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JANUARY 16, 2024

With a share price of $70, Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) is down quite substantially from its peak of $568 in late 2020. The pandemic-era darling suffers from stagnating growth and a lack of platform differentiation from rivals like Microsoft Teams and Alphabet 's Google Meet , which provide similar video conferencing services. However, according to famous technology investor Cathie Wood, Zoom's fortunes could change dramatically as it embraces new opportunities.

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Private Equity Info is a valuable resource for private equity firms seeking to enhance seal sourcing, monitor competitor deal flow activities, and build a robust executive recruiting network, while working more efficiently with advanced M&A search tools.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Roku 's (NASDAQ: ROKU) been making set-top streaming devices for consumers' living rooms longer than practically anyone else in the market. Its little streaming box debuted in 2008 when subscription video on demand was still in its infancy. Since then, it's grown to become a leader in the space. It offers set-top boxes and streaming sticks, and it partners with multiple television manufacturers to sell fully integrated smart televisions.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The funding will be used to back FirstSun's merger with HomeStreet, a financial services firm headquartered in Seattle. The post Castle Creek to invest $30m in financial holding company FirstSun appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Image source: Getty Images In all the fun and bustle of comparing shopping equipment and designing your perfect home gym, it may not occur to take time to consider your homeowners insurance. This could end up being a costly mistake. Before you start buying and building, make sure your current policy has your home gym -- and its expensive equipment -- covered.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024. The post Platinum Equity to sell Hunterstown power generation facility appeared first on PE Hub.

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Public Trust's existing management team continue to lead the business and, along with the company's founders, remain significant shareholders. The post Flexpoint Ford backs investment advisor Public Trust appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) and Canoo (NASDAQ: GOEV) to determine which is the better buy for long-term investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 14, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 16, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in QuantumScape right now? Before you buy stock in QuantumScape, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now. and Q

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Aviation Concepts was founded in 1991 by Aviation Concepts President and CEO Dean Wood. The post CORE invests in manufacturer Aviation Concepts appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

One of the biggest misconceptions about Medicare is that enrollment is free once you reach a certain age. In reality, the only part of Medicare that's typically (though not always) free is Part A, which covers hospital care. Part B, which covers outpatient services, charges a monthly premium that's generally standard but can increase for higher earners.

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Based in Toronto, Kensington is an alternative investment firm with C$2.6 billion in assets under management. The post AGF to acquire majority of Kensington to grow private markets biz appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Like it or not, we're getting to the point of the year when it's time to start thinking about taxes. Although the filing deadline is April 15, the IRS will begin accepting tax returns on Jan. 29. And filing your taxes early could mean getting your refund sooner, if you're entitled to one. To file your tax return, you'll need certain forms.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The capital infusion will be used by Box To Box to expand into self-financed projects as well as new verticals while also exploring strategic M&A. The post Production company Box To Box Films inks investment from Bruin Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) charged sharply higher in 2023, soaring 58%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The rally was in sharp contrast to its performance in 2022, when the stock plunged 39%. While the company no doubt benefited from the improving economy, it was Alphabet's latest foray into artificial intelligence (AI) that has investors most excited.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Brookfield Asset Management has committed to a structured equity investment of up to C$320 million in the privatized company. The post Persistence Capital to take Neighbourly private, Brookfield to invest appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

A group of technology giants dubbed the "Magnificent Seven" was responsible for a large proportion of the 26.3% gain in the S&P 500 last year. That's because their collective valuation of $12 trillion makes up 28% of the index, so they have a huge influence over the direction of the broader market. These are the Magnificent Seven stocks, and how they performed in 2023: Total Return Price data by YCharts The Equal Weight S&P 500 index -- which assigns an identical weighting to all 500 sto

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JANUARY 16, 2024

RTC is a manufacturer of high-precision, difficult-to-machine components for commercial and military aircraft and varied aerospace and defense applications. The post Stellex-backed RTC Aerospace scoops up manufacturer VBI appeared first on PE Hub.

