The Motley Fool
APRIL 24, 2024
In this video, I will go over Tesla 's (NASDAQ: TSLA) first-quarter earnings. The company reported a double miss but shared some exciting news about its future. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 23, 2024. The video was published on April 24, 2024. Where to invest $1,000 right now When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 23, 2024
There was a recent poll about my home state of Michigan where they asked people for their thoughts on the state of the nation’s economy today. Just 35% of people described the economy as excellent (6%) or good (29%) while 65% described it as either not so good (28%) or poor (37%). But when asked how they would describe their own personal financial situation these days, a majority of people (61%) described their circ.
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FinSMEs
APRIL 24, 2024
Trace, a Columbus, OH-based provider of a platform that empowers creators to build location-based AR spaces, raised $2M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Rev1 Ventures and Impellent Ventures. Other investors included Everywhere Ventures, Ohio Innovation Fund, Portland Seed Fund, Allied Venture Partners, Service Provider Capital, Astir Ventures, Move VC, and Phoenix Venture […] The post Trace Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Top 1000 Funds
APRIL 23, 2024
CalPERS may tie the incentive pay of its staff to meeting climate KPIs in the near future. The fund's executive pay consultants also discussed other ways the fund should tweak incentive pay like adding an asset class investment performance weighting to the annual incentive formula.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 26, 2024
Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) stock soared earlier in the pandemic as the company developed its coronavirus vaccine and the product went on to generate billions of dollars in sales. But as demand for the vaccine declined, Moderna stock followed. Investors are worried about future growth since the vaccine is the biotech's only commercialized product. But things may be about to turn around for Moderna.
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 21, 2024
In the early-1980s, Robert Shiller set out to answer the question: Do stock prices move too much to be justified by subsequent changes in dividends? The idea was to figure out how well the stock market tracks the present value of future cash flows in the short-term. Shiller concluded that, no, stock prices do not neatly track fundamentals. He updated that data in his book Irrational Exuberance: The cash flows move very l.
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Private Equity Wire
APRIL 22, 2024
Pictet Alternative Advisors, the Pictet Group’s alternative investment business, has launched the Pictet Private Assets SICAV – Environment Co-Investment Fund I ELTIF, which is aiming to broaden investor access to environmental technology investments across private markets. According to a press release, the fund will target 20-25 investments across greenhouse gas reduction; sustainable consumer; pollution control; the circular economy; and enabling technology as part of a strategy implementing
The Motley Fool
APRIL 26, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Whether you live alone or manage a larger household, there are certain products you probably buy on a regular basis, like groceries , apparel, and personal care items. And you have choices for where and how to buy them. You could head to your local big-box store, or you could take your business elsewhere, like a warehouse club store or locally owned shop.
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 26, 2024
Here’s the lede from a Bloomberg article about rich people trying to avoid taxes in New York City: At New Jersey’s Teterboro and Long Island’s Islip airports, dozens of private jets destined for Florida take off at times such as 11:42 p.m. or 11:54 p.m. Over at JFK, a regular flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico, arrives at a seemingly purposeful time: about 15 minutes after midnight.
FinSMEs
APRIL 24, 2024
ThreatLocker, an Orlando, FL-based global cybersecurity company that offers a Zero Trust endpoint security solution, raised $115M in Series D funding. The round was led by existing investor General Atlantic, with participation from other major investors StepStone Group and the D. E. Shaw group. The company intends to use the funds to focus on driving […] The post ThreatLocker Raises $115M in Series D Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Walkner Condon Financial Advisors
APRIL 26, 2024
Whether you are engaged or have recently married, developing a plan to combine finances with your partner can significantly reduce finance-related stress down the road by promoting transparency and simplicity in your relationship. According to a 2021 survey conducted by Ramsey Solutions , 41 percent of married couples said that they fight about finances.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 26, 2024
Last year is often billed as Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's "year of efficiency." Indeed, it should be billed as such. Meta earnings soared as the company cut expenses and started putting its AI to use to boost productivity (especially for social media ads), and thus earnings. Data by YCharts. Despite this boost to Meta's earnings power, there's still work to be done.
AltAssets
APRIL 25, 2024
Pension fund managment major the New Jersey Division of Investment as picked out CVC Capital and Bain Capital vehicles among its latest suite of fund commitments. The post CVC, Bain Capital funds get New Jersey pension backing amid $875m of new commitments first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
FinSMEs
APRIL 24, 2024
By Dmitrij Pruglo, Finyard Group CEO The global FinTech market continues to expand at a staggering pace. Valued at $294 billion in 2023, it’s projected to reach $1.15 trillion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. This explosive growth reflects the seismic shifts transforming financial services as cutting-edge technologies and […] The post Finyard: The Top Trends Shaping The FinTech industry appeared first on FinSMEs.
