Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

The fund, set to debut in the second quarter of 2025, will broaden access to Blackstones extensive credit platform for individual investors. This initiative aligns with Blackstones ongoing push to bring institutional-grade alternative investments to a wider investor base. Can`t stop reading?

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 173

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Assets Investors Funds 173

The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Quarterly filed Form 13Fs allow investors to see which stocks he and his top advisors, Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, have been buying and selling. Although these shareholder letters are typically known for their unwavering optimism, Buffett's newly released letter contains four of the most chilling words investors will ever witness.

Investors 173

Investors Shareholders Stock Market Stock Market 173

The Motley Fool

MARCH 28, 2025

OpenAI is forecast to generate over $120 billion in annual revenue by 2029, which is great news for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock investors. 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 and Nvidia wasnt one of them.

Investors 241

Investors Returns Portfolios Investing 241

The Motley Fool

MARCH 28, 2025

It's a strategy that will suit many investors, and the excellent news is that it's working. Learn More JEPI Total Return Level data by YCharts Moreover, investors should consider what happened in 2022, when the S&P 500's total return was a negative 18.1% Where to invest $1,000 right now? compared to just 3.5% for the ETF.

Investors 240

Investors Exchange-Traded Funds Assets Portfolios 240

The Motley Fool

MARCH 13, 2025

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. 2) on March 6. Assuming Broadcom manages to generate $9.12

Accounting 282

Accounting Investors Returns Companies 282

The Motley Fool

MARCH 13, 2025

The recent pullback in the stock market may have some investors on edge. Here's why investors should take a closer look at Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). The company disappointed investors with its outlook for slower-than-expected revenue growth and earnings growth in 2025.

Enterprise Values 294

Enterprise Values Accounting Stock Market Stock Market 294

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 16, 2025

Many investors find themselves overwhelmed by the complexity of analyzing financial statements, understanding competitive advantages, and staying current with market developments. This balanced approach helps protect investors from excessive concentration in any individual company while still capturing the growth potential of market leaders.

Portfolios 246

Portfolios Exchange-Traded Funds Stock Market Stock Market 246

The Motley Fool

MARCH 11, 2025

Some investors are doubling down on their winners while others are taking gains earned over the past few years and trimming positions. Broadcom Broadcom has been on many tech investors' radars, as the semiconductor stock has skyrocketed 200% over the past three years. Stocks have been all over the map lately. Learn More 1.

Accounting 270

Accounting Returns Investors Companies 270

The Motley Fool

MARCH 19, 2025

Shares are down 16% year to date as investors' faith in the electric vehicle (EV) growth story dwindles. One would think some of those investors would instead seek a profitable EV maker like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). Learn More Investors who want exposure to a still-growing EV sector now have an interesting decision to ponder.

Prospects 246

Prospects Investors Capital Companies 246

The Motley Fool

MARCH 14, 2025

But if there's a multiyear slowdown, investors may be less willing to pay a premium price for a chip stock. However, investors should be cautious when looking at a chip stock's forward valuation metrics, especially now. Long-term investors would surely trade a year or two of little to no growth for a decade of strong results.

Companies 281

Companies Capital Returns Investors 281

The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In November, Wall Street and investors were privy to a flood of important data releases. For example, investors may have been so swamped by other news events that they completely missed the Nov. For example, investors may have been so swamped by other news events that they completely missed the Nov. Image source: Getty Images.

Stakes 245

Stakes Asset Management Bidding Assets 245

The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A 13F is a required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management. It's a tool that allows investors to see which stocks Wall Street's smartest money managers have been buying and selling. Image source: Getty Images.

Hedge Funds 246

Hedge Funds Stakes Asset Management Assets 246

The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

It's been an excellent year for stock market investors. Investors who believe the company is still in the early stages of a long-term global opportunity could consider adding the stock to a diversified portfolio. So, while IBM doesn't have the explosive momentum as Palantir, its main advantage for investors is a compelling valuation.

