The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
For most Americans, Social Security provides, or will eventually provide, more than just a check or direct deposit each month. It represents a vital source of income that's consistently helped between 80% and 90% of retired workers cover some of their monthly expenses, according to more than two decades of annual surveys from national pollster Gallup.
Entrepreneur - VC
JULY 9, 2023
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The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
Investors temporarily lost confidence in social media giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Shares fell to as low as $88 last fall, but have rallied back to around $300 per share, enough to value the company at about $750 billion. So many don't realize yet that Meta's value is built on a very narrow part of its company -- Facebook and Instagram. However, Meta's about to pull several growth levers over the coming years that could potentially add billions in profits to Meta's pockets.
Entrepreneur - VC
JULY 9, 2023
An increasing number of people are stepping away from traditional employment and choosing to work as freelancers. The appeal of flexible hours, being your own boss, and having more creative.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Uprooting your life and starting over isn't an easy thing to do -- I've been there. But what if the reason you needed to move wasn't due to an exciting job or educational opportunity, but because your home and perhaps even life were in danger? Almost a third (30%) of respondents to a survey by Forbes Home said that climate change was a reason to move last year, and based on the frequency and severity of natural disasters over the last few years, we can only expect the
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
JULY 9, 2023
By Matt Pais, MDRT Content Specialist A few years ago, Thomas W. Young, CLU, ChFC , saw a movie that reminded him of a situation he experiences as a financial advisor. In the movie, vampires took over a major city and kidnapped its citizens, continually taking blood from the innocent people to feed themselves. Why does this matter?
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Entrepreneur - VC
JULY 9, 2023
As your baby turns into a toddler and then your toddler nears kindergarten, it can evoke a lot of emotion. Bottles and diapers are replaced by skinned knees and adventures.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
Even though Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) is down nearly 92% from an all-time high in October 2021, investors are still holding out hope that this popular meme coin will have one more explosive rally. Certainly, Shiba Inu does have a very passionate community of supporters and investors. But does Shiba Inu, which recently traded at just $0.000007482, have enough explosive upside to make the move to the $1 mark?
A Wealth of Common Sense
JULY 9, 2023
For the longest time pundits predicted interest rates would go higher yet they did nothing but go lower year after year. Then when rates hit 0% it seemed like everyone assumed we would experience lower rates forever…just in time for rates to rise higher than anyone thought was possible in such a short period of time. So it goes when it comes to the markets.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
Different methods can achieve the same goal. For example, you could put nearly $183,300 into U.S. 1-Year Treasuries to make $10,000 in a year. But there are other alternatives. It's even possible to make 10,000 in annual dividend income with well under $100,000 upfront. How? Consider investing $94,000 in these five high-yield stocks. 1. Medical Properties Trust Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) (MPT) is a real estate investment trust ( REIT ) that leases properties to hospital operators.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 9, 2023
News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Consistently funding an IRA is a great way to set yourself up for a financially secure retirement. But there may come a point when you decide to take money out of your IRA well ahead of your senior years. If you do so before age 59 1/2, it will be considered an early withdrawal. And from there, a costly penalty could apply.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 9, 2023
Private equity group wins auction with lower bid by claiming financing and competition risks from rival
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
Dividend stocks can be smart investments. They've historically produced market-beating total returns: Dividend status Average annual total return Dividend Growers & Initiators 10.24% Dividend Payers 9.18% Equal-Weight S&P 500 Index 7.68% No Change in Dividend Policy 6.60% Dividend Cutters & Eliminators 3.95% Dividend Non-Payers -0.60% Data source: Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds.
FinSMEs
JULY 9, 2023
Cytel, a Waltham, MA-based provider of quantitative insights and health data analytics to leaders in life sciences, acquired stève consultants, an Oullins, France-based company which specializes in market access, real-world (RWE), and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR). The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Cytel will expand its real-world and […] The post Cytel Acquires stève consultants appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
No doubt about it: Nvidia owned the first half of 2023. Shares skyrocketed higher by 190%, making it the top-performing stock in the Nasdaq 100. Yet, as we head into the back half of the year, there are challengers on the horizon. So, let's look at three stocks that these Motley Fool contributors believe are poised to capture headlines in their own right: Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) , SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) , and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW).
