The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

In the still-developing electric vehicle (EV) industry, what happens to its leading company tends to affect every other manufacturer and supplier. That's why some troubling news from the No. 1 EV maker almost immediately filtered down into the rest of the sector Monday, impacting the prices of fellow manufacturers and associated companies alike. Up-and-coming Asian EV maker VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS) , for example, saw its share price decelerate sharply by over 9% on the day.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 15, 2024

OpenTrade, a London, UK-based institutional crypto lending platform provider, raised $3.2m in seed funding. Backers included from a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX), CMCC Global, Draper Dragon, Ryze Labs, and Plassa Capital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by Dave Sutter, CEO, OpenTrade provides an institutional grade […] The post OpenTrade Raises $3.2M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

The massive investment underway to transition traditional computing in data centers to accelerated computing for artificial intelligence (AI) is a major catalyst for leading chip stocks. Applications using generative AI could add trillions of value to the global economy, according to JPMorgan. Here are two leading semiconductor companies supplying the hardware to make this happen.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 15, 2024

Kamereo, a Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-based provider of a B2B food-sourcing platform, raised $2.1M in funding. The round was led by Reazon Holdings and Thoru Yamamoto, with participation form Quest Ventures. Led by CEO and Founder Taku Tanaka, Kamereo is an online marketplace for farmers and food and beverage businesses to trade and source […] The post Kamereo Raises $2.1M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

One of the most volatile stocks is Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) , a company that's a pioneer in electric vehicles (EVs) and a pillar in the sustainable energy movement. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite inch closer to record levels, Tesla can't seem to find its mojo. Shares have plummeted 30% so far this year, and the company's prospects look cloudy.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 15, 2024

Zoth, a Singapore-based stablecoin and yield company, raised $2.5m in funding. The round was led by Blockchain Founders Fund with participation from Momentum 6, Borderless Capital, Mindfulness Capital, Yap Capital, Singularity DAO, Aztlan Capital, Outlier Ventures, Orbit Startups, Graviton Web3 Accelerator, and others. The company intends to use the funds to build a multichain stablecoin-powered #RWA […] The post Zoth Raises $2.5M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 15, 2024

Cellula, a developer of a fully on-chain artificial life simulation game, raised $2m in pre-seed funding. The round was led by SevenX Ventures, and OKX Ventures, alongside Mask Network and Foresight Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts to launch its first game. Cellula is advancing a fully […] The post Cellula Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Baby boomers have amassed more than $76 trillion in wealth. Much of this is the simple byproduct of holding on to assets for a long period of time to let them grow. After all, most in the boomer generation have had many decades to let their wealth accumulate. While younger generations can sometimes envy older Americans' financial positions, a better approach would be to realize there's something to be learned from their decisions.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 15, 2024

HumanX, a NYC-based AI strategy company serving as a catalyst for organizations with solutions in the dynamic AI landscape, raised $6M in funding. The round was led by Primary Venture Partners, with participation from Foundation Capital, FPV Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

It looks like inflation is heating up again. That could mean higher interest rates for longer, thus tightening financial conditions that could eventually tip the economy into recession. In such an environment, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is a no-brainer for defensive investors. It is a consumer stronghold that does well when people want to tighten their budgets.

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AltAssets

APRIL 15, 2024

Venture capital heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly ready to close a string of new funds with up to $7bn of capital. The post Andreessen Horowitz said to near $7bn of new fund capital first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

What does it take to generate passive income? There are two essential ingredients. First, you need up-front money to invest. Second, you need an investment that regularly pays you. The good news is that many investment alternatives pay you for owning them. There's one, in particular, that ranks among the best options, in my view. This high-yield dividend stock is a monster passive income machine.

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AltAssets

APRIL 15, 2024

Tennessee-based Highland Rim Capital is looking to raise at least $200m for its first fund since it set up shop two years ago. The post Highland Rim eyes $200m inaugural fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

Although retirement tends to be a period that people look forward to, it can also be filled with financial stress. Many people find that they're not privy to as much income in retirement as they were during their working years. And in a scenario like that, it's easy to see how you might worry about going broke. The good news, though, is that with careful planning, you can do your part to stretch your retirement savings and live reasonably well on a lower income.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

CVC Capital Partners, a private markets major with approximately €186bn in AUM, has revived plans for an initial public offering in Amsterdam, which could raise between €1bn and €1.5bn and give the business a valuation of €13bn to €15bn. According to a press release, the company will apply for admission to listing and trading of its ordinary shares on Euronext exchange, the regulated market operated by Euronext Amsterdam.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

With its shares up by over 4,000% in the past five years, an investment in Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has been life changing for early investors. To put things in perspective, a $1,000 investment in mid-2019 would be worth $41,000 today, compared to just $1,760 in the S&P 500. But can this Silicon Valley hardware company continue trouncing the market as AI-related hype takes a back seat to fundamentals?

