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JUNE 28, 2023
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) recently announced the next iteration of its AMD Versal Premium chip, a unique chip that solves a big problem. Check out the short video to learn what semiconductor investors Jose Najarro and Billy Duberstein had to say. Also, consider subscribing and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of June 27, 2023.
Private Equity Insights
JUNE 28, 2023
CVC Capital Partners, the third-biggest Europe-based private equity firm according to the PEI 300, is on track to raise what would be the largest-ever private equity fund, defying the market’s choppy waters. The Luxembourg-headquartered firm has secured at least €25 billion in commitments for CVC Capital Partners IX, according to three sources familiar with the fundraising.
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JUNE 28, 2023
Arcline's bid surpasses KKR's offer to acquire CIRCOR for $51 per share. The post Arcline makes bid to acquire industrial valve maker CIRCOR for $57 per share appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Image source: Getty Images If you've been trying to buy a home this year, you may be growing increasingly frustrated by the day. Not only is it an expensive time to sign a mortgage , but it's a tough time to find the right home due a glaring lack of inventory. Things might improve slightly during the month of July, but only marginally so. Here are some predictions for July's real estate market. 1.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 28, 2023
What happened Wednesday is turning into another great day to own electric vehicle (EV) stocks , as EV start-ups jostle for pole position and a couple news items shake up the rankings. In early afternoon trading, as of 12:15 p.m. ET, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock has tacked on a respectable 4.1% gain, while Fisker (NYSE: FSR) shares are up 4.5%, and Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) is leading the pack higher with a 4.8% gain.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 27, 2023
It's no secret that your retirement location can significantly affect your retirement costs. Somebody retiring in Santa Monica, California, will likely need more money than someone retiring in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. That part of retirement expenses is straightforward, but your retirement income could also be affected -- especially when it comes to Social Security.
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The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Moving is no one's idea of a good time (and if it's yours, please seek help). That said, it's sometimes necessary -- to go to school, to change jobs , and ideally, to grow your life. Analysis from the U.S. Census Bureau based on 2007 data suggested that the average American moves 11.7 times in their lifetime. You can certainly DIY a move, but if you've been considering whether to hire movers, the extra cost involved might be giving you pause.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 25, 2023
Investors are excited about the explosive potential of artificial intelligence (AI). It seems every day groundbreaking AI tools are created that captivate users and generate untold riches for the innovators behind them. Yet it's the businesses that supply the technology upon which AI is built that could profit most of all. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) is one of these "picks and shovels" providers.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2023
Over the past few years, the market has no doubt tested the patience and resolve of some investors. Inflation has made things more expensive to buy, higher interest rates and a slowing economy may be contributing to higher debt levels, and a bear market has caused most investments to lose a lot of value. These factors can all make it tempting to alter your retirement planning , but it is important to not let short-term issues affect your long-term strategy.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 25, 2023
Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has nearly tripled since the beginning of 2023 and is currently hovering near its all-time high. The chipmaker's stock caught fire as the explosive growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) market -- driven by the rise of "generative AI" platforms like ChatGPT and DALL-E -- boosted its sales of high-end data center graphics processing units (GPUs).
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
There's an economy worth trillions of dollars worldwide that most of us interact with every single day: mobile apps. And according to Business of Apps, 95% of this valuable app economy is controlled by just two companies (excluding the app economy in China): Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL). But fellow tech giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) sees a golden opportunity to break up this duopoly.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2023
Investors follow what stocks Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway picks for a simple reason. Since Buffett took over the company in the 1960s, it has become the largest financial stock in the U.S. market and has delivered a five-year return of 79% and a 10-year return of 202% versus 60% and 173%, respectively, for the S&P 500 index. The best way to see which stocks Berkshire Hathaway is buying or selling is by following the company's 13F reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 26, 2023
For the last several months, financial headlines have been dominated by the rising popularity of artificial intelligence (AI). Wall Street's new obsession with AI makes it easy to miss things that should otherwise be on your radar. Luckily, or perhaps controversially, serial entrepreneur Elon Musk always seems to have a way of getting his name and his companies into the headlines, regardless of what the new trending topics are.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
When the Securities and Exchange Commission filed its lawsuits against cryptocurrency exchanges Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) in early June, it also named Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) as unregistered securities. The news was understandably shocking for many investors, and both cryptos have tumbled during the past 30 days.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Social Security is a complex program with many rules governing how much people can claim in benefits. People work their entire lives to earn benefits, which can be a key supplement to their savings in retirement, so it's important to understand at least the basics of how the program works so they can claim as much as possible. Here's the most important Social Security table you'll ever see.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
What happened Shares of CymaBay Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CBAY) were up more than 37% as of 11:15 a.m. ET on Friday. The clinical-stage biotech saw its shares rise after Ipsen and Genfit announced phase 3 trials data for elafibranor to treat the rare autoimmune liver disease, primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). CymaBay's shares are up more than 72% this year.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) was sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission in early June, but the stock has moved sharply higher since. Travis Hoium covers why this stock is hot again in this video. *Stock prices used were the end-of-day prices of June 28, 2023. The video was published on June 28, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Coinbase Global When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