Bidding 245

Bidding Leveraging Shareholders Portfolios 245

The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 2, 2024

There's a lot to like about Palantir, but investors may also want to take a look at other industry players following a similar path of disruptive innovation. Investors confident in the company's ability to execute a growth strategy by entering these new commercial markets have a good reason to buy the stock today.

Leveraging 245

Leveraging Finance Financing Shareholders 245

The Motley Fool

MARCH 28, 2025

Many investors simply stock up on broad market trackers like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF and never worry about buying individual stocks. Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month.

Exchange-Traded Funds 246

Exchange-Traded Funds Funds Returns Portfolios 246

Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 15, 2025

Read more IFM Investors acquires 49% stake in Splend to drive rideshare growth IFM Investors has acquired a 49% stake in Splend, a $200m startup providing vehicle financing. His expertise will likely help the company maintain its leadership in AI innovation while navigating global competition and policy concerns.

Private Equity Firms 246

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Startups Venture Capital 246

The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Passive income can compound into vast sums of wealth and make money productive as investors wait for a stock to appreciate. That's not exactly something you want to see as an investor. Investors will likely have to remain patient for the company to execute a full turnaround. billion in debt.

Exchange-Traded Funds 237

Exchange-Traded Funds Debt Shareholders Capital 237

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 4, 2025

Up more than 225% in 2024, the shares have clearly attracted a ton of interest from investors. First off , let's understand what IonQ does , and why it is attracting so much interest from investors. At any rate, investors should understand the potential risks and rewards that come with owning IonQ stock.

Debt 245

Debt Investors Returns Companies 245

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 16, 2025

That's because, historically, this hasn't been a good stock for growth investors to own. Is Verizon's stock likely to continue producing lackluster returns for investors in the future, or can this be a good contrarian pick to add to your portfolio today? During the past seven years, the best return the stock achieved was a 9.2%

Debt 246

Debt Returns Portfolios Investors 246

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 16, 2025

However, while AMD stock may have been underperforming, that hasn't resulted in it being a cheaper option for investors today. The bottom line is this is another area where AMD will need to show improvement in order to win over growth investors. Should you buy AMD stock today?

Investors 246

Investors Returns Companies Investing 246

The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Thanks to the advent of the internet, information is no longer at a premium for everyday investors. No later than 45 calendar days following the end to a quarter, institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management (AUM) are required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Stakes 246

Stakes Hedge Funds Asset Management Assets 246

The Motley Fool

MARCH 19, 2025

investors feeling pessimistic about the market's six-month future, according to a mid-March survey from the American Association of Individual Investors. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF If you're a more risk-averse investor or are simply looking for a safer option right now, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) could be a smart buy.

Exchange-Traded Funds 246

Exchange-Traded Funds Funds Returns Portfolios 246

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 4, 2025

Shareholders of Palantir no doubt appreciated the company's performance in 2024, but investors are likely looking at the new year and asking themselves: Can Palantir keep up this momentum? For this reason, investors should avoid buying shares of Palantir stock in 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

Shareholders 244

Shareholders Accounting Investors Companies 244

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 12, 2025

Although I think 2025 should be another terrific year for Palantir, I'd caution investors against buying into the stock during a pronounced period of momentum. Yet unlike Palantir, investors cheered on Snowflake's public debut in historic fashion. Salesforce The next company I'll be exploring is Salesforce (NYSE: CRM).

Consulting 246

Consulting Consultants Prospects Returns 246

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 20, 2025

However, with its innovative approach to banking, Nu has taken a dominant position and counts Berkshire Hathaway among its investors. Credit has been one point of concern among investors Nu is experiencing rapid growth, but its stock has recently fallen out of favor with investors, as indicated by its 29% decline. Is it a buy?

