The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Demand for plant-based meat in the U.S. is weakening following a pandemic-era boom. Not helping the situation is a proliferation of plant-based meat brands. Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) are the best-known options, but a typical supermarket now has multiple other brands for sale. Beyond Meat has not fared well in this highly competitive environment.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MAY 14, 2024
A lot of investors have abandoned international diversification (or at least strongly considered it) in recent years. I understand why this is happening. The U.S. stock market has destroyed all comers ever since the Great Financial Crisis ended. Since 2009, a total U.S. stock market index fund is up more than 660% while a total international index fund is up more like 180%.
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The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Image source: Getty Images There are certain things that tend to get in the way of meeting financial goals. Home repairs have been a big one in my world. Car repairs can be another. But for many of us, all it takes is a string of unplanned purchases to derail our financial objectives. That's why it's important to do what you can to prevent impulse buys.
Private Equity Professional
MAY 14, 2024
Vance Street Capital has held a first, final, above target and hard cap closing of Vance Street Capital IV LP with $775 million of capital. Fundraising for Fund IV began in January 2024. Vance Street, headquartered near Los Angeles in Pacific Palisades, makes control investments in North American-based companies with enterprise values of $30 million… This content is for members only.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe discuss the recent conditional loan approval that would be a lifeline for Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) , and what investors need to know before thinking about buying shares. Stocks also discussed include Linde (NASDAQ: LIN) and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE). *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of May 14, 2024.
Private Equity Professional
MAY 14, 2024
Special Aerospace Services, a space engineering and defense technology platform of Godspeed Capital, has acquired Quintron Systems from Fernandez Holdings. Special Aerospace Services (SAS) is a provider of spaceflight engineering services and related hardware products for propulsion, avionics, systems, and launch site integration. The company has specific capabilities for rapid prototyping, manufacturing, hardware procurement, assembly,… This content is for members only.
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FinSMEs
MAY 14, 2024
Crosby Health, a NYC-based healthtech company providing a proprietary AI to automate administrative tasks, raised $2.2M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Amplo Ventures, with participation from NOMO Ventures and angel investors. The company intends to use the funds to expand its development efforts and business reach. Led by CEO Rishi Gowda, Crosby Health is […] The post Crosby Health Raises $2.2M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has been around for about 20 years, growing revenue primarily thanks to contracts with governments during most of that time. But over the past couple of years, this software company's commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing its business with companies has supercharged growth. In the most recent quarter, it generated double-digit revenue gains and the biggest quarterly profit in the company's history.
FinSMEs
MAY 14, 2024
Aerial, a Seattle, WA-based provider of an AI-empowered unstructured business data platform, raised $2M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Fuse, with participation from Pack Ventures. Previous investors included Madrona Venture Group’s Pioneer Fund. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its efforts in developing and deploying state-of-the-art artificial intelligence solutions. […] The post Aerial Raises $2M Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Marijuana stocks are moving higher on Tuesday after Marijuana Moment reported on a new initiative in Congress that could give marijuana demand a lift. According to the weed-news source, the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel is recommending the U.S. military cease testing recruits for marijuana use. Weed stocks lit up in response.
FinSMEs
MAY 14, 2024
Highperformr, a Wilmington, DE-based GenAI startup providing a Social AI platform, raised $3.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by Venture Highway, with participation from Neon, DeVC, and angel investors. The company intends to use the funds for R&D to further develop its native AI capabilities and to build its distribution network. Led by […] The post Highperformr Raises $3.5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of May 13, 2024. The video was published on May 13, 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 n
FinSMEs
MAY 14, 2024
Fintech Farm, a London, UK-based fintech startup which provides the tools to create neobanks in emerging markets, raised $32m in funding. The funding included an initial Series B round led by Nordstar and an extension Series B round led London Stock Exchange-listed Bank of Georgia. The company intends to use the funds to continue to […] The post Fintech Farm Raises $32M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Investors in Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) had a rough week, as the electric truck stock sank slowly but surely below $10 after the company issued a disappointing "earnings" report -- a report that featured no earnings at all, but rather $1.45 per share in losses. Despite the bad news, however, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Andres Sheppard came out with a prediction last Wednesday: Within 12 months, Rivian stock will soar 50% to close at $15 a share.
FinSMEs
MAY 14, 2024
Nabla Bio, a Cambridge, MA-based company developing AI and wet-lab technologies, raised $26M in Series A funding. The round was led by Radical Ventures with participation from all existing investors, and strategic collaborations with AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb Company and Takeda. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Let's address the elephant in the room: When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) , no one's going to forget Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). I know I certainly won't. The company is the standard bearer for the accelerating adoption of AI thanks to its gold standard AI chips and has thus far been the one undisputed beneficiary of the AI revolution. The stock price has gained more than 200% over the past year alone, led by triple-digit revenue and profit growth in each of the preceding four quarters --
FinSMEs
MAY 14, 2024
Allozymes, a Singapore-based innovator in enzyme discovery and engineering, raised $15M in Series A funding. The round was led by Seventure Partners of France and Xora Innovation of Singapore. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its expansion into Europe, and forge strategic partnerships within the food and chemical industries while signing new partnerships in the pharmaceutical […] The post Allozymes Raises $15M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Social Security is more than just a monthly payment for many retirees; it's a lifeline. Around 90% of current retirees rely on their benefits to some degree, according to a 2023 poll from Gallup, with around 60% of that group saying Social Security is a major source of income. The program has been facing some major cash challenges, however, putting benefits at risk.
