The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Being a millionaire has been synonymous with being rich for decades. It doesn't quite mean what it used to, thanks to inflation. But it's still an ambitious financial goal, and one that may seem out of reach if you don't earn a higher salary. But a net worth of $1 million is more realistic than many people realize.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Log10, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a platform to build LLM-powered applications, raised $7.2M in Seed funding. The round was led by TQ Ventures and Quiet Capital with participation from Essence Venture Capital. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate new product introduction, and increase R&D spend and scale operations. Founded by […] The post Log10 Raises $7.2M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shareholders are licking their wounds once again after the chip titan's latest earnings report. It's a familiar position for Intel investors. The company has repeatedly disappointed the market, making big promises about revamping its business only to come up short when it's time to open the books. This time around, Intel beat estimates in the first quarter with a modest increase in revenue, but its second-quarter forecast was worse than expected as it called for flat revenue
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Thintronics, a Berkeley, CA-based electronic materials startup, raised $23M in Series A funding. The round was led by Maverick Capital and Translink Capital. The company intends to use the funds to support commercialization of a novel insulator platform. Led by CEO Stefan Pastine, and CTO Tristan El Bouayadi, Thintronics supplies high-performance insulators for emerging AI datacenter, networking, and […] The post Thintronics Closes $23M Series A Financing Round appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) delivered another impressive earnings report on April 25. Revenue and earnings per share (EPS) respectively grew 17% and 20% year over year for the fiscal 2024 third quarter (ended March 31), and the analyst at Wells Fargo sees more gains in store. Analyst Michael Turrin raised the price target on Microsoft from $480 to $500 and maintained an overweight (buy) rating on the shares.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Blaize, an El Dorado Hills, CA-based AI computing developer providing edge computing solutions, raised $106M in funding. The round was led by Bess Ventures, Franklin Templeton, DENSO, Mercedes Benz, and Temasek and new investors Rizvi Traverse, Ava Investors and BurTech LP LLC. The company intends to use the funds to consolidate its position in the […] The post Blaize Raises $106M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Yoneda Labs, a San Francisco, CA-based AI powered drug discovery startup, raised $4M in Seed funding. Backers included Khosla Ventures, 500 Emerging Europe, 468 Capital, Fellows Fund, and Y Combinator. The company intends to use the funds to expand its development efforts. Founded by Michal Mgeladze-Arciuch, Jan Oboril, and Daniel Vlasits, Yoneda Labs is building […] The post Yoneda Labs Raises $4M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
When it comes to making forecasts about the future direction of the crypto market, there's arguably no one with a higher profile than Cathie Wood of Ark Invest. In 2022, she famously made a $1 million price forecast for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). And she hasn't shied away from making some truly mind-blowing forecasts for other, lesser-known cryptocurrencies as well.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Hinkal, a San Francisco, CA-based multi-chain privacy layer for confidential decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions, raised $1.4M in funding. The round was led by SALT Fund, with participation from Draper Associates, SNZ and Peer VC. The company intends to use the funds to bring liquid funds, VCs, family offices and founders of projects to its confidential infrastructure. […] The post Hinkal Closes $1.4M Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock and determines if it is an excellent investment. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 25, 2024. The video was published on April 27, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Intel right now? Before you buy stock in Intel, 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 Intel wasn’t one of them.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
The world of online entertainment has become an undeniable force. From streaming giants to social media platforms with gaming integrations, entertainment is seamlessly woven into our digital lives. But with this convenience comes a growing concern: data security and privacy. The vast amount of information collected by online entertainment platforms raises critical questions about how […] The post Data Security and Privacy in Online Entertainment appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Many Americans are opting to rent rather than buy a place to live right now, as house prices have soared over the past few years. The increased demand for rentals has merged with rising inflation, pushing rent prices higher. The result is that the typical monthly rent in the U.S. is now $1,988 -- an increase of more than 30% from early 2020.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Backflip, a Dallas, TX-based provider of a real estate and financial technology platform for real estate entrepreneurs, raised $15M in Series A funding. The round was led by FirstMark Capital. Previous investors Vertical Venture Partners, LiveOak Venture Partners, Revel Partners, ECMC, the real estate company Crow Holdings, and angels Greg Waldorf, Rob Barber, Gregg Freishtat, […] The post Backflip Raises $15M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Checking accounts are designed for managing money. Paying your bills, transferring money to savings and retirement accounts -- things like that. They're not the best place to keep money long term, but some people do it anyway. It could just end up happening if you don't know what to do with your money. And there are also those who see a large balance in their checking accounts as a form of financial security.
Investment Writing
APRIL 29, 2024
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. This example has more than one mistake. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading. The post MISTAKE MONDAY for April 29: Can YOU spot what’s wrong? appeared first on Susan Weiner Investment Writing.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Meta Platforms ' (NASDAQ: META) stock dropped 11% on April 25 after the social media leader posted its first-quarter earnings report. Revenue rose 27% year over year to $36.46 billion and exceeded analysts' estimates by $232 million. Meanwhile, earnings soared 114% to $4.71 per share and also cleared the consensus forecast by $0.35. Meta's headline numbers looked healthy, but its softer-than-expected revenue guidance and elevated spending plans rattled the bulls.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Klineo, a Paris, France-based digital health startup, raised €2m in funding. The round was by BPI France with participation from business angels. The company intends to use the funds to continue to expand operations, its development efforts to extend the solution to different types of cancer, and its business reach across Europe and US. Led […] The post Klineo Raises €2M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
A good way to spot trends in the stock market is to look at which companies asset management firms are investing in. While there are a lot of hedge funds out there, one of the more closely followed portfolios hails from Renaissance Technologies. Renaissance is led by Jim Simons, who is actually a mathematician by trade. A look at the fund's most recent filings shows one clear trend: Renaissance is investing heavily in the technology sector right now.