Banks 225

Banks Financial Services Leveraging Accounting 225

The Motley Fool

MARCH 24, 2025

Investors' expectations were incredibly high, and the valuation looked inflated. Some investors may see this decline as a sign the stock may be ready to roar again. Investors should avoid the stock while it's still in its current bubble. Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock appeared to be in a bubble at the start of the year.

Returns 244

Returns Capital Investors Portfolios 244

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 16, 2025

Growth investors are often willing to look past a company's underwhelming bottom line if they're convinced that the business has a promising future and path forward. Investors are bullish on its long-term prospects, given the company's varied AI services, which can attract customers from many different industries.

Companies 246

Companies Prospects Investors Investing 246

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 3, 2025

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) are very popular stocks among individual and institutional investors, but two highly successful hedge fund managers aggressively bought one and sold the other in the third quarter: Ken Griffin of Citadel Advisors purchased 4.7 Long-term investors should feel comfortable buying this stock today.

Hedge Funds 246

Hedge Funds Stakes Asset Management Prospects 246

The Motley Fool

MARCH 19, 2025

Warren Buffett is one of the most closely followed investors in the world. Many investors follow those stocks for investment ideas, but they're mostly conservative blue chips that won't skyrocket over the next few months. Those subsidiaries generated plenty of cash for building Berkshire's investment portfolio. in 2023 and 8.7%

Conglomerates 245

Conglomerates Financial Institutions Banks Stakes 245

The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2024

With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, every investor is likely to find one or more securities that'll help them meet their goals. But what's most important to investors is that dividend stocks have crushed non-payers in the return column over the last half-century.

Companies 246

Companies Debt Exchange-Traded Funds Financial Institutions 246

The Motley Fool

MARCH 11, 2025

Investors have apparently been booking profits in high-flying tech stocks amid economic uncertainty arising out of the tariff-induced trade war, a decline in consumer confidence in February, and a tepid February jobs report. However, investors should note that such corrections can create opportunities to buy top stocks on the cheap.

Stock Market 243

Stock Market Stock Market Investors Capital 243

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 23, 2025

However, dividend-seeking investors may find this presents a compelling opportunity. That's why investors with an eye on the long term should seize the opportunity. Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Image source: Getty Images. Weary consumers PepsiCo's share price has lost 11.3%

Shareholders 245

Shareholders Returns Investors Portfolios 245

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 12, 2025

Cathie Wood is one of the most closely followed investors on Wall Street. See the 10 stocks Nevertheless, per usual with Wood, the savvy investor appears to be scooping up shares of a rival GPU stock en masse over that of Nvidia right now. Where to invest $1,000 right now? The best part? Since Wood began buying AMD on Oct.

Exchange-Traded Funds 246

Exchange-Traded Funds Stakes Prospects Investors 246

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 11, 2025

Warren Buffett, the famed investor and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, built his fortune primarily through his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). In a way, we, as investors, are all our own holding companies. You can see this reflected in the company's book value over the years below: BRK.B

Stakes 246

Stakes Shareholders Banks Public Companies 246

The Motley Fool

MARCH 27, 2025

Learn More With the stock down in recent weeks, now may be an opportune moment for investors to jump in and grab some shares. Here's what investors need to know and what to expect next from Rocket Lab USA. Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

Prospects 200

Prospects Returns Investors Companies 200

The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

As a result, the stock could continue to record serious gains, and investors may want to keep this stock on their radar heading into 2025. Still, investors should know its operating loss was $33.8 In the end, investors should be aware of the risk that comes with SoundHound's premium valuation.

Amortization 246

Amortization Depreciation Earnings Before Interest Taxes 246

The Motley Fool

JANUARY 13, 2025

See the 10 stocks There was much great content in Huang's speech, but one of the most exciting things for Nvidia stock investors was this comment: "AI agents [are] likely to be a multitrillion-dollar opportunity." Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. What are AI agents?

Consulting 245

Consulting Consultants Returns Investors 245