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AUGUST 22, 2023
What happened Shares of VinFast Auto (NASDAQ: VFS) , the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) start-up that made a stellar market debut one week ago, skyrocketed today and were up 94% as of 11 a.m. ET. VinFast's market capitalization shot past $70 billion today as investors lapped up a big update from the company. So what VinFast has announced that the U.S.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
Based in Markham, Ontario, StenTech is a manufacturer of stencils and related custom products for applications in electronics and SMT manufacturing in North America. The post Align Capital-backed StenTech scoops up Photo Etch Technology appeared first on PE Hub.
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The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) surged on Monday, rising more than 7%. The growth-stock's gain may have been driven, in part, by an upbeat day for the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite. But shares likely also benefited from a bullish analyst note. Baird analyst Ben Kallo put Tesla on his "best ideas" list this week, citing a range of catalysts for the stock that could help shares hit his 12-month price target of $300.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
Headquartered in Atlanta, The Weather Company is a weather forecasting and information tech company. The post Francisco Partners to buy The Weather Company assets from IBM appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Items in dollar stores rarely cost $1 anymore, but that hasn't stopped people from flocking to these discount meccas. As Americans continue to grapple with high living costs -- particularly when it comes to food shopping -- sales at the likes of Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Family Dollar are booming. Whether you're a recent convert or an old hand at dollar store shopping, here are some little-known tricks that could help you save even more.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
In this role, Lyons will lead the company's strategic initiatives. The post MidOcean-backed Empower Brands taps Lyons as Koala Insulation brand president appeared first on PE Hub.
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PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
In his new role, Collins will have full oversight of the Brown Jordan brand with particular focus on strategic operations, planning, sales and profitability, marketing, retail operations, and product design. The post Littlejohn-backed Brown Jordan appoints Collins as division president appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
Insurance technology expert Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) was a high-flying market darling once upon a time. Its fully automated end-to-end process, with artificial intelligence (AI) tools running everything from applications to loss payouts, was a perfect match for the increasingly automated trends of the early pandemic era. But the business grew too fast for its own good.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
In addition to its equity investment alongside World's existing backer Charlesbank, Goldman Sachs is also leading debt financing in World. The post Goldman Sachs to invest in insurance brokerage World Insurance Associates appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
The years leading up to retirement can be exciting. After a lifetime of hard work, the end of your career is finally in sight. And once you're able to actually retire, you'll have complete control over your schedule without needing to report to work or meet a manager's demands. But the closer you get to retirement, the more important it becomes to buckle down and focus on certain financial matters.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
Meadow is a UK provider of sustainable dairy, confectionery and plant-based ingredients. The post Exponent agrees to divest stake in Meadow to Fairfax Financial appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
There are always great opportunities to be found in the stock market if you look hard enough. In addition to the easing of pandemic restrictions and the reopening of numerous economies around the world, consumer demand has also been strongly boosted as people engage in "revenge spending." At the same time, new trends are emerging that can act as sustainable tailwinds for the foreseeable future.
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AUGUST 22, 2023
Trident is partnering with Bluejay Capital on the deal. The post Priority Courier Experts secures investment from Trident appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
Cannabis stocks are not especially appealing to investors now. Though some U.S.-based cannabis companies have excellent fundamentals that could lead to their success over the long run, very few Canadian growers stand a chance. Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) and Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) have been long-time favorites of investors. When the Canadian market boomed after that nation's move to fully legalize cannabis, the companies did well.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
The seller was Capital Double Impact. The post Cressey & Company buys long-term care services provider HealthDrive appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
When it comes to entertainment companies , Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is perhaps peerless in what it has achieved in over the last 100 years. From animation to theme parks, movies, and sports programming, Disney has managed to achieve a level of success that is almost unrivaled. But in recent times, the House of Mouse has seen its prospects dim; in March 2021, Walt Disney's stock was selling for just over $200 apiece, but now it is trading at less than $90 a share.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
Following the CI investment, Trace will have over $420 million of equity capital commitments from Quantum Capital Group, CI, and Trace management. The post Climate Investment backs Trace Carbon Solutions appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has shaken off some cobwebs, up more than 50% this year. Riding that momentum is one of the leading Bitcoin miners, Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) , up an astounding 210% in 2023 alone. The company released its Q2 2023 earnings report recently, and while it was a bit of a mixed bag, over the long term, Riot is in a position to dominate the Bitcoin mining industry.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
Goldman Sachs bets on insurance. The post Arm preps Nasdaq IPO; GSAM invests in insurance; Climate Investment makes carbon capture play appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
What happened Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) intends to cut jobs and downsize its corporate office space, looking to save upwards of $500 million annually. Investors are underwhelmed, sending Schwab shares down about 3% on Tuesday morning. So what It has been a difficult year for Charles Schwab. Though the company is best known as a discount brokerage , it also has a large deposit-gathering business that has struggled as rates have risen.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
International Designs Group is a supplier of slab and tile materials for the kitchen and bath industry. The post Mill Point-backed IDG buys stone products provider Trajus Surfaces appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
Fixed-income investments like high-quality bonds can be a great way to generate some supplemental income. They make fixed interest payments on a regular schedule until they mature. However, bonds aren't the only way to generate extra income. High-quality dividend stocks can also be great income-producing investments. Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) is an excellent option because it offers investors a bond-like income stream with a couple of additional benefits.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
CATEC was founded in 2014. The post Apollo snaps up gas company CATEC appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
U.S. companies are grappling with a challenging economy as high inflation and rising interest rates are pressuring household finances, which means consumers are spending less money. The knock-on effects mean even companies that serve other businesses are experiencing a slowdown in growth. Small-business software provider Bill.com (NYSE: BILL) falls into that category, but its slowdown isn't like most others.
