A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 8, 2024
A reader sent me the following chart asking for my thoughts: I honestly don’t know who the creator of this chart is. I don’t know the intention of it either but the fact that the title contains the word collapse makes it sound scary. Knowing that housing prices in the U.S. are at all-time highs makes this chart seem suspect, but the data checks out.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Long-term care insurance is designed to prevent the financial strain that comes with unexpected nursing home stays and other types of long-term care you might need later in life. With nursing home stays exceeding six-figure sums in many cases, this can be valuable protection for retirees. While you're unlikely to need long-term care anytime soon if you're a healthy 50-something who hasn't retired yet, you can certainly purchase a long-term care policy if you choose to
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The Big Picture
APRIL 11, 2024
Confused about where we are today? A favorite exercise is to go back to first principles to consider how we got to where we are. (That is a favorite way to find fresh insights). On the equity side, you have to go back a century or so. Equities were considered speculative endeavors, best suited for gamblers and punters. The exceptions? A handful of “Widows & Orphan” stocks, like Ma Bell, some railroads, utilities and the rare bank that was not suffering regular runs.
FinSMEs
APRIL 12, 2024
Cryptocurrency markets have surged in popularity, attracting investors globally. In the United States, especially in New York, financial regulation is very important. Understanding the regulations is crucial. Also, for people who value privacy, finding trustworthy exchanges is crucial. They must be no-KYC (know your customer). This article covers the regulatory environment in the USA and […] The post Cryptocurrency Regulations and Safety Measures in the USA and New York: Exploring No-KYC E
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 12, 2024
According to Redfin, we just hit another new all-time high in the median monthly payment (based on current home prices and mortgage rates): The median payment for a new purchase has doubled since 2021. Mortgage rates were back up to 7.4% this week. Nationwide housing prices are still are all-time highs and up around 50% since the end of 2019. There has been this feeling of something has to give for a while now but nothi.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
Image source: Getty Images I decided more than three decades ago that I wasn't going to become a parent, and in the ensuing years, I've heard all the myths, stereotypes, and outright lies about people like me. One of the biggest is that people without kids are rich -- this one is frequently repeated, even in comic strip form. Let me clear that up for you right now.
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FinSMEs
APRIL 9, 2024
Monad Labs, the NYC-based core developers behind layer 1 blockchain Monad, closed a $225M Series A funding. The round was led by Paradigm with additional funding by investors including Electric Capital and Greenoaks. Founded in 2022 by Jump Trading alums Keone Hon and James Hunsaker, along with Eunice Giarta (a former researcher at the MIT Media […] The post Monad Labs Closes $225M Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
A Wealth of Common Sense
APRIL 11, 2024
A reader asks: Instead of diversifying is it ever worth advising clients to build mental toughness? This would be similar to how we teach youth athletes to grow through losses and failures. Learning to take short term investing losses knowing over long term they will get larger gains in stocks. This is an excellent question because money is more about behavior than numbers.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Women often face a few extra obstacles on the road to financial wellness. The gender pay gap and other inequalities in the workplace and in the world of investing can unfortunately cause women to feel behind on their financial goals. A new survey from Laurel Road found that more women feel like they're falling behind on their personal finances compared to 2023.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 12, 2024
Private, employee-owned investment firm Neuberger Berman has launched the NB Direct Private Equity Fund 2024 and the NB Global Private Equity Access Fund, both of which aim to make global private equity offerings more accessible to retail investors. Fundraising for the NB Direct Private Equity Fund 2024 was launched in March 2023 and subscriptions are open until December 2024.
FinSMEs
APRIL 11, 2024
Abre, a Cincinnati, OH-based K-12’s data solution company, raised $24M in Series A funding. The round was led by PeakSpan Capital, with participation from JumpStart Ventures, JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund, and Golden Angels Investors. Sanket Merchant, a Partner at PeakSpan Capital and Head of the firm’s EdTech practice, led the investment and will be joining the Abre Board […] The post Abre Raises $24M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
XY Planning Network
APRIL 8, 2024
I remember first hearing about a new group of planners through a post on the FPA discussion board. This group was looking to help people with financial planning and charge them on a retainer basis. “Wow,’ I thought. “That’s exactly what I am doing!” So I called Alan Moore and talked with him about this concept. This pricing dilemma was a challenge I had been struggling with and Alan was excited to share his vision.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Both Costco and Sam's Club are warehouse clubs that you pay a membership fee to join. Many people opt to pay the cost of membership because these warehouse clubs offer bulk bargains. For most people, it doesn't really make sense to join both Costco and Sam's Club. There's a lot of overlap between what the stores offer, and your budget might not bear the cost of both.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 11, 2024
Funds advised by mid-market private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe will sell their majority stake in Sport Group, a German manufacturer of artificial turf and synthetic outdoor sports and leisure surfaces, to New York-based private equity firm KPS Capital Partners. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and financial details have not been disclosed.
