The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

One of the biggest decisions you'll make while planning for retirement is when to claim Social Security. Most people can claim at any point once they reach age 62. However, if you wait to claim your benefit, you'll receive a higher monthly check. So, even while you go without a Social Security check during the early years of your retirement, it can pay off in the long run.

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

Liquid AI, a Boston, MA-based developer of domain-specific, and general-purpose AI systems powered by Liquid foundation models, emerged from stealth mode with $37.6M in Seed funding. The round was led by OSS Capital and PagsGroup (the family office of Stephen Pagliuca). Other investors include Breyer Capital, Tom Preston Werner (Github Co-founder), Naval Ravikant (AngelList & […] The post Liquid AI Raises $37.6M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

If you've never seen a steelmaking operation in person, it's a loud, hot, bright, exciting process. That excitement might not translate into owning a steel stock, but maybe it should. Take the stock of North America's largest steelmaker, Nucor (NYSE: NUE) , for example. The steelmaking process alone isn't the only thing that should be exciting for investors.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Some things I’ve been thinking about lately: 1. I think this is the strongest labor market we’ll see in my lifetime. Since the Fed began raising rates in March 2022, the U.S. economy has added more than 6 million new jobs. This year we’ve added 2.5 million jobs. The whole idea of rate increases was to slow consumer demand which would cause companies to cut back which would lead to job cuts which would sl.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Flying in business class differs greatly from the standard economy class travel experience. The most attractive benefits include a more spacious and comfortable seat, not being pressed against strangers, and the ability to recline your seat much more than a few inches. But a business class ticket includes other valuable benefits that can improve your travel experience.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

DECEMBER 10, 2023

By Joseph W. Jordan This business has so much negativity and rejection that self-driven motivation is not enough. Instead, get inspired because that’s what will drive you. To get inspired, believe that you can be the most important person in someone’s life. As a result of your actions, a family can continue, a small business stays intact or a legacy is born.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Bureo, an Oxnard, CA-based B Corp focused on providing fishermen with an end-of-life solution for discarded fishing nets, closed its Series B funding. The round was led by Toyota Tsusho Corporation and supported by Mirova, Ocean 14 Capital, Conservation International Ventures and Susquehanna Foundation. Tin Shed Ventures – Patagonia’s venture capital fund – was the initial seed investor in Bureo.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The troubles that Wall Street endured in 2022 are largely in the rearview mirror, and investors are looking to the future. After losing more than 35% of its value last year, the Nasdaq Composite has come roaring back, gaining 36% so far this year (as of this writing). History shows there's likely more to come. Going back to 1972 -- the first full year the Nasdaq traded -- in the year following a market recovery, the tech-centric index has gained 19% on average, suggesting the current surge is fa

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Top 1000 Funds

DECEMBER 10, 2023

CalSTRS has saved more than $1.6 billion in costs since 2017 thanks to its collaborative model approach, which brings more assets in-house and encourages the use of different investment vehicles. Now it’s looking to measure the other benefits including boosted returns and more control over risks.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

With the crypto market showing signs of heating up once again, it's time to look for high-upside cryptocurrencies with the potential to skyrocket even higher. The focus here should be on cryptos with solid, long-term growth prospects that can be added to a diversified buy-and-hold portfolio. With that in mind, I've picked out three no-brainer cryptos to buy before the end of the year: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) , Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) , and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP).

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Merger would have been largest of year and created a $140bn healthcare insurer

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Every company in the $1 trillion club is investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI). Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) touted several AI-powered features in its latest iOS update and new iPhone release. The company pours around $1 billion annually into developing new AI technologies. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is the leading cloud computing platform, and it just unveiled its new Trainium 2 chip design to enable developers to train their large language models while using less computing power.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Two new shareholders, PIF and Ardian could increase their investment further as part of airport’s ownership structure

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Telecom giant AT&T (NYSE: T) is embarking on a revamp of its wireless network infrastructure. The company announced last week that it had signed a deal with Sweden's Ericsson to spend as much as $14 billion over five years to deploy open radio access network, or Open RAN, technology. Within a wireless network, the RAN is responsible for connecting end-user devices to the core network.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

DECEMBER 10, 2023

An FT column offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Image source: Getty Images It's the season of giving, and it's not too late to find affordable gifts that your family and friends will love. You may want to check out your local club if you have a Sam's Club membership. You can get a great deal as you check off the items on your list. Are you still shopping for the amazing ladies in your life? Here are some of the best women's gift items sold at Sam's Club. 1.

