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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. If you've been following weight-loss stocks, you know those are the drugs that have been driving a lot of the bullishness behind Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk this year, as they've been helping people lose significant weight. Both healthcare stocks have been soundly beating the markets this year and are up over 40%. But as hot as they have been, there's been one weight-loss stock that has been doing even better: WW International (NASDAQ: WW).

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Harrington will continue to operate as a standalone company and be led by its current management team. The post Bain Capital Private Equity to acquire industrial process firm Harrington appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In early 2019, Disney (NYSE: DIS) made a deal to consolidate its control and (eventual) ownership of streaming platform Hulu. Up to that point, Hulu was owned and operated jointly by Disney, Fox, and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA). Right after Disney acquired the assets from Fox (making it the majority stakeholder of Hulu) the House of Mouse inked a deal with Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) to assume operational control of the streaming service.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The deal is expected to be closed before the end of the year. The post Quantum Capital Group to sell renewable energy platform ConnectGen to Repsol for $768m appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Stock splits have no impact on business fundamentals like revenue or earnings, but they can cue investors in to potentially worthwhile investments. Stock splits are only necessary following sustained share price appreciation, and that rarely happens by accident. Instead, it often points to a business that is firing on all cylinders. Several well-known companies have split their stocks in the past few years, including: Apple : a 4-for-1 split in August 2020.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Advent, Dubin Clark and EagleTree headline some of the deals we've seen in the advertising and marketing space. The post The medium is still the message: 6 more PE deals involving marketing, advertising appeared first on PE Hub.

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As a result of the investment, GTCR owns 50 percent of R&T with the remaining 50 percent retained by existing shareholders, which include Estancia Capital Partners and R&T's founding team and employees. The post GTCR invests in financial services firm R&T Deposit Solutions appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Social Security provides retirement income for millions of Americans, but there's a lot more to the program than many people think. From the calculation of benefits to the application process, here are seven of the most important things you should know and understand about Social Security before you retire. 1. How benefits are calculated The Social Security formula can be a little complicated, but here's the short version.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Energy Capital Partners has been acquired by Bridgepoint Group in a deal worth $1.05bn. With ECP, Bridgepoint adds an infra leg to its PE and credit businesses. The post Bridgepoint to acquire ECP in latest infra consolidation play appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The S&P 500 has rebounded strongly from last year's pullback, but the broad-market index stalled out in August as concerns about rising interest rates and a recovery that may have gotten ahead of itself contributed to the decline in stocks. As you can see from the chart below, the S&P 500 edged down 1.8% in August, slightly better than the Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Star Leasing is a provider of trailer leasing and maintenance services. The post I Squared-backed Star Leasing to merge with Commercial Trailer Leasing appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is the world's largest entertainment operator. It has 12 theme parks, several billion-dollar franchises, and an unmatched content library. However, it's been struggling recently with streaming profitability and disappointing results at the box office. At the same time, Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) is making its way back up from its own long-term struggles.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Prior to joining North Branch, Gleason worked as interim CEO at Summit Hydraulics. The post North Branch appoints Gleason as operating partner and Corrigan as senior associate appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Mortgage lenders want to get repaid, so they tend to be at least somewhat judicious about giving out home loans. In other words, you're not going to qualify for a $500,000 mortgage when your income can only support a $100,000 loan. But one mistake many home buyers make is looking at the monthly mortgage payments they'll be liable for and thinking, "Okay, I can handle that.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

CoreDux is a manufacturer of flexible flow control and conveyance components and systems. The post Arcline-backed CoreDux scoops up manufacturer Pyramid Precision Machine Inc appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Western Midstream (NYSE: WES) pays its investors an attractive dividend that yields 8.3%. That's well above average; the dividend yield on the S&P 500 is about 1.5% these days. And that already high-yielding payout is likely to head even higher after Western Midstream sealed a deal to buy Meritage Midstream Services II for $885 million in cash. The acquisition will boost its free cash flow, giving Western Midstream the flexibility to increase its payout after it closes the transaction later

