The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

In March, the average retired worker brought home $1,913.31 from Social Security. While this might not sound like much, the guaranteed payments provided by America's top retirement program have ensured the financial well-being of our nation's retirees for more than 80 years. A recently updated analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates the poverty rate for seniors aged 65 and above would be nearly 39% if Social Security didn't exist.

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MAY 4, 2024

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The Most Important Skill of the Future is Being ‘Indistractable’ How the difference between traction and distraction could transform your productivity. ( Nir and Far ) • this is a teenager : In 1998, a researcher named Vincent Felitti published a paper that drastically changeed the way we think about these kids and childhood.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

There's a lot of hype and excitement around Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) these days; in just the past 12 months, its shares have surged by 190%. The data analytics company has some promising growth prospects, particularly when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). Many investors are hopeful that the company can be the next big name in tech.

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Financial Times - Banking

MAY 4, 2024

Lloyd Blankfein, Hank Paulson, David Solomon and others on what has changed since its seminal listing in 1999

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MAY 4, 2024

There aren't too many deals on the market today. Tech stocks with massive potential trade at high multiples, and investors have to wonder whether those stocks are worth their current asking prices. At the same time, there are plenty of value stocks trading at low prices but offering lower growth potential. Smart investors seek out those rare opportunities where high-growth stocks are trading at dirt-cheap valuations.

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 4, 2024

Issa brothers and private equity firm TDR used property sale and leasebacks as well as borrowing against ground rents

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

KKR announces the signing of an Investment Agreement with Encavis as part of a takeover offer. The Management Board and the Supervisory Board of Encavis are fully supportive of the strategic partnership and intend to recommend that all shareholders accept the offer.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

Tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) investors flocked to Omaha this past week for the annual tradition of listening to Warren Buffett muse over the conglomerate's business, financial markets, and over 93 years of wisdom on life. But this year's meeting felt different. Longtime vice chairman Charlie Munger passed away in late November.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

London and Frankfurt, 15 March, 2024 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, announces today that a consortium of investors, co-led by KKR, has agreed to provide a €1.1 billion financing solution to support the future growth of Ottobock (the “Company”), a global market leader in prosthetics. The financing will also support existing majority shareholder Professor Hans Georg Näder and the Näder Family’s buy back of EQT’s shareholding in the business.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is probably the most talked-about investment area right now -- and for good reason. The AI market is expected to expand at a double-digit compound annual growth rate over the next few years to reach more than $1 trillion by 2030. That means many companies -- and those who invest in them -- may benefit. On top of this, AI is generating excitement because it offers concrete examples of how it could save companies time and money.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

Transaction Marks First U.S. Investment from KKR’s Global Climate Strategy NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which investment funds and accounts managed by KKR agreed to acquire a majority stake in Avantus, a premier U.S. developer of large utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the most popular benchmark for the U.S. stock market. The index includes 500 large-cap companies, currently defined as companies worth at least $18 billion, and it covers about 80% of domestic equities by market capitalization. To be considered for inclusion, a company must also be profitable, and its stock must be sufficiently liquid.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR today announced a monetization activity update for the period from January 1, 2024 to March 21, 2024. Based on information available to us as of today, with respect to the period through March 21, 2024, KKR has earned total realized performance income, including realized incentive fees, and total realized investment income in excess of $350 million.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have sold off following the company's first-quarter earnings announcement on April 30. The company's revenue was consistent with expectations, but investors were looking for a stronger outlook for the data center business. KeyBanc analyst John Vinh lowered his price target on the shares from $270 to $230.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) will hold an investor day for the investment community on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 with remarks from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm EDT. The day will feature presentations by KKR’s business leaders. A live webcast as well as related presentation materials will be available to all interested parties through the Investor Center section of KKR’s website.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

If you're someone who's worried that Social Security won't be around to pay you benefits during retirement, you're not alone. Many people fear that the program's financial woes will affect their future finances for the worse. So let's start with the good news, which is that Social Security is not in danger of going away completely. The program gets the bulk of its funding from payroll tax revenue.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

The venture will target to build an initial portfolio of c.1,200 units primarily in Seoul SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WEAVE LIVING (“Weave”), Asia Pacific’s preeminent living sector specialist, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the establishment of a strategic partnership to invest in rental housing assets in South Korea, with a focus on Seoul.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