Diamond Consultants
MAY 14, 2024
This new wave of transitioning advisors is feeling the pushes and pulls of an evolving industry. Over 9,000 advisors changed firms in 2023, marking a 7% increase from the year before.* While this movement is prevalent across all industry channels, it is particularly pronounced within the RIA world and represents a growing trend that’s a dichotomy of sorts.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
The past few years have been challenging for most real estate investment trusts (REITs). Higher interest rates have weighed on real estate values to increase their income yields above those of lower-risk income investments like bonds. In addition, higher rates have made it more expensive for REITs to borrow money to fund development projects and acquisitions.
FinSMEs
MAY 14, 2024
Sona, a London, UK-based intelligent workforce management platform for frontline enterprises, raised $27.5M in Series A funding. The round was led by Felicis with participation from Northzone, Google’s AI-fund Gradient, SpeedInvest, Antler, BAG Ventures, and several angels. The company, which has raised $40M+ to date, will use the capital to expand its go-to-market function and […] The post Sona Raises $27.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) met expectations with its first-quarter report last month, but overall growth was anemic. While data center and PC revenue surged, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and a market comeback, tumbling revenue in the gaming and embedded segments offset those gains. Looking further ahead, Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis expects AMD to benefit from a strong upcycle in the semiconductor market and soaring demand for AI chips.
FinSMEs
MAY 14, 2024
Shaed, a Minneapolis, MN-based provider of a platform for mobility, raised $5.7M in Seed funding. The round was led by EnerTech Capital, along with Powerhouse Ventures, Joe Pritchard, CEO of Pritchard Companies, and two undisclosed corporate strategic partners. The company intends to use the funds to further enhance its growth, operations and development efforts.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Every year, the Social Security Administration releases an annual report from its board of trustees, informally known as the Social Security Trustees Report. This includes tons of valuable information about the state of the program (2024's report is 277 pages long), such as how much money flowed into and out of Social Security in the previous year, the long-term financial health of the program, and much more.
Private Equity Wire
MAY 14, 2024
Global private markets asset manager HarbourVest Partners has appointed John Toomey as the firm’s sole Chief Executive Officer effective 1 October 2024, following news that Co-CEO Pete Wilson is to retire at the end of next year. Toomey and Wilson have been part of the firm’s Executive Management Committee (EMC), which collectively serves as CEO, for more than a decade.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Renewable energy stocks surged higher Tuesday after Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) announced receipt of a $1.66 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. Plug currently has two hydrogen fuel facilities producing at full capacity, with a third approaching that mark. Plug says the government assistance will help it to "finance the development, construction, and ownership of up to six green hydrogen production facilities" -- although it's not 100% clear whether it was including its firs
Private Equity Wire
MAY 14, 2024
Europe’s largest independent alternative fund administrator Aztec Group has launched an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) service in Luxembourg providing services to alternative investment managers who seek to establish and manage European funds. The offering consists of marketing, compliance, risk management, regulatory reporting and portfolio management.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Monday's surprising meme-stock revival continued into Tuesday's trading, as a number of volatile former favorites saw their shares soar again on little news. As was true a few years ago, electric vehicle (EV) stocks were among the big winners on Monday, and the action has continued today. Here are where things stood for these three past-and-maybe-future favorites as of 11 a.m.
Private Equity Wire
MAY 14, 2024
RCP Advisors, a private equity investment firm that provides access to North American small buyout fund managers through primary funds, secondary funds and co-investment funds, has held the final closing of RCP Fund XVIII with approximately $285m in aggregate commitments. The fund attracted support from new and existing investors including family offices, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, public pension plans and endowments.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Over the past five years, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has risen by 277%, adjusted for a 2020 stock split. But it's also important to note that Apple pays a modest dividend , so assuming reinvestment of all the dividends you received over the past five years, Apple's five-year total return through May 13 was 291%. So, if you had invested $10,000 in Apple stock five years ago, and had reinvested your dividends along the way, your investment would have grown to about $39,100.
Private Equity Wire
MAY 14, 2024
Pan-European mid-market private equity investment firm Oakley Capital will acquire a majority stake in vitroconnect, a broadband open access platform in Germany. The deal marks the first for Oakley’s Capital Origin II fund. Oakley is investing alongside founder and CEO Dirk Pasternack and his management team, who will continue to run the business.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) embodies artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm unlike any other growth stock. But what if you already own enough Nvidia, or are simply looking for other opportunities? A good place to start is by looking at the companies that Nvidia partners with that indirectly benefit from its success. Three that stick out are Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) , Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT) , and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM).
Private Equity Wire
MAY 14, 2024
Private equity and private credit investment firm Clarion Capital Partners has appointed Jeff Sipos as General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer. Sipos previously worked at Clarion from 2011 to 2015. Most recently, Sipos served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of North America at global specialty insurance business Ascot Group; and as Associate General Counsel at Coaction Specialty Insurance, formerly ProSight Specialty Insurance.
The Motley Fool
MAY 14, 2024
DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) is not like the large cloud infrastructure providers that dominate the market. While Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Alphabet 's Google Cloud cater to enterprise customers with complex requirements and vast budgets, the average DigitalOcean customer spends less than $100 per month. This focus on individual developers and small businesses yields opportunities and risks.
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