A Wealth of Common Sense

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A reader asks: Can you please explain why financial media personnel keep saying the 60/40 is dead but they are not saying target date funds are dead? Last year was one of the worst years ever for a 60/40 portfolio of U.S. stocks and bonds. These are the 10 worst calendar year returns for a portfolio comprising the S&P 500 and 10 year Treasuries going back to 1928: By my calculations, 2022 was the third worst year for.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Leading gene therapy company CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) had quite the memorable day on the market Tuesday. Following the release of encouraging quarterly results, bulls ran rampant on the stock, and it closed almost 14% higher. Meanwhile, the bellwether S&P 500 index could only muster a 0.3% bump today. A notably narrower net loss in CRISPR's third quarter CRISPR, which is a relatively early-stage company with sporadic revenue, did not record any take on the top line in its third qua

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Tri-State was founded in 1977 and acquired by long-time employee Tristan Taylor in 2015. The post HCI Equity Partners recaps automotive accessories provider Tri-State Enterprises appeared first on PE Hub.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Source: Chartr We talked about this 2 weeks ago , but the nation missed a fantastic opportunity to refinance all of the outstanding US debt at much lower levels. Every corporate debt issuer and homeowner in America refinanced at lower rates — except for Uncle Sam. If you were in Congress from 2015-2021, you are the reason why HALF of the projected federal debt will soon be interest payments.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

DeepInfra, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of a scalable infrastructure for running AI models through an API, raised $8M in Seed funding. The round was led by A.Capital and Felicis Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to further enhance its technology, expand its model offerings, and optimize its infrastructure. Led by CEO and Founder Nikola […] The post DeepInfra Raises $8M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Shares of renewable energy company Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) plunged 41.3% through 11:05 a.m. ET Friday morning after the company reported a big earnings miss last night. Heading into Q3, analysts weren't exactly optimistic about Plug, predicting the hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer and hydrogen gas producer would lose $0.30 per share on sales of only $238.9 million -- yet Plug managed to underperform even these predictions.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Adam Neumann Wounded WeWork, an Office Market Bust Finished It Off : Once the country’s most-valuable startup, the flexible-workspace company is expected to file for bankruptcy. ( Wall Street Journal ) • How to Turn Your Electric Car Into a Mobile Power Plant : “Bidirectional charging” promises to transform EVs into backup power sources and help utilities hedge against cli

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

PostgresML, a San Francisco, CA-based company focused on prototyping and deploying AI applications on PostgreSQL, raised $4.7M in Seed funding. The round was led by Amplify Partners with participation from angels including the co-founders of Instacart and founding investors from Vercel and Box Group. The company intends to use the funds to expand on early […] The post PostgresML Raises $4.7M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Nvidia has been one of the hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stocks on the market in 2023, with its shares having more than tripled thanks to the way AI has supercharged the its revenue and earnings growth. However, Nvidia isn't the only stock that has won big from the proliferation of AI. Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) have matched Nvidia's returns in 2023 with gains of 208%.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As part of the transaction, the combined company will be led by Greg Munves as CEO. The post ParkerGale scoops up two market intelligence firms Gap Intelligence and Deep.ad appeared first on PE Hub.

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Top 1000 Funds

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Climate risk remains systematically under-priced and the world isn’t on course for net zero. Investors need to prepare for the risks of climate and environmental change and re-evaluate the risk in their portfolios, University of Oxford researcher Nicola Ranger warned delegates to Sustainability in Practice.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Due, a London, UK-based provider of a stablecoin and blockchain technology payment platform, raised $3.3M in Seed funding. The round was led by Semantic and Fabric Ventures, with participation from BlockTower, Speedinvest, Polymorphic Capital and Discovery Ventures, as well as angel investors including ItamarLesuisse (CEO at Argent), Pavel Karagjaur (VP of Growth at Bolt) and Emil Urmanshin (Director of Crypto at Revolut).

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained nearly 6% during the first week of November, marking its best weekly performance of the year. That upward momentum was broad-based in nature: 159 stocks in the S&P 500 (nearly one-third of the index) also had their best weeks of the year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The primary driver of that momentum was action (or lack thereof) taken last week by the Federal Reserve.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recochem is a Montreal-based manufacturer, marketer and distributor of aftermarket transportation and household fluids. The post UK-based CapVest acquires Recochem from HIG Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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Top 1000 Funds

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A quarter of companies in CPP Investments' public equity allocation still don’t report Scope 1 and 2 emissions - one of the most fundamental indicators of whether a corporate board is engaging on the climate emergency.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Databricks, a San Francisco, CA-based data and AI company, raised an undisclosed amount in Series I funding. Existing investors Amazon Web Services (AWS), CapitalG, and Microsoft, along with new investors AT&T Ventures, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), and Sanabil Investments, participated in the funding round, which put the company at a $43B post-money valuation.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) and ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) to answer which is the best stock to buy today. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Nov. 8, 2023. The video was published on Nov. 10, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than ChargePoint When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The pre-employment testing services of Biddle Consulting Group operating under the name TestGenius were not part of the acquisition. The post LLCP-backed Resolution Economics picks up Affirmative Action Plan and acquired practice groups appeared first on PE Hub.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Move is a sign of support for the world’s largest venture deploying nascent climate technology

