The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

One of the best things you can do when investing for retirement is to have a well-rounded portfolio. Investing is a long game, but it's especially so when investing for retirement. Having a well-rounded portfolio reduces risk and positions investors' portfolios to provide better long-term returns. The good news is that building a well-rounded portfolio doesn't require picking out hundreds of individual stocks on your own.

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APRIL 7, 2024

Lockchain.ai, an Athens, GA-based provider of an AI-powered blockchain risk management platform, raised $4.6m in Seed funding. The round was led by Lerer Hippeau with participation from Arrington Capital, Valhalla Ventures, ARCA, RSE/Vayner, Sonic Boom Ventures, Alex Weiss of Clear Sky Capital, and Artico Search. White Star Capital joined in a subsequent funding cycle.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash If you invest your money in a taxable brokerage account , you'll get complete flexibility with it. You can contribute as much to your account as you want each year, and you can cash out investments whenever you choose without risking a penalty. Tax-advantaged savings plans don't tend to offer the same degree of flexibility.

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APRIL 7, 2024

Stanhope AI, a London, UK-based company applying neuroscience research to teach machines how to make human-like decisions in the real world, raised £2.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Many hypergrowth stocks were crushed in 2022 as rising rates compressed their valuations and drove investors toward more conservative investments. But over the past year, many of those stocks bounced back as interest rates stabilized. Investors might be wary of chasing that rally as the major indexes hover near their all-time highs. However, I think it's still a good idea to pick up some shares of high-growth companies that lead their respective markets.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

APRIL 7, 2024

By Adam Thomas Rex, CFP, AIF A good client of mine wanted me to start working with his son, who was getting ready to graduate from medical school and had basically graduated debt-free because of his mom and dad’s contributions toward college. I knew the client had a path in mind for his son, and his son basically said, “I’m thinking about going into medical mission work.” That was an immediate red flag to me because while I am in favor of medical mission work, and I beli

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FinSMEs

APRIL 7, 2024

Lexverify, a Birmingham, UK-based provider of an AI-powered risk management assistant, raised £900K in Seed funding. The round was led by Midven, part of the Future Planet Capital Group, and included £550K from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF 1) through the MEIF West Midlands Equity Fund, alongside £350K from Raspberry Ventures, The LegalTech Fund, and angel investors, including Richard […] The post Lexverify Raises £900K in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) could make the same statement attributed to Julius Caesar: "Veni, vidi, vici." The phrase translates into "I came, I saw, I conquered." The chipmaker has conquered quite a bit since its founding in 1993. For years, Nvidia made most of its money in the gaming market. More recently, however, the company's growth has come largely from the deployment of its GPUs in data centers.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 7, 2024

U-topia, a Dubai, UAE-based Web3 entertainment company, received a $850K investment from GDA Capital. The company intends to use the funds to develop features and technologies from its platform, enhance its capabilities, and consolidate its position at the intersection of the IP and blockchain industry. Led by CEO Emmanuel Quezada, U-topia empowers a gamified multiverse that […] The post U-topia Receives $850K Investment from GDA Capital appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Let's face it: Americans have lottery fever. Since there was no grand prize winner after Wednesday's drawing, the multistate Powerball jackpot soared to more than $1.23 billion -- and will likely be higher by the time you read this. People spent more than $100 billion in 2023 on state-run lotteries, yet the chances of winning the big one are astronomical -- roughly 292 million to 1.

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The Big Picture

APRIL 7, 2024

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • The Real Crisis in Humanities Isn’t Happening at College Our problem is in the real world—not the ivory tower—and so is the solution. ( The Honest-Broker ) • Transparent Vice: How Vice’s execs burned down its newsroom : Once promised to become the brash young voice of news, it became a den of wild expenses, shady deals, and greed turned it into ‘a f **g clown show.’ ( The Verge ) • The Future of Am

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Image source: Getty Images FlexJobs, a subscription service that helps job hunters find remote and flexible jobs, including work-from-home positions, freelance work, and part-time employment, recently brought a startling statistic to our attention. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), employment scams tripled between 2020 and 2021, and continue to grow.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 7, 2024

Deira, Dubai, April 7th, 2024, Chainwire R Games is marking a significant milestone in the gaming world with the launch of its $RGAME token, scheduled for 10 AM UTC on April 8th, 2024. This major step for R Games will launch on platforms like DAOMaker, Poolz Finance, Finceptor, and Paragen, followed by listings on top […] The post R Games Worlds First AI and Gaming token is set to Launch on Top Exchanges appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Recently, I've spotted several article headlines warning Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors to be cautious because its stock's recent big run-up shares key similarities with Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) stock's huge run-up in the 1990s before it crashed in 2000 when the dot-com bubble burst. In just one year, Cisco stock plummeted 77% after hitting its all-time high on March 27, 2000.

