The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Who needs a theme park when you have Wall Street. Over the trailing two years, we've watched the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , widely followed S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth-dominated Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) , roar to new all-time highs, plunge into a bear market , and regain their luster, once more.

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The Reformed Broker

JULY 4, 2023

You know Hancock and Washington and Franklin and Jefferson. You might even know Greene and Knox, Henry and Hale. And we know you know Hamilton, pretty tough to escape that one these days! But it is very unlikely that you know the name Haym Solomon. This is unfortunate, because he’s the guy who arranged financing to keep the Continental Army alive during its darkest days, finding the money to keep the revolution goin.

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Investment Writing

JULY 6, 2023

If you feel frustrated by coming up with topics for your financial blog, the journalist’s five Ws and one H can help. Below I share a list of 20 topics inspired by the five Ws and one H. As you brainstorm topics, think about how you can solve problems for members of your target audience. This will make your posts relevant to them. For help with this, read “ WHAT PROBLEM does this blog post solve for them?

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A Wealth of Common Sense

JULY 2, 2023

I have a hot take that’s been pre-heating in the over for a while that goes like this: The Big Short by Michael Lewis has lost investors more money than the last 3 bear markets combined. Allow me to explain. We’ve all read (or watched the movie) about the band of misfits who made a contrarian bet against the housing market and made a fortune.

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The Big Picture

JULY 7, 2023

Today, the 500 th episode of Masters in Business drops. 1 I have described the inspiration for the show as “ an audio version of Market Wizards ” but the actual pitch to Bloomberg was “Mark Maron’s WTF meets Charlie Rose” (that was before we knew about his, um, behavior). It has been a wonderful ride, one that I feel grateful and privileged to be on.

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FinSMEs

JULY 3, 2023

For many small business owners, securing a mortgage is a critical step in achieving their growth and expansion goals. Whether you’re looking to purchase commercial property, expand your existing premises, or invest in real estate, understanding the process of securing a mortgage is essential. In this article, we will discuss the key factors you need […] The post Securing a Mortgage for Your Small Business: What You Need to Know appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 6, 2023

A new report by C-Suite Comp, examined by the Wall Street Journal, found that nine CEOs took home $100 million or more in total compensation in 2022. See the full list of the highest-paid CEOs, here.

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Dear Mr. Market

JULY 8, 2023

Dear Mr. Market: It is with a sense of awe and intrigue that we find ourselves reflecting upon the first half of 2023. In the world of finance and investment, prognostications and predictions often hold sway, shaping the decisions of market participants. However, it seems that the experts and pundits who were convinced of an impending recession this year may have misjudged the situation.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

JULY 6, 2023

There was a viral post on Twitter last week about an Airbnb revenue collapse: Sounds scary. According to Elon Musk’s money pit of a company, this tweet had millions of views. A lot of people wanted this to be true because it would show how fragile the housing market is these days. A crash at last! Alas, there was a follow-up fact-check tweet that called into question the veracity of the Airbnb collapse: I’ve.

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The Big Picture

JULY 5, 2023

This morning, the WSJ reported that “Consumers expect to see 4.1% inflation a year from now, the lowest such reading in two years and down sharply from its recent peak of 6.8%.” There are some who believe this is good news, but as we pointed out in May , it’s a meaningless, lagging survey. In fact, it may be even worse than that, because it appears that some at the Federal Reserve actually believe the Fed’s own survey of consumers contains information.

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FinSMEs

JULY 3, 2023

Redpanda Data, a San Francisco, CA-based streaming data platform for developers, raised $100M in Series C funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $165M, was led by returning investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, along with GV and Haystack VC. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach to power data-intensive applications with […] The post Redpanda Data Raises $100M in Series C Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 8, 2023

Is Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) one of the best stocks to buy now? In this Palantir stock analysis video, we'll be taking a look at Palantir Stock and how CEO Alex Karp plans to dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) market. If you want to understand Palantir and its new AI tools, this is a must-watch video. I provide the bear and bull cases, valuation, news, price predictions, technical analysis, CEO interview clips, and real-talk commentary on Palantir stock.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 5, 2023

By focusing on viable products with utility and controlling the narrative, emerging crypto startups can increase their chances of success in an unpredictable crypto market.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

JULY 3, 2023

Lack of understanding of full economic damage caused by ‘hothouse’ conditions, report finds

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A Wealth of Common Sense

JULY 4, 2023

Last year I was pounding the table on The Bear (Hulu/FX) as one of my new favorite shows. I liked it so much I didn’t really know how a second season would go. I finished season 2 this week and it’s not hyperbole to say it was one of my favorite seasons of any TV show I’ve ever watched. It blew me away how good it was. It reminded me I actually wrote a post last year using one of my favorite scenes with.

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The Big Picture

JULY 3, 2023

Barry Ritholtz, “Masters in Business” Radio and Podcast Host discusses the environment of hedge funds and the war on talent between them. He speaks with Romaine Bostick and Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Markets: The Close Vast Majority of Hedgefunds Are Failing to Meet Targets: Ritholtz Source: Bloomberg See also : MiB: Ilana Weinstein Discusses the Hedge Fund War for Talent (July 1, 2023) The post Majority of Hedge Funds Fail to Meet Benchmarks appeared first on The Big Picture.

