The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) isn't the world's biggest company by revenue. That title belongs to Walmart , but Amazon could easily pass its brick-and-mortar rival in revenue in just a couple of years. The tech giant finished 2023 with $575 billion in revenue and 12% growth. At that rate, Amazon will top $1 trillion in revenue in just five years, by 2028, which would make it the first company ever to do so.

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Private Equity Professional

APRIL 18, 2024

FalconPoint Partners has announced its launch as a private equity firm focused on investing in North America-based middle market companies that are active in the business services and industrials sectors. FalconPoint is led by its founder and managing partner Russ Gehrett. Prior to founding FalconPoint, Mr. Gehrett was a partner at Wynnchurch Capital Management where… This content is for members only.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Lots of small business owners might not know this, but the federal government is requiring you to file some new documentation this year. Anyone who owns a small business with a legal entity, like a limited liability corporation (LLC) should pay attention to this new rule. Just like filing taxes, if you don't do it, the consequences are severe.

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Private Equity Professional

APRIL 18, 2024

Graycliff Partners has sold Ballymore Safety Products, a maker of safety-centric products, to One Equity Partners (OEP). Ballymore is a manufacturer of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel rolling safety ladders, lifts, work platforms, fall protection systems, portable loading docks, lift tables, conveyors, stackers, and reach tools. The company’s products, most commonly used in retail and… This content is for members only.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has helped fuel the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record levels this year. Indeed, the "Magnificent Seven" stocks -- Microsoft , Apple , Nvidia , Alphabet , Amazon , Meta Platforms , and Tesla -- garner the majority of AI hype and have collectively played a big role in pushing the market higher.

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Private Equity Professional

APRIL 18, 2024

Leeds Equity Partners has acquired TouchMath, a provider of educational services to students with learning disabilities and those struggling with math concepts, from Millpond Equity. Colorado Springs, Colorado-headquartered TouchMath is designed for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade students and uses a combination of touch and sight to teach basic math concepts such as counting, addition, subtraction,… This content is for members only.

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Private Equity Professional

APRIL 18, 2024

L Squared Capital Partners has agreed to sell Elevated Facility Services to publicly traded APi Group for approximately $570 million in cash. Elevated Facility Services Group (Elevated) is a provider of contractually based and non-discretionary services including maintenance, repair, and modernization for all major brands of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Certificates of deposit (CDs) have become a popular investment in recent years. As the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates, CD rates have skyrocketed in response. But some investors may notice something weird about the CD market right now. There's something going on that hasn't happened since the 1980s, and it's a phenomenon that could really benefit savers.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 18, 2024

dataplor, a Manhattan Beach, CA-based provider of global location intelligence solutions, raised $10.6M in Series A funding. The round was led by Spark Capital with participation from Quest Venture Partners, Acronym Venture Capital, Circadian Ventures, Two Lanterns Venture Partners and APA Venture Partners. Alex Finkelstein, General Partner at Spark Capital, will join dataplor’s board of […] The post dataplor Raises $10.6M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Apr 18, 2024 , 2:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Jeff Su [Foreign language] Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to TSMC's first-quarter 2024 earnings conference call. This is Jeff Su, TSMC's director of investor relations and your host for today.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 18, 2024

Zeko Labs, a San Francisco, CA-based blockchain company focused on developing decentralized finance and software solutions, raised $3M in funding. The round was led by UOB Venture Management, Signum Capital, and YBB Capital, with participation from Autonomy Capital, Cogitent Ventures, GBV, Tenzor Capital, 3Commas Capital, ArkGrow, AVID3, Cryptonauts, Nox Holdings, NxGen.xyz, SkyVision Capital (SVC), and Presto Labs. […] The post Zeko Labs Raises $3M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks of Microsoft , Amazon , Alphabet , Meta Platforms , Tesla , Apple , and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) capture much of the attention in the red-hot artificial intelligence (AI) space. Among this exclusive club, Nvidia might just be the most important. The company specializes in high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) that are used for a variety of applications across the generative AI spectrum.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

APRIL 18, 2024

A reader asks: I get all the stuff Ben has been saying about inflation — wages have kept pace, economic growth has been higher than the 2010s, wages have risen the most for lower income people, etc. I get all that. My husband and I own a house and own stocks so we’ve benefitted in recent years. Having said all of that, I STILL CAN’T GET OVER HOW HIGH PRICES ARE!!!

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APRIL 18, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Hybrid car sales are racing ahead as drivers look for ways to reduce emissions without going full-on electric. According to data from car expert Edmunds, hybrids almost doubled their market share in 2023. For some, hybrids offer the best of both worlds. You can save money on gas and be greener without worrying about where to plug in or how to cover longer distances.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 18, 2024

ClaimScore, a Pompton Lakes, NJ-based provider of AI-based, real-time claim validation software, raised $3.15M in Seed funding. The round was led by ROC Venture Group. The company intends to use the funds for continued growth and general operations, with a focus on expanding its offerings for law firms, in-house counsel, and claims administrators. Founded in […] The post ClaimScore Raises $3.15M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Passive income -- cash that just arrives on its own, automatically -- who wouldn't want it? It might sound like a pipe dream to many people, as it can be hard to imagine how you can achieve passive income, but it's within reach of most of us. Here's a look at several common kinds of passive income you might strive to set up for yourself. Just having one or a few of these income streams may make a big difference in your life today and can improve your future financial security.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 18, 2024