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Eilla AI, a London, UK-based generative AI platform designed to assist M&A, venture capital (VC), and private equity (PE) professionals with financial research, analysis, and document creation, raised $1.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by Eleven Ventures and supported by Fuel Ventures, with additional investment from Mark Pearson, Founder & Managing Partner at Fuel […] The post Eilla AI Raises $1.5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Shares of Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) fell hard on Friday, down 8.6% on the day. The hospital-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) has been absolutely hammered this year, as quickly rising interest rates have not only hurt valuation, but also forced the company to grow at a slower pace and attempt to de-lever the business with asset sales.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The wind farms are located about 100 kilometers from the German North Sea coast and began operating in 2019 and 2020 The post CPP Investments to exit 24.5% stake in German offshore wind assets appeared first on PE Hub.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Great Range Capital (GRC), a greater Kansas City based private equity firm focused on making Midwestern investments in the lower middle-market, has the the final close of Great Range Capital Fund III at its hard cap of $250m. The fund, like previous GRC funds, aims to partner with Midwestern companies and executives, which are often owned and operated by families or entrepreneurs who are seeking a path to retirement, navigating generational transition, searching for a partner to help take the co

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Snaptrude, a New York- and Bangalore, India-based startup providing an operating system for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies, raised $14M in Series A funding. The round, which brought the total raised to $21.8M, was led by Foundamental and Accel with participation from Fortius Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to grow the […] The post Snaptrude Raises $14M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

If you thought 2023 was an exciting year for artificial intelligence (AI), wait until you see what 2024 has to offer. Although the AI revolution was unofficially kicked off in late 2022 when ChatGPT rose to fame, 2023 saw many incredible releases by some of the biggest tech names in the industry. 2024 will surely bring more of the same, as many of these products are starting to be launched to broader, business-focused audiences.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Robert W. Baird & Co. and Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised LLCP and Smith System in connection with the transaction. The post MidOcean buys workplace safety training provider Smith System from LLCP appeared first on PE Hub.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

American households have never been wealthier but that wealth is not evenly distributed. The top 10% controls more than 70% of the total wealth in this country as of year-end 2022.1 The good news is, there are those outside of the top 10% who are catching up. Based on the latest estimates from the Federal Reserve there are around 16 million American households with a net worth of $1 million or more.

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Surglasses, a Taichung, Taiwan-based company advancing AR augmented reality surgical navigation systems, raised $6.5M in Pre-A funding. The round was led by Taiwania Capital with participation from Integrated Capital, 500 STARTUPS V, L.P., Wisdom Capital Limited Partnership, and Sustainable Impact Capital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. […] The post Surglasses Raises $6.5M in Pre-A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Grocery prices have moderated as inflation has cooled. Despite that, food costs were still up 2.4% in September, according to the Consumer Price Index. So if your supermarket credit card tab still seems higher than average, that could be a reason why. But it's probably not the only reason. The reality is that supermarkets have a sneaky way of convincing consumers to spend money they had no intention of parting with.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches is a primary care-focused, multi-specialty physician group practice in South Florida. The post Ascend Partners-backed MSPB acquires concierge medicine practice Colton and Kaminetsky appeared first on PE Hub.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As winter approaches, the weather outside is getting colder, and the nights are drawing in. It’s the perfect time to curl up on the sofa with a hot drink and enjoy some great films. Here are four fantastic movies that are perfect for the winter season. Christmas Inheritance First on the list is the heartwarming holiday tale “Christmas Inheritance.” This Netflix original film follows the story of a wealthy heiress, Ellen Langford, who is sent to deliver a Christmas card to her f

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FinSMEs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Risk Ledger, a London, UK-based provider of a collaborative platform for supplier due diligence, raised £6.25M in Series A funding. The round, which brought the total amount to £9.8M, was led by UK investor Mercia Ventures, with participation form Seedcamp, Firstminute Capital, Episode 1, Village Global, Lifeline Ventures. The company intends to use the funds […] The post Risk Ledger Raises £6.25M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Image source: Getty Images With grocery prices through the roof, your credit cards have probably been getting a workout. But you can do your bank account a favor by stocking up on some Costco frozen food items. Here are some top picks that deserve a place in your freezer. These items are delicious and can form the basis for quick, affordable meals on nights you don't really feel like cooking.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Currently, Parkview manages 22 dental practices that provide both general dentistry and specialty dental services. The post Parkview Dental Partners secures investment from Cathay Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

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