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DECEMBER 6, 2024

In November, Wall Street and investors were privy to a flood of important data releases. Election Day, monthly economic data reports, and earnings season -- the six-week period each quarter where a majority of S&P 500 companies announce their operating results -- make it easy for a meaningful announcement to go unnoticed. For example, investors may have been so swamped by other news events that they completely missed the Nov. 14 deadline to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Comm

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

CCMP Growth Advisors has acquired Combined Caterers , a provider of event management and catering services, from Falfurrias Capital Partners. Falfurrias Capital Partners launched Combined Caterers in October 2018 with the acquisition of Best Impressions Caterers , a Charlotte-based catering company serving corporate, philanthropic, and social clients.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

Wynnchurch Capital has sold TH Holdings , a diversified industrial manufacturer operating under the brands Texas Hydraulics , Hydromotion , and Oilgear , to Fortress Investment Group. Wynnchurch acquired Texas Hydraulics in February 2016 through a carve-out from Dover Corporation. At that time, the company was a manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, swivels and other components that are used by mobile equipment manufacturers in the utility, mining, general construction, material handling, road bu

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the leading supplier of high-end graphics processing units (GPUs) for data centers, where they are used to power and train artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) operates the world's largest ride-hailing platform and also the Uber Eats food-delivery service. What do these two industry leaders have in common?

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is up 26.8% through Dec. 2, and certain sectors are doing even better. The Communication Services sector, for instance, is up 34.2% so far in 2024. Investment management firm Vanguard has an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the S&P 500's communications sector. The Vanguard Communications ETF (NYSEMKT: VOX) is up 33.4% at the time of this writing, and there's reason to believe the fund is still a great value for investors interested in co

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Image source: Getty Images One of the most common New Year's resolutions people set is to improve their finances. It's a worthwhile goal, but it's easier said than done. A lot of people struggle because the lifestyle changes required may be too much to keep up with. It can also be challenging when you're working with such a vague goal in the first place.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 4, 2024

2025 is rapidly approaching, and it's important to know what to expect from a personal finance perspective once the new year begins. And while there are no major policy changes to Social Security, there are still some important changes for both retirees and workers to be aware of. Each year, there are several inflation-based changes, as well as one that depends on wage growth, and here's how these could impact your current and future Social Security benefits, the taxes that are withheld from you

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

On Nov. 30, 2022, a start-up called OpenAI changed the world following the introduction of its large language model (LLM), ChatGPT. In the two years since ChatGPT's debut, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have posted total returns of 52% and 70%, respectively. One of the biggest winners in the AI revolution is semiconductor stock Nvidia , which has gained an eye-popping 717% since the release of ChatGPT -- a move that's propelled it to become one of the world's most valuable companies by mar

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

For most Americans, an extra $1,000 would be used to pay off some bills or finance a nice vacation. But if you put that money in the stock market, it could help set the stage for impressive long-term returns. Let's discuss the pros and cons of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Luckin Coffee (OTC: LKNC.Y) and decide whether their stocks are good buys. Nvidia With shares up by a whopping 179% year to date, Nvidia has been one of 2024's top performers as it continues to dominate the generative artificial i

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) , Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) , and other semiconductor updates. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the aftermarket prices of Dec. 3, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 3, 2024.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Less than three weeks ago, investors received what can arguably be described as the most-important data dump of the third quarter. Amid countless earnings reports and economic data releases, Nov. 14 marked the deadline for institutional investors to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A 13F is a required filing for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management (AUM) that effectively lifts the hood for investors so they can see which stocks W

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Investors love stock splits for a couple of different reasons. First, these operations make it easier for a wider range of investors to get in on a previously high-priced stock because they lower the per-share price. Second, the decision to split could be seen as a sign of confidence from a company -- it suggests the company is optimistic about the future and believes the shares can take off once again from the new, lower price.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Being an investor in Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) could best be described by the opening words of the Charles Dickens novel A Tale of Two Cities : "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Since the company's IPO in late 2017, the stock soared as much as 1,940% in less than four years. However, the combination of a post-pandemic streaming hangover and economic downturn ravaged advertising budgets and sent Roku plunging.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Web3 revolution may be closer than you thought. The social media market is changing quickly right now, and the leading new platform is a decentralized app running on open-source software, managed by a nonprofit community rather than a profit-seeking company. Common complaints about today's social networks The era of massive social networks won't last forever.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Every quarter, institutional money managers with at least $100 million invested in the markets are required to file a form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These filings represent an itemized breakdown of all the stocks that hedge fund managers buy and sell during the quarter -- providing a glimpse into what companies the " smart money " on Wall Street is flocking toward.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

There's no denying the fact that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has turned out to be a life-changing investment for anyone who bought shares of this chipmaker a decade ago. That's because Nvidia stock has delivered remarkable gains of more than 26,800% in the past 10 years, significantly crushing the 195% gains that the S&P 500 index has clocked over the same period.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) recently reached a new milestone for dividend growth. The Canadian pipeline and utility operator has now increased its payment for 30 straight years after boosting its payout by 3% for 2025. That raise will push its dividend yield even closer to 6%. Here's a look at what has fueled its ability to grow its dividend over the years and whether it has the power to continue pushing its payout higher in the future.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

It's been an extremely challenging few years for Boeing (NYSE: BA) , and its recovery under new CEO Kelly Ortberg isn't going to be a quick fix. Still, there's a bullish case for the stock based on a backlog of about $428 billion at Boeing commercial airplanes (BCA), $62 billion at Boeing defense, space & security (BDS), and $20 billion at its aviation services business, Boeing global services (BGS).