Uniqus Consultech, a San Jose, Calif.-based tech-enabled global platform that offers ESG and Accounting & Reporting Consulting, raised $10m in Series B funding. The round was led by Nexus Ventures with participation from Sorin Investments. The company intends to use the funds for the next phase of growth, which will be accelerated by scaling-up existing solutions, […] The post Uniqus Consultech Raises $10M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

The semiconductor (or chip) stock group has strong long-term growth potential, driven in large part by the robust adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries. The global AI market is projected to increase at a brisk compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 28% from 2024 through 2030, according to Statista. There are likely to be some huge stock winners in the chip space over the long term.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 18, 2024

Metsera, a NYC-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, raised $290M in funding. The round was led by ARCH Venture Partners with participation from other healthcare investors including F-Prime Capital, GV, Mubadala Capital, Newpath Partners, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and other undisclosed investors. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its R&D sector.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Did you know there are literally thousands of stocks you can choose from at any given time to custom-build your perfect portfolio? For some people, that sounds like an exhausting proposition. For most of the market's more active investors, however, picking stocks can be a lot of fun. It's a chance to go on a treasure hunt of sorts. Just as a thought experiment, though: What if you could make just three stock purchases in any year?

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FinSMEs

APRIL 18, 2024

Dubai, UAE, April 18th, 2024, Chainwire SeedHunter is a dedicated platform that facilitates and fosters collaborations between influencers and crypto projects to gain traction in the web3 community. The company has a new and fresh perspective on how to match high-potential influencers and KOLs with respective crypto projects and investors in a lucrative, scalable, and […] The post SeedHunter Marketing Module is live – Web3 Influencer Campaigns with payment in Stable Coins appeared fi

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool You've got an old car you've outgrown -- maybe it's collecting dust in the garage or maybe you're still driving it but dreaming of something better. Getting rid of it could free up extra space for you and take some costs, like its auto insurance premium, off your plate. But the question is, what should you do with it?

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AltAssets

APRIL 18, 2024

DTCP, the infra and growth investment house launched by senior venture capital execs at Deutsche Telekom, has raised about €1.6bn for the final close of its new digital infra fund. The post DTCP soars to €1.6bn digital infra fund close, over 8x larger than debut in strategy first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

The artificial intelligence (AI) market has captivated Wall Street during the past year. The launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT reignited interest in the technology and highlighted just how far AI has advanced. AI has huge potential in the coming years as it bolsters industries such as consumer tech, cloud computing, machine learning, autonomous vehicles, and much more.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

One Equity Partners (OEP) has completed the sale of Walki Group Oy, a European supplier of packaging and engineered materials solutions, to Japanese paper products technology company Oji Group. According to a press release, during its ownership of Walki, OEP supported the company’s growth by enabling the execution of acquisitions, which strengthened its market position and broadened its product offering.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian updates his recommendation of Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) stock. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 15, 2024. The video was published on April 17, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Zscaler right now? Before you buy stock in Zscaler, 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 Zscaler wasn’t one of them.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

Software-focused private equity firm Sunstone Partners has invested in Accuhealth, a healthcare technology company providing remote patient monitoring and chronic care management solutions. Accuhealth’s solutions encompass hardware, proprietary software and clinical monitoring for physician practices and health systems in the US. Sunstone Partners’ investment is intended to support the firm’s future growth and the expansion of the its service offerings, according to a press rel

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

The Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) cryptocurrency reached multiyear highs in March 2024. But after popping above the $200 mark a couple of times, the smart contracts platform dropped back below $150 due to a fresh round of inflation-fighting economy concerns. Solana is currently trading at roughly $134 per digital coin. Should crypto investors treat this price dip as a buying opportunity or back away from Solana in the spring of 2024?

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

Private investment house Ardian has partially exited its investment in Planisware, a B2B SaaS software provider to the project economy industry, following the company’s IPO. Planisware’s Co-Founders have retained a majority stake in the business. According to a press release, the IPO will enable Planisware to “increase its visibility and brand awareness, further accelerating its development” The company’s shares will be listed on Euronext Paris with a market capitalisatio

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Holding stocks through the up and down cycles of the stock market is hard for many investors. After all, if a stock doubles or triples, people don't want to see those gains disappear. And it can be gut-wrenching to watch a stock you own seemingly drop day after day. But having the fortitude to hold the stocks of great companies over the long term is the way to let your investments grow and generate what can be life-changing returns.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

Alter Domus, a provider of tech-enabled fund administration, private debt and corporate services for the alternative investment industry, has gone live on Temenos’ automated Multifonds fund management platform. Alter Domus is headquartered in Luxembourg and has large operations in the US. The provider employs around 5,100 across 38 offices globally.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool I try to manage my money as wisely as possible. To do that, I'm always looking for ways to improve my financial situation, such as finding a new credit card offering great rewards. Many of the steps I've taken have improved my personal finances -- but some of them have made a far bigger difference than others, not only when it comes to my financial life, but when it comes to my life in general.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

Pan-European private capital fund All Seas Capital has made a significant minority investment in Reducate EdTech Group, an online continuing professional education (CPE) platform. According to a press release, the investment will help the firm, which has a strong presence in the Netherlands and Denmark, accelerate its European growth strategy by partnering with EdTech entrepreneurs and companies in the eCPE market.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Image source: Getty Images There's a reason personal loans have become such a popular borrowing option, as evidenced by the 23.5 million consumers who had one as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according to TransUnion. With a personal loan, you can borrow money for any purpose, whether it's to fix up your home, go on vacation, or start a business. And once you put that loan in place, your interest rate on it is fixed, so you won't have to worry about your payments going up.

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