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Africa Capital Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post FMO and Green Climate Fund back evergreen debt vehicle with $180mln first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Predictions about how stocks will perform in the new year are already beginning to circulate. Some think the prospects should be good since the S&P 500 typically rises during U.S. presidential election years. Others foresee a mild recession on the way, which would likely cause stocks to fall. But perhaps the most intriguing prognostications dive into especially arcane economic waters.

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Africa Capital Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Mirova launches successor to $208mln Land Degradation Neutrality Fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Social Security can make or break retirement for many people, and any adjustments to the program could affect your monthly income. Starting in January, there will be a few changes coming to your benefits. Some of them will increase the amount you receive each month, while others may not be as positive. If you're depending on Social Security in any way, it pays to know what to expect heading into the new year.

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Africa Capital Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Sportable holds $15mln first close for its Series A first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Image source: Getty Images You'll often hear that it's a dangerous thing to go without health insurance. If you get injured or need extensive treatment in a hospital or rehab facility, you could be looking at truly catastrophic bills without some sort of coverage in place. But let's be clear -- having health insurance does not guarantee that your medical care will be affordable.

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Africa Capital Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Mastercard fund-of-funds backs three more African venture funds first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is underperforming both the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 in 2023. But that's certainly not because of the tech stocks in the Dow. At the time of this writing, the top-four best-performing Dow stocks so far this year are all tech stocks. Salesforce is up 89% year to date (YTD), Intel is up roughly 59%, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is up 55%, and Apple is up roughly 49%.

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Africa Capital Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post US-based family office helps Climate Investor 2 reach third close first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

One great reason to love dividend stocks is that they offer purely passive income. Simply adding a few of these investments to your portfolio lets you to benefit from regular quarterly payments that also tend to rise with each passing year. The hard part is picking the right stocks. You want a good balance between growth and income. A high yield is important, too, but not so important that you invest in sub-par businesses.

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Africa Capital Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post American DFI acquires equity stake in Miro Forestry first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Image source: Getty Images If you've been looking to buy a home , you're probably aware that it's hardly an inexpensive prospect these days. Not only are mortgages more expensive to sign, but a persistent lack of real estate inventory has driven U.S. home prices up in a very big way. You'll generally hear that it's a good idea to try to make a 20% down payment on a home when you're signing a conventional mortgage.

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Africa Capital Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post A.P. Moller Capital lands first-time LP for latest fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Right now major automakers are battling to turn their electric vehicle (EV) lineups into a profitable segment. Ford Motor Company projects its EV unit will check in with a $4.5 billion loss for 2023 -- a hefty chunk of change lost. And while General Motors plans to produce profitable EVs in 2025, a year ahead of Ford, Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) shocked everyone with an announcement about its EVs this week.

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Africa Capital Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Frontier Energy teams up with European DFIs to invest in Planet Solar first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Tesla 's (NASDAQ: TSLA) pricing power may be becoming a thing of the past. The electric vehicle (EV) leader has slashed prices on its vehicles several times this year in a bid to remain the top dog in the space and to drive sales. In its third quarter, Tesla's average selling price across its vehicles fell by roughly $9,000 to just over $45,000. CEO Elon Musk spent much of the third-quarter earnings call arguing about how important it is for Tesla to be competitive on price.

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Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Vivendi is hoping to fetch up to €300mn for one of the UK’s biggest ticketing merchants

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

Last year, the three major indexes slipped into bear territory, and ever since, the question on everyone's mind has been this: When will the next bull market start? That's impossible to answer, even in a rising market such as the one we've known this year. To officially declare a bull market from this point, indexes must reach a new high. And that hasn't happened yet.

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