The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Image source: Getty Images If you've been trying to buy a home this year, you may be growing increasingly frustrated by the day. Not only is it an expensive time to sign a mortgage , but it's a tough time to find the right home due a glaring lack of inventory. Things might improve slightly during the month of July, but only marginally so. Here are some predictions for July's real estate market. 1.
PE Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
As part of the transaction, Bridgepoint will exit its investment through the sale of its stake to Golden Gate Capital. The post Golden Gate to acquire electric utility manufacturer DMC Power appeared first on PE Hub.
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The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
When the Securities and Exchange Commission filed its lawsuits against cryptocurrency exchanges Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) in early June, it also named Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) as unregistered securities. The news was understandably shocking for many investors, and both cryptos have tumbled during the past 30 days.
PE Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
The transaction will enable Red Oak to accelerate product development, continue enhancements to its existing software suite, and expand its customer service model. The post Mainsail Partners invests $51m in compliance software provider Red Oak appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Social Security is a complex program with many rules governing how much people can claim in benefits. People work their entire lives to earn benefits, which can be a key supplement to their savings in retirement, so it's important to understand at least the basics of how the program works so they can claim as much as possible. Here's the most important Social Security table you'll ever see.
PE Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
Spring, Texas-based Elevate is a provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for hospitals, health systems and healthcare providers. The post Edgewater-backed Elevate Patient Solutions acquires RCM solutions provider Revenue Masters appeared first on PE Hub.
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PE Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
Gurobi Optimization is a provider of decision intelligence technology. The post TSCP-backed Gurobi Optimization scoops up mathematical optimization firm October Sky appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) was sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission in early June, but the stock has moved sharply higher since. Travis Hoium covers why this stock is hot again in this video. *Stock prices used were the end-of-day prices of June 28, 2023. The video was published on June 28, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Coinbase Global When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.
PE Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
PE bets on aviation in this post-pandemic world. The post Bain Capital among those banking on aviation; TSCP invests in decision intelligence tech appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Several Wall Street firms are exceedingly bullish on artificial intelligence (AI). Goldman Sachs recently said the S&P 500 was undervalued due to the AI boom. Meanwhile, Bank of America , BMO Capital Markets, and RBC Capital have all referenced AI when increasing their year-end forecasts for the benchmark index. Last week, consultancy Capital Economics came out with the most bullish call to date.
PE Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
Based in Dallas, IOG is the management company responsible for managing IOG Resources, LLC and IOG Resources II, LLC. The post First Reserve-backed IRM promotes Woolley to CEO appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Investors were in a good mood on the last day of June, and major market indexes pushed their way higher by as much as 1.5%. With the gains, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) , S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) all posted solid returns for the first half of the year, albeit gains that were highly concentrated in certain parts of the market.
PE Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
Private equity industry still has a ‘long way to go’ for people in the LGBTQ+ community to truly feel welcome and comfortable, says Heyvaert. The post Motive Partners’ Rob Heyvaert on inclusiveness: ‘Lead by example’ appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Do you have insurance for everything possible? You're not alone. It's always reassuring to know that you're covered in case of an emergency or an unexpected event. However, there are some types of insurance that you don't need or that could simply be a waste of money. While insurance can provide security, it's important to understand which types of coverage are worth investing in and which are just an added expense. 1.
PE Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
Indianapolis-based Fortis is a home-based care company. The post Grant Avenue-backed Fortis Home Health & Hospice recruits Radics as CEO appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Only 10 years ago, Apple 's (NASDAQ: AAPL) market cap stood below $400 billion. That was enough to make the technology leader one of the biggest companies on the planet. Apple now claims the No. 1 spot and has done so without interruption since late 2021. But the company's valuation is no longer measured in billions of dollars. Apple has a shot to make history today if its market cap is over $3 trillion at the market close.
PE Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
Michael Forman will serve as chairman and CEO of the combined firm. The post FS Investments and Portfolio Advisors merge appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) roadmap for its next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) chips gives investors a look into what is next for this AI giant. Check out the short video to learn what semiconductor investors Jose Najarro and Billy Duberstein had to say. Also, consider subscribing and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of June 27, 2023.
A Wealth of Common Sense
JUNE 30, 2023
Here’s a headline from a Bloomberg story about the economy: And the lede: The recession calls are getting louder on Wall Street, but for many of the households and businesses who make up the world economy the downturn is already here. This story probably could have been written yesterday but it was actually published a year ago, in July 2022. If it seems like we’ve been reading about a looming recession for m.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Tech giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and social media behemoth Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) took the gold and silver medals, respectively, for the best-performing stocks on the S&P 500 index for the first half of 2023. Below is a look at the top two performers of the year through June 30. For context, the S&P 500 returned 16.9% over this period, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite returned 32.3%. 1.
