The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Ark Investment Management operates several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on innovative technology stocks. Its founder, Cathie Wood, believes software companies are the next big opportunity in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, predicting they could generate up to $8 in revenue for every $1 they spend on chips from suppliers like Nvidia.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 29, 2024

London, UK, 29th December 2024, FinanceWire The post The Greg Secker Foundation Celebrates Six Years of Transformation in the Greg Secker Foundation Village appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Financial Symmetry

DECEMBER 30, 2024

At Financial Symmetry, we believe that continuous learning helps us better serve our clients. Today, we’re celebrating Riley Davison and Garrison Weaver, who have taken the next step in their careers by earning the Financial Paraplanner Qualified ProfessionalSM (FPQP) designation … Continued The post Professional Growth in Action: Riley Davison and Garrison Weaver Earn the FPQP Credential appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.

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The Big Picture

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Arthur Zeikel was a founding principal of Standard & Poor’s/InterCapital, Inc., and served as Chairman of the Board. He eventually became president of Merrill Lynch Asset Management, leading the division with a value-oriented approach and a focus on long-term fundamentals. He was an adjunct professor at NYU STern School of Business. He co-authored Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management , now in its fifth edition.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers many exciting long-term possibilities, but the technology's thirst for computing power is a certainty that's fueled remarkable growth in semiconductors. Chip companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) have soared on the realization that AI is creating billions of dollars in opportunities for each.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Brookfield Asset Management, together with its co-investors, has taken a major step toward completing a 6.1bn ($6.4bn) acquisition of Neoen SA, having secured around 53% of the companys shares, according to a report by Bloomberg. The controlling interest in the French renewable energy developer was purchased from shareholders, including Impala SAS, at 39.85 per share.

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Investment Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Can you spot whats wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. I think that most people will find this mistake quickly. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading. The post MISTAKE MONDAY for December 30: Can YOU spot whats wrong? appeared first on Susan Weiner Investment Writing.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has propelled stocks to monster gains over the last two years, starting with the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT. By now, investors are well aware of breakout stories like Nvidia and Palantir Technologies that have been early to capitalize on the boom, but there are likely to be plenty of other winners from the new technology.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Healthcare company NeueHealth has signed a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of New Enterprise Associates (NEA) for approximately $1.3bn, according to a report by Pulse 2.0. Once the transaction is finalised, NeueHealth will transition to a privately held company, gaining the flexibility and resources to further develop its consumer-centric, value-driven care model.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Australian asset manager sold AirTrunk business to Blackstone

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The Big Picture

DECEMBER 30, 2024

My almost back-to-work morning WFH reads: The C.E.O.s Are Tripping. Can Psychedelics Help the C-Suite? A growing cottage industry is dedicated to the theory that mind-altering drugs can improve business leadership. ( New York Times ) MicroStrategys secret sauce is volatility, not bitcoin : Self-reinforcing market forces are creating demand for Michael Saylors lottery ticket convertible bonds. ( Financial Times ) see also The Investing Cult Fueling MicroStrategys Ascent: Have Fun Staying Poor R

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The financial technology, or fintech, industry was one of the hardest hit parts of the stock market in the post-pandemic bear market, but there are still some excellent opportunities. PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is one great example with a stock price that is still about 70% below its 2021 peak and excellent turnaround progress in 2024, while SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) is an app-based bank with tremendous momentum.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Private equity firms and pension funds are pouring unprecedented amounts of money into the UK rental housing market, driven by soaring demand and a persistent housing affordability crisis, according to a report by the Financial Times. By the end of September 2023, deals to buy or build single-family rental homes reached 1.5bn more than triple the investment in the entirety of 2021 or 2022, according to estate agency Savills.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Predicting the future is hard and forecasting is not really my forte so here’s my list of things that probably won’t happen in 2025: 1. You probably won’t get rich overnight.Someone will. Probably not you or me. 2. No one will predict the biggest risk or upside catalyst. The biggest risk this decade was a pandemic no one could have possibly seen coming.

