The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are plentiful in the market. While there may not be many "pure plays" available, several companies have AI solutions that are deeply integrated, making them great AI investments. These are the companies I like to focus my AI investments on because they aren't an all-or-nothing pick on AI proliferation. Among the stocks I think are solid picks are Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) , Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) , and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Knownwell, a Washington, DC-based AIaaS (Artificial Intelligence as a Service) platform company, raised $2M in Pre-Seed funding. The backers were not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to build an AI-powered platform that helps executives drive client-driven operations and high-level execution. Led by David DeWolf, CEO, Knownwell, an AIaaS platform company, leverages AI […] The post Knownwell Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) stock appears to have started off its life as a public company on the wrong foot. It sells today at a 68% discount to the all-time high it set soon after it went public in the fall of 2021 Still, even as investors were bidding down the stock, Dutch Bros was pushing headlong into its nationwide expansion plan, adding coffee shops at a rapid clip and growing revenue.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

JANUARY 6, 2024

Three funds taken to court over erroneous claims in 2023 with more action to come

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

You might have missed it, but Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock quietly gained 81% in 2023. While the market's attention was focused on Nvidia and other AI stocks amid the fanfare over ChatGPT and other generative AI applications, Amazon had one of its best years on record. The tech giant added roughly $700 billion in market value and bounced back from the 2022 bear market that saw its stock price get sliced in half.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Medallion, a NYC-based provider of a direct artist-to-fan platform, raised $13.7M in Series A funding. The round was led by Dragonfly and Lightspeed Faction, alongside technology investors such as Coinbase Ventures, Infinite Capital, J17, The Chernin Group, Third Prime, and Zeal Capital, as well as music industry investors including Bill Silva Entertainment, Black Squirrel, Guy […] The post Medallion Raises $13.7M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Clarametyx Biosciences, a Columbus, OH-based clinical stage company developing targeted, immune-enabling biologic therapies to counter persistent infections associated with biofilms, raised $33M in Series A funding. The round was led by Ohio Innovation Fund, with participation from current investors Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Rev1 Ventures, JobsOhio Growth Capital, C Bio Investors and 1776 Fund.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

Warren Buffett is one of the most famous figures in the financial world. His knack for picking stocks has made him a billionaire several times over, and it has created astonishing wealth for other investors. Shares of Berkshire Hathaway have doubled the annual return of the S&P 500 since Buffett took control in 1965. Not surprisingly, investors often seek stock market advice from Buffett, but readers may be surprised to learn Buffett has consistently offered the same advice, as he reminded a

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Credo Health, a Denver, CO-based company which specializes in technology for value-based care, raised $5.25M in Seed funding. The round was led by FCA Venture Partners with existing investors including Hannah Grey VC, FirstMile Ventures, and Springtime Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to further strengthen its technological infrastructure, expand its sales team, and […] The post Credo Health Raises $5.25M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

Social Security is a lifeline for many older adults, sometimes making the difference between enjoying a comfortable retirement and struggling to make ends meet. In fact, roughly 90% of current retirees say they rely on their benefits to some degree as a source of income, according to a 2023 poll from Gallup. Among all retired workers, the average benefit amount is around $1,845 per month, as of November 2023.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Mimecast, a Lexington, MA-based email and collaboration security company, acquired Elevate Security, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of human risk management solutions. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Mimecast’s offerings by providing proactive insights and deeper visibility into human behaviors and risk, helping customers better protect the digital workplace.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) stock has disappointed a lot of investors since its public debut on Nov. 27, 2020. The developer of solid-state batteries went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), and its stock started trading at $24.80 before skyrocketing more than fivefold to its all-time high of $131.67 less than a month later.

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Ron A. Rhodes

JANUARY 6, 2024

The insurance lobby is against the imposition of the fiduciary standard by the DOL, as it will lower the excessive commissions often paid on the sale of Fixed Index Annuities…

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

It's no secret that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had one of the strongest years of any stock in the market in 2023. With many companies ramping up their purchases of its class-leading graphics processing units (GPUs) for developing artificial intelligence (AI), Nvidia's revenue shot through the roof. That boom is far from over, and the stock has already responded to the sales jump incredibly.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Currently, societies worldwide are facing the issue of aging populations. With the increase in average life expectancy and a decline in birth rates, the growth in the elderly population is an irreversible trend. Statistical data indicates that the global elderly population currently accounts for 22% of the world’s total population, and projections suggest this could […] The post China Focuses on Developing Silver Economy, Multiple Companies Already Strategizing appeared first on FinS

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

What a difference a year makes. After the Nasdaq Composite shed 33% of its value in 2022 -- one of the worst market performances in over a decade -- the index has nearly returned to its former glory, closing the door on 2023 with a gain of 43%. History offers a hint about what could be ahead in the coming year. Since it first began trading in 1972, in every year that followed a bear-market rebound, the tech-heavy index has continued to rally, gaining 19% on average.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 6, 2024

It is a comfortable country with a mild climate, many attractions, centuries-old culture, traditions, and delicious food. We are talking about sunny Italy. It is convenient and safe not only to travel but also to live here. You can get a residence permit in a prosperous EU country under the “Golden visa” program. It lasts […] The post Golden Opportunities: Italy Investment Path to Residency and Beyond appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