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) fell 4.5% following the release of the company's fiscal 2025 third-quarter results (for the three months ended Oct. 31) on Nov. 26 -- and this was even though it delivered better-than-expected numbers and upgraded its guidance. A closer look at the company's latest quarterly results will show that it is benefiting from improved cybersecurity spending, which is a positive sign in the aftermath of the July 19 outage caused by a glitchy software update

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Realty Income (NYSE: O) is a giant in the net lease segment of the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. It is so large that generating additional growth requires massive investments in new assets each year. But this challenge isn't dissuading management; it has made several key moves to ensure that the REIT can continue to grow in the future.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A consolidation wave has washed over the oil patch this year. Several oil companies secured needle-moving acquisitions, including ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) and Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN). Those two oil companies recently closed their deals. That should give them a lot of fuel to grow shareholder value in 2025 and beyond. Those catalysts make them look like great oil stocks to buy as we head into the new year.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Tax-deferred retirement accounts like traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans let investors reduce their tax burden in a given year by deducting contributions from their gross income. But the tax payments cannot be postponed indefinitely. Individuals with tax-deferred accounts must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) once they reach a certain age. Read on to learn three important RMD rules that every investor should know before 2025.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

For crypto investors, there's only one season better than the winter holidays, and that's "altcoin season." During this time of the year, lesser-known cryptocurrencies with smaller market caps (i.e., altcoins ) can absolutely skyrocket in value. Right now, all indicators are flashing green for the arrival of altcoin season. So let's take a closer look at how altcoin season is defined, what it means for crypto investors, and which cryptocurrencies might stand to benefit the most.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Right now, Bitcoin is getting all the attention in the crypto market. And for good reason. Bitcoin soared by nearly 40% in the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, and is now up 128% for the year. Moreover, it's within striking distance of the psychologically important $100,000 price level. But that doesn't mean other cryptocurrencies are not also soaring in value.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Mutual fund giant Vanguard Group offers over 60 equity-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). There are ETFs for growth stocks, value stocks, and dividend stocks. Some ETFs focus on small-cap shares, while others focus on mega-caps. Some ETFs invest in momentum and others are more balanced. You may think that Vanguard's best-performing ETF in 2024 holds a lot of Nvidia stock, such as the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF , which has a whopping 12.5% weighting in Nvidia.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

You may have heard of QuantumScape (NYSE: QS). It's a California-based start-up working to develop and commercialize an electric vehicle (EV) battery that would be a significant step forward in safety and performance from existing alternatives. Researchers have been tinkering with "solid state" battery technology since the 1960s, but it has proven very difficult to make a solid state battery that will last more than a few cycles.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Shares of server and storage solution specialist BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) charged sharply higher on Tuesday, surging as much as 20.9%. As of 11:52 a.m. ET, the stock was still up 19.1%. The catalyst that sent the artificial intelligence (AI) specialist higher was some bullish commentary in an international publication that compared it favorably to data mining and AI specialist Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR).

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Shopify 's (NYSE: SHOP) business today is booming as much as it was during the lock-down phases of the pandemic -- and Wall Street has noticed. The commerce platform's stock soared 48% through November 2024, nearly doubling the year-to-date rally in the S&P 500. There's time for that 2024 performance gap to expand further as fresh data about transaction processing volumes over the holiday season comes out.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

A tiny company in a fast-growing industry is a recipe for millionaire-making potential. And with shares up by a whopping 347% year to date as of this writing, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) has been a top performer as it seeks to pioneer voice-based artificial intelligence (AI). But is it too late for new investors to hop aboard? Let's dig deeper to see what the future holds.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool. Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Dec 04, 2024 , 8:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Dollar Tree Q3 2024 earnings call and webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. [Operator instructions] We ask you to please limit yourselves to one question and return to the queue.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Takeout pizza chain Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has been around since the 1960s, but the past 15 years have come to define the company. Domino's completely redesigned its pizza recipe in 2008 and 2009. That was a risky move for a company with decades of brand recognition, but it paid off big time. The company's success has reached new heights, as has the stock.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). 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. 4, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 4, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Advanced Micro Devices right now?

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

The S&P 500 is a powerful representation of today's market, including the 500 companies that fuel the economy. In order to make it into this benchmark, most of a company's shares must be available for trading, market cap should be $18 billion or more, and the company must be profitable. So, to be invited into the index is a pretty big deal. Inclusion also could result in gains for a particular stock over time as funds that track the index add it -- and as more cautious investors see this mil

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has taken its spot center-stage in the high-growth artificial intelligence (AI) market thanks to its innovations. The company is the maker of the world's fastest graphics processing units (GPUs) -- and these chips power some of the most crucial of AI tasks, such as the training and inferencing of models. Along with this, Nvidia also has built an entire portfolio of AI products and services to serve customers along their AI path.

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