The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

For most Americans, Social Security income is, to some varied degree, an absolute necessity. In 22 years' worth of annual surveys from national pollster Gallup, no fewer than 80% of retired respondents have stated that they rely on their Social Security check as a "major" or "minor" source of income. Considering how vital America's top retirement program has been since the first retirement-benefit check was doled out in January 1940, it's important for future retirees to get as much as they can

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Blackstone and Apollo executives talk up scope to expand into private credit and infrastructure investing

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Not much is going right for Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) these days. The company seemed to come up on the losing end in its deal with Charter Communications earlier this month. Streaming subscriber additions have stalled, and it continues to lose money in the direct-to-consumer segment, while its linear TV cash cow is running into problems too. It also seems to be soliciting bids for ABC and other "noncore" media assets and said it would consider a partner for ESPN.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Sale by Czech tycoon will advance French billionaire’s ambition to put newspaper’s ownership into foundation

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

It's easy to think of student debt as a young person's problem. But actually, the number of people aged 60 and older who carry student loan debt has increased six-fold since 2004. The reality is that many older people end up with student loans because they either defer their payments repeatedly or take on new debt later in life to finance their kids' education.

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Leaving aside the company's not-so-great share price habits over the years, there are compelling signs that a new IBM is emerging.

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Buying a home or owning a property can often feel like a pipeline dream for those that are self-employed, or working as a freelancer. Typically, any lender will carefully evaluate.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

If you're at the point where you're two years away from retirement, you may be ready to start your weekly countdown. After all, each week you wrap up on the job gets you closer to your goal. But it's really important to tackle certain financial moves when you're about two years from retirement because if you discover that changes need to be made on your part, you still have the time to pivot.

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Traders threw a tantrum after the Fed shared details on their rate hike plans. This has the S&P 500 (SPY) hitting the lowest level in quite a while. Gladly, things.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Meta (NASDAQ: META) has spent tens of billions of dollars building out virtual reality and metaverse technology, but Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is already commercializing products that are easy to use and reach millions more customers than Meta. In this video, Travis Hoium covers why Apple and Tim Cook are running circles around Mark Zuckerberg's Meta. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Sept. 15, 2023.

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Our computer models are dialed into the 100 best stocks for October 2023. What makes them “the best stocks”? Years of hard work to find the precise factors that lead.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Needham analyst Laura Martin recently told clients that Apple has fallen far behind its big-tech peers in generative artificial intelligence (AI), a technology poised for rapid adoption as the broader AI market explodes in the coming years. Martin pointed specifically to Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) , predicting that both cloud companies would be "twice as big as Apple" when the dust settles.

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Use these seven practical strategies to make more effective business choices.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) , the dominant company in ultraviolet lithography equipment used in manufacturing semiconductors, has endured numerous shocks in recent years. The pandemic has caused long-lasting ripples in global supply and demand for chips, affecting ASML customers' orders for lithography equipment. ASML also ran up against supply constraints of its own, and has been building more capacity to crank out more machines to chip manufacturing customers.

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The Reformed Broker

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

We did an astonishing amount of new content this week after being gone last week at the Future Proof event. Getting back in the saddle felt good, especially considering the amazing guests we had. Below is a link to the live stream we did with Zeke Faux, whose new book “Number Go Up” is packed with wild and hilarious stories about rise and fall of the crypto bubble.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In our modern age, the power of gene editing is undeniable. After years of foundational scientific research, it's now becoming possible to treat illnesses that were until very recently intractable. And (as is usually the case during periods of great innovation), there's plenty of money to be made from winners of the future if an investor chooses carefully.

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Financial Times M&A

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Oneok’s $19bn takeover of Magellan reflects shifting views of future for gas vs oil

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Now that interest rates have risen to a higher level than we've seen in more than 20 years, conservative institutional investors are pulling money out of dividend-paying stocks and diverting that cash into less volatile instruments. This makes right now a better-than-average time for everyday investors to go shopping for stocks that pay you to hold them.

