The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

Big-box retailer Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is worth close to a $500 billion valuation right now. It's one of the most valuable companies in the world, and it's still eyeing a lot more growth in the future. While it may seem like the already-large retailer may be running out of room to grow, that couldn't be further from the truth. The big question, however, is whether it can make for a top-growth stock and potentially double in value by 2030.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 10, 2024

Sortium, a Miami, FL-based company combining generative AI with gaming, raised $4M+ in funding. The round was led by Signum Growth, with participation form Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management LLC, IDG Blockchain, IVC Fund, Polygon, and 1881 S Group AG. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts. Sortium is […] The post Sortium Raises $4M+ Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

Image source: Getty Images When you like something, it's natural to want to share it with others. However, if that "something" is your Costco membership card, you should definitely think twice before sharing. Costco membership is non-transferrable. This means only you can use your membership card. Each membership comes with two cards, so you can add one member of your household.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 10, 2024

Elucent Medical, an Eden Prairie, MN-based medical technology company working in the field of surgical navigation through in-site spatial intelligence (iSI), raised $42.5M in Series C funding. The round was led by Vensana Capital and RC Capital with participation from existing investors. In conjunction with the funding, Greg Banker and Kirk Nielsen of Vensana Capital […] The post Elucent Medical Secures $42.5m Series C Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

Time in the market beats timing the market. That's no secret. Legendary investors didn't make their fortune by day-trading the hottest stock tips, but by holding stocks of game-changing market leaders for many years or even decades. That said, even Warren Buffett prefers buying incredible businesses at a great price. That long-term holding period gets so much sweeter when you take off from a deeply undervalued starting point.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 10, 2024

Superintelligent, a NYC-based company providing a platform that teaches to use artificial intelligence for work and fun, raised $2M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Learn Capital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Led by CEO and Founder Nathaniel Whittemore, Superintelligent is a platform that […] The post Superintelligent Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 10, 2024

Sapien, a San Francisco, CA-based data labeling company, raised $5M in Seed funding. Backers included Primitive Ventures, Animoca, Artichoke Capital, and Yield Guild Games. The company intends to use the funds to further develop and open source its gamified labeling infrastructure while continuing to set a new standard for how humans and AI work together. […] The post Sapien Raises $5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

While the artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator market is dominated by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has been trying to gain ground. The company's Gaudi line of AI chips historically couldn't match Nvidia on performance, but Intel pitched them as a cost-effective alternative to Nvidia's pricey graphics processing units (GPUs). Gaudi 3, Intel's third-generation Gaudi AI chip, was officially unveiled on Tuesday.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

Specialist growth investment firm Verdane has acquired a majority equity stake in Corlytics, a provider of regulatory intelligence and policy compliance technology. The investment will support the Corlytics’s continued growth. Verdane invested in Corlytics via its newly raised €1.1bn Edda III Fund. The firm currently has €6.9bn in committed capital for scaling tech-enabled growth businesses, according to a press release.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other semiconductor companies. 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 April 8, 2024. The video was published on April 8, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now?

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

Quilvest Capital Partners a $7bn global mid- and lower mid-market alternatives investment manager, has appointed Christophe Evain as Non-Executive Chairman as part of its board. In his new role, Evain will guide Quilvest’s strategic trajectory. Evain previously served as CEO of $86bn alternatives assets manager Intermediate Capital Group, where he led the firm’s expansion into global markets and diverse asset classes.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

A Wall Street analyst is tapping the brakes on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) , and investors are taking notice. Shares of the defense tech company fell by 4.6% at the open Wednesday. Don't expect fireworks Kratos manufactures drones and defense electronics products. It's best known today for its aerial target drones, but it also has a line of more advanced "loyal wingman" products that it hopes will one day fly into battle in support of crewed aircraft.

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AltAssets

APRIL 10, 2024

EQT has exited its four-year investment in financial services data and regtech business Rimes to Rothschild & Co private equity arm Five Arrows. Rimes provides enterprise data management-as-a-service and investment platform solutions to the global investment community. Five Arrows targets category-leading B2B data and software sectors across a focused set of end–markets including financial technology. […] The post Deal Roundup: EQT exits Rimes to Five Arrows, Bain Capital sells Axis Ba

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

While analysts at Susquehanna are optimistic about some of the larger airlines, they're not jazzed about struggling budget airline Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE). Susquehanna maintained its negative rating on the stock on Tuesday while dropping its price target from $5 to $4. The new price target represents a potential downside of nearly 18% over the next 12 months from the current price.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

Gen II Fund Services, an independent private capital fund administrator, has launched Sensr DataBridge as part of its Sensr product suite, which provides PE sponsors with access to investor and investment cash flows, portfolio data and accounting details, and streamlines connections across diverse applications, tools, and platforms. According to a press release, Sensr DataBridge’s no-code solution eliminates the need for specialised data structuring or development skills and allows its users to

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) provides chips and software solutions for servers, smartphones, among other enterprise and consumer markets, but growing investment in data centers for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is emerging as an important long-term growth catalyst. The stock rocketed nearly 113% over the last year, but JPMorgan analysts see more gains based on Broadcom's opportunity to supply chips for Alphabet 's Google and Meta Platforms over the next few years.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

APRIL 10, 2024

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

Realty Income (NYSE: O) tends to be a low-volatility stock. After all, the company is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that specializes in triple-net leases to recession-proof tenants in mostly stand-alone locations. However, that didn't stop Realty Income from falling on the hotter-than-expected inflation report Wednesday morning. As a result, the stock closed down 4.1% on the news.