FinSMEs
APRIL 11, 2024
Udio, a NYC-based company that leverages AI to easily create extraordinary and original music, reportedly raised $10M in Seed funding. The round was led by a16z, with participation from angel investors will.i.am, Common, Kevin Wall, Tay Keith, Steve Stoute’sUnitedMasters, Mike Krieger (Cofounder & CTO of Instagram) and Oriol Vinyals. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations […] The post Udio Raises $10M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Financial Times M&A
APRIL 12, 2024
Deal by LetterOne comes after court victory for co-founders Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven as they challenge EU sanctions
The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has burst onto the scene in a big way over the past year or so. The forerunners of modern AI have been around since the 1950s, but recent algorithms have taken the technology to the next level. What sets generative AI apart from its predecessors is not only the ability to create completely new and unique content but also to streamline and automate processes, resulting in substantial productivity increases.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 11, 2024
New York-based private equity firm Behrman Capital has acquired Vista Apex, a US manufacturer of consumable dental products for preventative oral hygiene, endodontics and restorative dentistry, from Philadelphia-based private equity firm Inverness Graham. Vista Apex’s management team, led by CEO Scott Lamerand, will continue to lead the company under Behrman’s ownership.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2024
Sortium, a Miami, FL-based company combining generative AI with gaming, raised $4M+ in funding. The round was led by Signum Growth, with participation form Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management LLC, IDG Blockchain, IVC Fund, Polygon, and 1881 S Group AG. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts. Sortium is […] The post Sortium Raises $4M+ Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.
Serent Capital
APRIL 10, 2024
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
For nearly 60 years, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been delivering outsized returns for his investors. Whereas the benchmark S&P 500 has gained a little over 34,000%, including dividends paid, since the "Oracle of Omaha" took over as Berkshire's CEO in the mid-1960s, Buffett has overseen an aggregate return in his Class A shares (BRK.A) that surpassed 5,100,000%, as of the closing bell on April 5.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 12, 2024
New York-based private credit investment firm Blue Torch Capital has held the final closing of Blue Torch Credit Opportunities Fund III and its affiliated entities with total investor commitments of $2.3bn, exceeding its $2bn target. Consistent with prior vintages, Fund III will focus on providing bespoke credit solutions to middle market companies across a broad array of industries who require capital support for growth, acquisitions, operational challenges, and financial hurdles.
FinSMEs
APRIL 9, 2024
Procurement Sciences AI, a Washington, DC-based provider of a bidding-intelligence platform for government contractors, raised $10M in Series A funding. The round was led by Battery Ventures, with participation from Tower Research Capital and K Street Capital and Blu Ventures. Brandon Gleklen from Battery Ventures and Jared Young from Tower Research will join the Procurement […] The post Procurement Sciences AI Raises $10M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of April 10, 2024. The video was published on April 11, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Alphabet right now?
The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks may lead investors to ponder how to invest in this sector with minimal risk. This is a critical concern as AI stocks like Nvidia and Tesla have experienced massive sell-offs when those stocks fell out of favor. Moreover, the AI industry is comprised of smaller stocks such as DigitalOcean and C3.ai. Although investors may see considerable potential for gains, unexpected occurrences often derail such growth stories.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
One of the most challenging parts of planning for retirement is never knowing exactly how much you need to save. It's impossible to predict what emergency costs could arise, and your plans for the future could also shift as you age. This is why many people fall back on certain retirement "rules" about how much they should save. Here's what one of the most popular retirement savings rules says about how much the average worker should have saved by the age of 50.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 12, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the hottest stocks on the market in 2024, with shares of the chipmaker registering stunning gains of 70% so far this year as its artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled growth shows no signs of stopping. Nvidia's revenue and earnings are topping Wall Street expectations. Even better, Nvidia is expected to sustain its impressive growth going forward thanks to its 90%-plus share of the AI chip market and an aggressive product roadmap.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2024
Target (NYSE: TGT) has launched a subscription service that could improve customer loyalty and give added value. But this isn't just any subscription; it's a model that Target is partly copying from Costco (NASDAQ: COST). In this video, Travis Hoium covers the business model Target is employing with its membership. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 9, 2024.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash Just a few months ago, most financial experts agreed that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates in 2024. After raising interest rates rapidly in 2022, and keeping rates high throughout 2023, most observers (and even many of the Fed's decision-makers, apparently) believed that 2024 would be the time for interest rate cuts.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is arguably the world's most popular artificial intelligence (AI) stock, as evidenced by its 215% gain in the past year alone. It's not a claim without merit, because the company's revenue more than doubled in fiscal 2024 (which ended Jan. 28) on the back of its industry-leading AI data center chips. But if investors want to know where the AI industry is headed next, it can be helpful to know where billionaires are putting their money.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2024
The amount of applications surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is astounding. Breakthroughs in generative AI are fueling advancements in accelerated computing, data analytics, healthcare, and more. One area that is quietly emerging as a lucrative growth opportunity in AI is voice-recognition software. Believe it or not, many of the world's largest businesses are investing heavily in this technology.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2024
Excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated the investment community with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite trading near record levels. These gains are largely attributable to a small basket of megacap companies collectively referred to as the "Magnificent Seven" -- which includes Microsoft , Apple , Alphabet , Nvidia , Amazon , Meta Platforms , and Tesla.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2024
Units of Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) have risen about 10% in 2024, which might have some investors wondering if they have missed the opportunity to buy this high-yield midstream giant. The quick answer is no: There are still plenty of reasons to buy the master limited partnership (MLP) and its lofty 7% distribution yield. Here's what you need to know.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 11, 2024
Shares of graphics and artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have pulled back meaningfully recently. After soaring from a share price of under $500 at the beginning of the year to a 52-week high of $974, shares have retreated nearly 11% as of this writing. Given both the stock and (more importantly) the business's underlying momentum, some investors may be debating about whether this is a good time to buy shares.
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