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DECEMBER 13, 2023

When to sign-up for Social Security is a highly personal decision. It's also an important one. Your age at sign up determines how much money you get for the rest of your life. There's no wrong age, but there are definitely some that could give you a lot more money than others. Below, we'll look at some of the most popular claiming ages and who they're a good fit for so you can decide which one is right for you.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

VC-backed Electric Sheep expects to announce lawnmowing service deals later on Wednesday, as the startup gears up to launch a PE fund. The post Do Electric Sheep dream of AI-powered lawn mowers? appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Nio (NYSE: NIO) and Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) both saw their shares skyrocket to all-time highs during the buying frenzy in growth stocks in 2021. However, both electric vehicle (EV) makers subsequently shed nearly 90% of their value as their revenue growth cooled off and rising interest rates popped their bubbly valuations. The broader slowdown of the EV market exacerbated that pain.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The transaction is expected to close in December. The post Bain Capital to acquire significant stake in sports and nutrition brands provider 1440 Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

With just three weeks left to the year, the S&P 500 hit a year-to-date high this week and is up about 21%. More investors may be more comfortable getting back into the market as economic indicators point toward a lower risk of a recession and moderating inflation. If these trends hold up, we could be on the cusp of a bull market, and you can get ready for rising prices by investing in top stocks at great prices right now.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

In conjunction with this deal, Doug Alexander stepped down as Focus’ CEO, but plans to continue his strategic relationship with the company as a member of its board of managers. The post Managed IT firm Focus snags investment from Seacoast appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Calera, Greenbelt, Align, Oaktree and CAI are among the private equity firms buying engineering, procurement and construction contractors for utilities. The post Repowering the grid: 5 PE deals in the utility EPC sector appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Social Security is an important source of income for millions of retired Americans. In fact, nearly 90% of retirees say they depend on Social Security benefits to some extent, and more than 40% of workers nearing retirement expect Social Security to be their largest source of income, according to surveys from Gallup and MassMutual. Those statistics make it important for current and future retirees to understand which factors impact their benefit income.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Engineering.com is a digital B2B media platform with headquarters in Toronto. The post Mountaingate-backed WTWH Media acquires Engineering.com appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even though Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has likely been one of the most volatile cryptocurrencies out there, it has still been a big winner for those daring speculators who put their money behind it. Although the token is 89% below its peak price, it has crushed the stock market since its launch back in 2020. Some fervent Shiba Inu bulls probably have their sights set on a much higher price target, though.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Hubbell Incorporated is a manufacturer of utility and electrical solutions located in Shelton, Connecticut. The post Comvest Partners exits manufacturer Systems Control appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett made his name as one of history's most successful investors using a value-oriented approach. But the Oracle of Omaha has also been putting more of his company's money behind promising growth stocks in recent years. In fact, roughly 48% of the investment conglomerate's stock portfolio is invested just in Apple, one of the world's most high-profile growth stocks.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

As part of the deal, Ontario Teachers’, Shearer’s existing majority shareholder, will exit its position in the company. The post CD&R to acquire snacks food maker Shearer’s Foods appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As investors evaluate and recalibrate to get ready for the stock market in 2024, the question on everyone's mind is: Buy now, or wait? The S&P 500 has been flirting with entering a bull market, but with persistent inflation, the corresponding high interest rates, and the subsequent retail crunch, investors haven't been enthusiastic enough about the potential in the new year to push it through.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The investment will help Ntracts accelerate its go-to-market strategies and continue product development. The post Accel-KKR invests in healthcare tech company Ntracts appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The "Magnificent Seven," a select group of the world's largest technology companies, has been the story of Wall Street this year. These stocks have seen gains of between 50% and 219% since in 2023. Such gains aren't typical for stocks, especially those that are already among the largest market cap companies on the planet. It's fair to wonder whether the party will end in 2024.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Private equity bets actively on the utility and power sector. The post VC-backed Electric Sheep eyes new PE fund, 5 PE deals in the utility EPC sector appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

