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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Image source: Getty Images I've had dogs all my life, from big working farm dogs to pocket-sized chihuahuas, and now, a whole gaggle of terriers. But, because I've had them all my life, I never really stopped to think about what it cost to have them, I just…had them -- and sorted the cost out later. But my crew is now completely composed of seniors, and they're all much older than any dog I've ever had before in my life (three of which are over 11 years).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blackstone Inc. is the frontrunner to win a roughly $17bn portfolio of commercial-property loans from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s sale of Signature Bank debt, according to people familiar with the matter. Regulators seized the failed bank in March and have been marketing loans backed by retail, industrial, office and apartment buildings. FDIC officials are now in final discussions to declare Blackstone’s bid as bringing the lowest costs to the agency, some of the people said.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It has been a difficult few years for Boeing (NYSE: BA) , but one Wall Street analyst is out with a prediction that better times are at hand. Investors are taking note, sending shares of Boeing up 4.5% as of 2 p.m. ET Monday. Deliveries are on the rise Boeing's shareholders have been on a journey they'd likely rather forget. The stock has lost half of its value since early 2019 on a combination of engineering issues and a pandemic-related sales decline.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Fairfax currently owns around 61.4 percent of Farmers Edge’s common shares. The post Fairfax Financial submits proposal to take Farmers Edge private appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) stock is up 0.6% in Monday's after-hours trading as of 7:46 p.m. ET, following the cloud-based communications company's release of its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 (ended Oct. 31). The stock's modest rise is attributable to the quarter's revenue and earnings exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimates and management increasing annual guidance on the top and bottom lines.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The transaction was done in partnership with VIVE's management and Garnett Station Partners. The post Greenbriar recaps collision repair operator VIVE appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The requirement for operational value creation has escalated amid a deal downturn. The post Accenture’s Jay Scanlan: Deal partners request more ideas, increased support from operating pros appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this video, I will talk about the current state of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) , promising comments from CEO Pat Gelsinger on Intel 18A, and what I as an investor expect from the company. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Nov. 17, 2023. The video was published on Nov. 19, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Intel When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Clean International is a Levis, Quebec-based industrial and commercial cleaning services and sanitation provider. The post National Bank Private Investment invests in Clean International appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos once said, "Your margin is my opportunity." Today, the e-commerce giant helmed by Andy Jassy is on a path to generating better profit margins than it has in its history. Amazon's North American business, accounting for over 60% of the company's revenue, has improved its operating margin for six straight quarters.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The CITIC Consortium, mainly through its equity affiliate CITIC Capital, will maintain its controlling ownership stake. The post McDonald’s to acquire Carlyle’s minority ownership stake in McDonald’s China appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The technology industry was thrown into turmoil over the weekend after OpenAI fired CEO Sam Altman and staff threatened to quit. At the end of the day, Altman announced he would be joining Microsoft and most of OpenAI's staff has threatened to quit. One of the beneficiaries today is C3.ai (NYSE: AI) , which has seen its stock rise as much as 8.2%. Shares are up 7.3% as of 12:40 p.m.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Advent International names former Morningstar executive Tricia Rothschild as an operating partner. The post SK Capital, Arlington Capital close deals; Accenture offers insights on value creation appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) burst onto the scene as a hot topic in late 2022, and quantum computing may be next. Quantum computers could become a key component of AI's evolution since they have the potential to be far more powerful than today's biggest supercomputers. Quantum computers will be able to process complex computations so quickly, using techniques unusable by standard computers, that they'd be able to easily crack most cybersecurity protec

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

These two deals will support the conversion of Braya's refinery operations and provide working capital. The post PE-backed Braya picks up $75m loan from HPS and closes deal with Macquarie Energy Canada appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of Nov. 20, 2023. The video was published on Nov. 20, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