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Dubin Clark launched the InProduction platform in June 2015. The post ZMC acquires special event service firm InProduction from Dubin Clark appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There is no question artificial intelligence (AI) is top of mind for most investors in 2023. Why wouldn't it be? Research firm McKinsey & Company estimates the technology could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management places that figure at a whopping $200 trillion. Therefore, it's no surprise investors are rushing to buy stocks that could benefit from the AI revolution.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Kim will be based in the firm's San Francisco office. The post Harris Williams taps Kim as managing director and tech group co-head appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Dollar General 's (NYSE: DG) shoppers are feeling more financially stressed. The value-focused retailer recently announced surprisingly weak Q2 earnings results that showed mounting demand pressure. Wall Street punished its shares in response, pushing them to a 40%-plus decline so far in 2023. Investors might feel tempted to jump into the stock given Dollar General's strong market position and cheap valuation.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Singapore-headquartered investment firm Temasek will remain a minority investor in CAA while CMC Capital remains a strategic partner. The post TPG to sell majority stake in talent agency giant CAA to Artémis appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) cut prices for both vehicles and driver assist software, and that could put further pressure on the company's margins. In this video, Travis Hoium covers why this is a big deal for investors. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Sept. 3, 2023. The video was published on Sept. 5, 2023. Find out why Tesla is one of the 10 best stocks to buy now Our analyst team has spent more than a decade beating the market.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The transaction is expected to close later this year. The post Igneo Infrastructure Partners to acquire solar energy firm Soltage appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Warren Buffett is an investing legend. The conglomerate that he has steered since 1965, Berkshire Hathaway , has outperformed the market by a breathtakingly wide margin over those years. Data by YCharts. Cathie Wood is newer to the investing scene, and many of the exchange-traded funds (ETF) she manages through her firm, Ark Invest, skyrocketed when the pandemic started.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

GTCR bets on financial services. The post GTCR takes financial services position with R&T Deposit Solutions investment; Marketing agency roundup appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) investors are sitting on solid gains of almost 70% in 2023 thanks mainly to the broader surge in semiconductor stocks, even as the company's financial performance has left a lot to be desired. AMD's revenue in the first six months of 2023 dropped almost 14% year over year to $10.7 billion. This decline can be attributed to weak sales of personal computers (PCs), a market that considerably influences AMD's overall business.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Monomoy Credit Opportunities Fund II is focused on first lien term loans and senior secured notes of lower-middle market and mid-market businesses in the secondary market. The post Monomoy Capital collects $300m for second credit opportunities fund appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Recent data from the U.S. Census shows that among working-age Americans aged 15 to 64, the most common type of retirement account in 2020 (the most recent year for which this data was collected) was none other than a 401(k) plan. That year, roughly 35% of workers had a 401(k). Similarly, your employer might offer you access to a 401(k) plan. And if there's a company match available, it pays to put in enough money to snag it in full.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The seller is Great Hill Partners. The post Gryphon-backed Meazure Learning buys online proctor Examity appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While it isn't exactly a household name, EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) owns a portfolio of real estate occupied by many companies you're probably very familiar with. EPR is an excellent income stock with lots of growth potential and an excellent management team. Not only is it one of my favorite real estate stocks to follow, but it's one that I own in my stock portfolio and have added to several times.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

According to terms of the deal, Consortium Brand Partners will now hold an approximate 70 percent ownership stake in the company. The post Consortium Brand Partners acquires a majority ownership stake in Reese Witherspoon’s clothing line Draper James appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Image source: Getty Images At this point of the year, many people are focused on trying to pay off the debt they racked up in the course of summertime travel. Others are grappling with back-to-school expenses. So given that it's still early September, you may not be all that focused on checking items off of your holiday shopping list. But actually, now may be a good time to start your holiday shopping if you can afford to.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

ICG, the global alternative asset manager, today announced that its Infrastructure team (“ICG Infra”) has signed a definitive agreement with Enfinity Global, a leader in renewable energy, to make a €400 m equity investment to fund Enfinity’s near-term growth and the execution of its business strategy. This investment will bolster Enfinity Global’s balance sheet to accelerate the completion of its 17GW portfolio, including 7.3 GW of energy storage assets.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For more crisp and insightful business and economic news, subscribe to The Daily Upside newsletter. It's completely free and we guarantee you'll learn something new every day. Climate change doesn't care if you're a saint or a sinner. And African political and business leaders say everybody should foot the bill. On the final day of the African Climate Summit this week in Kenya, officials from across the continent signed the Nairobi Declaration, a proposed global carbon tax that would have major

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