Private Equity Professional
AUGUST 22, 2023
Bow River Capital has expanded its private equity team with the hirings of Gaurav Sharma as a managing director and Shayan Masoudpour as a director. On a combined basis, the two new professionals bring more than 30 years of private equity experience to Bow River. “We are thrilled to welcome Gaurav and Shayan to the… This content is for members only.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
After spending much of last year in the dumps, Wall Street handed investors a welcome surprise in 2023. Each of the major market indexes has climbed at least 20% from its respective bottom, causing some market enthusiasts to call the dawn of the next bull market -- at least by that measure. While this is a very different environment than 2022, some investors are banking on the group of stocks that split their shares last year.
Private Equity Professional
AUGUST 22, 2023
Trive Capital and Epic Partners have partnered to acquire Pryor Learning, a provider of corporate training, credentialing, and educational content to small and medium sized businesses. Pryor provides in-person and online training courses to individuals, teams, and organizations in more than 20 subject areas including Administrative Assistant, Front Desk & Reception; Grammar & Business Writing,… This content is for members only.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
Over the past few years, many growth-oriented investors stuck with the FAANG stocks -- Facebook's parent Meta Platforms , Amazon , Apple , Netflix , and Google's parent Alphabet -- as their core tech investments. After all, those five tech titans dominated the social networking, e-commerce, cloud, streaming video, advertising, and premium mobile device markets.
Private Equity Professional
AUGUST 22, 2023
Coalesce Capital has acquired Examinetics, a provider of occupational-health compliance services. Freedom 3 Capital, an investment firm that previously backed Examinetics, is reinvesting in the company alongside Coalesce Capital. Examinetics’ compliance testing services include medical examinations, on-site and on-demand hearing testing, noise surveys, and air sampling.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
Many tech stocks took a hit last year on news about elevated inflation, high interest rates, and the possibility of a recession. These events combined to wreck investors' confidence in the sector. But technology stocks have made a solid comeback in 2023. The newly found confidence in tech stocks explains why the Nasdaq Composite index is up nearly 30% so far this year, while the S&P 500 index has appreciated nearly 15%.
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
Northvolt is a platform focused on the research, development, manufacturing and recycling of sustainable battery cells and systems. The post Sweden’s Northvolt raises $1.2bn from BlackRock, Canadian pensions appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
U.S. companies have a history of creating more value than any others across the globe. The American economy continuously evolves, and different industries have taken turns at producing the world's richest corporations over the last century: In 1901, United States Steel became the world's first-ever $1 billion company. By 1955, General Motors was selling enough cars to warrant a $10 billion valuation, becoming the first company to pass that milestone. 40 years later in 1995, industrial conglomera
PE Hub
AUGUST 22, 2023
Hypergiant CEO Mike Betzer will continue to lead the company. The post Trive Capital acquires enterprise AI software firm Hypergiant appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 22, 2023
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, has some strong words to say about American Express: "I could do all kinds of things with hundreds of billions of dollars. But I can't put in the minds of people what is in their minds about American Express." The Oracle of Omaha's company owns more than 20% of American Express (NYSE: AXP) , making it the third-largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway 's investment portfolio.
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