Axial
JANUARY 30, 2024
Axial is excited to release our 2023 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables. To assemble this list, we reviewed the 2023 deal-making activities of 807 investment banks and advisory firms that met the qualifications to be considered for league tables. In 2023, the sell-side membership brought 9,957 deals to market via the Axial platform.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) , a company that has been largely written off by investors over the past decade, is having a moment. A yearslong transformation effort has rejiggered the company's portfolio, aligning it on two priorities: Hybrid cloud computing and artificial intelligence. In both areas, IBM's strength lies in its ability to offer full-scale solutions to its enterprise clients.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
PE Hub
JANUARY 30, 2024
Since its formation in 2020, CollisionRight’s network has expanded to more than 85 repair centers across nine states. The post Summit Partners buys auto body repair services provider CollisionRight from CenterOak appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The stock market just entered another quarterly earnings season, with the majority of companies set to report their financial results for the period ended Dec. 31, 2023. The technology sector is under the microscope because it's on the front lines of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which is gearing up to be an incredible source of value in the coming years.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Week to date, shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) were up 23% through Thursday's market close, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven computing is driving accelerating revenue growth and profits for this leading supplier of rack-scale solutions for data centers. Despite the stock's massive run over the last year, the company is seeing market share gains for its products and raised full-year revenue guidance.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Social Security is often the largest source of household income in retirement. That means earning a bigger benefit can have a material impact on living standards in later life. Unfortunately, many Americans misunderstand important aspects of the program, and those knowledge gaps can lead to financial mistakes and missed opportunities. For instance, a survey from MassMutual found that 28% of Americans nearing retirement were unaware that a spouse could claim Social Security on the work record of
Private Equity Central brings together the best content for private equity professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 29, 2024
It's been more than eight months since Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) last traded in the triple digits, but momentum is finally on its side. The stock that has lost to the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) for three consecutive years has more than doubled the market's return in January with a 6% return heading into this week. This could be the time for the entertainment giant to end its run of trading exclusively in the double digits since early May of last year.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
There's been a technological shift in the major market indexes over the past two decades. For example, in 2004, General Electric and ExxonMobil reined supreme in terms of market capitalization, clocking in at $319 billion and $283 billion, respectively. Now, just 20 years later, a review of the chart toppers helps illustrate the changing of the guard.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
The artificial intelligence revolution is crowning new titans in the stock market, most notably Nvidia. But it's also giving a healthy boost to all of the equipment stocks that help produce Nvidia processors and all the memory needed for huge AI systems too. Case in point: the latest earnings release and commentary from Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) , which beat analyst expectations in its second fiscal quarter.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
It's official: A new bull market is here. And part of the reason for that is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). This roundtable panel of Motley Fool contributors agrees that AI stocks will lead this new bull market. But will the AI stocks that led the market out of the doldrums and toward the recent highs be the same stocks that will carry the bull market forward?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
Not every stock rose last year. Consider these four -- Nike (NYSE: NKE) , MarketAxess (NASDAQ: MKTX) , Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC) , and The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) -- which fell between 10% and 42% in 2023. That stands in stark contrast to the S&P 500 index's 23% rise. Despite these worrying drops, nothing changed dramatically for the worse regarding any of the four dividend growers' operations.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 27, 2024
After a year of spectacular gains, the stock market seems to be taking a breather to kick off the new year. Investors are justifiably cautious after the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) notched gains of 43% last year. Given those stellar gains, investors are left to wonder if the current rally still has legs -- and history can help provide some guidance.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
Image source: Getty Images When you hear the words "collision policy," it's easy to understand what it covers. After all, the word "collision" is right there in the name. As the name implies, a collision policy protects you from damage to your vehicle caused by an accident with another vehicle, no matter who's at fault. It also protects you from single-car rollovers and accidents with stationary objects, like mailboxes and road signs.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have been making headlines in recent times, thanks to their sought-after weight loss drugs. In fact, the products have become so popular that demand has surpassed supply -- and the companies have been ramping up production to try to keep up. Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro are approved for type 2 diabetes, but doctors also have prescribed them for weight loss.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Whether you have a spouse, children, or siblings you help support, if there are people in your life who depend on you financially, then it's important to put a life insurance policy in place. You could opt for a term life insurance policy, which covers you for a preset number of years. Or, you could look at whole life insurance , which not only covers you permanently (meaning, the rest of your life), but also accumulates a cash value you can borrow against or cash out
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 27, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Gig work is becoming more and more common as the cost of living rises and Americans want more flexibility with their employment situation. According to Statista, there are 57.3 million freelance workers in this country -- and many of them aren't full-time freelancers, but people who do some gig work alongside another job. If you're hoping to join the gig economy yourself this year, welcome to the fold.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
I'm sure many people would agree that one of their goals in life is to get to the point where they can pass on an inheritance to their loved ones. Whether it's a child, spouse, or someone else who means a lot to you, being able to provide for them even after you're no longer here can be comforting. Unsurprisingly, I'm sure, the inheritance process isn't always straightforward.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Few, if any, investors are more revered on Wall Street than Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. The reason can be seen in the Oracle of Omaha's returns since taking the reins in the mid-1960s. The broad-based S&P 500 took until last year to top a cumulative 30,000% total return, including dividends. However, since Buffett became CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the Oracle of Omaha has overseen a greater than 4,700,000% aggregate return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) in under six decade