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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares three remarkable artificial intelligence stocks to determine which one is the best AI stock to buy today. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 14, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 16, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now. and Nvidia wasn't one

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JANUARY 16, 2024

General Atlantic moves for sustainable infrastructure firm Actis; S&P Global Market Intelligence confirms what we already knew – that 2023 had a big drop-off in dealmaking; new pharma deals from Vesey Street Capital and Aquiline Capital; Battery Ventures' majority investment in a decision-support software and data science company. The post General Atlantic to buy Actis in latest infra tie-up; Vesey Street, Aquiline add to busy pharma sector appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index was in roaring form last year as it gained nearly 54% thanks to a variety of tailwinds, including the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), cooling inflation, and a resilient economy. And the good part is that the index could keep heading higher in 2024. Historical data collected by fintech brokerage firm Capex.com suggests that a year in which the Nasdaq-100 clocks a gain of more than 40% is followed by another year of gains -- barring 1999, wh

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The new capital will help DocuSketch support customers and partners and accelerate R&D investments. The post Summit Partners backs property restoration firm DocuSketch appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Last year was a true running of the bulls on Wall Street. When the final closing bell tolled, the benchmark S&P 500 and growth-fueled Nasdaq Composite had respectively rallied 24% and 43%. Meanwhile, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a fresh all-time high in 2023. Since Wall Street's three major stock indexes tend to rise over extended periods, it's not a surprise that most institutional ratings and analyst calls are optimistic.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

L Catterton will join existing investor Skydeck Capital. The post L Catterton invests in Sploot Veterinary Care appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

2023 was a great year for the stock market. But outperforming years make stocks more expensive, so folks looking for opportunities in 2024 may find themselves having to pay a premium for top companies, especially growth stocks. However, there were pockets of the market that didn't have such a great 2023. After surging in 2021 and 2022, energy stocks cooled off last year.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Actis is a global investor in sustainable infrastructure. The post General Atlantic agrees to buy Actis to form $96bn global investor appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index is one percentage point from a new record high, and it's also a percentage point from a new bull market, according to the most conservative definition. That threshold portends substantial gains. The S&P 500 returned a median of 223% during the last five bull markets, according to Vanguard. Investors that want to benefit from that upward momentum should be buying stocks today, and Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) are primed to creat

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Nutpods was founded in 2013 by Madeline Haydon. The post PE-backed MPearlRock scoops up dairy-free creamer firm appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Workplace culture doesn't get a lot of attention among stock market investors, but it's among the biggest determinants of success, and it's one of the most important jobs of a CEO. Cultural values at a company don't show up on the bottom line or in financial statements, but they make a very real difference in a company's performance. Happy employees reach or exceed their potential, compared to unhappy ones, who languish and breed toxicity.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The sellers were investors led by Catalyst Investors. The post CIVC Partners snaps up data managed services firm Datavail appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Vanguard, one of the world's largest fund families by assets under management, has earned the trust of millions of investors for several good reasons. First of all, Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) often have the lowest expense ratios in the industry, which has helped many of their funds outperform their peers. Second, the fund's ETFs are usually well-diversified within a specific theme, have low turnover ratios that reduce costs, and the firm offers funds covering a broad range of markets,

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The transaction closed in the fourth quarter of 2023. The post PharmaForce snags investment from Aquiline Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Image source: Getty Images There's a big battle brewing in Washington, D.C. that could change the future for millions of credit card rewards customers. A bill called the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) is being considered by Congress, and if it's passed and signed into law, it could radically transform the landscape of travel rewards credit cards.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Patriot Pickle was acquired by SPC in April 2021. The post H.I.G. Capital buys pickles company Patriot Pickle from SPC appeared first on PE Hub.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Image source: Getty Images An emergency fund is something everyone should have at all times. Without money in a savings account , you could end up forced into expensive debt when unplanned bills, like home or car repairs, arise. Similarly, without an emergency fund, you might rack up a ton of credit card charges in a situation where you've lost your job but still have all of your bills to pay.

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