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APRIL 2, 2024
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) are two of the world's largest retailers. Walmart operates more than 10,500 stores and warehouse clubs across 19 countries and a wide range of e-commerce websites. Alibaba owns Taobao and Tmall, the two largest e-commerce marketplaces in China, several overseas marketplaces, and more than 300 brick-and-mortar supermarkets.
Private Equity Professional
APRIL 2, 2024
Vance Street Capital has acquired Keltec Technolab, a provider of aftermarket filtration components. The buy of the company is Vance Street’s seventh platform investment out of its third fund, Vance Street Capital III LP. Keltec designs and manufactures more than 12,000 SKUs of filtration products including air/oil separators, air filters, oil filters, exhaust mufflers, coalescing… This content is for members only.
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Leading companies that are involved in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have already driven big gains for investors over the last year, but it's not too late for investors to capitalize. Almost every industry will eventually benefit from the increases in productivity that AI brings, and investors are just seeing a tiny bit of what this technology will do for businesses and consumers in the decades to come.
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 2, 2024
Millennials around my age group graduated into the teeth of the Great Financial Crisis. The labor market stunk and not just for a short while. The unemployment rate in America averaged nearly 7% from 2006 through the end of 2015: It was hard for young people to find work. And if you did find a job it probably wasn’t something you actually wanted to do.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Over the last 30 years, no next-big-thing trend or innovation has come close to rivaling the advent of the internet. However, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to do for businesses in this generation what the internet did for corporate America three decades ago. By the turn of the decade, analysts at PwC foresee AI, which relies on software and systems in place of human oversight, increasing global gross domestic product by $15.7 trillion.
FinSMEs
APRIL 2, 2024
Tonic App, a Porto, Portugal-based digital health startup, raised €10.85m in Series A funding. The round was co-led by BlueCrow Capital and Iberis Capital with participation from Vesalius Biocapital III, Armilar Venture Partners, Portugal Ventures, Shilling VC, and FSNB Health & Care. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business […] The post Tonic App Raises €10.85 M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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FinSMEs
APRIL 2, 2024
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, April 2nd, 2024, Chainwire Moongate announces the closing of a $2.7M Seed round to develop a Modular Web3 Engagement Layer for Real-World Activations. Backed by its success in disrupting the ticketing industry, the company aims to expand its reach into other sectors to transform interactive experiences using blockchain and AI. The […] The post Moongate Raises $2.7M Seed Round to Develop a Modular Web3 Engagement Layer for Real-World Activations appeared first on FinSM
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
I'm self-employed, so I'm on my own when it comes to saving for retirement. I don't have a pension plan or a 401(k) match to help me retire more comfortably. So I take a reasonably cautious approach with my retirement account. I strive to make investments that I firmly believe will grow my retirement nest egg over the long term. That's why I focus on dividend stocks.
AltAssets
APRIL 2, 2024
CF Private Equity, an affiliate of US investment firm Commonfund, has surpassed a $750m target to collect $1.1bn for its fourth secondaries fund. The post CF Private Equity blows past target to clinch over $1bn for secondaries first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) , once a darling of the stock market, saw its shares reach an impressive all-time high of $409.97 in November 2021. However, since then the stock has been quite turbulent and is currently trading nearly 56% below its all-time high. The reason? Much of this drawdown can be attributed to weak electric vehicle (EV) demand amid a high-interest rate environment, a slowdown in China's EV market, and the company's declining margins due to multiple price cuts.
AltAssets
APRIL 2, 2024
New York-based Grafine Partners has exceeded a $500m target to secure $600m for its maiden fund targeting PE managers. The post Grafine Partners raises $600m fund to “shake up traditional PE model” first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) has been an exceptional investment over the decades. The Canadian pipeline and utility operator has delivered more than an 11% compound annual total return over the past 20 years. That has outpaced the S&P 500 and its nearly 10% annualized total return, and its peers in the utilities and midstream sectors, with about 8% average annual total returns.
AltAssets
APRIL 2, 2024
The $259.9bn-managing New York State Common Retirement Fund has promised $550m across two private equity funds in a fresh round of commitments. The post New York pension pledges $550 across pair of funds first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) began as an online bookseller when it was founded in 1994. E-commerce remains the company's largest source of revenue, but it has also expanded into other areas of the technology sector, including cloud computing, streaming, digital advertising, and now artificial intelligence (AI). AI could be one of the greatest financial opportunities in history, and Amazon is tackling it from multiple angles.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
APRIL 2, 2024
By Sherry Lee Ong When your client is signing their application form, quickly take a photo of them. Have it printed and attach it to their policy. Include this note: “Today, [today’s date], I have made an important decision to take care of the future of my spouse and kids. I trust that my agent, and their company, will fulfill their promise.” In this way, you set your policy contract apart from all other contracts, because it has a deeper visual reminder of what life insurance all about.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
It wasn't long ago that smartphone users had plenty of reasons to upgrade after two years. Smartphones were getting significantly better each year. Snappier processors, more vibrant screens, and greatly improved cameras whetted consumers' appetites for new phones. Today, innovation in the smartphone industry is tougher to find. Apple 's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 15 family looks and performs an awful lot like its predecessor.
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 2, 2024
Japanese company’s bid for US Steel further complicated by industrial state politicians
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
If you want to set yourself up with a stream of dividend payments that allow you to retire comfortably, there are two basic options. You could buy shares of businesses that can rapidly raise their payouts, but those stocks tend to offer low yields up front. The other option is to aim for high yields upfront. Unfortunately, stocks generally don't offer high yields unless investors are nervous about the underlying business and its ability to grow profits.