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The more money you have in your 401(k), the more comfortable a retirement you can set yourself up for. And the nice thing about 401(k) plans is that many employers offer some sort of matching incentive in these accounts. If you contribute some funds from your paycheck, you may be eligible for free money from your employer. Now, your 401(k) plan balance is likely to grow over time.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) has been one of the most durable income stocks in the energy sector over the years. The master limited partnership (MLP) recently finished its 25th year as a public company operating in the sector. It has increased its distribution every single year since coming public, which is no small task in the volatile sector.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Shares of Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) rose by more than 6% last month, quadrupling the market's return. It's a notable achievement for the media stock, as it fell short of the market in each of the three previous years. There isn't a lot going on at Disney in February beyond a critical financial update. Let's take a closer look at the things to watch in the shortest month of the year.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Social Security is a super-important program for seniors but also complex, and learning the rules can be a time-consuming process. However, those rules are important because they could really help in your retirement planning. With that in mind, here are a few things you need to know about Social Security spousal benefits. 1. Benefits max out at 50% of your spouse's monthly Social Security check Generally, your ability to claim Social Security hinges on earning a certain amount of money during yo
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
So far in 2024, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has attracted much of the attention of crypto investors, thanks primarily to all the buzz surrounding the launch of the new spot Bitcoin ETFs. But don't sleep on Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) , which is finally showing signs of making a bull market breakout above the $2,000 price level. For Ethereum to hit a future price of $10,000 would require it to rise nearly 5 times in value within a relatively short period of time.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian has ranked his top stocks to buy in 2024. Whether you're a growth stock investor or a passive income investor looking for dividend stocks, there is something for everyone in this excellent list of best stocks to buy. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 30, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 1, 2024.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
"Always in motion is the future" -- according to Star War 's Yoda. That's especially true in the stock market, where today's winners may be tomorrow's has-beens -- or the other way around. It's never easy to predict what any particular industry or company will look like several years ahead. Before you know it, the most accurate forecast may be undone by a global health crisis, a busted mortgage lending system, or a game-changing artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Travel is a big passion of mine. When budgeting how to spend my money, I ensure some of my income goes toward travel. While I always pay necessary expenses like my mortgage , car insurance, and utilities first, some of my money gets set aside for fun. I traveled a lot last fall and winter, so I'm hanging close to home for the next few months to rest and relax.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
For more than a century, Wall Street has been a wealth-building machine. Although there are countless strategies that can, over time, make investors richer, few strategies have been more successful from a return standpoint than buying and holding dividend stocks. The unmistakable lure of income stocks is that they outperform. According to a report issued last year by the Hartford Funds, in collaboration with Ned Davis Research, dividend-paying companies have generated an annualized return of 9.1
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Image source: Getty Images At this point of the year, a lot of people are starting to buckle down and focus on taxes. And it's definitely a good idea to start gathering your paperwork, whether it's 1099 forms from your brokerage account or tax forms from your employer. Now, you may be aware that when filing your 2023 taxes, there are different credits you can look into.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights his 10 best dividend stocks for passive income investors to buy now. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 31, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 2, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Walt Disney right now? Before you buy stock in Walt Disney, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now. and Walt Disney wasn't one of them.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Shares of Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) jumped earlier this week, but that masked some major problems for the automaker. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the company's financials and liquidity and considers why a premium EV company is facing real long-term challenges. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Jan. 29, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 30, 2024.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The biggest shift in Intel 's (NASDAQ: INTC) strategy over the past few years under CEO Pat Gelsinger has been opening up its manufacturing operations to third parties. This isn't the first time Intel has attempted to build its own foundry business -- it tried and failed for about five years ending in 2018, although that effort was much narrower than what it's now aiming to accomplish.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
More people have a Visa (NYSE: V) credit card than any other credit card in the world. It powers 4.3 billion cards globally, a number equal to more than half the world's population. It processed more than $15 trillion in payments over the trailing 12 months, and it works with more than 14,500 financial institutions worldwide. You might think it's unbeatable, and in certain ways, it is.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Don't look now, but oft-maligned cannabis stocks aren't doing too badly these days. More than a few are seeing their stocks approach one-year highs, thanks to optimism about impending legalization and improving fundamentals. Even after several rounds of consolidation in the industry, there are still plenty of weed stocks to consider. Among that bunch, I think the two companies that can go the distance and produce sector-beating returns for their shareholders over the next few years are Green Thu
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Image source: Getty Images You can expect to pay significantly more to stay at a Walt Disney World resort hotel than you would at a comparable off-property hotel. But you might be surprised at just how much of a difference we're talking about. Here's a closer look, as well as information about the perks of staying at a Disney hotel. How much more do Disney hotels cost?
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
105 
Let's personalize your content