The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Since being launched in March 2020, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) has generated a monster return for investors, rising more than 16,000%. That performance is certainly impressive, even though the cryptocurrency is trading 44% below its all-time high today. However, the gains can draw attention away from the fact that this blockchain network is working on an innovative new feature that looks promising.
Financial Times: Moral Money
AUGUST 31, 2024
Experts warn of ties between Big Tech and philanthropic bodies with groups that set corporate climate standards
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The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Over a decade ago, one intriguing catalyst for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) investors was its potential growth in China. It was deemed a rapidly growing market that was intended to become a second pillar of financial results, standing next to North America. My, how things change. Fast-forward to today, and Ford, as well as crosstown rival General Motors (NYSE: GM) , have a big problem in China.
The Big Picture
AUGUST 31, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How To Make Millions As a Professional Whistleblower : A little-known provision in US law permits anyone to blow the whistle on financial fraud — and potentially take home a percentage of the funds collected. One undercover sleuth has made a wild career out of it. ( GQ ) • Why Aging Comes in Dramatic Waves in Our 40s and 60s : A new study suggests that waves of aging-relat
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Social Security has been around for decades. But that doesn't mean everything about it stays the same from year to year. Beginning January 1, Social Security is expected to undergo some big changes -- ones you should start preparing for sooner rather than later. Here's what to expect in about four months -- and how to gear up. Image source: Getty Images.
Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 31, 2024
Artisan Partners want an update on negotiations after Couche-Tard’s unsolicited approach
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KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
BOSTON, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasuni, a leading enterprise data platform for modern hybrid cloud environments, today announced a strategic growth investment led by Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Commercial real estate is vital to everyday life. Most of us spend some time each week going to the grocery store, dining in a restaurant, or filling our cars with gas. Those routine activities require physical buildings to provide us with those goods and services. And these buildings are a potential goldmine of passive income hiding in plain sight.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the second quarter 2024 on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call to discuss KKR’s financial results will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Each year, many retirees are excited to find out how big a Social Security raise they're getting. This "raise" comes in the form of a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that usually increases benefits. Because of the COLA, seniors get a slightly bigger check starting in January of most years, compared with the amount they received before. While it may seem like it makes good sense for seniors to get excited about receiving more money, it's actually really important that retirees come to terms with
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
Investment in freehold logistics asset with strong development potential and asset management initiatives in Greater Copenhagen STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Palm Capital, the pan-European real estate private equity specialist today announced the acquisition of a prime last-mile logistics asset in Greater Copenhagen, Denmark, from Catena, the.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Despite America being one of the world's best economies, the typical person living in the United States falls woefully short of saving for a comfortable retirement. According to studies, the median retirement savings across all U.S. families is $87,000. So, if you're at or around $100,000 today, I have two crucial nuggets of good news for you. First, you're doing better than you might give yourself credit for, so give yourself some love.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has completed the acquisition of Park 8Ninety, a 12 building industrial logistics park in Houston, Texas, from Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (“Artis REIT”) for approximately $234 million. The approximately 1.8 million square-foot (SF) master planned park was completed in phases between 2017 and.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Artificial technology (AI) is here to stay. Large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT are already disrupting many industries with AI-generated text, images, and even videos. The next generation of LLMs will be even more powerful, and I probably haven't even imagined the incoming wave of killer apps yet. But nobody knows who will make the next big AI move.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global investment firms Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and KKR (NYSE: KKR) today announced that one or more strategic partnerships comprised of funds and accounts managed by Carlyle and KKR’s respective credit businesses have agreed to purchase an approximately $10.1 billion portfolio of prime student loans from Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS).