The most attractive feature of real estate investment trust (REIT) Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) is its humongous 13.7% dividend yield. That's why most investors will want to buy it, given that the average yield on the S&P 500 Index is about 1.3% and the average REIT is yielding only about 4%, using Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT: VNQ) as a proxy.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SunFireMatrix, Inc. (“SunFire” or the “Company”), a leading software and tech-enabled services platform serving the insurance distribution and health plan markets, announced today that it has been acquired by funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm. Funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC, the Company’s previous majority owner, will continue to be a.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Many young adults are woefully unprepared to manage their personal finances. One approach to solving what some are calling a financial literacy crisis is to supplement the education that American children already receive. Implementation of financial literacy programs is typically left to state governments, but one House bill would mandate such a program in Department of Defense schools, and bring financial education to tens of thousands of students.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

New York, NY, April 10, 2024 - Guesty, the leading property management software platform for the short-term rental (“STR”) and hospitality industry, today announced a $130M Series F funding round led by leading global investment firm KKR.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

In the coming years, the U.S. workforce will undergo a pretty notable shift as baby boomers retire in droves. During the period from 2024 to 2030, an estimated 30.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65, an age often associated with retirement. And while, in one regard, that could open up opportunities for younger members of the labor force, it could also be the beginning of a major financial crisis among older folks.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the first quarter 2024 on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call to discuss KKR’s financial results will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877).

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) (NYSE: BIPC) operates a globally diversified portfolio of infrastructure assets. The company's pipelines, ports, transmission lines, and railroads are part of the backbone of the global economy. That focus on the real economy has caused many investors to overlook the inroads it has made in building out the backbone of the digital economy.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

STOCKHOLM & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, have agreed to acquire Immedica Pharma, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on the commercialization of medicines for rare diseases and specialty care products. Existing owner, Nordic healthcare investment firm Impilo, will reinvest to become an equal owner.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

Just one quarter after Meta Platforms announced its first-ever dividend payout, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) joined Meta, Microsoft , and Apple to become the fourth "Magnificent Seven" company to reward shareholders with a quarterly dividend. Nvidia technically pays one too, but at a negligible 0.02% yield, it's a nonfactor to investors. Alphabet's dividend will start at just $0.20 per share, but the company said it intends to sustain this quarterly payout into the future, meaning it

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

24 April 2024 – Elbe BidCo AG (the “Bidder”), a holding company controlled by investment funds, vehicles and accounts advised and managed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “KKR”), today published the offer document for its voluntary public takeover offer (the “Takeover Offer”) for the shares (ISIN: DE0006095003) of ENCAVIS AG (“Encavis”) following the approval by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (“BaFin”).

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

The pharmaceutical industry is currently experiencing something of a renaissance thanks to the rise of blockbuster medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. Perhaps the most well-known GLP-1 drugs are diabetes medication Ozempic and obesity care treatment Wegovy. Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is the maker of both. However, Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) is making a name for itself in the diabetes and chronic weight management markets.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“BREIT”) today announced a definitive agreement for funds managed by KKR to acquire a portfolio of 19 purpose-built student housing properties from BREIT for approximately $1.64 billion. The over 10,000-bed portfolio is comprised of 19 purpose-built, premium student housing assets anchored to 14 leading four-year.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

The first-quarter earnings season has reached a crescendo. Among companies that reported recently are a handful of dividend-paying businesses that offer dividend yields above 4% at recent prices. Some investors are interested in stable, predictable cash flows, while others insist on rapid dividend growth. Read on to see how these stocks have a little something for everyone.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

Gorinchem (NL) / London (UK), 25 April 2024 – nexeye (the “Company” or “Group”) today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed whereby investment funds and accounts managed by KKR agreed to acquire the Company from investment firm 3i Group plc.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

Social Security benefits can go a long way in retirement, and most beneficiaries look forward to getting a raise each year via the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Each October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces the COLA for the upcoming year. The COLA for 2024 was 3.2%, meaning beneficiaries received a 3.2% boost in benefits starting in January.

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KKR

MAY 4, 2024

Paris and Munich, April 28th, 2024 - Mediawan and Leonine Studios ("Leonine") today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Leonine to combine forces with Mediawan in an all-stock transaction. The combination will foster even closer collaboration between the businesses and establish Mediawan as a premier studio with a global presence across 13 countries, 85 labels, a catalogue of ~30,000 hours of premium content and revenue exceeding €1 billion.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 4, 2024

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses what the latest news could mean for Nio (NYSE: NIO) stock investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 1, 2024. The video was published on May 3, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nio right now? Before you buy stock in Nio, 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 Nio wasn’t one of them.

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