The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) was a top stock to own during the early stages of the pandemic. The COVID-19 vaccine maker reached a market cap of nearly $200 billion at its peak in 2021. But nowadays, with revenue from its vaccine diminishing and no longer being a strong growth catalyst, investors have become bearish on the healthcare stock. Since 2022, shares of Moderna have fallen by more than 60%.
FinSMEs
MARCH 3, 2024
Backpack, a Dubai, UAE-based crypto startup, raised a $17m in Series A funding. The round, which valued the company at $120m, was led by Placeholder VC, with participation from Hashed, Robot Ventures, Amber Group, Wintermute, and Selini. The company intends to use the funds to continue to expand operations and its development efforts, as well as to expand […] The post Backpack Raises $17M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have soared big time since the beginning of 2023, clocking astronomic gains of 441% as the stock market has handsomely rewarded the company's outstanding top- and bottom-line growth, but that tremendous rally has made the stock extremely expensive. Nvidia stock is currently trading at 41 times sales, significantly higher than its five-year average sales multiple of 17.7.
FinSMEs
MARCH 3, 2024
Raspberry AI, a New York based generative AI platform for fashion designers, raised $4.5m in seed funding. Backers included Greycroft, Khosla Ventures, Marigay McKee, William F. Detwiler, MVP Ventures, Correlation Ventures, Michael Mente, Yael Aflalo, Michael Broukhim, Daniel Broukhim. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Cava (NYSE: CAVA) just reported revenue of $175.5 million (up 52.5% year over year) and diluted earnings per share of $0.02 (compared to a $13.72 year-ago loss) for the 13-week period that ended Dec. 31. Both figures exceeded Wall Street estimates. It's not a surprise, then, that the stock is up 34% year to date (as of Feb. 29); investors are enthusiastic about the business.
FinSMEs
MARCH 3, 2024
Particle, a San Francisco, CA-based AI news reader startup, raised $4.4m in seed funding. Backers included Kindred Ventures, Adverb Ventures, and Ev Williams. The company intends to use the funds to continue to expand operations and its development efforts. Founded by Sara Beykpour, and Marcel Molina, Particle is a startup that focuses on advancing an AI-based news […] The post Particle Raises $4.4M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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FinSMEs
MARCH 3, 2024
Argá Medtech, a Lausanne, Switzerland-based company providing a cardiac ablation system for treating cardiac arrhythmias, raised €54M in Series B funding. The round was led by existing investors Advent Life Sciences and Earlybird Health, as well as new investor Gilde Healthcare and an undisclosed investor. The company intends to use the funds to advance the […] The post Argá Medtech Closes €54M Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Realty Income (NYSE: O) has been a fantastic investment since it came public in 1994. Over those years, the real estate investment trust (REIT) has increased its dividend 123 times, growing its payout at a 4.3% compound annual rate. That steadily rising payout has helped it produce a strong 13.9% annualized total return. The leading REIT believes it's still an excellent investment.
FinSMEs
MARCH 3, 2024
Moonhub, a London, UK-based virtual reality interactive training platform, raised $1.4m in funding. The round was led by Unconventional Ventures, with participation from previous investors Pi Labs and Ada Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Founded in 2016 and led by CEO Dami Hastrup, and co-founders Vinh Ly and Hannah […] The post Moonhub Raises $1.4M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
There's no way to sugarcoat the trade-off being made by British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) shareholders. You're getting a massive 9.7% dividend yield, but you are taking on a huge amount of risk for that outsize yield. The big problem is that there is no easy fix to what ails this cigarette giant. Still, it is making progress on key initiatives. Here's a quick look at British American Tobacco and whether it is a buy, sell, or hold.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 3, 2024
From the bottom of the quick 10% correction in late-October of last year, the S&P 500 is up more than 25%: Markets often move fast which is why timing them can be so tricky. The market obviously can’t keep up this pace forever. New highs in the stock market tend to lead to more new highs but sometimes the stock market needs a breather, even in a bull market.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
One way individual investors can find lucrative ideas is by following smart investment managers and note what stocks they own in their portfolios. Take Bill Ackman, the billionaire hedge fund manager of Pershing Square Capital Management. He runs a very concentrated book that focuses on what he believes are high-quality businesses with a long-term mindset.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
MARCH 3, 2024
By Antoinette Tuscano There may be many times as a financial advisor you wish that you only had to meet with clients. There’s more that goes into being an advisor than that though, even if you have a team you delegate to. The more people involved in your practice, the more important good processes become for increasing efficiency, consistency, scalability, client satisfaction, and helping with compliance and legal issues.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Now that March has arrived, it's time to get serious about filing your taxes. Being late with your return could have serious consequences if you end up owing the IRS money. And while you won't be penalized for a late return if you're due a refund, you'll be penalizing yourself by delaying that money from hitting your bank account.
