March, 2025

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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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Boyne Goes Coconuts, Buys Blue Monkey

Private Equity Professional

Boyne Capital has acquired natural beverage company Blue Monkey Beverages , a specialist maker of coconut water and sparkling tropical fruit juices. Blue Monkeys product lineup includes Blue Monkey 100% Pure Coconut Water , Blue Monkey Sparkling Juices , and Blue Monkey Coconut Chips. These products are made without added sugars, preservatives, or concentrates, aligning with consumer demand for clean-label, natural beverages.

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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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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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Sofinnova expands biotech accelerator strategy out of Italy with €165m Fund II close

AltAssets

European life sciences investor Sofinnova Partners has sealed a 165m final close for its second Biovelocita fund, targeting biotech acceleration deals. The post Sofinnova expands biotech accelerator strategy out of Italy with 165m Fund II close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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

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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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Pelican Energy Partners Acquires United Services Group

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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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Private Equity Drives Local Growth and Economic Expansion Across America

American Investment Council

New state-by-state analysis highlights how private equity investment is fueling business growth and improving communities nationwide. WASHINGTON, D.C.(March 6, 2025) A new analysis from the American Investment Council (AIC) showcases the investments that private equity firms are making across the country to strengthen local economies and support businesses of all sizes.

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Bridgepoint-backed Burger King UK seeks refinancing to fund growth

Private Equity Wire

Burger King UK, the fast-food chain backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint, has launched talks with lenders for a major refinancing, seeking additional capital to support its expansion plans, according to a report by Sky News. The refinancing effort includes a bid to raise an additional 40m ($51.93m) in borrowing capacity, which will help fund the companys business plan, alongside discussions to refinance 110m in existing debt.

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Oversubscribed fundraise sees Capitala collect over $1bn for small business debt, equity deals

AltAssets

Small business debt and equity investor Capitala Group has raised more than $1bn for its oversubscribed latest fund and separately managed accounts. The post Oversubscribed fundraise sees Capitala collect over $1bn for small business debt, equity deals appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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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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Sixth Street acquires 10% stake in San Francisco Giants as private equity expands in sports

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After Active Ownership, Sterling Exits Frontline Road Safety

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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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When Buy-and-Hold Dies

A Wealth of Common Sense

During bull markets there are always certain investors who take things too far. They chase performance, take on too much leverage, speculate on fad investment themes and abandon diversification. Then the tide goes out and we find out who’s been swimming naked as Warren Buffett likes to say. Bear markets and corrections also cause mistakes on the opposite end of the spectrum.

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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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Morgan Stanley IM’s new infra fund closes on $4.1bn, 34% less than its predecessor

AltAssets

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners has raised $4.1bn for its new flagship fund, a 34% drop compared to the total raised for its 2019 predecessor in the strategy. The post Morgan Stanley IM’s new infra fund closes on $4.1bn, 34% less than its predecessor appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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

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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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Update: Cinven seals €3.5bn exit from Viridium in landmark Allianz-led deal

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Rock Gate Purchases Precision Machiner H3 Manufacturing Group

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Rock Gate Partners has closed the acquisition of H3 Manufacturing Group ( H3 ) in partnership with Ironwood Capital and members of H3s senior management team. H3 provides fabrication and machining services for complex, high-precision parts and assemblies used in power generation, healthcare, electrical power distribution, aerospace and defense, and life sciences applications.

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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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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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New EY Report Shows Private Equity Strengthens U.S. Economy with More Jobs, Higher Pay, and Increased Investment 

American Investment Council

Includes State by State data on PE-backed jobs, companies, investment WASHINGTON, D.C. Private equity continues to play a crucial role in building the U.S. economy, fostering business growth, creating jobs, and strengthening industries across the country, according to the latest edition of a report released by the American Investment Council and Ernst & Young LLP (EY).

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3 Top Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Haul

The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett is one of the most closely followed investors in the world. Six decades ago, his fledgling fund acquired the struggling textile maker Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Buffett subsequently shut down Berkshire's textile business and transformed it into a diversified conglomerate with subsidiaries across the insurance, railroad, energy, and consumer staples sectors.

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Deutsche Bank grants DWS exclusive access to private credit deals amid market expansion

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Celebrity Coaches Expands Again with BandWagon Buy

Private Equity Professional

Celebrity Coaches , a portfolio company of Allied Industrial Partners , has expanded with the acquisition of BandWagon RV Rentals. Celebrity Coaches specializes in designing, fabricating, and leasing custom luxury motorcoaches used across America by artists in the entertainment industry, as well as by sports teams and politicians. The company, led by CEO Mike Comegna , was founded in 2005 and is headquartered near Nashville in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

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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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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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Could This Nvidia Partner Be a Hidden Gem That Boosts Your Portfolio?

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It's been a while since data center equipment company Vertiv 's (NYSE: VRT) stock looked like a great value, but that time has come around again. The ongoing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications creates unprecedented data growth, which only means more investment in data centers. The good news is that the broad-based sell-off in the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and some near-term negative news have brought stocks like Vertiv back into value range, and now could be a great

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Sportradar Group Ag (SRAD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. Sportradar Group Ag (NASDAQ: SRAD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 19, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Sportradar fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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This Consumer Staples Stock Could Be the Sweetest Investment of the Decade

The Motley Fool

Even well-run companies face hard times now and again. In fact, it is the ability to survive the hard times that makes a company well run in the first place. Wall Street, however, tends to always react to hard times in the same way, by selling the company facing them. That can open up opportunities that turn into the best investments, with some situations being rare, once-in-a-decade chances to buy a great stock.

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

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For many, or most, of us, it's smart to aim for average returns, because they're rather powerful and they can be simple to achieve -- by socking money away in one or more low-fee, broad-market index funds such as one that tracks the S&P 500. If you're looking for above -average returns, you might want to devote a portion of your portfolio to growth stocks.

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This Unstoppable Biotech Stock Just Became an Even Better Buy

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Last year, Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SMMT) was one of the stars of the biotech industry. The company's shares soared following a significant clinical win. Summit's market capitalization of $15.3 billion is exceedingly rare among clinical-stage drugmakers, signaling the market's positive feelings toward this rising company. Now, Summit has recently made a move that could pay even more significant dividends down the road and improve its prospects.

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Down 65% From Its 52-Week High, Is Viking Therapeutics Stock a Bargain Buy?

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Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) is a promising growth stock with a strong GLP-1 drug candidate in VK2735, which may eventually rake in significant revenue from the anti-obesity market. It has demonstrated encouraging results in clinical trials; however, it isn't approved just yet. While the optimism surrounding the drug made Viking's stock a hot buy early last year, things have drastically cooled over the past six months during which it has plummeted more than 50%.

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Nio (NIO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. Nio (NYSE: NIO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 21, 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 NIO Incorporated's fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode.

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Li Auto (LI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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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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Market Correction: 2 No-Brainer AI Chip Stocks to Buy Right Now

The Motley Fool

With the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 indexes entering correction territory, it has opened up a lot of good buying opportunities for investors, including in the semiconductor space. This includes the stocks of the two leading companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip space: Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). As of this writing, both stocks are down a little more than 20% from their recent highs.

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