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AltAssets

APRIL 15, 2024

Clearlake Capital has upped its offer for social good-focused software business Blackbaud, valuing the company at more than $4.1bn. Clearlake previously offered $71 per share for the business last year, but has sweetened that offer to $80 per share in the latest all-cash deal. Blackbaud provides software forcused on non-profits, targeting areas such as fundraising, […] The post Deal Roundup: Clearlake sweetens Blackbaud offer, Bowmark sells Focus to Hg first appeared on AltAssets Private E

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

Image source: Getty Images If you've been following the real estate market, you may be aware of the various conditions that are making things very difficult for buyers. For one thing, mortgages are expensive to sign. And mortgage rates might remain stubbornly high until the Federal Reserve begins implementing interest rate cuts. Another issue is a glaring lack of inventory.

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AltAssets

APRIL 15, 2024

StepStone Group has led commitments for a $175m continuation vehicle raised by Hudson Structured Capital Management, a specialist investor focused on alternative investments seeking "mezzanine-level returns". The post StepStone leads $175m continuation fund for reinsurance-focused Hudson Structured Capital vehicle first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

Uranium Energy (NYSEMKT: UEC) stock has proven a profitable investment in recent years. In 2020, shares traded hands for just $0.38. Today, their price is around $7. Huge money has already been made with Uranium Energy stock, but the company argues that its future remains incredibly bright. Is it time to buy, sell, or hold this hot stock? A rocket that was waiting to launch As its name implies, Uranium Energy is all in on uranium and nuclear power.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

About $16bn of debt has transitioned from private funds into syndicated loan and bond markets so far in 2024 as borrowers increasingly opt for more affordable debt from Wall Street banks, according to a report by Bloomberg citing Bank of America data. According to the report, Thryv Holdings — a software-as-a-service company founded through a merger of yellow pages publishers Dex One and SuperMedia — has indicated its preference for traditional leveraged loans, despite another Bloomberg report e

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) to determine the better buy for growth stock investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 11, 2024. The video was published on April 13, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Palo Alto Networks right now? Before you buy stock in Palo Alto Networks, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investo

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AltAssets

APRIL 15, 2024

Switzerland-headquartered Lakestar has hit a $600m double close for two new funds - Lakestar Early IV and Lakestar Growth II. The post Lakestar picks up $600m for pair of funds to advance Europe’s digital startups first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Small business owners don't love paying credit card processing fees. If you own a restaurant or brick-and-mortar retail business, losing 2.24% or more of every transaction can feel like a painful cost of doing business. The recently announced Capital One/Discover merger, along with some other developments in the credit card industry, could bring big changes to credit card swipe fees.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 15, 2024

NightVision, a Bradenton, FL-based application security provider, raised $5.4M in Seed funding. Backers were not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Led by CEO George Prince, and CTO Kinnaird McQuade, NightVision NightVision is a provider of application security software that enables security testing throughout the entire […] The post NightVision Raises $5.4M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Many people struggle to save for retirement because, well, it's not easy to part with money that can be used for other things. But not saving for retirement could leave you cash-strapped as a senior, and that's a scenario you don't want to face. But what if you own a home and you're on track to have its mortgage paid off in time for retirement?

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AltAssets

APRIL 15, 2024

The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) has promised $150m to real assets and $50m to private equity in a string of commitments. The post Illinois Pension approves $200m to PE, real estate first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

Investors have been treading carefully around big pharma stocks, except a few like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk , the makers of weight-loss medications Zepbound and Wegovy, respectively. The high-risk nature of the pharmaceutical industry, which relies on the successful launch of new drugs to offset the effects of patent expirations, has made investors increasingly cautious.

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XY Planning Network

APRIL 15, 2024

We're excited to share another member story from our "How I Did It" series. Deciding to take the leap to start your own financial planning firm can be very scary. And actually "leaping" can feel overwhelming. There are so many decisions and responsibilities. How am I going to make this work? What business model should I use? How do I manage compliance?

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Your brokerage account , for the most part, is not an account you want loaded with cash. If you want access to cash for emergency expenses and near-term financial goals, then a savings account is your best bet. Your brokerage account, by contrast, should be loaded with stocks and other investments designed to generate nice returns.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Mid-market private equity firm Bowmark Capital has agreed to realise its investment in Focus Group, a UK provider of business technology to SMEs, to software-focused private equity firm Hg. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Focus Group was founded in 2003 by Ralph Gilbert and Chris Goodman, providing digital workplace solutions to approximately 30,000 SME customers.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

The stock market has pulled back recently, but it hit a new all-time high this year. Strong economic growth, the prospect of interest rate cuts, and catalysts like artificial intelligence have driven most stocks skyward. However, not all companies have participated in the rally. Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) , NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) , and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors because their shares currently sit 32% to 56% below their all-time highs

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A Wealth of Common Sense

APRIL 15, 2024

Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Direxion On today’s show, we spoke with Ed Egilinsky, Managing Director, Head of Alternatives, and Head of Sales and Distribution at Direxion to discuss diversifying away from the Magnificent 7. For more information, see here or email info@direxion.com On today’s show, we discuss: Flows into bullish and bearish funds Magnificent 7 concentration risk Nasdaq 10.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 15, 2024

In 2024, the global semiconductor (or chip) market is projected to grow more than 13% to nearly $600 billion, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. Moreover, this market should reach $1 trillion in revenue by 2030, per top consulting firm McKinsey & Company. These rosy growth projections are being driven by several massive global trends that are in their early innings, including artificial intelligence (AI), vehicle electrification, and autonomous driving, according to McKinse

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