BC Partners initially invested in PetSmart in 2015 and brought aboard Apollo as a minority investor earlier in 2023. Partner Michael Chang discussed the strategy with PE Hub's MK Flynn in this webinar. The post NEXUS 2024 Preview: BC Partners takes the long-term view on PetSmart appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The big shake-up in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry over the past few days rocked the foundations of numerous AI stocks. Among these was one of the sector's leading names, C3.ai (NYSE: AI) , which rallied early on Monday before falling to close down by 4%. Altman out at OpenAI For those unaware, the major event occurred at OpenAI, the developer of the widely used AI flagship program ChatGPT.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this role, she will help Advent identify and support new investments in wealth and asset management, including related technology and data & analytics. The post Advent International taps Rothschild as operating partner appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Have you been wishing and hoping to become a homeowner sooner rather than later? I feel your pain -- I have also been watching mortgage rates climb since early 2022 and wondering if I've missed the boat on getting an affordable mortgage loan. There's been a bit of a bright spot recently, however. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage loan is currently sitting at 7.44%, according to Freddie Mac -- this is down from 7.79% just a few short weeks ago.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The seller was CORE Industrial Partners. The post SK Capital completes J&K Ingredients buyout appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Many investors shunned tech stocks over the past two years as inflation, rising interest rates, and other macro headwinds rattled the markets. It's tempting to follow that trend and park your cash in some risk-free T-bills or CDs, but the best tech stocks will still likely outperform those fixed-income investments over the long term. If you can tune out all the near-term noise, you should pick up a few tech stocks that have the potential to generate big market-beating returns over the long term.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Northvolt focuses on the R&D, manufacturing and recycling of sustainable battery cells and systems. The post CDPQ invests C$200m in Swedish battery platform Northvolt appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) posted its latest earnings report on Nov. 16. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended on Oct. 29, the semiconductor equipment maker's revenue stayed nearly flat year over year at $6.7 billion but exceeded analysts' expectations by $220 million. Its adjusted earnings grew 4% to $2.12 per share and also cleared the consensus forecast by $0.13.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The best indicator of a private equity firm’s interest in a specific industry is that they've already made a similar investment.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The tech market was hit particularly hard last year as rising interest rates caused reductions in consumer and commercial spending. Product sales plunged, with shoppers reluctant to upgrade various devices. Meanwhile, budget cuts saw businesses de-prioritize cloud and advertising services. The marketwide declines triggered a sell-off, with the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index tumbling 40% throughout 2022.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The funding will be used by ECOR to accelerate its near-term development initiatives. The post Phalanx invests in manufacturer ECOR Global appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The California Public Employees' Retirement System, known as CalPERS, manages the largest pension fund in the U.S. Its portfolio of stocks, private debt and equity, bonds, real estate, and other investments totals $452.3 billion. And it's responsible for the retirement benefits for nearly 3,000 public employers in the state of California. So, the moves made in the fund portfolio aren't to be taken lightly.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The purchase price was $6.1 million. The post Prudent Growth Partners buys Tulsa shopping mall South Memorial Plaza appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One of the most notable shifts in investing over the past couple of decades has been the increasing dominance of technology stocks. For example, roughly 20 years ago, the world's largest companies (in terms of market cap) were industrial stalwarts General Electric and ExxonMobil , which topped out at $319 billion and $283 billion, respectively. Nowadays, however, the vaunted "Magnificent Seven" stocks -- among the most widely owned technology companies -- comprise seven of the top 10 positions (

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The seller was Thoma Bravo. The post Arlington scoops up software firm Exostar appeared first on PE Hub.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights the big changes announced at ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) that sent the stock crashing down. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Nov. 17, 2023. The video was published on Nov. 19, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than ChargePoint When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor , has tripled the market.* They just revealed what they believe are

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Riverwood Capital, which invests in high-growth technology companies, closed $1.8bn in new commitments in the largest fundraising round since inception 15 years ago. The Menlo Park, California-based firm with offices in Miami, New York and Sao Paulo, tapped pension funds, hospital systems, foundations, endowments, fund of funds, insurance companies and family offices among other investors, according to a statement.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this video, I will be talking about the current state of Toast (NYSE: TOST) , the recent earnings report, comments from two analysts, and why the stock is down. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Nov. 20, 2023. The video was published on Nov. 20, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Toast When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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