AltAssets
APRIL 2, 2024
Advent International has agreed to buy Canadian fintech company Nuvei in an all-cash deal worth $6.3bn. Advent’s acquisition of the firm will return it to the private sphere four years after its IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Nuvei garnered attention after it received backing from actor Ryan Reynolds last year. Other shareholders include Nuvei’s […] The post Deal Roundup: Advent snags Nuvei for $6.3bn, EQT nears £3bn buyout first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) became a Wall Street darling last year when it cornered the market on artificial intelligence (AI) chips and earned its spot in the "Magnificent Seven," a phrase used to describe the seven most prominent tech companies. As a result, the company's stock is up 242% since last March, almost entirely based on excitement over its AI prospects.
FinSMEs
APRIL 2, 2024
Sparxell, a Cambridge, UK-based developer of sustainable, plant-based pigments, raised $3.2M in funding. Backers included Circular Innovation Fund, L’Oréal, Future Communities Capital, PDS Ventures, Katapult, Joyance Partners and SNØCAP VC. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate development and commercialisation of products which will eliminate synthetic chemicals from colourants in multi-billion dollar markets including in cosmetics, fashion, paint, and packaging.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Although the market continues to hit all-time highs, plenty of stocks are worth buying right now. While some may be overpriced, plenty look like good deals. If you've got $3,000 lying around, buying this trio is a wise idea. Meta Platforms Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is probably known better by its previous name, Facebook. Meta changed its name to signal a shift to focus on the metaverse, but this also included augmented and virtual reality products that are starting to generate some interest
FinSMEs
APRIL 2, 2024
PrismaStake, a Melbourne, Australia-based decentralized finance company, raised $6M in Seed funding. The backers were not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds for the development of innovative features and technologies and enhance its offerings and the user experience. PrismaStake leverages an advanced multi-chain staking platform dedicated to easing access to cryptocurrency staking, offering users […] The post PrismaStake Raises $6M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Share prices of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) jumped 47% over the last 12 months. Even with all that growth, at least one analyst sees more upside. Jefferies analyst Brent Thill recently issued an updated report that maintained a buy rating on the shares but raised the price target from $465 to $550. That represents an upside of nearly 30% over the next 12 months or so given the current stock price.
FinSMEs
APRIL 2, 2024
Aidium, a Boulder, CO-based provider of mortgage technology solutions, raised $19M in Series A funding. The round was led by PeakSpan Capital. The company intends to use the funds to further enhance its platform, expand its customer base, and strengthen its position as a player in the mortgage technology space. Led by CEO Spencer Dusebout, Aidium […] The post Aidium Secures $19M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) stock has at least 76% upside potential over the next 12 months or so, according to a Morgan Stanley analyst who raised the company's stock price target from $75 to $85 recently while retaining an "overweight" rating on the stock. It gets better; in Morgan Stanley's "bull case" scenario, the stock could go to $110. Delta stock currently trades around $42.
FinSMEs
APRIL 2, 2024
Praia Health, a Seattle, WA-based digital health company, raised $20M in Series A funding. The round was led by Frist Cressey Ventures and backed by SignalFire, Epsilon Health Investors and Providence Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to bolster the platform’s capabilities. Led by CEO Justin Dearborn, Incubated at Providence, Praia Health is a consumer platform for health systems […] The post Praia Health Raises $20M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash As of the week ending March 8, the IRS had received more than 62 million tax returns and issued more than 43 million refunds. But since the April 15 deadline hasn't yet arrived, there's a good chance those numbers will grow quite a bit as the season chugs along. At this point, though, you really only have a short amount of time to complete your taxes.
FinSMEs
APRIL 2, 2024
MidOcean Energy, a Washington, DC-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, received an investment from Mitsubishi Corporation. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Mitsubishi Corp has been an active player in the LNG sector for over 50 years, with investments spanning 12 projects across eight countries. The company intends to use the funds to […] The post MidOcean Energy Receives Investment from Mitsubishi Corporation appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
As of January 2024, the average Social Security recipient collected a monthly benefit of $1,907. That's an annual income of just under $23,000. You may not be able to get by in retirement on Social Security alone if your monthly benefit is somewhere in the vicinity of $1,907. But what if Social Security is paying you a lot more? The maximum monthly benefit Social Security is paying this year is $4,873.
FinSMEs
APRIL 2, 2024
Shifty Eye Games, a Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based independent game development studio, received CAD$788.5K in funding from the Government of Canada and Canadian Heritage through the Creative Export Canada program, Export-Ready Stream. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO and Founder Tuncer Deniz, Shifty Eye Games […] The post Shifty Eye Games Receives CAD$788.5K in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) stock has soared a whopping 125% over the past year. And the big pharma player has become one of the heaviest-weighted shares in the S&P 500 , joining the ranks of top tech companies like artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant Nvidia and iPhone maker Apple. In fact, this drugmaker with double-digit revenue gains is starting to look more and more like a growth stock.
FinSMEs
APRIL 2, 2024
Maverix Medical, a Menlo Park, CA-based dedicated lung cancer platform established by Ajax Health, KKR, and Hologic, Inc., acquired Cirrus Bio, a Phoeniz, AZ-based provider of multiomic solutions for the diagnosis and management of diseases. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Led by David Mallery (CEO) and Scott Morris(CSO), Cirrus Bio develops and brings to […] The post Maverix Medical Closes Acquisition of Cirrus Bio appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 2, 2024
Image source: Getty Images The banking industry is seeing high demand for CDs in 2024. The top CDs are offering high APYs, and savings account APYs could be coming down soon if the Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates this year. However, CDs are not the best choice for everyone's savings. Many people have misconceptions that CDs are always better than savings accounts, or that CDs are the "only" place to keep your money if you want to earn interest.
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