchik Construction are providers of installation and maintenance services for traffic signals and other transportat

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Van Lanschot Kempen hits €374m first close for third Europe PE fund, already 50% larger than predecessor

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Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management has raised 374m for the first close of its third Europe-focused private equity strategy. The post Van Lanschot Kempen hits 374m first close for third Europe PE fund, already 50% larger than predecessor appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Brigade and Macellum to acquire Family Dollar in $1bn deal

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Could Buying JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF Today Set You Up for Life?

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Some funds look weak at first glance. Then you click the little checkbox that enables a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP), and the droopy fund springs to life. Those quarterly cash distributions can be game-changers in the long run when you reinvest them. Make your investments work smarter, not harder That's how it works with the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEMKT: JEPI).

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Cerberus Carves Votaw Precision Technologies from Doerfer

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Cerberus Capital Management has acquired Votaw Precision Technologies , a manufacturer of hardware and components for aerospace and defense platforms, from Doerfer Corporation. Votaw is a specialty manufacturer of complex components used in aerospace, defense, space, and maritime applications, including hardware for satellites, undersea vehicles, ground radar systems, and launch platforms.

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Morgan Stanley preps sale of €543m PNE stake, taps Goldman Sachs to gauge private equity interest

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You Need to Hear This Warren Buffett Quote About Saving Money

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Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash Warren Buffett, famed investing genius and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has shared a lot of financial wisdom over the years, but one quote about saving money has stuck with me more than any other: Looking for a secure place to grow your savings? See our expert picks for the best FDIC-insured high-yield savings accounts available today - enjoy peace of mind with competitive rates.

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CIC Exits CraftMark with Sale to OEP

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CIC Partners has agreed to sell CraftMark Bakery , a commercial bakery based in Indianapolis, to One Equity Partners. CraftMark manufactures private label frozen doughs and fully baked products for national quick-service restaurants (QSRs), in-store bakeries, and foodservice distributors. Source: CraftMark Bakery The companys products include frozen pre-portioned cookie dough, thaw-and-sell wrapped cookies, pre-deposited muffin batter, toaster flatbreads, and freezer-to-oven sandwich carrier bre

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Navigating the AI Revolution: What Financial Advisors Need to Know

XY Planning Network

If Im being honest, when AI first came onto the scene, I felt overwhelmed by it, so I used it very sparingly. Last September, I attended Hubspots annual conference, INBOUND. The overwhelming message throughout the event was that AI is the future (and the now), and we must embrace it. When used correctly, AI makes us better and more productive at what we do.

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Bain Capital acquires Namirial from Ambienta in sustainability-focused SaaS deal

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3d Systems (DDD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. 3d Systems (NYSE: DDD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 27, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings and welcome to the 3D Systems fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings conference call and webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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HCI Sells MSI Express to Nonantum Capital Partners

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HCI Equity Partners has closed the sale of MSI Express , a national contract manufacturing and packaging firm for the food and beverage industry, to Nonantum Capital Partners. MSI Express is a contract manufacturing and packaging partner of shelf-stable sauces, dry mixes, snacks, and beverage powders for national and multinational CPG firms, as well as mid-sized food companies.

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ZQ Capital concludes first closing of its flagship fund on $180m

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ZQ Capital, a Hong Kong-based private equity firm dedicated to opening Asian markets for U.S. and European companies, has secured over $180m in commitments for the initial closing of its flagship ZQ 2024 fund. According to Fund Selector Asia, the capital comes from a varied pool of investors, including family offices and institutional entities across […] The post ZQ Capital concludes first closing of its flagship fund on $180m appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Blackstone explores $6bn exit from ISN Software amid surge in compliance tech demand

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Palantir Technologies Is Down 27% From Its All-Time High. Is It Still in a Bubble?

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Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock appeared to be in a bubble at the start of the year. Investors' expectations were incredibly high, and the valuation looked inflated. Following the hefty sell-off that hit most artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, however, Palantir is down 27% from its all-time high. Some investors may see this decline as a sign the stock may be ready to roar again.

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Vestaron Raises Over $20M in Funding

FinSMEs

Vestaron, a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based global leader in the development of novel, peptide-based crop protection solutions, closed a funding round of more than $20m. The company will use the new capital to expand its commercial presence in key US and European markets and advance the development of additional peptide-based crop protection products. Led by Juan Estupinan, […] The post Vestaron Raises Over $20M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Olympus Partners pulls in $3.5bn for latest fund

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Olympus Partners, a US-based investment firm, has raised $3.5bn for its latest private equity fund, Olympus Growth Fund VIII. The fund, the eighth institutional vehicle launched by the firm since its inception in 1988, includes discretionary capital pools and reflects robust backing from both long-standing and new investors. The Stamford, Connecticut-headquartered company, founded by CEO […] The post Olympus Partners pulls in $3.5bn for latest fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equit

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Blackstone taps Goldman Sachs leveraged finance head to lead European private credit origination

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Should You Buy Rocket Lab USA While It's Below $24?

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Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) has been on an incredible run, with its stock skyrocketing some 400% in the past year. The rocket company recently celebrated a record year for launches, solidifying its position as the second-most-utilized launch service in the U.S., right behind the industry giant SpaceX. The company plans to debut a larger rocket this year, which has the potential to enhance its profit margins and boost earnings significantly.