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Top 1000 Funds

APRIL 7, 2024

MetallRente, the risk averse German pension fund for workers in the metal and electrical industries, now offers an equity allocation in its conservative direct insurance option. The chance to tap the capital markets for higher returns has been enthusiastically take up by beneficiaries, says managing director Hansjoerg Muellerleile.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is an index of 30 top blue chip stocks. These are leaders in their fields, and since they're mostly large and established, they lean toward value, not growth. Indeed, 29 of them pay a dividend, with the exception being Amazon , which became a Dow component only a few weeks ago. Investing in Dow Jones stocks can be a smart move as these are companies with leading positions that provide strong moats protecting them from competition and potential.

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Africa Capital Digest

APRIL 7, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Amethis funds win backing from Japanese corporation first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) have surged to new highs this year as the memory chip leader is on the verge of returning to profitable growth. The stock still has room to run, according to Citi analyst Christopher Danely. After talking with the company's management team, the analyst maintained a buy rating on Micron stock with a $150 price target , which would represent upside of 21% from Friday's closing price of $123.58.

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Africa Capital Digest

APRIL 7, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Zeepay raises capital from investors led by Africa50 and Oikocredit first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

The massive growth of Nvidia undoubtedly caught many investors by surprise last year. As ChatGPT redefined the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI), the lead designer of AI chips jumped to the forefront of investor portfolios, generating growth and returns rarely matched in the market. While such returns are uncommon, Nvidia will likely not be the only success story, meaning other tech stocks could also produce "once-in-a-generation" growth as they stage recoveries.

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Africa Capital Digest

APRIL 7, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Meridiam, EBRD and Hassan Allam launch renewable energy investment platform first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

If you're just getting started investing, you might not have a lot of cash you can put to work. Maybe you only have $20 to invest right now. The good news is that most brokerages have done away with account minimums and commissions, which means you can get started with any amount of money, even $20. Some brokerages will let you purchase fractional shares , which means you can buy a piece of any company in the stock market regardless of share price.

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Africa Capital Digest

APRIL 7, 2024

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Vantage Capital backs BPO firm with mix of equity and debt first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Membership fees account for just over half of Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) operating income. This is why keeping dues-paying members happy is vitally important to the business. But that's left the company in a quandary driven largely by its own success. Here's why this retail giant has no choice but to keep opening new stores. Costco is fueled by the membership model Costco's customers pay a yearly fee to shop at its stores.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 7, 2024

Astek Diagnostics, a Baltimore, MD-based developer of an urine-based diagnostic tool, received a Pre-Series A investment from She’s Independent. Other investors included include Y Combinator, AYANA Capital, Wexford Scitech Venture Fund, Harvard Management Seed Capital, TEDCO, Maryland Momentum Fund, Goldin Ventures, Maryland Technology Development Corporation, Maryland Innovation Initiative, Maryland Industrial Partnerships, Key Technologies, Abell Foundation, […] The post Astek Diag

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Share prices of electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) have been on the decline since it reported first-quarter production and delivery numbers earlier this week. But analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald think this presents investors with a new opportunity. The firm maintained the equivalent of a buy rating on Rivian shares this week with a price target of $23.

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KKR

APRIL 7, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Robert H. Lewin, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Bank of America Securities Financial Services Conference 2024 on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 10:30AM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Nvidia has become everyone's favorite artificial intelligence (AI) stock, but there are other ways to bet on AI without chasing the high-flying GPU leader. Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) are starting to show improving growth as the semiconductor industry emerges from a slump over the last few years. These top chip stocks have hit new highs this year, but their valuations still leave room for a lot more upside. 1.

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KKR

APRIL 7, 2024

New Asset Allocation Report Based on Proprietary Survey Highlights the Growth Ambitions of Family Offices NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released “Loud and Clear,” a new Insights piece by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation (GMAA). Based on a proprietary survey of more than 75 Chief Investment Officers.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) are both cloud software companies that have been upgrading their ecosystems with new AI features. Adobe, which is best known for its cloud-based digital media software, has been expanding Firefly, a generative AI tool for creating pictures and digital models with text-based prompts. It can also be used to accelerate and automate tasks across its other cloud-based services.

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KKR

APRIL 7, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that it served as Lead Arranger, Administrative Agent, and investor on a debt financing for Clarience Technologies’ Acquisition of Safe Fleet. KKR invested in the transaction through its credit vehicles and accounts. KKR Capital Markets acted as Left Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner on the transaction.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Wall Street analysts are divided over UPS (NYSE: UPS). While several of them lowered their price targets on the stock after the company's recent Investor and Analyst Day presentation, Redburn Atlantic analyst Oliver Holmes raised his rating to "buy" from "neutral" with a $180 price target. That would represent an 18% gain from its current price. Let's consider the thinking behind this view.

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KKR

APRIL 7, 2024

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) to acquire its End-User Computing Division (the “EUC Division”) in a transaction valued at approximately $4 billion. Upon closing of the transaction, the EUC Division will become a standalone company, with greater access to growth capital and a dedicated strategic.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2024

Cathie Wood of Ark Investment Management is well known for investing in high-growth, cutting-edge technology companies that she thinks are industry disruptors. Not surprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the investment themes she is most excited about. However, the top AI holding in her flagship Ark Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) may surprise investors.

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