The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

One of the top recession indicators flashed a warning signal about 15 months ago, and now, it's getting louder and brighter. Two-year Treasury bonds started to yield more than 10-year T-notes last summer in what's called a yield-curve inversion. In normal times, the yield curve slopes up and to the right. That is, longer-dated bonds offer a higher yield than shorter-dated bonds.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Every three years the Federal Reserve puts out a report that summarizes the changes to family finances in the United States. I know averages, aggregates, medians and such never tell the entire story but directionally this stuff can be helpful in terms of understanding where things stand. Let’s dig in. Real median net worth for U.S. households was up a stunning 37% from 2019-2022.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) is emerging as one of the most talked about companies. The elusive data analytics enterprise founded by Peter Thiel appears to be on a mission to prove that its AI capabilities can compete with the likes of big tech stalwarts Microsoft , Alphabet , and Amazon. Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, has been on a media blitz for the last several months, boasting about the company's demand prospects.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The investing framework is now facing a mountain of troubles, almost all of them of its own making

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

When Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) lowered the sticker prices on its electric vehicles (EVs) early this year, investors rightfully expected the move to crimp the company's per-car profits. What wasn't clear was by how much or how long the discounting would work against Tesla's bottom line. After three reported quarters' worth of this discounting, however, investors are getting a better feel for the fallout.

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FinSMEs

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Noodle Cat Games, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based independent game development studio, closed its Series A funding round of $12m. The round was led by Hiro Capital, with participation from Makers Fund, KRAFTON, and Sony Innovation Fund. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate development and scale up the team. Led by David […] The post Noodle Cat Games Closes $12M Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

OCTOBER 22, 2023

As demand for exclusionary investments rises, AI especially is evolving to process information on companies’ activities

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence expect the generative artificial intelligence (AI) market to grow at a compound annual rate of 42% to $1.3 trillion by 2032 as more companies get involved. E-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and online search leader Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) are industry front-runners as they incorporate the technology into their consumer-facing platforms and cloud computing segments.

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FinSMEs

OCTOBER 22, 2023

FCP Euro, a Milford, Connecticut-based online auto parts retailer, closed a Series A financing round totaling $25m. The Series A funding was led by a prominent private investor. The minority investment will be used for expanding the company’s footprint across new geographies. Led by Scott Drozd, CEO, and Nick Bauer, President, FCP Euro is an online retailer […] The post FCP Euro Closes $25M Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

UAW members are striking and General Motors' (NYSE: GM) electric vehicle plans seem to be changing. This has put the automaker in an uncertain position in an economy that could be slowing. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the questions and the opportunities for GM. This is still a profitable company with enough inventory to get through a strike, but there are lots of questions to be answered as soon as its earnings are reported this week.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Africa Capital Digest tracked the following notable Africa-related private capital fund and investment vehicle launches [.] The post Q3 2023 Snapshot: 3 notable Africa-focused fund and investment vehicle launches first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Imagine you're in the midst of a typical month when your car decides to stop running. One $700 repair later, you're back on the road -- only now you're stuck with a large credit card balance you're not going to be able to begin to chip away at until your next paycheck arrives. When you live paycheck to paycheck, you have no savings on hand for things like higher-than-expected bills or unplanned expenses.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Africa Capital Digest reported on the following private equity, venture, and infrastructure private equity fund [.] The post Q3 Snapshot: Six $50 million-plus Africa-focused fund closes first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Many of the discussions around lottery winners focus on how they've misspent their money. But some Powerball jackpot winners have made good financial decisions that have gotten them out of debt, set them up for future wealth, and benefited people in their communities. At least a few of the lessons were learned the hard way, and we can take their experience and apply it to make better decisions for our own personal finances.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post BII and emerging markets debt fund sign co-financing MoU first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