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AltAssets

APRIL 10, 2024

Igneo Infrastructure Partners, the infrastructure investment arm of First Sentier Investors Group is said to have reached €4.1bn in pursuit of a €5bn hard cap for EDIF III. The post Igneo’s EDIF III nears €5bn hard cap as investors seek infra investment first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

When it comes to investing in growth stocks, sometimes it is best to let your winners run. This looks to be the case with two red-hot growth companies whose stocks have performed strongly over the past year. 1. AppLovin It's not a well-known company, but AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) stock is certainly getting some attention and its price is up about 375% over the past year.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

Infrastructure private investment firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), has held the final closing of the GIP Australia Fund II (GIPA II) with aggregate committed capital of AUD4bn (£2.1bn), at the upper end of its AUD3bn to AUD4bn target range. GIPA II has commitments from institutional investors across Australia, Asia, Europe and North America.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

It's comforting for investors to receive regular dividends. Payouts can provide a source of income that appeals to a variety of investors. But it's important to look beyond a stock's dividend yield. That's because a high yield may have been caused by a stock price drop due to a company running into difficulties, and the board of directors may cut the payout.

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Serent Capital

APRIL 10, 2024

The post Traumasoft Partners with Serent Capital to Expand its Integrated EMS Solution appeared first on Serent Capital.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has become the standard bearer for the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential for significant productivity increases resulting from the widespread adoption of the technology. The company's state-of-the-art processors have essentially cornered the market for AI applications. However, Nvidia is seeing increasing competition, which is weighing on the stock in recent weeks.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

New York City, NY – Private Equity Wire is back with its Private Credit US Summit, to be held in New York on 23 October 2024. The closed-door event, exclusive to leadership at the biggest private credit funds in the US and worldwide, caters to the entire investment lifecycle – from fundraising to capital deployment, portfolio management and overall firm operations.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

Finding cash to save for retirement can be a challenge, but it's only half the battle. You also have to decide where to put that money so it can work best for you. There are plenty of great options out there, but one of the most popular is a Roth IRA. These accounts offer unique tax advantages you won't find with most other retirement accounts. Here are three ways it could make your senior years a lot easier.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 10, 2024

Seaport Therapeutics, a Boston, MA-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, raised $100M in Series A funding. The round was co-led by Arch Venture Partners and Sofinnova Investments along with Third Rock Ventures and Seaport founder PureTech Health. The company intends to use the funds for the rapid advancement of its clinical-stage pipeline of medicines as well as […] The post Seaport Therapeutics Raises $100M in Series A Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

One of the best ways to see where "smart money" is moving is to look through the regulatory filings of money managers. Bill Ackman , a hedge fund manager and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, is a closely followed investor on Wall Street. Ackman is known to keep a limited number of stocks in his portfolio -- only taking positions in high-conviction opportunities.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 10, 2024

Oden Technologies, a NYC-based data and AI software company servicing the manufacturing industry, raised $28.5M in Series B funding. The round was led by Nordstjernan Growth, with participation from Klarna founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski’s investment company, Flat Capital, and Recurring Capital Partners, and existing investors, including Atomico and EQT Ventures.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

Image source: Getty Images There's a reason the past couple of years have been tough ones for prospective home buyers. Not only have mortgages been expensive to sign due to elevated borrowing rates, but there's been a massive shortage of homes on the national market. If you're a buyer who struggled with limited housing inventory in 2023, you may be hoping for better news in 2024.

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AltAssets

APRIL 10, 2024

New York-based Eden Capital is looking to raise at least $400m for its second fundraise. The post Eden Capital eyes $400m sophomore fund two years after debut raise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) and explain why the stock has been down in recent weeks. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 9, 2024. The video was published on April 9, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in SoundHound AI right now? Before you buy stock in SoundHound AI, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and SoundHound AI w

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

Smaller players in the small-cap private equity world are generating the best returns, with Renovus Capital Partners claiming the top spot with a performance score of 3.89, according to a recent ranking by HEC Paris Business School in partnership with Dow Jones. The 2023 small-cap firms performance ranking, developed by Oliver Gottschalg, a Professor at HEC Paris, reveals that New York-based Clarion Capital Partners ranks second with a score of 2.15, while UK-based GMT Communications Partners r

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 10, 2024

Iconic growth investor Cathie Wood is hoping to bounce back this year. The largest of her funds at Ark Invest -- where she's a co-founder and CEO -- is down 7% this year, a contrast to the markets trading slightly higher in 2024. She's not standing still but rather continuing to make opportunistic buys and sells across her portfolios. Wood bought shares of Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) , Teladoc (NYSE: TDOC) , and Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) on Tuesday, building up some of her largest positions.

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