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Most retirees will depend on Social Security to some extent throughout their senior years. In fact, a whopping 88% of current retirees say their benefits are either a "major" or "minor" source of income, according to a 2024 poll from Gallup. The more you'll be relying on your benefits to make ends meet, the more important it is to maximize those monthly checks.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
WAYNE, Pa. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo PLC (“Trinseo” or “the Company”)(NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, today announced that a special purpose finance entity, Styron Receivables Funding Designated Activity Company, has entered into a $150 million non-recourse financing facility with credit funds and accounts managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
It can be comforting to hold stocks of strong companies that regularly pay passive income to shareholders. By selecting the right dividend stocks , an investor can easily put together a portfolio that yields around 3% every year in dividend income. If the companies you select grow their earnings, they'll also boost the dividend payment and the yield on your original investment.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm and The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (“Penn Mutual”) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which investment funds managed by KKR will acquire Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (“Janney” or the “Company”). This press release features multimedia.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
The S&P 500 index is near the highest levels in its history, pushing the index's dividend yield down to a paltry 1.2% or so. By contrast, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) has a roughly 3.4% yield, making it a relatively attractive income option. But the really interesting part about this exchange-traded fund (ETF) is how it gets that yield.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
BELLEVUE, Wash. & NEW YORK & EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), America's 5G leader and fastest-growing fixed wireless broadband provider, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) with leading global investment firm KKR (NYSE: KKR) that will acquire Metronet including its broadband infrastructure, rapidly growing residential fiber business operations and existing customers.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
If you've held Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock from before the launch of OpenAi's ChatGPT, or even if you bought it eight months ago, you've made a handsome return. However, plenty of investors, including hedge fund billionaires like Stanley Druckenmiller, have already sold most of their stakes in Nvidia, claiming that the market has caught on to what they recognized earlier in the AI chip leader.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
All Employees to Become Owners in the Company JOPLIN, Mo. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that investment funds managed by KKR have acquired Marmic Fire & Safety (“Marmic” or the “Company”), a leading provider of regulation-mandated fire equipment inspection, testing and maintenance services, from HGGC.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Stock splits are seeing a renaissance. During the last 15 years, we have been in the midst of a raging bull market with minimal interruptions, leading to big winning stocks trading at sky-high prices. To make it easier to gift stock options to employees and for small-time investors to buy shares, companies have started to implement more stock splits.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: INST) ("Instructure"), a leading learning ecosystem, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, for $23.60 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $4.8 billion.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) , a darling of the generative AI revolution, tumbled as much as 28% on Wednesday after the server maker suffered a brutal one-two punch. First, the company was the target of a short report from Hindenburg Research, which alleged a wide range of problems at the company, including undisclosed related-party transactions and accounting irregularities.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
KKR’s majority equity investment and arrangement of a new development facility to accelerate the deployment of Avantus’ pipeline, including some of the nation’s largest solar and energy storage projects NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Avantus, a premier U.S. developer of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the completion.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Choosing when to begin taking Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you'll make, and it will affect your monthly income for the rest of your life. By claiming sooner than your full retirement age (which is age 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later), your benefit will be permanently reduced by up to 30%. You can also delay benefits up to age 70 to earn a bonus of at least 24% on top of your full payments.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) today reported its second quarter 2024 results, which have been posted to the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: [link] A conference call to discuss KKR’s financial.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Did you know that about 40% of Social Security recipients pay some federal income tax on their benefits? If you're wondering if Social Security is taxable income for you, we've got you covered. In this short and easy-to-follow video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel explains how it works. The $ 22,924 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced the acquisition of WPP’s full equity position in FGS Global (“FGS” or the “Company”), the preeminent global communications and public affairs consultancy. The proposed transaction is supported by FGS management, builds on KKR’s initial minority investment in July 2023, and values FGS at US $1.7 billion.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Image source: Getty Images So, you have a hobby, a passion that you love, and maybe you are thinking, "I would love to turn this into a side hustle, or even better, my own, real small business that will earn real money." After all, everyone else seems to be doing that these days, right? And yes, if you are thinking that, you are right. According to DollarSprout, almost 70% of all adults now have some sort of side business these days.
KKR
AUGUST 31, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of six well-located, Class A industrial logistics properties in major U.S. Gateway and Sunbelt markets for approximately $377 million. The six modern industrial properties possess an average vintage of 2014 and feature 35-foot average clear heights.
The Motley Fool
AUGUST 31, 2024
Dividend stocks have long been popular among investors for the steady streams of passive income they provide. But not all dividend-paying companies are created equal when it comes to long-term investment potential. The savvy investor knows to look beyond the temptation of a high current yield and focus on the characteristics that signal that a company will be able to provide sustainable returns over time.
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