The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Recent developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have captured the public imagination over the past year or so. One of the byproducts of this trend has been the surging stock prices of companies at the forefront of this paradigm shift in technology. Nowhere is this more apparent than with chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , whose graphics processing units (GPUs) have become the gold standard for AI.

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Private Equity Professional

MAY 22, 2024

Former Goldman Sachs partner Jo Natauri has launched Invidia Capital Management in New York City to invest in upper-middle market healthcare companies. In tandem with the launch, Invidia has received an investment from GCM Grosvenor. Ms. Natauri has more than 25 years of healthcare investing, operating, and investment banking experience. She joined Goldman Sachs as… This content is for members only.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

In case you missed it, what's arguably the most important data release of the second quarter occurred last week -- and I'm not talking about the monthly inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 15 marked the deadline for institutional money managers and wealthy investors with at least $100 million in assets under management to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Private Equity Professional

MAY 22, 2024

American Securities has agreed to sell Acuren, a provider of nondestructive testing services, to Admiral Acquisition Limited at an enterprise valuation of $1.85 billion. Acuren is a provider of conventional, advanced, and tech-enabled nondestructive testing (NDT) services – including examination, inspection, engineering, rope access, and monitoring services – to companies operating in the refinery, chemical,… This content is for members only.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Shares of solar-related stocks First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) , SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) , and Sunnova Energy (NYSE: NOVA) were rocketing higher today, appreciating 18%, 17.4%, and 12.6%, respectively, as of 2:08 p.m. EDT. First Solar received a positive analyst upgrade late yesterday and was up 8% or so on Tuesday before its renewed surge today. However, it appears the optimism is obviously percolating throughout the entire solar and clean energy industry.

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Private Equity Professional

MAY 22, 2024

Publicly traded MasterBrand has agreed to acquire Supreme Cabinetry from GHK Capital Partners for $520 million in cash. GHK Capital acquired Supreme Cabinet (then Dura Supreme Cabinetry) in October 2019 from the company’s second-generation founding family. The company was founded in Minnesota by Donald Stotts in 1954 and operated a 220,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in… This content is for members only.

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Private Equity Professional

MAY 22, 2024

If you studied corporate finance or portfolio management 20 years ago, “political risk” tended to refer to a country’s stability in government and the transparency/integrity of its capital markets. Those considerations still matter, but the deep polarization of government in the United States and other industrialized economies has given added weight to another kind of… This content is for members only.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) was one of the market's hottest stocks when it went public in November of 2021. Its stock more than doubled from its initial public offering (IPO) of $78 to its all-time high of $172.01 just a week later. At the time, investors were impressed by its production rates and its firm support from Amazon and Ford Motor. But as of this writing, Rivian's stock trades at about $10.

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FinSMEs

MAY 22, 2024

Coactive Systems, a San Jose, CA-based AI powered platform to make image and video data useful, raised $30m in Series B funding at a $200m valuation. The round was co-led by Emerson Collective andCherryrock Capital, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Greycroft, and previous investor Andreessen Horowitz. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations, development efforts, and its […] The post Coactive Systems Raises $30M in Series B Funding appeared first on Fin

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

If managing your investment portfolio is not your top priority, Vanguard's suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might be just what you need. Vanguard has built its reputation on a shareholder-first approach, which translates into a diverse offering of stock, bond, and fixed-income ETFs that come with exceptionally low expense ratios. This investor-friendly fee structure is a significant factor in the company's impressive performance record in the rapidly expanding ETF market.

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FinSMEs

MAY 22, 2024

Patronus AI, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an automated evaluation and security platform, raised $17M in Series A funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $20M, was led by Glenn Solomon at Notable Capital with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Datadog, Gokul Rajaram, Factorial Capital, and software and AI executives.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Relocating in retirement can bring you closer to family, hobbies, and better weather. But it's not always kind to your wallet. To maintain your financial security after leaving the workforce, you need to understand how your move will affect your budget and your tax bill. Here are three of the most important financial factors to keep in mind if you plan to move to another state in retirement. 1.

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FinSMEs

MAY 22, 2024

Aerodome, a Los Angeles CA-based company which specializes in Drone-As-First-Responder (DFR) technology, raised $21.5M in Series A funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $28M, was led by CRV with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund (CEO, Mercury), and Ford Street Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations […] The post Aerodome Raises $21.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

If you want to bet on generative artificial intelligence (AI), there is still no better pick than Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). The company dominates the market for cutting-edge AI data center chips. And unsurprisingly, shares have risen by a whopping 206% over the last 12 months alone. But can the bull run continue? Let's look at three reasons to continue buying Nvidia stock and one reason why it might be time to sell. 1.

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FinSMEs

MAY 22, 2024

Robo-advisors offering automated, algorithm-driven financial planning have certainly risen in popularity lately – and it’s easy to understand why. Their accessibility and cost-effectiveness hold particular appeal for novice investors or those with relatively straightforward financial needs. There’s no denying the seeming convenience of an impersonal algorithm managing your investments with minimal human oversight required.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Cathie Wood makes it easy to keep tabs on her aggressive growth stock habits. The co-founder, CEO, and investment manager of the Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds publishes her transactions at the end of every trading day. She became a widely followed player with monster returns in 2020. She followed back-to-back years of disappointing returns with another market-thumping performance last year.

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FinSMEs

MAY 22, 2024

Superpower, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a healthcare platform, raised $4M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Susa Ventures with participation from Long Journey Ventures, Family Fund, Atman VC, 24 Carrot VC, Focalpoint Partners, Seaside Ventures and angel investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Balaji Srinivasan, Scott and Cyan Banister, and Evan Charles […] The post Superpower Raises $4M Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian identified big purchases made by Cathie Wood. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 19, 2024. The video was published on May 21, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Shopify right now? Before you buy stock in Shopify, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Shopify wasn’t one of them.