Many Americans who are approaching retirement age understand the financial advantages of waiting to claim Social Security. The only way to achieve the maximum retirement benefit is to hold off until age 70. But delaying isn't for everyone. Here's the best reason to take Social Security long before age 70. Image source: Getty Images. Several valid reasons to claim Social Security before 70 Let me first acknowledge that there are several valid reasons to claim Social Security retirement benefits b

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Financial Times M&A

JANUARY 6, 2024

Buyout groups hope to roll smaller companies into bigger businesses to attract larger clients

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

It's amazing what a difference a year can make on Wall Street. With the three major stock indexes continuing to oscillate between bear and bull markets in successive years, 2023 turned out to be a phenomenal year for the bulls. Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average powered to a record high, it was the 43% yearly gain for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) that stole the show.

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KKR

JANUARY 6, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) today reported its third quarter 2023 results, which have been posted to the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: [link] A conference call to discuss KKR’s financial results.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

Social Security isn't just about benefits for retirees, the disabled, and their families. It's become so enmeshed in the American society that it has become a key part of people's identity. Indeed, now that smartphones have made memorizing your phone number largely a thing of the past, the first number many people commit to memory is their Social Security number.

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KKR

JANUARY 6, 2024

8 November 2023 - Orchid Lux HoldCo S.à r.l. (“Bidder”), a holding company controlled by investment funds, vehicles and/or accounts advised and managed by various subsidiaries of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”), today announced the final result of the voluntary public takeover offer to shareholders of OHB SE (ISIN: DE0005936124, “OHB”).

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) is one of the more popular stocks in the energy sector. The main draw is the company's ambitious plans to become a leader in producing green hydrogen. The emission-free fuel could be a game-changer for the environment and economy, making it a potential major growth driver for Plug Power. However, given its financial issues, I am concerned about Plug Power's ability to deliver on its immense promise.

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KKR

JANUARY 6, 2024

KKR continues to scale its strategic partnership with InVivo and Malteries Soufflet by more than doubling its investment as Malteries Soufflet acquires United Malt, creating the world’s largest maltster

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

The hardest part of long-term investing and earning 10x or 100x returns is waiting. There are companies that generate those returns, but for a stock to 10x it first needs to double, then triple, then quadruple, and so on. One stock that's generated a 25,210% total return (or, with dividends reinvested) since 1980 is Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). The chipmaker has had a rough few years but it was one of the best stocks for decades, turning a $1,000 investment to start 1980 into $252,200.

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KKR

JANUARY 6, 2024

New KKR Report Focuses on Role of Private Markets in Individual Investor Portfolios NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the release of “A New Foundation for Global Wealth: Rebuilding Portfolios for the New Regime” by Paula Campbell Roberts, Chief Investment Strategist for Private Wealth. This is the first release in Investing for Wealth, a planned.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

Semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has hitched its wagon to the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The company is putting AI at the center of nearly everything it does. In the PC market, Intel's latest Meteor Lake CPUs feature built-in hardware that enables AI inference workloads to be run locally. The task of blurring the background in a Zoom call, for example, can be offloaded to that AI hardware, which frees up the CPU and GPU to handle other processing tasks, providing a snappier

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KKR

JANUARY 6, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that Scott C. Nuttall, Co-Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs 2023 US Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 8:40AM ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Center section of KKR’s website at [link] For those.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

One of the most notable changes in the tech landscape over the past year was the advent of generative AI. Sure, artificial intelligence (AI) has been around in some form or fashion for decades, powering a wide variety of everyday activities. The use of facial recognition and voice-controlled assistants on smartphones, tagging of photos on social media, and even recommendations on streaming video and e-commerce sites all come courtesy of AI.

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KKR

JANUARY 6, 2024

All Employees to Become Owners in the Company ST LOUIS, Mo. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that investment funds managed by KKR have acquired Potter Global Technologies (“Potter” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of fire and life safety equipment, from Gryphon Investors. KKR plans to support the Company in its continued growth.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

The stock market is pushing toward a new all-time high, but some stocks have been left behind in the recent market rally. But fortunes could be turning for PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) investors. It has new management at the helm to take over for the dominant digital wallet. The new team sees plenty of opportunity to capitalize on its existing position, and that's led Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette to put a $118 price target on the stock.

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KKR

JANUARY 6, 2024

Closer Coordination and Alignment Expected to Further Accelerate Growth of Both KKR and Global Atlantic KKR Announces Other Strategic Initiatives to Benefit Shareholders KKR and Global Atlantic to Host a Conference Call at 10:00 a.m. EST NEW YORK & HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) and Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC (“Global Atlantic” or “GA”) today announced.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2024

How far from the Big Blue tree did the Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) apple fall? Formerly known as IBM 's (NYSE: IBM) IT infrastructure-services division, Kyndryl spun out as an independent public company in 2021. As a separate business, Kyndryl is the world's largest provider of support for business-grade and mission-critical technology systems. Kyndryl got off to a rocky start in life.

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