FinSMEs
MARCH 3, 2024
Passes, a Miami, FL-based engagement and revenue making platform for creators, raised $40m in Series A funding. The round was led by Bond Capital, with participation from Abstract Ventures, Crossbeam Ventures, Emma and Jens Grede (founders of SKIMS), Alexandra Botez (professional poker/chess streamer), and more. In conjunction with the funding, Mood Rowghani joined Passes’s board.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is better known by some of the brands it owns, like Google and YouTube. It's one of the largest tech companies and one of the members of the exclusive trillion-dollar market-cap club. However, thanks to other tech giants posting strong quarters, it has lost its place as the third-largest U.S. company behind Microsoft and Apple.
FinSMEs
MARCH 3, 2024
Axiom Cloud, a San Jose, CA-based refrigeration management software for grocery and cold storage, raised $5M in funding. The round was led by Toshiba Tec and Windsail Capital Group. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts. Led by CEO Amrit Robbins, Axiom Cloud uses AI and automation to transform how the […] The post Axiom Cloud Closes $5M Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
The artificial intelligence (AI) market is full of hype and speculation, with early AI leaders like Nvidia or Microsoft trading at nosebleed valuations. Whether the AI market darlings deserve their rich valuations or not, three Fool.com contributors believe it's time to look beyond the usual suspects. They put their heads together to uncover existing tech giants like International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) , Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) , and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) -- three great companies with de
FinSMEs
MARCH 3, 2024
FogPharma, a Cambridge, MA-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, raised $145M in Series E funding. The round was led by Nextech Invest with participation from other new investors including RA Capital Management, Rock Springs Capital, General Catalyst, Marshall Wace, Samsara Biocapital, Foresite Capital, Symbiosis, Catalio Capital Management, Sixty Degree Capital and former chairman and CEO of Johnson […] The post FogPharma Raises $145M Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Its industry is in a slump, but Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) is still generating excellent returns for its shareholders these days. The retailer's stock broke through a fresh 12-month high following its late-February earnings announcement, in fact. Wall Street was thrilled to see the chain move closer to Home Depot 's (NYSE: HD) industry-leading profit margin in 2023.
FinSMEs
MARCH 3, 2024
GeoPura, a Wysall, UK-based green-energy company, raised £56M in funding. The round saw participation from The UK Infrastructure Bank, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and existing investors GM Ventures, SWEN Capital Partners, and Siemens Energy Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand production capacity, grow the specialist workforce in the UK, and increase […] The post GeoPura Closes £56M Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Dividend stocks can be magnificent investments. Not only do they provide passive income, but they can also produce above-average total returns as they grow their earnings and shareholder payouts. Over the last 50 years, dividend stocks have outperformed the average return of stocks in the S&P 500 , and dividend growers in particular have delivered the best total returns.
Top 1000 Funds
MARCH 3, 2024
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs bats away criticism that the sole fiduciary model is outdated, arguing it is possible to wear a fiduciary and political hat if your sole purpose is to serve the people of the state.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
One of the most important pillars in artificial intelligence (AI) is semiconductors. These chips, commonly referred to as graphics processing units (GPUs) and central processing units (CPUs), play critical roles across generative AI applications. Nvidia , which is estimated to own up to 95% of the addressable market , dominates the AI GPU industry. As of now, its market cap is roughly $1.98 trillion.
Africa Capital Digest
MARCH 3, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post SEDF makes commitment to new climate investment platform first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Block (NYSE: SQ) stock surged higher last week after the company announced its fourth-quarter results and provided guidance for 2024. Investors were pleased to see the company's cost-cutting efforts come to fruition and gross profits improving, and its guidance for the upcoming year gave even more reason for optimism. Block is well positioned in some key demographics, and with the company getting a handle on its expenses, the stock has explosive upside potential.
Africa Capital Digest
MARCH 3, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post COTU Ventures announces new MENA-focused venture fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
It's been a tough couple of years for Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) investors. After enduring the worst downturn in more than a decade, the cybersecurity specialist suffered a high-profile security breach in mid-2023. Growth slowed to a crawl, and confidence waned. However, Okta's quarterly results have vaulted the company back into Wall Street's good graces, and at least one analyst believes there's much more to come.
Africa Capital Digest
MARCH 3, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Capitalworks to buy DIY and building materials retailer from Pepkor first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
It was only six months ago that investors were talking about the reintroduction of Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) to the public markets. Now, just months later, market watchers are debating whether it's too late to buy the stock. Indeed, Arm Holdings has delivered 176% returns (as of market close on Thursday) since its late September initial public offering (IPO), more than 13 times the returns of the S&P 500.
Africa Capital Digest
MARCH 3, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post UMG buys majority stake in Mavin, giving TPG an exit first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
Warren Buffett just released his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) shareholders, and in this investor's eyes, it was his best in years. Aside from the fitting tribute to longtime partner Charlie Munger, who passed away late last year at age 99, Buffett expounded on Berkshire's investments in a way he hadn't in many years.
Africa Capital Digest
MARCH 3, 2024
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post MoneyHash raises $4.5mln seed round from investor group first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 3, 2024
When most people think of Social Security, they think of the retirement benefits many workers qualify for after a long career. But that's actually just one of several types of Social Security benefits a person may qualify for. There are four other kinds of Social Security benefits, and you could qualify for these well before you retire if you meet the criteria.
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