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DECEMBER 20, 2023

I'm not into courtroom dramas. Law & Order and Suits aren't my cup of tea and I only watch Daredevil for the superhero fun. But I can't look away from the slow-burning production called Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple Labs, Inc. , also known as case number 20-CV-10832 in the Southern District of New York. In this thrilling tale, District Judge Analisa Torres holds the power to steer the cryptocurrency market into a new era.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Based in Edgewood, New York, Sweet Tooth is a provider of tooling and injection molding services. The post Monument MicroCap-backed Sweet Tooth acquires aluminum mold-maker Inter Molds appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

There are different benefits to entering retirement as part of a married couple. For one thing, you'll have someone to spend your days with once you're no longer working. And ideally, you'll have two different retirement accounts to tap for more combined income. Being married could also work to your advantage from a Social Security perspective. Here's why.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Traliant is a provider of online compliance training solutions. The post PSG-backed Traliant acquires DEI-focused eLearning company Kantola appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It's hard not to be bullish about Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). The company's stock has more than doubled in 2023, up some 115% since Jan. 1. Meanwhile, it appears to be making promising headway in the budding artificial intelligence (AI) market. The company's biggest competitor, Nvidia , has enjoyed soaring earnings this year thanks to a spike in demand for AI chips.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Last year, Entropy secured a C$300 million investment from the Brookfield Global Transition Fund I, an energy transition fund managed by Brookfield Asset Management. The post Canada Growth Fund to invest C$200m in Advantage Energy’s Entropy appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

GuideOne is a mutual insurance carrier founded in 1947. The post Bain Capital Insurance invests $200m in GuideOne to launch new insurance platform The Mutual Group appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

An investment of just $100 made in shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) five years ago is now worth about $1,339, which is not surprising as the market has rewarded the chipmaker's impressive growth in revenue and earnings handsomely. A big chunk of those gains came in 2023, driven by a significant acceleration in Nvidia's growth thanks to the company's dominant position in the market for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and the recent recovery in the personal computer (PC) market, which kick-start

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Based in Springfield, New Jersey, Hudson is a global laboratory automation solutions provider. The post Argosy Healthcare Partners-backed Hudson scoops up medical tech firm Tomtec appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Warren Buffett makes money without even trying. How? His Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio is loaded with dividend stocks. Some of Berkshire's holdings don't generate an enormous amount of dividend income, but a few definitely do. Meet the stock that just paid Warren Buffett $184 million in quarterly dividends, and another that's about to pay him nearly $248 million.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

AutoManager is a provider of software solutions to the auto dealership industry. The post Beekman Group-backed AutoManager snaps up safety recall tech firm AutoAp appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Though volatility is inherent on Wall Street, things have been especially erratic over the past four years. The COVID-19 crash, 2022 bear market, and investment euphoria of 2021 all whipsawed equities. When uncertainty becomes the norm, both professional and everyday investors tend to seek out the safety of companies that offer a history of outperformance.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Maryland-based Ruppert Landscape is a provider of commercial landscaping services. The post Knox Lane-backed Ruppert Landscape scoops up commercial landscape firm Tree Amigos appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

After a challenging last year, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) has gone on an absolute tear in 2023. Elevated interest rates and the end of the student loan moratorium have boosted the stock, up 112% since the start of the year. The fintech is appealing to a certain set of investors for several reasons. It's growing quickly, benefiting from its banking charter (which it acquired early last year), and it is soaking up customer deposits at a time when many other banks have a hard time holding on

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Mara is a subsidiary of the Invotek Group, a provider of electronics manufacturing services based in Markham, Ontario. The post FrontWell Capital expands credit facility to Mara Technologies appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights one growth stock present in Cathie Wood's investment portfolios that is a screaming buy heading into 2024. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 18, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 20, 2023. Should you invest $1,000 in Zoom Video Communications right now? Before you buy stock in Zoom Video Communications, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for inv