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

This week, we speak with Armen Panossian , managing director and head of performing credit at Oaktree Capital Management , which has $179 billion in assets under management. He oversees the firm’s liquid and private credit strategies, and also serves as a portfolio manager within Oaktree’s global private debt and global credit strategies. He previously worked for Pequot Capital Management, where he worked on distressed debt strategy.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Image source: Getty Images When it comes to finding the best deals and bargains, we all love to shop at dollar stores, right? Among all the dollar stores, the two largest players are Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which purchased Family Dollar in 2015. While both of these stores may look similar, there are still some differences between the two. Growth of the chain dollar store Dollar stores have gained popularity as a cost-effective option for shopping.

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In times of financial uncertainty, these options can provide a safe and reliable way to invest your money.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) takes an integrated approach to operating in the volatile oil and gas sector. It owns upstream (oil and gas production), midstream (pipelines), and downstream (refining and chemicals) assets. This diversified strategy helps mute some of the impact of volatility in the energy sector since its downstream businesses benefit from lower energy prices.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Secoda, a Toronto, Canada-based provider of an AI-powered data search and cataloging platform, raised $14m in Series A funding. The round was led by Craft Ventures with participation from Abstract Ventures, existing investors YCombinator and Garage Capital, and leaders in the data space including Jordan Tigani (CEO of MotherDuck), Scott Breitenother (CEO of Brooklyn Data Co.), Chad […] The post Secoda Raises $14M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The stock market's short-term twists and turns are almost impossible to reliably predict with meaningful consistency. But history has shown that taking a buy-and-hold approach to high-quality companies is a dependable path to building wealth. Even a $1,000 initial investment can turn into a much larger sum if you back the right businesses and give them time to flourish.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) and Ceva, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEVA), a licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies, have entered into a definitive agreement for Cadence to acquire Intrinsix Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ceva and a provider of design engineering solutions focused on the U.S. aerospace and defense industry.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Solar energy stocks have been on a downward slide all year as interest rates and falling demand hit the industry. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the challenges and opportunities for some solar companies in the future. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Sept. 20, 2023. The video was published on Sept. 22, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than SunPower When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Extendly, a San Jose, CA-based provider of white label support services for marketing agencies and SaaSprenuers, acquired SaaS Boltons, a platform dedicated to HighLevel users and SaaS businesses. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Extendly will reinforce its offering and equip entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to […] The post Extendly Acquires SaaS Boltons appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Seasoned investors know that Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is more than just the theme parks and content associated with the Disney brand name. The entertainment conglomerate also owns Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars , ESPN, ABC, Hulu, and a slew of cable networks, including those it gained from Fox in its 2018 deal. For years, ABC was a core component of Disney's media empire.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Gemspring Capital Management, a Westport, CT-based middle-market private equity firm, acquired majority interest in ClearCompany Holdings, a Boston, Massachusetts-based provider of human capital management software. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Led by Andre Lavoie, CEO, ClearCompany provides a Talent Management software platform that offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to streamline talent […] The post Gemspring Capital Management Acquires Majority Interest in ClearCompa

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Buy-and-hold investing is about finding companies that can compound their growth year after year. In this video, Travis Hoium covers five stocks that he thinks investors can buy and hold for decades to come. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Sept. 15, 2023. The video was published on Sept. 18, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Verizon Communications When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

AskToSell, a Vilnius, Lithuania-based provider of an AI complete sales automation platform for SMB deals, raised €100K in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Startup Wise Guys and Specialist VC. The company intends to use the funds to build a sales automation platform for small deals. Led by Laimonas Noreika and Karolis Januškas, AskToSell […] The post AskToSell Raises €100K Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Tech stocks are among the most popular in the stock market because of their growth potential. As it stands, tech companies account for seven of the 10 largest public companies in the world by market cap. Undoubtedly, tech stocks can surge a lot in short periods, but investors shouldn't invest with that as the expectation; the focus should be on the long-term potential.

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Africa Capital Digest

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post With ANKA deal, IFC makes first creative sector investment in Africa first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Social Security pays benefits to tens of millions of people, and just about every American can expect to get at least some money from the Social Security system. Yet with rising concern about the long-term financial stability of the Social Security program, retirees and workers alike are watching Washington for any signs of major changes to their benefits.

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