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Yutori Raises $15M in Seed Funding

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Yutori, a San Francisco, CA-based the company building personal AI assistants that automate everyday digital tasks, raised $15m in seed funding. The round was led by Radical Ventures, with participation from Felicis and angel investors Fei-Fei Li, Jeff Dean, Elad Gil, Sarah Guo (Conviction) and Sandhya Venkatachalam (Axiom), Amjad Masad (Replit), Akshay Kothari (Notion), Oliver […] The post Yutori Raises $15M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Bain Capital buys Namirial stake from Ambienta, Tailwind Capital invests in Cloud for Good

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Bain Capital has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Namirial, a provider of digital transaction management software, fromItalian private equity firm Ambienta. The post Bain Capital buys Namirial stake from Ambienta, Tailwind Capital invests in Cloud for Good appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Madison Dearborn targets $3bn for Fund IX—its smallest fundraise since 1999

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Did Robinhood Just Say Checkmate to SoFi?

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In this video, I will talk about the recent updates regarding Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) and SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices us ed were from the trading day of March 27, 2025. The video was published on March 27, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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WunderGraph Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding

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WunderGraph, a Miami, FL-based creator of Cosmo, anopen-source GraphQL Federation solution, raised $7.5M in Series A funding. The round was led by Karma Ventures, eBay Ventures, and Aspenwood Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO Jens Neuse, WunderGraph provides Cosmo, an open-source GraphQL Federation […] The post WunderGraph Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Nestlé’s water unit draws flood of PE interest

Private Equity Wire

Private equity firms, including PAI Partners and Bain Capital, are evaluating potential bids for Nestls water business, which could be valued at 5bn ($5.38bn) or more, according to a report by Reuters. Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and KKR have reportedly also been assessing the opportunity. Nestl announced in November that it would carve out its CHF3.3bn ($3.68bn) water division into a standalone global entity by 1 January 2025.

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Luxembourg sharpens private equity edge with digital innovation and secondaries growth

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Why Pfizer Is My Largest Healthcare Position

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Healthcare stocks have been out of vogue with investors since late 2022. Myriad reasons underlie the negative sentiment toward the healthcare sector, but in some instances, this dour take isn't entirely warranted. Pharmaceutical titan Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) is a case in point. The drugmaker's shares have lost 47% of their value from their three-year high and currently trade near a historically low forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of just 8.7.

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Crisp Acquires Shelf Engine

FinSMEs

Crisp, a NYC-based provider of retail data solutions, acquired Shelf Engine, a Seattle, WA-based artificial intelligence company specializing in demand forecasting and automated ordering. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Crisp will integrate Shelf Engines algorithms onto its collaborative commerce platform, helping retailers to optimize in-stock inventory across retailers, reduce […] The post Crisp Acquires Shelf Engine appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Private credit is ‘not a bubble’ despite rapid growth, says Apollo’s Zelter

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Private credit is not experiencing a bubble, and an economic downturn will not lead to “massive losses” for lenders in the space, according to a report by the Financial Times citing Jim Zelter, president of Apollo Global Management. Speaking at HSBCs investment conference in Hong Kong on Thursday, Zelter was bullish on how private credit, which has seen rapid growth in recent years, would perform in the event of a downturn.

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AlbaCore secures $1.8bn for Senior Direct Lending launch backed by ADIA and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust

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Looking for a Bargain? 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock to Buy the Dip Hand Over Fist. (Hint: It's Not Nvidia.)

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This year has been absolutely brutal for technology stocks so far. In particular, the semiconductor industry has witnessed some notable sell-offs. As of market close on March 21, shares of Nvidia were down 12% on the year. Peers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Broadcom have declined by 10% and 17%, respectively. But one chip stock that has actually outperformed many of its peers so far in 2025 is Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) , with a gain of roughly 12%.

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Heartflow Completes $98M Convertible Notes Financing

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Heartflow, Inc., a Mountain View, CA-based leader in AI technology for coronary artery disease (CAD), received additional investments of approximately $98m through the sale and issuance of convertible notes by its parent company, Heartflow Holding, Inc. This included new investment by Fidelity Management & Research Company and additional investments from existing investors including Janus Henderson […] The post Heartflow Completes $98M Convertible Notes Financing appeared first on FinS

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Falfurrias fund size jumps to $1.35bn with oversubscribed Fund VI close

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Falfurrias Management Partners has closed its oversubscribed sixth flagship fund on $1.35bn, a 58% increase on its predecessor vehicle from 2021. The post Falfurrias fund size jumps to $1.35bn with oversubscribed Fund VI close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Deutsche Bank lines up $200m financing for Blackstone’s renewed bid for Trans Maldivian Airways

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3 Subtle Ways Warren Buffett Is Investing in the $15.7 Trillion Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution

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Arguably no money manager commands the attention of investors on Wall Street quite like Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) billionaire CEO Warren Buffett. Since the aptly named "Oracle of Omaha" became CEO in the mid-1960s, he's overseen a jaw-dropping aggregate return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) that surpassed 6,400,000%, as of the closing bell on March 25.

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