FinSMEs
APRIL 29, 2024
Casal Di Basso CS, Italy, April 29th, 2024, Chainwire Darklume VR, a trailblazer in the VR entertainment industry, proudly announces its launch of DarkLume VR, an amazing virtual world where the user can experience fun, entertainment, and fantasy elements like never before. The mission of DarkLume VR is to create a dynamic and immersive metaverse […] The post Fantasy Metaverse Darklume – Presale is LIVE appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
At this point, many consumers are beyond frustrated with what economists are calling sticky inflation. Workers and retirees alike have been grappling with higher living costs since 2021. And while we're not seeing the same runaway inflation now as we did in 2022, many people are still feeling the strain at the supermarket, drugstore, and pump. In 2023, seniors on Social Security got a massive 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment , or COLA, following a period of truly rampant inflation.
AltAssets
APRIL 29, 2024
San Francisco-based Knox Lane is close to hitting the $850m goal for its $1bn cap second flagship fund, new investment documents show. The post TPG spinoff Knox Lane nears $850m Fund II finish first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) soared to new highs following its first-quarter earnings report. This is a continuation of the momentum the stock has seen over the past year, with its shares up over 60% during that stretch. Here's a look at why Alphabet shares were climbing following its Q1 earnings report and, more importantly, whether or not it's too late to buy the stock following its strong gains.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 29, 2024
Blackstone and Goldman Sachs are lining up to provide around $1.6bn in funding to support a potential take-private deal for L’Occitane International by the company’s owner Reinold Geiger, which could value the skincare business at about $7bn including debt, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as revealing that Geiger is considering making an offer for the L’Occitane shares he doesn’t already own at HKD33 to HKD34 as early as Monday.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way to generate truly passive income. They enable you to invest in a portfolio of income-generating assets you don't have to manage. Instead, you sit back and watch the passive income flow into your account. The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEMKT: JEPI) offers a premium income stream.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 29, 2024
Global law firm Goodwin has appointed Ian Keefe and George Weavil as Partners within the firm’s private equity practice in its London office, which covers M&A, private investment funds and debt finance. Keefe focuses on pan-European and international PE and M&A transactions for corporates, institutional investors, alternative asset managers, senior management teams, founders and portfolio companies.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
2024 has been a testament to the resilience of stocks. Despite concerns about lingering inflation, soaring treasury yields, and the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting plans, the S&P 500 has gained a commendable 7.4% this year. However, this situation has created a cognitive dissonance of sorts. Namely, stocks have become expensive, on balance, relative to corporate earnings.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 29, 2024
Software-focused investment firm Thoma Bravo has reached an agreement with the board of directors at Darktrace, a UK specialist in cybersecurity artificial intelligence, to acquire the business in an all-cash $5.4bn deal. The offer of of 620 pence per share represents a premium of 20% over Darktrace’s closing share price of 517 pence on the last trading day prior to the takeover announcement, and 148.1% to the IPO price of 250 pence per Darktrace share on 30 April 2021.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to build wealth over the long term. However, income investors often face a tough choice: Should they invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs), which often offer high yields but less capital appreciation, or traditional dividend stocks, which pay lower yields but have more growth potential? What are REITs?
AltAssets
APRIL 29, 2024
Nordic infrastructure manager CapMan has closed its latest fund on more than €375m to double its predecessor. The post CapMan Infra doubles previous total for latest Nordic fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
For nearly six full decades, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been putting on a show for Wall Street. Whereas the benchmark S&P 500 has gained a healthy 33,000%, including dividends, since the affably named "Oracle of Omaha" became Berkshire's CEO, Buffett has overseen just shy of a 5,000,000% aggregate return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A), as of the closing bell on April 25.
AltAssets
APRIL 29, 2024
Veteran venture capital investor Crosslink Capital has raised $350m for the final close of its tenth flagship fund, equalling the total it collected for its predecessor in the strategy. The post Crosslink Capital keeps ship steady with $350m Fund X close first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Big news for EV maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) today -- the company just took a big leap forward with its plans to offer full self-driving features for its electric vehicles sold in China. That is, it announced it's officially partnering with China's search engine giant Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) , which will be providing the digital maps required by Tesla's autonomous driving technology.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 29, 2024
Mayfair Equity Partners, a technology and consumer-focused investment firm with over £2bn in AUM, has appointed two new Partners – Nick Keegan and Yusuf Hoballah – and promoted Abbie Robus to a new senior data role, with all three appointments being internal promotions. Nick Keegan joined Mayfair in 2018, having spent over a decade advising brands at PE-backed communications consultancy Blue Rubicon.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 29, 2024
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been crushing it for investors in recent times. In the past three years, shares have soared 47% as of April 25. That gain is significantly better than the Nasdaq Composite Index 's 11% rise during the same time. This social media enterprise continues to post stellar financial results, indicating its dominance in the digital advertising market on a global scale.
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