The Big Picture
JUNE 30, 2023
A quick note as the first half of 2023 draws to a close, shocking the locals with its intensity. Why? Because almost nobody saw this rally coming. 1 As of this moment, the indices stand appreciably higher than where they were on January 1, 2023: The NASDAQ 100 is up >38%, the S&P 500 is up ~15.5%, and the Russell 2000 small cap index is up almost 7%.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history, earned a remarkable 3,641,613% total return on capital for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) shareholders from 1964 to 2021. By contrast, the benchmark S&P 500 produced total returns on capital of approximately 2,600% over this period. What is Buffett's secret to beating the broader markets?
FinSMEs
JUNE 30, 2023
GeologicAI, a Calgary, Canada-based provider of rock and resource digitization services, raised $20M in Series A funding. The round was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to further the development and global scaling of its fleet of AI-powered robot geologists, accelerating resource exploration and extraction. Led by CEO Grant […] The post GeologicAI Raises $20M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Warren Buffett knows a thing or two about picking stocks. As CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , he delivered a staggering return of 3,787,464% to the company's shareholders from 1965 to 2022. He has applied a proven strategy of buying shares in wonderful businesses and holding onto them for years. Two of the largest holdings in Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio are Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).
FinSMEs
JUNE 30, 2023
MedScout, an Austin, TX-based revenue acceleration platform for med tech commercial operations, raised $5M in Seed funding. The round was led by Stage 2 Capital, with participation from LiveOak Venture Partners, as well as Alumni Ventures, and a16z’s Scout Fund. Mandy Cole and Mike Marcantonio, Partner at LiveOak Venture Partners, will join the MedScout Board The company intends […] The post MedScout Raises $5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has enjoyed a massive bull run this year, with its stock up by about 180% since Jan. 1. That's a stark improvement from the 50% decline the company's shares experienced amid the macroeconomic headwinds of 2022. Nvidia's shift from being a primarily PC-gaming-focused business to AI development has helped strengthen its outlook and make it less reliant on consumer chip sales (alongside its continued success in its data center segment, of course).
FinSMEs
JUNE 30, 2023
AlloyX, a Berkeley, CA-based provider of a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that aggregates tokenized credit, raised $2M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Hack VC, with investments from Circle Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Stratos, Lecca Ventures, MH Ventures, very early Ventures, Archblock, dao5, and Credix Finance. The company intends to use the funds […] The post AlloyX Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Image source: Getty Images One problem with shopping at a warehouse store is that there are many new things to check out. Unless you have an unlimited budget, leaving some things behind is necessary. When Sam's Club offers items on clearance, that's the time to make the purchase because once they're gone, they're gone. Here are five great deals you may be interested in. 1.
FinSMEs
JUNE 30, 2023
Inflection AI, a Palo Alto, CA-based company building a large AI cluster comprising 22,000 NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs, raised $1.3 billion in funding. The round, which brings the total raised by the company to $1.525 billion, was led by Microsoft, Reid Hoffman, Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt, and new investor NVIDIA. The company intends to use […] The post Inflection AI Raises $1.3 Billion of Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Many tech stocks have experienced a run-up in recent months thanks to AI. This has served as a boon to growth investors after the brutal sell-off in 2022. Nonetheless, that move may make investors forget that some AI stocks are also dividend stocks , and the technology could potentially reward income investors as well. Investors looking for stable, growing income streams should take a closer look at these three stocks in particular.
FinSMEs
JUNE 30, 2023
Aito, an Amsterdam, Netherlands-based company which specializes in patented finger sensing and haptic feedback solutions, raised €6M in funding. The round saw participation from KBC Focus Fund, FORWARD.One and Innovation Industries. The company intends to use the funds to extend its reach with new customers and into new laptop haptics applications, following the deployment of […] The post Aito Raises €6M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
What happened Most cryptocurrencies moved higher today, as more mainstream financial institutions filed to launch spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and as altcoins gained steam. Since late afternoon yesterday, the price of the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) , traded 3.4% higher as of 10:35 a.m. ET today. Meanwhile, the price of the meme token Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) traded 4.5% higher, while the price of Bitcoin Cash (CRYPTO: BCH) had jumped nearly 26%.
Entrepreneur - VC
JUNE 30, 2023
A suspect has been identified after a viral video showed a man etching the names "Ivan+Hayley" into the brick walls of the Rome Colosseum in Italy earlier this week.
The Motley Fool
JUNE 30, 2023
Ever since February, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been on a strategic push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into everything it does. While rival tech companies Microsoft and Alphabet have thus far dominated the headlines when it comes to introducing new ChatGPT-style innovations, it now looks like Meta Platforms is finally starting to catch up.
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