The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

This hasn't been a good week for Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) investors. The rain started to trickle down on Monday, when Evercore ISI (NYSE: EVR) slashed its price target from $130 to $110. The firm is lowering its near-term estimates, concerned about near-term weakness in linear-TV advertising revenue. With production strikes finding media networks scrambling for fall season content, it's easy to see why marketers might be holding back on that front.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

As part of the investment, Tom McKelvey, Garrett Fair, and Sam Yang from Gauge Capital have joined Craftable’s board of directors. The post Hospitality management platform Craftable inks investment from Gauge Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

Shares of Verizon (NYSE: VZ) have been under a lot of pressure in recent years over concerns that its heavy investments in 5G could cause its financial profile to deteriorate. That caused a weight of worry the telecom giant might need to cut its dividend, which has driven its yield up to 7.7%. However, those concerns seem unfounded. Verizon's second-quarter results showcased that its investments in 5G are starting to pay off.

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JULY 26, 2023

Alongside this transaction, Chad Kim has been named CEO of Bridge Core. The post NewSpring Holdings scoops up federal services company Bridge Core appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

AMD 's (NASDAQ: AMD) stock closed at a record high of $161.91 on Nov. 29, 2021. At the time, the bulls were impressed by its robust sales of CPUs, GPUs, and embedded chips. But by Oct. 13, 2022, its stock had sunk to a two-year low of $54.57. The bulls retreated as the post-pandemic slowdown in PC sales curbed its growth and rising interest rates compressed its valuations.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

Kinterra Copper USA recently teamed up with Highland Copper Company to acquire a 66% stake in the White Pine North copper project. The post Kinterra Capital eyes rising copper demand with White Pine North investment appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

H.I.G. is buying audiobook publisher RBmedia. The post H.I.G. agrees to acquire RBmedia from KKR; unrealized value in PE portfolios at all-time high appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

When you invest in dividend stocks, you're normally doing so because you want a recurring payout. But in some cases, you can also set yourself up for some potential gains as well. This year, investors have been pivoting toward big artificial intelligence stocks and have dumped some quality investments along the way. A couple of stocks that are down more than 20% this year and pay dividends -- and have upside of more than 50% according to Wall Street analysts -- are Royalty Pharma (NASDAQ: RPRX)

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

According to the terms of the deal, the combined holding company and bank will operate under the Banc of California name and brand following closing of the transaction. The post Warburg Pincus and Centerbridge to invest $400m in Banc of California and PacWest merger appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is a passive income-producing machine. The master limited partnership (MLP) has increased its distribution to investors for 25 straight years, its entire history as a public company. Its most recent increase of 2% earlier this month pushed its yield up to 7.5%. It could turn a $1,000 investment into $75 of annual passive income at that rate.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

RedBird invested in luxury car rental service Go Rentals in June; the firm also backs Jet Linx and Blade. The post RedBird rides the post-pandemic private travel boom appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

Social Security might seem like a boring topic to you, but it's worth learning a little about it now and then because it's likely to provide a big chunk of your income in retirement. Indeed, it provides about 30% of elderly Americans' income! A key thing to understand about Social Security, for starters, is that how much you receive from it can depend to a great degree on when you start collecting your benefits.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

The investment will be used to fund new product features, rapidly scale the team, support financial advisor and client awareness of DAFs and expand Ren’s charity network. The post Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Valeas Capital backs charity solutions provider Ren appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) reported a beat on top and bottom lines tonight, and the stock is up over 6% after hours. What happened to GOOGL stock? Is it still one of the best stocks to buy now? The video below breaks it down. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel for future updates. *Stock prices used were the evening prices of July 25, 2023.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

Also, an unregulated affiliate of NorthWestern Energy has acquired a small minority stake in Dynamic Renewables. The post Ares invests in waste recovery solutions provider Dynamic Renewables appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

For more crisp and insightful business and economic news, subscribe to The Daily Upside newsletter. It's completely free and we guarantee you'll learn something new every day. They're baaaack. After a summertime rate-hiking hiatus last month, the Fed raised interest rates again Wednesday, this time to a 22-year peak. But what happens going forward -- amid slowing inflation and incredibly low unemployment -- is anyone's guess, including, it seems, Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

The sellers are Advent International and Technology Crossover Ventures. The post Haveli Investments to buy software provider Certinia appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

Image source: Getty Images I've been a homeowner for just over four years now. Since I have no debt other than my mortgage, I've been working hard to set aside extra money in my high-yield savings account and make additional payments toward my home loan balance. There are benefits to paying off your mortgage sooner, if it's feasible, like saving on interest costs.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