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DECEMBER 28, 2024

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: Tracking Putins Most Feared Secret AgencyFrom Inside a Russian Prison and Beyond : The spy unit that arrested a Wall Street Journal reporter is leading the biggest campaign of internal repression since the Stalin era.( Wall Street Journal ) The Fate of the Finance Bro : Depictions of high finance have oscillated between glamoriz

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The last two years have been dominated by artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. The influx of spending on AI infrastructure and development, combined with investors' excitement around the potential for it to change multiple industries, pushed the prices of several companies' stocks into astronomical territories. It may be hard to find a great company with a stock trading at a fair price for less than $200.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Security and identification systems are evolving to meet modern challenges in a rapidly advancing digital landscape. One groundbreaking innovation leading the charge is ROC ABIS, a revolutionary solution in Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS). Coupled with cutting-edge software for face recognition, these technologies are transforming industries by ensuring unparalleled accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In today's video, I will be talking about two growth stocks that are down over 40% this year but could provide investors with plenty of upside in 2025. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 26, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 26, 2024.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In today's video, I will be talking about the recent updates regarding IonQ (NYSE: IONQ). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 27, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 30, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In today's video, I will be talking about the recent updates regarding Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 27, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 29, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Boeing (NYSE: BA) stock just can't catch a break. For years, the airplane company has been plagued by problems with its 787 and 787 MAX airliners. Now, as 2024 draws to an end and 2025 begins, the spotlight turns to Boeing's workhorse 737-800. On Sunday, a Boeing 737-800, operated as Jeju Air Flight 2216, crash-landed wheels up at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing almost all people aboard.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and questions investors should consider if planning to hold throughout 2025. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Dec. 26, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 26, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter!

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In today's video, I discuss Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and questions investors should consider if planning to hold throughout 2025. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of Dec. 27, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 29, 2024. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

In today's video, I discuss Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and questions investors should consider if planning to hold throughout 2025. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of Dec. 27, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 29, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter!

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The clock is ticking on politicians in Washington to make major Social Security reforms. Without changes to the program, the Social Security Board of Trustees expects to deplete the trust fund by 2033 as outflows continue to exceed inflows. At that point, inflows from Social Security tax will only support 79% of benefits due to retirees. While we've yet to see any major overhauls to the program, 2025 brings with it several major changes that everyone needs to know.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

There's no sugarcoating how 2024 played out for Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) shareholders. It's been a rough year. However, there's a lot of truth to the old mutual fund disclaimer that past results aren't an indicator of future performance. The satellite radio provider can bounce back in a major way in 2025. Let's go over some of the reasons this currently out-of-favor stock can roar back to life for investors in the months and years ahead.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

I write an article of bold predictions each year, with my thoughts on where the stock market, economy, interest rates, and more are heading. And they are meant to be "bold" predictions, which I define as those that are contrary to the expectations of the majority of analysts and Wall Street experts. Before we dive into this year's predictions, it's important to keep myself honest.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In today's video, I will be talking about two growth stocks that are down over 40% this year but could provide investors with plenty of upside in 2025. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 26, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 26, 2024.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe discuss the latest with QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) , including our expectations for the company in a year from now. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Dec. 18, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 30, 2024. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down what's happening in Brazil that is sending shares of Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) , StoneCo (NASDAQ: STNE) , and MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) tumbling, and whether investors should consider them buys. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Dec. 18, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 31, 2024.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe make two predictions about the market in 2025, and also share two stock picks they think will do well no matter what happens with the market this year: Lantheus (NASDAQ: LNTH) and Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS). *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Dec. 18, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 31, 2024.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) stock has made a huge recovery since almost sinking, and every year since its rebound is getting better. In 2023 it achieved record revenue, and in fiscal 2024 (ended Nov. 30), revenue went even higher, and Carnival returned to profitability. Management and Wall Street alike are looking forward to even better news in 2025.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

It was just over a year ago in the final week of December 2023 that I wrote an article on SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) , discussing whether the voice artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider could help investors become millionaires in the long run. I had assumed that an investment of $100,000 in SoundHound stock at the end of December 2023 could be worth $530,000 by the end of 2030.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Social Security's maximum benefit will reach a record $5,108 per month in 2025. This is the first time any retiree will take home more than $5,000 per month from the program. But only a select few will receive anything close to this amount. Achieving the maximum Social Security benefit in any year requires you to meet three key criteria. It sounds simple, but pulling it off only grows harder each year.

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