For more crisp and insightful business and economic news, subscribe to The Daily Upside newsletter. It's completely free and we guarantee you'll learn something new every day. In "The Art of War," Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu wrote, "All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Several Wall Street firms are exceedingly bullish on artificial intelligence (AI). Goldman Sachs recently said the S&P 500 was undervalued due to the AI boom. Meanwhile, Bank of America , BMO Capital Markets, and RBC Capital have all referenced AI when increasing their year-end forecasts for the benchmark index. Last week, consultancy Capital Economics came out with the most bullish call to date.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Investors were in a good mood on the last day of June, and major market indexes pushed their way higher by as much as 1.5%. With the gains, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) , S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) all posted solid returns for the first half of the year, albeit gains that were highly concentrated in certain parts of the market.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Do you have insurance for everything possible? You're not alone. It's always reassuring to know that you're covered in case of an emergency or an unexpected event. However, there are some types of insurance that you don't need or that could simply be a waste of money. While insurance can provide security, it's important to understand which types of coverage are worth investing in and which are just an added expense. 1.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Only 10 years ago, Apple 's (NASDAQ: AAPL) market cap stood below $400 billion. That was enough to make the technology leader one of the biggest companies on the planet. Apple now claims the No. 1 spot and has done so without interruption since late 2021. But the company's valuation is no longer measured in billions of dollars. Apple has a shot to make history today if its market cap is over $3 trillion at the market close.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Image source: Getty Images The time has come for me and my husband to replace our second car (since we live in suburbia without access to public transportation, we have to be a two-vehicle household). It's a 2007 Toyota Prius that's starting to show its age, and it's also too small for our family. We were initially contemplating the idea of getting an electric vehicle as our second car.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) roadmap for its next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) chips gives investors a look into what is next for this AI giant. Check out the short video to learn what semiconductor investors Jose Najarro and Billy Duberstein had to say. Also, consider subscribing and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of June 27, 2023.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Tech giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and social media behemoth Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) took the gold and silver medals, respectively, for the best-performing stocks on the S&P 500 index for the first half of 2023. Below is a look at the top two performers of the year through June 30. For context, the S&P 500 returned 16.9% over this period, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite returned 32.3%. 1.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history, earned a remarkable 3,641,613% total return on capital for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) shareholders from 1964 to 2021. By contrast, the benchmark S&P 500 produced total returns on capital of approximately 2,600% over this period. What is Buffett's secret to beating the broader markets?
The Motley Fool
JUNE 29, 2023
What happened Shares of railroad freight car manufacturer Greenbriar Companies (NYSE: GBX) surged 25% through 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday after crushing analyst earnings forecasts like, well, a freight train. Heading into its fiscal third quarter of 2023, analysts had forecast Greenbriar would earn $0.58 per share on quarterly sales of $898.8 million.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 29, 2023
Image source: Getty Images What happened On June 28, DoorDash announced in a news release that it would give Dashers more flexibility, by allowing them to choose between two ways to earn money while making deliveries on the platform. Dashers can now choose whether to earn by time or earn per offer. The earn-by-time option will allow Dashers to be paid a guaranteed hourly rate for their time spent on a delivery, plus keep 100% of the tips they earn.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 29, 2023
Image source: Getty Images If you like shopping at Sam's Club, the last thing you want is to lose your membership. Since it has a large selection and reasonable prices, it's a great place to shop without too much of a hit to your finances. Fortunately, Sam's Club doesn't go around canceling people's memberships for no reason. That wouldn't be a great way to run a membership club.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 29, 2023
What happened By all accounts, Thursday should have been a huge day for Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) -- but it's not working out that way at all, and as of 1:20 p.m. ET, shares of the space tourism pioneer are in freefall, down 11.8%. This is a pretty huge surprise, given that after years of trying, Virgin Galactic finally got its first commercial, revenue-generating spaceflight mission off the ground, launching its Galactic 01 mission carrying three Italian Air Force pilots to the edge of space
The Motley Fool
JUNE 29, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Costco memberships provide a great value for many people, as the warehouse club's discounted prices enable you to keep your credit card bills down by taking advantage of the store's good deals. Some people have been taking advantage of Costco bargains without their own memberships, though -- generally by borrowing a card belonging to a member and using it at self-checkout.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 29, 2023
Investors are hungry for this month's hottest initial public offering (IPO). It's been two weeks since Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) had its highly anticipated market debut. The rapidly expanding chain of 263 fast-casual restaurants specializing in Mediterranean cuisine priced its offering at $22 a share, and went on to roughly double. Is it too late to place an order?
The Motley Fool
JUNE 29, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Smoking is a fairly expensive habit to uphold. The average cost of a pack of cigarettes is $8, according to World Population Review. If you smoke a pack a day, that means that in the course of a year, you're spending $2,920 on cigarettes -- and that assumes you only smoke one pack daily and that your cigarettes don't cost more.
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JUNE 29, 2023
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