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 25, 2024
Bill Artzerounian joined me again this week to tackle questions about automating your finances, the tax implications of a company sale, how to offset RWM taxes and the pros and cons of a Roth 401k. Further Reading: Inflation Matters More For the Stock Market Than Interest Rates 1It’s also worth pointing out that interest rates under 2% have been rare historically.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 26, 2024
Bill Ackman is one of the world's most famous investors. The CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management has been dubbed "Baby Buffett" in the past. And, among other things, he's known for turning $27 million into $2.6 billion in the early stages of the pandemic by buying hedges on bond prices crashing, which paid off when markets plunged in March 2020.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 26, 2024
The private debt secondary market is primed for significant growth during 2024 in terms of both volume and quality of deals as motivated sellers take advantage of the growing pool of buy-side capital, according to a survey by Ely Place Partners. The advisory firm’s Private Debt Secondary Market Survey 2024, which polled specialist investors for prevailing sentiments on the current state of the private debt secondary market, also reveals that increased competition and fewer concerns about t
FinSMEs
APRIL 21, 2024
Homium, a Los Angeles, CA-based home equity mortgage lender and provider of a securitization platform, raised $10M in Series A funding. The round was led by Sorenson Impact Group and Blizzard, the Avalanche Ecosystem Fund. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Homium helps homeowners and investors achieve […] The post Homium Raises $10M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Top 1000 Funds
APRIL 23, 2024
South Africa’s $119 billion Government Employee Pension Fund is in the process of readying its investment processes for a new law that will allow people to draw down some of their retirement income early.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 26, 2024
It's undeniable that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the technology landscape as we know it. This is evident by the number of AI-related tech companies that are perched among the most valuable companies in the world, as measured by market cap. Microsoft sits high atop the list and is the only one to boast a market cap that exceeds $3 trillion.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm focused on financial services technology, healthcare and business services, has closed a single-asset continuation fund for portfolio company ampliFI Loyalty Solutions. ampliFI is a technology and analytics provider of loyalty solutions to banks and credit unions with assets under $50bn for their debit and credit card programs.
FinSMEs
APRIL 22, 2024
Pelvital USA, Inc., an Eagan, MN-based women’s health company, closed an additional $2.32M in its seed-plus funding round. The round was led by Boomerang Ventures, with participation from Pier 70 Ventures, Life Science Angels, Tech Coast Angels Orange County, and Blue Pacific Fund. Concurrent with the close, Preetha Ram, PhD, Managing Partner at Pier 70 Ventures, joined the Pelvital […] The post Pelvital Raises Additional $2.32M in Seed Plus Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Serent Capital
APRIL 23, 2024
The post Medical Informatics Engineering Secures Growth Investment from Healthcare Technology Investor Serent Capital appeared first on Serent Capital.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 26, 2024
Stock splits always seem to attract the attention of investors, and for good reason: They generally involve companies that have performed so well when it comes to revenue and profit growth that their shares have soared. Investors love looking at these top performers' next big moves. But there are two practical reasons why investors monitor the market for stock splits.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 26, 2024
Mercer has closed Mercer Private Investment Partners VII (PIP VII) with the fund, which offers investors flexible access to a wide spectrum of global private markets, attracting limited partner (LP) capital commitments of over $3.9bn. This is the seventh vintage in Mercer’s PIP series, which covers private equity, private debt, infrastructure, real estate, natural capital and sustainable opportunities.
FinSMEs
APRIL 25, 2024
Continuum, a Chicago, IL-based technology firm specializing in digital networks for B2B distributors and manufacturers, raised $1.7M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by M25, with participation from Rex Salisbury’s Cambrian and Clocktower Ventures. The company intend sto use the funds to further enhance its platform capabilities and develop a B2B returns, warranties and repairs management network. […] The post Continuum Closes $1.7M Pre-Seed Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 26, 2024
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group previously held talks about buying cyber security company
The Motley Fool
APRIL 26, 2024
This month, some retirees are going to get a $4,873 check from Social Security. This isn't because of any special program, but rather it's because that's the amount of their monthly retirement benefits check. For those who get the average monthly benefit of $1,907, receiving such a large amount of money every month may seem unfathomable. But there's a very good reason why a few seniors end up with a hefty income from the Social Security Administration.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 26, 2024
Shares of CVC Capital Partners are trading at above €17, according to a report by the Financial Times, with the Luxembourg-based private equity firm having completed its listing on the Euronext Amsterdam at an offer price of €14 per share. CVC’s initial offer price equates to a market capitalisation of €14bn. Through its IPO, the firm raised €250m in fresh capital, having issued 17.8m new shares.
FinSMEs
APRIL 26, 2024
Green Energy Park, a Sao Paulo, Brazil-based hydrogen production plant company, raised USD30M in an initial equity funding. Backers were not disclosed. This initial funding round underscored the interest among a broad range of strategic partners, global offtakers, and financial institutions to commit the resources for building the world-scale hydrogen production and integrated port terminal […] The post Green Energy Park Raises USD30M in Initial Equity Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Financial Times - Banking
APRIL 22, 2024
Head of financial institutions group for Europe relocates at sensitive time for its operations on the continent
The Motley Fool
APRIL 26, 2024
Some people think saving for retirement and retirement planning are the same thing -- but they're not. Saving for retirement is part of retirement planning. But you also need to figure out how to manage that money, both now and in the future, to help it last as long as possible. Choosing the right investments and knowing how much you can safely withdraw per year in retirement are both helpful.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 24, 2024
Rex Kim, Chief Investment Officer of the Oregon Investment Council, which oversees Tigard, the $93.6bn Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, has announced a commitment of a combined $1.5bn to private markets strategies. At a meeting on 17 April, the council confirmed a $500m commitment to Pathway Private Equity Fund III-Co, a private equity fund of funds managed by Pathway Capital Management, as well as $350m to global infrastructure fund Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund V.
FinSMEs
APRIL 25, 2024
Treefera, a London, UK-based provider of an AI-enabled data management platform, raised $12M in Series A funding. The round was led by AlbionVC. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Co-Founded by Jonathan Horn and Caroline Grey, Treefera is an AI-powered data management platform empowering businesses in carbon removal, […] The post Treefera Raises $12M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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