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Image source: Getty Images The home-buying process can be stressful, especially during a challenging market. For those looking to become homeowners within the next few months, it's essential to have realistic expectations. A recent Zillow report predicts home values will increase by 5.8% this year. While this prediction is excellent news for existing homeowners, it will likely disappoint hopeful buyers.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Vortex Services operates in 12 strategic locations throughout the U.S. and Europe. The post Quad-C Management invests in construction company Vortex Companies appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If you've ever wondered why Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett is so revered on Wall Street, just take a closer look at his track record. Though the Oracle of Omaha, as he's come to be known, is fallible just like every other investor on the planet, he's been able to double up the annualized total return, including dividends, of the benchmark S&P 500 since 1965.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Blackstone merges credit and insurance units into one group. The post Blackstone merges units; EnCap-backed Triple Oak Power draws PE interest, sources say appeared first on PE Hub.

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Investors often turn to Warren Buffett looking for stock tips, and he has given the same advice for years: Periodically put money into an S&P 500 index fund. Some readers may be surprised by that recommendation given that Buffett runs Berkshire Hathaway , but he has never actually recommended Berkshire stock to anyone. Here's how Buffett's advice could turn $400 per month in $825,000 for patient investors.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Aramco is a Saudi Arabia-based energy and chemicals company. The post Aramco to scoop up Chilean fuels retailer Esmax from Southern Cross Group appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Trident, Angeles Equity, LongueVue and Soundcore have made recent deals. The post Private equity still likes logistics: 4 more deals appeared first on PE Hub.

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Streaming has become the norm for many TV viewers, but streaming companies are still duking it out for eyeballs and subscriptions. The lead position in consumer accounts mostly see-saws back and forth between Netflix and Disney , while the smaller players are still figuring out their place. Both Netflix and Disney launched ad-supported tiers over the last year, infringing somewhat on Roku 's (NASDAQ: ROKU) turf.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Flourish Research is a provider of clinical trials with multiple locations in the U.S. The post NMS Capital-backed Flourish Research acquires Valley Clinical Trials appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I think investors can learn a lot by studying some of the historically best-performing stocks. This way, insights can be gained as to what specific traits can contribute to stellar returns. The valuable information obtained can then be used to find the next winning long-term investment. In the 20-year period that ended Sept. 8, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) shares skyrocketed 1,630%, which means that a $10,000 investment would have turned into $173,000.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Musicco cited family reasons for her impending departure. The post CalPERS CIO Musicco quits appeared first on PE Hub.

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Over the past few months, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, representing nearly 150,000 employees at General Motors , Ford Motor Company , and Stellantis (the conglomerate that owns the Chrysler and Jeep brands), has worked on negotiating a new labor agreement that would increase salaries and benefits for its employees over the next several years.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Allied is a provider of power plant services. The post Bernhard Capital-backed Allied Group Holdings acquires Dominion Engineering appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In retrospect, it's clear that Opendoor Technologies ' (NASDAQ: OPEN) earliest public investors got ahead of themselves shortly after its 2020 initial public offering (IPO). Shares of the real estate outfit soared because of the pandemic with too few investors worrying about the stock's actual value or the company's growth prospects. As reality set in, so did the profit-taking, and the stock is still down 90% from its early 2021 peak.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

He will be based in the firm's New York City office. The post Star Mountain appoints Johnson as managing director appeared first on PE Hub.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Next-gen computing technology is all the rage right now, spurred on by generative AI services. Meanwhile, on the investing side of this equation, it's becoming increasingly clear that mega tech companies have a big advantage. Generative AI is incredibly expensive to develop, and massive amounts of data to train effective AI is hard to come by unless you're a large business.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Duckbill, a Boston, MA-based maker of an execution engine that gives people a personal assistant combined with AI’s efficiency, raised $33m in seed and Series A funding. The round was led by Forerunner Ventures, with participation from Greycroft Partners, Inspired Capital, General Catalyst, G9 Ventures, Red Antler, uture Back Ventures by Bain & Company and […] The post Duckbill Raises $33M in Seed and Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