FinSMEs
JULY 9, 2023
Tricentis, an Austin, TX-based copmany which specializes in continuous testing and quality engineering, acquired Waldo, a New York-based provider of a SaaS-based, no-code, zero-footprint mobile test automation platform. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With the acquisition, Tricentis will expand its offerings. Waldo complements and extends Tricentis’ mobile testing offerings with new test […] The post Tricentis Acquires Waldo appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
A tiny energy company called Vitesse Energy (NYSE: VTS) turned up in the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio recently. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down what Vitesse does, how it ended up a Berkshire holding, and whether investors should consider buying shares. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of June 29, 2023.
Africa Capital Digest
JULY 9, 2023
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Verod Kepple makes investment in Moroccan B2B ecommerce startup first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
The market is off to a red-hot start this year, up more than 15% as we enter the second half of 2023, and investors from retail to institutional have done well, including some of the richest people in the world. After the market fell about 20% in 2022, America's billionaires, many of whom run companies that they also own a significant amount of stock in, have recouped much of those losses and are doing much better now.
Africa Capital Digest
JULY 9, 2023
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post TLG Capital leads debt/equity round for invoice financing startup first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
Image source: Getty Images You've done it. You scrimped and saved a down payment, got your credit score in good shape, and got pre-approved by a few mortgage lenders. Then you found the right house, closed on the right mortgage loan for you, and now it's time to move into your new home. Thankfully, you've set aside some extra cash to hire movers , because it's a big job and you want to focus on tasks besides hauling boxes up and down stairs.
Africa Capital Digest
JULY 9, 2023
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post BlueOrchard holds second close for latest climate insurance fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
Why has 3M (NYSE: MMM) been a market laggard for over a decade? The answer is clear when you look at the operating trends, which Travis Hoium digs into in this video. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of July 5, 2023. The video was published on July 7, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than 3M When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.
Africa Capital Digest
JULY 9, 2023
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Absa provides mobility fintech Moove with additional financing first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
Rising interest rates and a shift toward remote work have participants cautious about the outlook in the commercial real estate industry in the coming quarters. Earlier this year, CBRE Group , the world's largest commercial real estate firm, pointed out several headwinds that could affect valuations of commercial real estate properties. Last month, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) CEO David Solomon acknowledged that his firm would have to markdown some of its real estate holdings in its second-quarter e
Africa Capital Digest
JULY 9, 2023
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Alter Semper chooses MYDAWA for first digital healthcare deal in Africa first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
I felt a little nostalgic this morning, looking back at my earliest days as an investor. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) was one of the first stocks I ever bought (as part of a diversified group of seven tickers in October 2000). An avid reader of The Motley Fool, I was ready to dip my first toe into the waters of Wall Street, taking advantage of low stock prices in the middle of the dot-com bubble popping.
Africa Capital Digest
JULY 9, 2023
To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Norfund and AFIG Funds team up to buy packaging business first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
The monthly benefit you're entitled to from Social Security is based on your lifetime wages -- specifically, the amount of money you earn during your 35 most profitable years in the workforce. But your filing age will also determine how much money Social Security pays you on a monthly basis. You're entitled to your complete monthly Social Security benefit based on your earnings history at full retirement age, or FRA.
Financial Times - Banking
JULY 9, 2023
News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication
The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is jumping into the NACS game as electric vehicles (EVs) adopt the charging standard, but is that a sign of weakness or strength? Travis Hoium covers that and some other red flags for Chargepoint. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of July 5, 2023. The video was published on July 7, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than ChargePoint When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.
Entrepreneur - VC
JULY 9, 2023
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The Motley Fool
JULY 9, 2023
What happened Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) shares are up 75.9% through the first six months of this year, according to numbers provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock was able to overcome a sizable year-over-year dip in first-quarter revenue and lackluster Q2 guidance, driven higher by hope for continued growth of its data center business.
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