The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting DeepSeek AI and how it can impact the overall AI market and stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). *Stock prices used were the market prices of January 29, 2025. The video was published on January 29, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 30, 2025
Entertainment 360 has secured a strategic investment from Carlyle, marking the first outside funding in the companys 22-year history. The investment aims to support Entertainment 360s expansion while ensuring that its existing leadership continues overseeing daily operations. In an internal announcement, the companys board highlighted that the partnership would enhance opportunities for clients in an evolving entertainment landscape.
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The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) stock doesn't get a lot of love from Wall Street, but the company continues to churn out cash quarter after quarter. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why the dividend alone could be a great reason to own the stock. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Jan. 28, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 29, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now?
Private Equity Insights
JANUARY 30, 2025
Chrysalis stock climbed more than 6% after key private equity holdings, including Klarna and Starling Bank, received valuation upgrades. The trust reported an 11% increase in the value of its underlying assets, reaching 156p per share in the final quarter of 2024. Starling Bank, which accounts for 29% of Chrysalis portfolio, saw a 10% valuation increase, driven by gains in comparable stocks.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
In this video, I will go over ASML 's (NASDAQ: ASML) fourth-quarter earnings report, which beat the company's expectations. 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 Jan. 28, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 29, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now?
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Klearly, an Amsterdam, The Netherlands-based fintech startup, raised 6m in seed funding. Backers included Global PayTech Ventures, Antler Elevate, and Shapers. The company intends to use the funds to expand into new European markets and enhance collaborations with SaaS providers. Founded in 2022 by Eva Rosa Bian, Edan Dil, Guy Griv, and Geus Walder, Klearly […] The post Klearly Raises 6M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
When Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) billionaire money manager speaks, Wall Street is compelled to pay attention. This is because the "Oracle of Omaha" has returned north of 5,700,000% for Berkshire's Class A (BRK.A) shareholders since taking over as CEO in the mid-1960s. Lengthy books have been written discussing the characteristics and traits Buffett looks for when putting his company's cash to work.
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The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
It takes money to make money. However, you don't need a lot to get started. Many top-notch dividend stocks have share prices below $100 right now. That's worth noting, given the powerful returns that dividend stocks have produced over the long term. According to data from Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds, dividend-paying stocks have grown a $100 investment into around $8,750 over the past 50 years.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Kodesage, a Budapest, Hungary-based startup specializing in AI-powered solutions for legacy software modernization, raised 2.3M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by PortfoLion Capital Partners, and with participation from angel investors, including former UiPath executives. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate platform development.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Costco 's (NASDAQ: COST) business is arguably the best in retail, but shares are trading for historically high levels. Is the stock too expensive to buy? Travis Hoium answers that in this video. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Jan. 28, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 29, 2025. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Sokin, a London, UK-based payments firm, received $15M in debt financing from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. The company intends to use the funds to further grow its market share, develop new products, enhance its proposition, and scale its team including new offices in London, New York, Toronto and Dubai. Led by CEO and […] The post Sokin Receives $15M Debt Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
In this video, I will talk about DeepSeek's effect on companies like Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and AMD and touch on a new AMD stock downgrade. 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 Jan. 28, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 28, 2025. Start Your Mornings Smarter!
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Rad AI, a San Francisco, CA-based healthcare AI company, raised $60M in Series C funding, at $525M valuation. The round was led by Transformation Capital, with participation from existing investors Khosla Ventures, World Innovation Lab, UP2398, Kickstart Fund, OCV Partners, Cone Health and others. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and […] The post Rad AI Raises $60M in Series C Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Social Security isn't just for retirees. In fact, nearly 4 million children in the United States receive Social Security benefits. In this short video, Certified Financial Planner Matt Frankel discusses the three groups of children eligible to receive these benefits. *Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 24, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 25, 2025.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Prosper, a London, UK-based provider of a wealth management platform, raised 4M in funding. The round was led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from Nick Perrett. The company intends to use the funds to scale its customer base, launch its private market investment offering, and build out its AI product. Led by CEO Nick Perrett […] The post Prosper Raises 4M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving fast. It was only two years ago that OpenAI's GPT-3.5 models sparked the AI arms race, and the pace of innovation has since been staggering. But the best innovations often come out of left field. For instance, a China-based AI lab called DeepSeek dominated headlines this past week because of its latest large language models (LLMs), which offer a significant leap in efficiency compared to those that currently lead the industry.