One of the biggest shifts seen in the stock market over the past 20 years is the increasing supremacy of technology stocks. Roughly two decades ago, General Electric and ExxonMobil were the pinnacle of market caps, valued at $319 billion and $283 billion, respectively. Now, the current market leaders help illustrate the ongoing secular shift. Technology leaders Apple and Microsoft are the top dogs, with market caps of $2.76 trillion and $2.47 trillion, respectively, at this writing.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Artificial intelligence may have changed the rules, but the game's essentials are the same: Let new tools amplify your voice and target better — just ensure that it's always your unique and personal story they're telling.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Sure, everyone loves their tried-and-true favorites. But most of us also love to try the hot new things that hit the shelves. That's one reason we love stores with strong house brands, like Costco and Sam's Club -- there are always new things to try. This month, Sam's Club has a variety of fun new grocery items, including seasonal flavors and new versions of other popular products.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Goodles, a Santa Cruz, CA-based noodle brand, raised $13M in Series A funding. The round was led by L Catterton, joined by Springdale, Third Craft Partners, Willow Growth, Alumni Ventures, GingerBread Capital, IMG-Endeavor, Cosmic VC, and Electric Feel Ventures. Strategic investors included Klay Thompson, Khris Middleton, Domantas Sabonis, DK Metcalf, Weston McKennie, Sergio Garcia, Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, David Grutman, Ilana Muhlstein, Marissa Hermer, Matt Rutler, Christina Aguilera, Mau y

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

There's a lot more to Social Security than retirement benefits. In addition to benefits paid to retired workers, there are several other programs designed to provide monthly income to workers with disabilities, surviving family members of deceased workers, and even children of retired workers. However, one of the most important Social Security programs to know about is spousal benefits.

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A 26-year-old former US Army veteran went missing nearly two weeks ago after a Carnival Cruise ship docked in the Port of Miami following a family vacation.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) is always rebalancing its stock portfolio. The fund sold 51,155 shares of electric-vehicle veteran Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) on Wednesday, effectively moving $14 million from that stock to video game platform Roblox (NYSE: RBLX). This sale extended a long-running streak to 13 consecutive trades where the fund reduced its Tesla ownership.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Johnson & Johnson is changing its signature red cursive logo as the company attempts to clarify the divide between its medical equipment brand and consumer products.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Capitalism can be brutal. Sometimes, the businesses you think are foolproof end up getting rapidly disrupted. Consider the case of Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS). Many investors thought it was a foolproof stock. The company has dominated the media industry for decades with its family-friendly brands and through smart acquisitions like Pixar and Marvel. But now, this dominance is being threatened.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending injury just four plays into his first game with the New York Jets. But what will become of his multi-million dollar contract and lucrative endorsement deals?

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In today's video, I discuss why numerous semiconductor stocks were down on Friday. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the market prices of Sept. 15, 2023. The video was published on Sept. 15, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Choosing the right cabin on a cruise ship can make or break your trip. Here are the best (and worst) rooms to book on the boat, according to a longtime cruise employee.

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Stocks splits have no direct impact on a business aside from reducing its share price, but they can still be a useful indicator for investors. Stock splits are only necessary following substantial and lasting share price appreciation, which itself tends to correlate with strong financial results. Several companies that have split their stocks recently have also outperformed the broader S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the last five years, including: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) : 4-for-1 split in Augu

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Mottu, a Sau Paulo, Brazil-based motorcycle rental company and last-mile delivery marketplace, raised $50M in Series C funding. The round was led by QED Investors and Bicycle Capital. Endeavor Catalyst and Caravela also participated. The company intends to use the funds to expand geographies, improve operational efficiency and customers’ experience.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Disney (NYSE: DIS) shareholders seemed to get some good news on Monday, ending a standoff with Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) that had led Disney to pull its programming from Charter's Spectrum cable, the nation's No. 2 cable service. Disney shares ticked higher on the news, up 0.9% in early afternoon trading on Monday, while Charter jumped 4%.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A meticulously crafted business plan is the most potent tool in the competitive environment of securing an investment. Here's why.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Airbnb 's (NASDAQ: ABNB) stock is on fire lately. The stock price has risen 70% year to date due to a strong recovery of Airbnb's business performance. But before rushing into buying the stock, investors should know why the stock has performed well in the last few quarters. Only then can you make an educated guess -- based on business fundamentals -- whether the stock might continue its upward trajectory.

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