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hildred will transition Hello Bello into its portfolio under the stewardship of portfolio company Hyland’s Naturals, a pediatric consumer health company. The post Hildred Capital snaps up baby and family care products brand Hello Bello appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Image source: Getty Images A road trip can be an exciting way to vacation. You can travel at your own pace and see incredible sights. Plus, you can save some money by not having to buy plane tickets. But if you're planning an epic road trip adventure, ensure you don't forget to budget for costs that could creep up along the way. These extra expenses could quickly deplete your trip funds if you don't factor them into your vacation budget.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

EMS is a distributor of aluminum products in the U.S. The post Wynnchurch Capital-backed EMS sells its Eastern Architectural Systems unit to Cornerstone Building Brands appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 20, 2023

No one can predict what the stock market will do in 2024 or how any individual stock will fare. Investors can set themselves up for success by buying shares of companies with solid long-term prospects that are trading at reasonable valuations and holding on tight. I'm betting that International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) , Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) , AT&T (NYSE: T) , Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) , and American Tower (NYSE: AMT) will deliver in 2024 and beyond.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Madison Dearborn and HPS are selling NFP to Aon. The post Hg’s Alan Cline: ‘The AI revolution is real’; Madison Dearborn, HPS agree to exit NFP appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Image source: Getty Images By age 60, Fidelity says you should try to have eight times your salary socked away in a retirement plan. If you're 60 years old with less than $100,000 in your IRA or 401(k), it means you may be approaching retirement age feeling less than confident about your prospects. Now one thing you should be aware of is that the average 60-something today only has a retirement savings balance of $112,500, per Northwestern Mutual.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Based in Baltimore, CFG Bank provides financing and banking solutions to the national healthcare and multifamily industries. The post J.C. Flowers invests $125m in CFG Bank’s holding company Capital Funding Bancorp appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Dividend income can boost your overall returns, and also provide you with some recurring cash flow for your portfolio. That's a good thing, because it means you don't have to sell your investments if you need cash -- you can just wait for the dividend income to roll in. And while the S&P 500 is performing well this year, there are still many good, cheap dividend stocks out there to buy right now that offer high yields.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

'We see opportunities for our companies to harness the power of AI for both customer-facing applications and internal productivity opportunities.' The post Hg’s Alan Cline: ‘The AI revolution is real’ appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The stock market was due for a rebound in 2023. The inflation crisis that started in 2021 led to a disastrous 2022, where the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index fell by 19.4%. And 2023 has delivered a powerful recovery. The S&P 500 is up more than 23% year-to-date, lifted by a stabilizing economy and the raging artificial intelligence (AI) mania.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sentinel invests in midmarket businesses in the U.S. and Canada. The post Sentinel Capital buys manufacturer High Bar Brands appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Investing is not an easy task, and it can take years of effort and experimentation before you feel comfortable doing it. That's why new investors shouldn't jump in with both feet. Instead, take it slowly while you learn by doing (and hopefully by reading a few investment classics along the way, like Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor ). A good starting place is to buy the stocks of companies you know because you regularly use their products and services, such as Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

The sellers are Madison Dearborn Partners and HPS Investment Partners. The post Aon to acquire PE-backed insurance broker NFP appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Many investors weren't feeling the holiday spirit on Wednesday, as many titles traded down and led the S&P 500 index to post its worst daily decline since October. But some titles escaped the gloom to close in positive territory. One was Denmark-based pharmaceutical sector star Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) , which ended the day more than 1% higher. A positive story in a major newspaper about the company's leading products was a major reason for the stock's rise.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Novvia Group is a rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor. The post Kelso-backed Novvia Group buys JWJ Packaging appeared first on PE Hub.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting 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 market prices of Dec. 19, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 19, 2023. 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 now.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

The company is the result of the acquisitions of six PVF distribution businesses. The post Trive Capital forms new industrial distribution company Venturi Supply appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Social media has turned a lot of us into more curious versions of ourselves. With people posting so much information about themselves online, it's easy enough to determine where your neighbor went out to dinner last night or what car your old college roommate decided to upgrade to. But one thing people don't tend to post about is the amount of money they have saved for retirement.

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