Private Equity Wire
JANUARY 30, 2025
Private equity giant KKR has taken a 12% stake in Henry Schein and reached an agreement to add independent directors to the company’s board, the medical and dental supplies distributor announced Wednesday, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Shares of Henry Schein rose more than 3% to $78.54 in premarket trading following the news.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft stocks have been on fire since the start of the fourth quarter of 2024. Investors have piled into these speculative growth stocks for a bevy of reasons in recent months, including major regulatory breakthroughs in the UAE, Japan, and the U.S., that potentially pave the way for the first commercial flights later this year.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Aligned, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based creator of a digital sales room improving the buyer-vendor workflow from start to post-sale, raised $8M in Series A funding. The round was led by JAL Ventures, with participation from existing investors NFX, Hetz Ventures, and CROs from other SaaS companies. The company intends to use the funds to expand its AI capabilities, […] The post Aligned Raises $8M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Over the last few years, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) benefited enormously from the increased investment in chips for artificial intelligence (AI), but news out of China is causing investors to wonder if the stock's high valuation is worth it ahead of potential risks to the massive investment big tech companies have put into data center infrastructure. We'll look at potential pitfalls for Nvidia in the new year, before considering why Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) might be a better buy right now
AltAssets
JANUARY 30, 2025
Petra Capital Partners has hit a $270m hard cap close for its oversubscribed fifth fund, a 30% increase on the size of its predecessor vehicle. The post Petra Capital Partners picks up $270m to hit Fund V hard cap appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
The transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. A recent McKinsey & Company research report estimates generative AI alone could add $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion in annual value across analyzed use cases -- comparable to the United Kingdom's entire gross domestic product. This technological revolution requires immense computing power, driving unprecedented demand for specialized semiconductors.
AltAssets
JANUARY 30, 2025
Emerging infrastructure-focused private equity firm Lieef has closed an initial set of capital commitments into its inaugural fund. The post Ex-BlackRock renewables infra arm founding member seals first close for new firm Lieef appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
A lot of older Americans look forward to their Medicare enrollment because they assume it'll mean affordable healthcare from that point forward. In reality, the costs enrollees face under Medicare can be downright astronomical. Fidelity puts the average cost of healthcare in retirement at $165,000 for someone aged 65 retiring in 2024, and that's just an average.
AltAssets
JANUARY 30, 2025
France and Singapore-based transport decarbonisation investor Shift4Good has beaten what it described as an "ambitious" fundraising target to close its debut fund on 220m. The post Shift4Good beats ‘ambitious’ fundraising target to close debut transport decarbonisation fund on 220m appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON) is one of the world's premier law enforcement technology companies. And 2024 was an absolute banner year for its shareholders. Axon Enterprise is a pioneer in less-lethal firearms with its well-known Tasers. But years after originally marketing the Taser, the company branched out into body cameras, cloud-based software, and (more recently) drones.
AltAssets
JANUARY 30, 2025
Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale is back in the market for his latest 8VC investment fund, with eyes on almost $1bn. The post Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC files to raise almost $1bn for latest flagship fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) owns around $40 billion worth of American Express (NYSE: AXP) stock. American Express' market cap is around $220 billion, so Buffett is a very big shareholder. Given these two facts, you might think that the Oracle of Omaha is expecting big gains from American Express. Probably not -- and that's a big reason why you probably shouldn't buy American Express just because he owns the financial giant.
Private Equity Wire
JANUARY 30, 2025
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of US pension plan managers are anticipating a rise in private equity distributions over the next three years, according to a report by Banking Exchange citing a new survey by financial software specialist Ortec Finance. Opinion though, is divided on the primary advantage of private asset investments. The survey found that 40% of pension managers cite returns and illiquidity premiums as the main reason for investing in private assets, while 34% prioritise diversificat
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks No one can control the market, and no one likes to lose money, so the fear of losing money in the stock market is common. It's also common for investors to sell a stock too quickly -- regardless of what it's doing.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Zelt, a London, UK-based all-in-one people operations software provider, raised $6m in funding. The round was led by Nauta, with participation from Venrex and Episode 1. The company intends to use the funds to further build out its product set to include more areas of operations, expand to new geographies, and add new and improved […] The post Zelt Raises $6M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
General Motors (NYSE: GM) reported strong fourth-quarter earnings, as well as excellent 2025 guidance, but the stock took a dive after the results were released. Now, the giant automaker trades for a rock-bottom valuation of just over four times forward earnings. To be fair, the stock isn't exactly down for no reason whatsoever. There are certainly some valid concerns investors should be aware of.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Sycai Technologies (dba Sycai Medical), a Barcelona, Spain-based medtech startup,raised 3M in funding. Backers included LUMO Labs, Ship2B Ventures, Athos Capital and Namarel Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to further develop their technology. Led by Sara Toledano, CEO, Sycai Medical develops an assistant, which detects pre-cancerous lesions when they are still benign. […] The post Sycai Technologies Raises 3M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) is one of the hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stocks out there. It has risen an astronomical 362% since the beginning of 2024 and shows little signs of slowing down. However, the consensus among Wall Street analysts is that this stock is significantly overvalued. According to Yahoo! Finance, the average price target among 22 analysts is $46.01.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Egregious, a London, UK-based provider of an analysis platform to defend humans from AI misuse, raised $1M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was co-led by Fuel Ventures and Oxford Capital. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its product development and scale its human AI platform. Led by CEO and Founder Rupert Small, […] The post Egregious Raises $1M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2025
In this video, I will discuss the Nvidia -backed AI company Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) and the impact DeepSeek could have on the company. 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 Jan. 27, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 28, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now?
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2025
Sound Blade Medical, Inc., a Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada-based medical device company developing handheld ultrasound-guidedhistotripsy technology, closed a US$16.5mSeries A funding round. Amzak Health and Lumira Ventures co-led the round, with participation from Invest Nova Scotia. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate the development and clinical validation of its technology, expand the […] The post Sound Blade Medical Closes $16.5M in Series A Financing appeared first on Fi
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