The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Sometimes, the best stock buys are hiding in plain sight. Microsoft shares, for example, gained 1,000% in the past decade, even though the company was already an entrenched software leader back in 2014. It relied on competitive advantages, like its economies of scale and valuable brand, to reach today's massive $3 trillion market capitalization -- likely creating many millionaire shareholders along the way.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
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The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
She's at it again: Cathie Wood, the head of Ark Invest, is snapping up shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) with purchases worth more than $160 million so far in 2024. Is it a brilliant move or a huge mistake? Here's what you need to know. What's going on As noted above, Wood and her team have purchased over $160 million worth of Tesla stock since the start of the year.
Financial Times: Moral Money
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
University’s exposure has risen despite landmark 2020 commitment to divestment
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
After a terrible 2022, one that saw the market tank amid rapidly rising interest rates, investors benefited from a bounce-back year in 2023. And the momentum has continued into 2024. Just look at the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI). The widely followed index rose 13.7% in 2023. And it just hit a fresh all-time high on Feb. 2. Investor optimism is certainly on the way up.
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Acquisition would create one of the biggest producers in America’s booming Permian Basin
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Top 1000 Funds
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
In a recently published review, Brunel Pension Partnership vows to “turn the screws” on managers and its holdings via increased RI expectations and warns that rosier economic forecasts of lower interest rates and tamed inflation may not come true.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Image source: Getty Images When you sign up for auto insurance, you typically have to maintain a minimum amount of coverage designated by the state where you live. And in most cases, the minimum amount of coverage isn't nearly enough to make sure you're truly protected in the event you're found responsible for an accident or are hit by an underinsured motorist.
Africa Capital Digest
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Tinubu made Managing Partner for DLA Piper Africa member firm first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is known for its "every day low prices" strategy. It's about to take a similar approach with its shares. The giant retailer plans to conduct a 3-for-1 stock split on Feb. 26. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in a press release that the company is taking this action to make its shares more affordable to its associates. Of course, shares will also be more affordable to investors who don't work for the company.
Africa Capital Digest
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Sahel Capital provides trade finance loan to Acier first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Military contractor Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is in the business of building fighter jets -- and business is booming. In a pair of Earth-shaking announcements last week, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) informed Congress of a plan to sell a combined $31.6 billion in new weapons sales to Greece and Turkey. But the biggest of these deals is for Turkey.
Africa Capital Digest
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post OMAI invests in women-owned Afropulse, restructuring funding first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
In the past 10 years, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) shares have been a huge market outperformer, rising 700% since February 2014, including dividends. Strong fundamentals have propelled this eight-fold return. If you were smart enough to have purchased shares back then, a big congrats to you. I'm sure the hope is that a repeat performance is in the cards.
Africa Capital Digest
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Telecel secures financing from Africa Credit Opportunities Fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
At the start of 2024, a price target of $100,000 for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) looked like a no-brainer. Bitcoin had just rallied more than 150% to a price of $45,000. Wall Street had finally embraced Bitcoin as an asset class, and the imminent arrival of new spot Bitcoin ETFs promised to unlock a torrent of new investor money into Bitcoin. The problem, however, is that the whole Bitcoin ETF investment thesis hasn't panned out as expected.
Africa Capital Digest
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post STANLIB Infrastructure, others launch renewable energy platform business first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
In this video, I will talk about Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) , which saw its stock soar 50% after the company reported earnings. I will explain why I'm staying far away from this stock right now. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 9, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 11, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Arm Holdings right now? Before you buy stock in Arm Holdings, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best sto
Africa Capital Digest
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post SIMA holds first close for $150 million solar green bond first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
When examined over long periods, Wall Street's three major stock indexes -- the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth-dependent Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) -- have risen in value, without fail. But it's a far different story when the lens is narrowed to mere months or perhaps a few years.
Africa Capital Digest
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post US-based Ackerley announces Springboks deal first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) went viral last year, and the speed at which it made the rounds caught many in the tech sector off guard. To be clear, AI, in the broadest sense, has been around for decades, but the latest algorithms have really taken it to the next level. Generative AI is now being used to streamline processes and generate original content, and the resulting productivity gains are driving rapid adoption.
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Novo Nordisk’s controlling shareholder plans to allocate up to $7bn a year by 2030
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
The financial toll of divorce can be especially hard on seniors living on fixed incomes. Some qualify for Social Security benefits, but they may not get much if they only worked sporadically or earned little during their careers. Fortunately, not all divorced people have to rely solely upon their own income history. Below, we'll take a closer look at how the government calculates Social Security benefits and why your ex might be your ticket to much bigger checks.
Financial Times M&A
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Italian luxury group agrees deal to go private with LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) investors are raking in the chips to kick off 2024. Thanks to the e-commerce and cloud giant's record closeout of 2023, the stock has been climbing higher. As of this writing, shares are already up 11% so far this year, and they're homing back in on all-time highs last reached in late 2021. A key factor in Amazon's renewed success involves generating higher profitability, not just all-out growth like in the 2010s.
KKR
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Zurich, 7 December 2023 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the opening of a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, solidifying its presence in one of the world's most important institutional and wealth management centers. The KKR office opens with individuals representing KKR’s Global Client Solutions team and will also serve as a Swiss base for investment professionals covering the DACH region.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
On Jan. 25, 2023, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) announced its 36th consecutive annual dividend raise when it boosted its dividend by 6%. Investors were hoping for another raise in the Feb. 2, 2024, fourth-quarter earnings release -- and they got just that. Chevron announced an 8% dividend raise lifting the payout to $1.63 per share per quarter -- or $6.52 per share per year.
KKR
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajax Health announced today the formation and funding of Cortex, a medical technology company developing an integrated mapping and ablation solution suite for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 30 million patients worldwide. Cortex has raised $90 million in funding commitments led by KKR and Hellman & Friedman (H&F) with participation by other investors including AI Life
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Social Security is the largest retirement plan in the United States, providing important retirement income for workers, spouses, survivors, disabled individuals, and in some cases, children. And as a massive program, it's also a complex one, and many of the rules about Social Security aren't well understood. With that in mind, here are three lesser-known Social Security rules that all future beneficiaries should be aware of, and why they're so important to know.
KKR
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced the appointment of Dane E. Holmes as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective December 29, 2023. As CAO, he will join the firm’s leadership team and oversee and work with the existing leaders of a number of key functions, including KKR’s Human Capital, Communications, Marketing, Sustainability, and Citizenship teams.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Do you remember first hearing about this strange thing called "the cloud"? It was probably sometime in the 2010s. Many said it would be a massive boon for tech companies -- and they were right. Spending on public cloud usage rose from $31 billion in 2015 to nearly $200 billion in 2023. Microsoft 's Intelligent Cloud and Amazon 's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Amazon Web Services (AWS) provide terrific revenue streams with annual run rates of over $100 billion each.
KKR
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Henry McVey: Investors Should Approach Markets with a ‘Glass Half Full’ Lens NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released its 2024 Global Macro Outlook by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation (GMAA).
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Many of us believe a high income is key to building a large retirement nest egg, but the truth is more complicated than that. There are some workers who manage to save millions despite never earning a high salary. And there are others who earn millions but fail to plan and wind up with little in retirement. Obviously, having extra cash available is important when saving for your future.
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