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FinSMEs

JULY 6, 2023

EGYM, a Munich, Germany-based connected fitness company, raised $225m in Series F funding. The round was led by Affinity Partners with participation from Mayfair Equity Partners and Bayern Kapital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Led by CEO and co-founder Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, EGYM is a global fitness […] The post EGYM Raises $225M in Series F Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 5, 2023

No doubt about it, artificial intelligence (AI) is 2023's hottest tech trend. Beyond that, it's also helped power big gains for the stock market. Some analysts and industry watchers have already hailed the beginning of a new bull market. But regardless of what definition of bull market you use, the market's next big bullish phase will almost certainly see big gains for top AI companies.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 30, 2023

Building credibility takes time, and making a mistake can undo it all in an instant. Here's how to recognize one bad leadership trait — and ensure you aren't guilty of it.

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Top 1000 Funds

JULY 31, 2023

Canada’s TTC Pension Plan became a stand-alone entity only three years ago. Top1000funds.com discusses the fund’s journey to independence and the evolution of the hedge-fund heavy investment portfolio with CIO Andrew Greene.

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Insight Partners

JULY 27, 2023

Insight Partners Managing Directors Rebecca Liu-Doyle and Dionne Chingkoe have been named to GrowthCap’s list of the Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing of 2023.* Read the article and complete list of winners on the GrowthCap website here. * The award referenced herein is the opinion of the party conferring the award and not of Insight Partners. GrowthCap, LLC (“GrowthCap”), an independent third party that is not affiliated with Insight, issued the award.

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The Big Picture

JULY 8, 2023

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The Physics of Kaizen: Why Somebody Should Get Credit for Fixing Problems That Never Happened : Toyota’s culture of Kaizen: continuous improvement. It is an obvious statement: companies should be continually improving. Companies that are able to successfully adopt a culture and practice of Kaizen have the ability to establish a dominant position in their market. ( Taylor P

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FinSMEs

JULY 7, 2023

stellarup, an Amsterdam, The Netherlands-based global HR SaaS solution, raised a seed funding of €500K. The round was led by a US tech investor. The company intends to use the funds to improve and accelerate user interface and experience design (UI/ UX) features and integration, and boost marketing. Led by Estelle Roux-Stevens, stellarup provides a […] The post stellarup Raises €500K in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

Today, I share the seven best stocks to buy in July 2023, which I believe have significant upside for long-term investors. I provide a blend of stocks, from hypergrowth stocks to mature growth stocks, that are opportunities for growth investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 30, 2023. The video was published on July 1, 2023. Find out why Tesla is one of the 10 best stocks to buy now Our analyst team has spent more than a decade beating the market.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 6, 2023

Rapper Nelly has reportedly sold half of his song catalog for $50 million, including hits like 'Hot in Herre,' 'Dilemma' and more. See details about the deal.

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Top 1000 Funds

JULY 25, 2023

In the 60 years since the first CFA exam, the accreditation has been forced to evolve to meet the modernization of the profession. As the CFA celebrates this big milestone, chief executive Marg Franklin outlines the enhancements to the CFA program and how it can meet the future investment professional.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

JULY 30, 2023

The finding holds true even when researchers looked only at the environmental part of the metric

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The Big Picture

JULY 3, 2023

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • 6 Rules to Know Before Hanging an American Flag This July 4 : Did you know that the MLB and NFL routinely violate one of them? ( Wall Street Journal ) • The multibillion-dollar lawsuits that could radically reshape how we buy and sell homes forever : As the money makes its way to all the players in the transaction, you may wonder: Why does it work this way?

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FinSMEs

JULY 6, 2023

DataGalaxy, a Lyon, France-based provider of collaborative data governance solutions, raised $10m in seed funding. The round was led by AV8 Ventures with participation from Orange Ventures, as well as existing backers NewFund and Evolem. The company intends to use the funds to expand its operations in the US, enrich its suite of data products, […] The post DataGalaxy Raises $10M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 8, 2023

Investor sentiment has improved substantially year to date as cooling inflation, a resilient labor market, and stronger-than-expected economic growth have mitigated recession fears to some degree. By no means has the possibility of a recession disappeared, but all three major U.S. stock indexes still increased in value in the first half of 2023. The blue chip Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 3.8%, and the broad-based S&P 500 increased 15.9%.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 7, 2023

A new report claims that Taylor Swift was set to sign a deal estimated to be worth $100 million with the crypto platform FTX, but the singer narrowly escaped what could have been the loss of millions.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 7, 2023

For the better part of six decades, Warren Buffett, the billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , has been dazzling Wall Street with his investing prowess. As of June 30, 2023, Berkshire's Class A shares (BRK.A) have climbed an aggregate of 4,184,390% since the Oracle of Omaha took the reins in the mid-1960s. Buffett's secret to success is truly no secret at all.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 6, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Lower class, middle class, and upper class are all widely used, but rarely defined terms. For some people, lower class means living in poverty, upper class means a life of luxury, and middle class is everyone else. Thanks to reports by the U.S. Census Bureau, we can get a much more accurate idea of what these terms mean financially.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 3, 2023

The U.S. economy has consistently produced the world's most valuable companies, but the industries leading the way tend to change over time. For example, United States Steel became the first $1 billion company on the planet in 1901. But it has only grown to a $5.5 billion valuation in the 122 years since then, with hundreds of other companies leaving it in the dust.

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