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FinSMEs

MAY 22, 2024

Majority, a Miami, FL-based provider of a platform offering mobile banking and international services to migrants in the US, raised $20M in funding. The round included $12.5M in equity and $7.5M in debt financing from a bank. The add-on funding was led by a group of fintech founders including Victor Jacobsson, co-founder of Klarna and […] The post Majority Raises $20M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

When it comes to investing, I often look for companies that generate strong amounts of free cash flow (FCF), and companies that can grow their FCF. One company that has proven that over the years is AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV). I often refer to it as The Investor's Trifecta, offering growth potential, high yield, and solid dividend growth. Check out this short video to learn more, consider subscribing to the channel, and check out the special offer in the link below.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 22, 2024

Private credit lenders and banks are vying to offer debt financing for a potential acquisition of US education software provider PowerSchool Holdings, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people with knowledge of the matter. Ares Management, HPS Investment Partners, Blackstone and Blue Owl Capital are among the direct lenders aiming to provide an approximately $3bn debt package for the transaction.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Reality often doesn't live up to the hype with new technologies. For example, 3D printing hasn't been the game-changer many expected. However, artificial intelligence (AI) just might be an exception. AI is already transforming multiple areas, including the world of investment planning. New AI models can digest every book and article about investing and money management.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 22, 2024

Private credit is a “crucial expanding area” within commercial and investment banking, according to a report by Alternative Credit Investor quoting Troy Rohrbaugh, co-chief executive of commercial and investment banking at JPMorgan Chase. At JPMorgan’s investor day in New York on Monday, Rohrbaugh said: “Private credit is a very important growing space and we believe we have an advanced strategy across the entire commercial and investment bank.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) has disappointed a lot of investors since its public debut on Dec. 8, 2021. The enterprise AI software company went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company ( SPAC ), and its stock opened at $9.84 on its first day as a combined company. But today, it's only worth about $1.50 a share. BigBear.ai initially impressed investors with its lofty growth estimates.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 22, 2024

Miami-based private equity firm Eir Partners Capital has closed its Eir Partners Investment Program II with $496m in capital commitments, having closed its predecessor, Eir Partners Program I, at $255m in 2021. The fund secured commitments from financial institutions, insurance companies, family offices, funds-of-funds, endowments and foundations, according to a press release.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Despite currently experiencing a booming bull market (with the S&P 500 up by more than 48% from its low in 2022), many investors are already worried about when stocks will take a turn for the worse. The market can be incredibly unpredictable in the short term, so it's anyone's guess how long this bull market might last. But downturns are a natural part of the market's cycle, so we do know that at some point, a bear market is unavoidable.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 22, 2024

New York-based Blue Owl Capital has appointed Chris Eby, formerly Co-Head of Asset Management Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, as Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, according to a report by Bloomberg. Eby is set to join in September, according to Bloomberg’s sources. Eby joined Goldman Sachs as a managing director in 2021 from Credit Suisse.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Certificates of deposit (CDs) are red hot, with the best accounts offering interest rates around 5.00%. Opening one seems like an easy way to snap up a few hundred dollars, but it might not be the best financial move for you right now. If you live within a reasonable drive of a Costco warehouse or you're just curious about its exclusive perks, you might be better off spending a portion of your cash on an Executive membership.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 22, 2024

Former Goldman Sachs partner Jo Natauri has launched Invidia Capital Management, a New York-based healthcare services-focused private equity firm, with investment from global alternative asset management solutions provider GCM Grosvenor. Invidia will focus on upper-middle market investment opportunities in North America. Natauri most recently served as Global Head of Private Healthcare Investing at Goldman Sachs, where she was also a member of the bank’s corporate investment, sustainable inve

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Stan Druckenmiller made a lot of money investing in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , but he's finally taken some of his profits off the table. The former hedge fund manager and George Soros lieutenant first invested in Nvidia for his portfolio at his Duquesne Family Office in late 2022. He added a significant amount to his position following the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT on Nov. 30 of that year.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 22, 2024

Private equity giant Carlyle has closed its fifth Japanese buyout fund, Carlyle Japan Partners V, with a total of $2.8bn in commitments. Carlyle Japan Partners V attracted both domestic and international investors. The fund will target upper middle-market opportunities in Japan, focusing on sectors such as technology, media, telecom, consumer, retail, healthcare and general industries.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

For nearly a century, dividends have been the silent workhorses of the stock market, consistently contributing to the bulk of U.S. stock returns. The data spanning 98 years is not just a historical record but a testament to the resilience of dividend-paying stocks. Amid market turbulence, economic swings, and the ever-changing tides of investor sentiment, dividends have provided a steady income stream, acting as a financial cushion for investors.

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 22, 2024

New York-based HPS Investment Partners is limiting inflows for its $10bn HPS Corporate Lending Fund in response to a surge in demand for private credit, according to a report by Bloomberg. This unusual move is expected to reduce contributions from its main distributor, JPMorgan Chase & Co, according to Bloomberg’s sources. Investors who are unable to contribute due to the cap — primarily wealthy individuals — will reportedly be placed on a waitlist.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

Small-cap and mid-cap stocks tend to be interest rate sensitive. The core reason is that many of these companies are dependent on debt instruments to meet their long-term financial obligations. Although the Federal Reserve is wobbling on a possible rate reduction this year due to sticky inflation, the central bank is widely expected to slash rates no later than 2025.

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