TSMC 's (NYSE: TSM) stock popped 4% on Oct. 19 after the chipmaking giant posted its third-quarter earnings report. Its revenue declined 15% year over year to $17.28 billion but exceeded analysts' expectations by $580 million. Its earnings per ADS slipped 28% in U.S. dollar terms to $1.29, but also cleared the consensus forecast by $0.13. TSMC's slowdown wasn't surprising, since the semiconductor market has been stuck in the mud over the past year.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Norfund provides climate adaptation financing to citrus grower first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

On Wednesday, electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) released third-quarter 2023 results that disappointed investors, who drove shares down 9.3% on Thursday. That reaction stemmed from a few factors: revenue and earnings missing Wall Street's expectations, the gross margin's continued decline resulting from the company's ongoing vehicle price cuts, and CEO Elon Musk's cautious tone on the earnings call.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Triple Jump-managed EEGF beats target at final close first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Investors get excited about stock splits for two reasons. First, they make stocks cheaper. That change is entirely cosmetic because the value of the business stays the same, but a lower share price means the stock is accessible to more investors. Second, stock splits can indicate quality businesses because they follow substantial and sustained share price appreciation, which rarely happens by accident.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Verod and AfricInvest acquire majority stake in outsourcing business first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's largest streaming company, and while it pioneered the industry, it now faces an avalanche of headwinds. For example, it's becoming harder for the platform to grow because of its enormous size, and it's also facing competition from over 80 other providers. But Netflix is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to finding new paying customers.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Futuregrowth leads investors backing Tripplo’s seed round first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Putting a portion of your salary aside every month into a retirement account isn't exactly easy sometimes, especially with inflation at elevated levels and housing costs up significantly compared to just a few years ago. It doesn't help that it could be difficult to calculate how much you'll need in retirement, considering that no two retirement plans will look exactly the same.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Afreximbank’s FEDA makes investment in Angolan oil refinery first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Warren Buffett has long profited by buying established companies in some measure of distress. His approach evolved as conditions changed over the years, most notably with his about-face on technology stocks. That shift eventually led to Apple making up more than 45% of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. Moreover, Berkshire takes into account other philosophies, as his lieutenants make more of the investment decisions.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Apex Group’s acquisition of BCI and BIP completes first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

AT&T (NYSE: T) may finally have begun a long-awaited rebound. The stock surged 7% higher following its earnings announcement for the third quarter of 2023. A possible reason for the increase may have involved its guidance for free cash flow , which rose from $16 billion to $16.5 billion for 2023. Unfortunately for income investors, the higher free cash flow may not significantly improve its ability to pay a dividend.

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Africa Capital Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Knife Capital leads talent-on-demand platform’s Series A first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Image source: Getty Images When most of us think of shopping at Costco, we tend to picture bulk cases of our kids' favorite snacks and massive quantities of paper towels. In fact, a lot of people join Costco for the express purpose of being able to save money on things like groceries and household essentials. But while Costco certainly offers its fair share of bargains, not every item you'll find at the store or on Costco.com is inexpensive.

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SEI

OCTOBER 22, 2023

MSSPs come in all shapes and sizes. Which one is the best fit for your organization?

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk isn't lacking in ego. The tech visionary aims to colonize Mars and embed microchips in the brain, and that's when he isn't busy with his day job running Tesla and SpaceX, and overseeing X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter. However, the Tesla chief sounded more like Larry David than a space cowboy on Tesla's recent earnings call , urging investors to curb their enthusiasm for the company's planned products and the business's gr

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

OCTOBER 22, 2023

By Matt Pais, MDRT Content Specialist Even the most successful advisors appreciate the value of a good sales idea. These are a few favorites from MDRT members: Spread the knowledge “ Create a presentation on the recent updates in the insurance plans, pensions and taxes. Offer to speak free of charge to your local community, parents of kids from your child’s class or in the local community center — there are lots of opportunities.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Saving for retirement is an important thing -- but it's not always an easy one. When you have bills like mortgage and car payments to contend with, among many others, finding money for retirement savings purposes can be a challenge. That's why you'll often hear that it's a good idea to try to snag your full 401(k) match if that option is available to you.

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