RBmedia employees will receive a cash payout based on their tenure with the company,, with long-term employees earning up to two times their annual salary. The post H.I.G. agrees to acquire audiobook publisher RBmedia from KKR appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

The cryptocurrency market can be thrilling, but it also turns frustrating every so often. For example, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) looked ready to shake off the crypto winter doldrums and go for a run in the first half of 2023, posting a price gain of 83% in six months. But that's where the proverbial lactic acid set in and Bitcoin's price surge stopped. It didn't exactly crash, but nobody gets excited about a 4% price drop since the start of July.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

That Clean Life is a Toronto-based nutrition planning software for health and wellness professionals. The post Five Elms Capital-backed Practice Better acquires That Clean Life appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

If you're interested in the stock market, chances are you've heard about the current boom in artificial intelligence (AI). Many companies active in the high-growth sector have enjoyed monster rallies this year as the AI market is projected to expand at a compound annual rate of 37% through 2030. As a result, it's not a bad idea to add an AI stock to your list of holdings.

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PE Hub

JULY 26, 2023

Founded in 1961, Utah-based Any Hour is a provider of HVAC, plumbing and electrical services. The post Knox Lane-backed Any Hour acquires two home services firms Black Diamond and Bumble Breeze appeared first on PE Hub.

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JULY 26, 2023

It has been a surprising year for growth stocks as the Nasdaq Composite index roared back after losing a third of its value last year. The bellwether technology stock index delivered its best first-half performance in four decades as it jumped 32%, although it has yet to recover last year's losses. Several stocks performed even better than the index as they soared to new 52-week highs on the back of optimism and enduring catalysts.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 26, 2023

British Airways' catering system failed on a flight headed to London from Turks and Caicos, leading flight attendants to pick up buckets of KFC. But passengers said there wasn't enough chicken for the 12-hour flight.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

Cathie Wood is enjoying a remarkable comeback in 2023. Her renowned ARK Innovation Fund (NYSEMKT: ARKK) has soared by more than 50% this year, surpassing the recovery in the broader markets by a wide margin. However, Wood's bold, innovation-oriented investing approach is not suitable for everyone. Her investment philosophy is inherently a high-risk, high-reward proposition, after all.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 26, 2023

While most people consider themselves to be good people, many struggle to effectively show up as allies. Allyship is about consistent, intentional actions over time rather than one-and-done, check-the-box activities.

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JULY 26, 2023

Spotify's (NYSE: SPOT) prices haven't changed for years, but this week, management said there would be a small increase coming later this year. In this video, Travis Hoium quantifies how much of that increase will make its way to Spotify's bottom line. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of July 24, 2023. The video was published on July 26, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Spotify Technology When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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The Big Picture

JULY 26, 2023

One of the more foolish arguments 1 that seem to be emanating from the Fed about their intention to raise rates another quarter point today: The 2% inflation target that has been in place pretty much the entire post-financial crisis era. There is no empirical evidence showing 2% is the optimal long-run inflation target, given the Fed’s dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) is known for its search products, but it's also the biggest streaming platform in the world today. Five years from now, these will likely be the company's earnings driver, but don't count out one wild card. In this video, Travis Hoium highlights the three areas to watch in five years. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of July 23, 2023.

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FinSMEs

JULY 26, 2023

Very Good Ventures, a NYC-based full-service Flutter consulting firm, expanded its Series A round with $3.4m for a total raise of $6.6m. Celesta Capital made the investment. The company intends to use the funds to scale up its service to a wider variety of clients and to deliver high-quality contributions throughout the Flutter ecosystem. Led by David […] The post Very Good Ventures Expands Series A with $3.4M from Celesta Capital appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

Last week, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) reported record revenue and a record operating profit for the second quarter of 2023. The airline giant also raised its full-year earnings guidance. Nevertheless, American Airlines stock fell 6% after the earnings report on Thursday and has fallen further in recent days. While the Q2 results were quite strong, investors are rightfully worried about whether the company can sustain its recent profit surge.

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FinSMEs

JULY 26, 2023

Exponential Exchange, a Washington, DC-based financial innovation platform, raised $7.4M in Seed funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $8.8M, was led by MaC Venture Capital. Other investors included Autotech Ventures, and Avanta Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to execute on its plan to pilot multiple OTC transactions while building […] The post Exponential Exchange Closes $7.4M Seed Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the most closely followed stock market indexes around. Comprising 30 of the largest public companies, it has long served as a benchmark for overall market performance -- and one that many investors want to beat. In fact, plenty of great companies have consistently beaten the index. This includes equities which produce a steady flow of dividend income.

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