When the Nasdaq-100 technology index plunged 33% (and into bear territory) in 2022, historical data pointed to a strong recovery in 2023. See, since the inception of the index 37 years ago, it has only fallen in consecutive years on one occasion: during the dot-com crash between 2000 and 2002. True to form, the Nasdaq-100 has bounced back with a whopping 47% gain this year.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The financing will be used for new renewable natural gas production facilities, as well as the expansion of Clean Energy's fueling infrastructure targeting the heavy-duty truck market. The post Stonepeak to provide up to $400m to Clean Energy Fuels Corp appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks surged this year as platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT led many to rethink what is currently possible with the technology. AI has the potential to improve countless industries, including cloud computing, productivity software, e-commerce, autonomous driving, healthcare, and education. So, it's not surprising that the AI market is projected to expand at a compound annual rate of 37% until at least 2030 (per Grand View Research).

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

New York-based Kudu is a provider of permanent capital solutions to independent asset and wealth managers. The post Kudu backs investment manager Sage appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Share prices of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) have been in red-hot form on the stock market this year, recording gains of 225% and 177%, respectively. That performance can be attributed, in part, to their artificial intelligence (AI)-related efforts. Both companies stand to gain from different aspects of the rapid adoption of this technology.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The seller was Grainger. The post Paradigm Equity Partners picks up industrial equipment supplier E&R Industrial Sales appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

There's no time like the present to begin setting aside even small amounts of money you won't miss from each paycheck. Your future you will thank you, because automatic deductions require little effort while generating big rewards down the road. Say you invest $500 a month for 30 years, from ages 30 to 60, and generate an average annual return of a realistic 6% over that time.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Musgrave Group is a Canmore, Alberta-based employee benefits provider. The post PE-backed Hub International buys The Musgrave Group appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

As 2023 winds down, the stock market's narrative has been anything but dull. Following a buoyant 2021 and a challenging 2022, this year has seen a tentative yet notable recovery. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index is up by 21% year to date, essentially reversing last year's 19% drop. The tech-heavy and more growth-oriented Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has gained 29% in 2023, which also was just about enough to patch a 33% haircut in 2022.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Ludi was founded in 2012 by outgoing CEO Gail Peace. The post Great Point Partners invests in healthcare tech firm Ludi appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Many tech stocks rebounded in 2023 from the prior year's steep downturn, and Silicon Valley veteran Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) was among them. Shares reached a 52-week high of $58.19 on Sept. 1. But the stock plunged in mid-November after Cisco released earnings for its fiscal first quarter, which ended Oct. 28. Investors clearly found something in the earnings report concerning.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

BryteBridge President Brian Davis will continue to lead the company alongside new additions, CEO Mike Bryant and CFO Larry Marshall. The post RFE and Knox invest in nonprofit compliance services provider BryteBridge appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Owning a diversified portfolio of high-quality dividend stocks is a great way for investors to minimize risk and build a reliable stream of passive income. But to build a high-performance dividend portfolio with set-it-and-forget-it characteristics, investors still have to be selective. At their current share prices, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have an average yield of 4.6%, so investing $11,000 evenly between them would net you passive income of more than $500 a

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Both promotions are effective January 1, 2024. The post Pritzker Private Capital promotes Gau to president and West to COO appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is a potentially enticing stock for dividend investors to consider. At nearly 13%, its yield looks astronomical when compared to the S&P 500 , where the average payout is just 1.5%. The healthcare-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) is in an industry that should be fairly stable to invest in now that pandemic pressures have eased and are no longer disrupting day-to-day operations for hospitals.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

SSP is focused on acquiring plumbing and HVAC services across the Southeastern U.S. The post White Wolf-backed Seacoast Service Partners acquires HVAC services firm Putnam Mechanical Services appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) has been one of the best performing stocks of 2023. Despite the overall financial sector dramatically underperforming the S&P 500 index, SoFi's stock is up by 72% for the year as of Dec. 12. It's not difficult to understand why the banking disruptor has performed so well for investors. The results from the business continue to exceed expectations quarter after quarter.

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