Axial
JANUARY 30, 2024
Axial is excited to release our 2023 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables. To assemble this list, we reviewed the 2023 deal-making activities of 807 investment banks and advisory firms that met the qualifications to be considered for league tables. In 2023, the sell-side membership brought 9,957 deals to market via the Axial platform.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Week to date, shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) were up 23% through Thursday's market close, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven computing is driving accelerating revenue growth and profits for this leading supplier of rack-scale solutions for data centers. Despite the stock's massive run over the last year, the company is seeing market share gains for its products and raised full-year revenue guidance.
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PE Hub
JANUARY 30, 2024
Since its formation in 2020, CollisionRight’s network has expanded to more than 85 repair centers across nine states. The post Summit Partners buys auto body repair services provider CollisionRight from CenterOak appeared first on PE Hub.
A Wealth of Common Sense
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A reader asks: I work in the construction industry and I’m always trying to spread a little financial literacy to my coworkers. Whenever I see a young guy getting ready to drop $70k on a new pickup I try to show them what that money could become if they invested in index funds instead. I like to call it “sequence of spending risk” Of course this rarely works so I thought having the experts comment could.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2024
Wisedocs, a Toronto, Canada-based machine learning software-as-a-service (SaaS) for medical record review, indexing, and summarization, raised $9.5M in Series A funding. The round was led by Information Venture Partners, and by Thomson Reuters Ventures and ManchesterStory. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The stock market just entered another quarterly earnings season, with the majority of companies set to report their financial results for the period ended Dec. 31, 2023. The technology sector is under the microscope because it's on the front lines of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which is gearing up to be an incredible source of value in the coming years.
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A Wealth of Common Sense
JANUARY 30, 2024
Some money stuff I’ve been thinking about lately: 1. Freedom is overrated as a financial goal. There are plenty of billionaires who can do whatever they want, whenever they want and spend as much money as they want. Many of these people still seem miserable or don’t take advantage of their perceived freedom. Financial contentment is a better goal than financial freedom. 2. ‘Money can’t buy happines.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 31, 2024
Dubai, UAE, January 31st, 2024, FinanceWire The Internet 2.0 Conference will be back in 2024, providing leaders with a legitimate platform in Dubai and Las Vegas to envision the future of technology. The highly anticipated Internet 2.0 Conference is returning with its 2024 Edition, promising to be a cornerstone event for tech enthusiasts and professionals […] The post Internet 2.0 Conference’s 2024 Edition Brings Game-Changing Discussions appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Social Security is often the largest source of household income in retirement. That means earning a bigger benefit can have a material impact on living standards in later life. Unfortunately, many Americans misunderstand important aspects of the program, and those knowledge gaps can lead to financial mistakes and missed opportunities. For instance, a survey from MassMutual found that 28% of Americans nearing retirement were unaware that a spouse could claim Social Security on the work record of
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 30, 2024
Delaware judge rules that billionaire CEO ‘dominated the process’ to determine his remuneration
A Wealth of Common Sense
JANUARY 28, 2024
One of the defining characteristics of every younger generation is they assume the generations that came before them had it easier. And one of the defining characteristics of every older generation is they think the younger generations are softer. My belief is some generations have been luckier than others but every cohort has been forced to deal with uncomfortable times, especially in their younger years.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2024
Roofer.com, a Dallas, TX-based technology company in the roofing industry, raised $7.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by Mucker Capital with participation from Soma Capital, HF0, Asymmetric Capital Partners, Alumni Ventures, HustleFund, The Council, GoAhead Ventures, Mirada Capital and several angels such as the Founder and CEO of Mercury and the Founder and […] The post Roofer.com Raises $7.5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images When you own a car, auto insurance is an inevitable expense that comes with it. Ascent research finds that U.S. drivers pay $3,017 per year, on average, to maintain auto insurance. But the premium you pay will hinge on a variety of factors, including: Your driving history The make, model, and condition of your car at the time you buy it Your location Another factor that might influence your car insurance costs is the extent to which you use your car.
Financial Times - Banking
JANUARY 29, 2024
Co-head of investment bank and trading business calls time on almost three-decade career at firm
A Wealth of Common Sense
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
One of the reasons the current housing market is so frustrating for homebuyers is how quickly things have changed. For years, housing prices were reasonable (in most places) while mortgage rates were low. Housing was affordable for most buyers. It’s not anymore. I updated the growth of housing prices and disposable income going back to 1975: The growth in prices was far below the growth in disposable income for muc.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 29, 2024
Wondercraft, a London, UK-based AI audio content company, raised $3M in Seed funding. The round was led by Will Ventures and backed by Y Combinator, ElevenLabs, Steven Bartlett and other Angels. The company intends to use the funds to further build out the capabilities of the platform and expand the features available to its users. Founded by Dimitris Nikolaou and Youssef […] The post Wondercraft Raises $3M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 29, 2024
It's been more than eight months since Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) last traded in the triple digits, but momentum is finally on its side. The stock that has lost to the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) for three consecutive years has more than doubled the market's return in January with a 6% return heading into this week. This could be the time for the entertainment giant to end its run of trading exclusively in the double digits since early May of last year.
Financial Times: Moral Money
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Follow This shareholder group had called on US company to set more ambitious climate targets
The Big Picture
JANUARY 31, 2024
At the Money: Forecasting Recessions with Claudia Sahm (January 31, 2024 ) Investors don’t like recessions. But how can they tell if one’s coming? There’s an indicator for that. It’s called the “Sahm Rule,” named for economist Claudia Sahm. In this episode, we discuss how to use labor data to forecast recessions.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 30, 2024
Portal, a San Francisco, CA-based company advancing financial self-sovereignty with technology for access to Bitcoin and diverse cryptocurrency markets, raised $34M in Seed funding. The round saw participation from Coinbase Ventures, Arrington Capital, OKX Ventures and Gate.io, as well as other fintech and crypto investors. The company intends to use the funds to develop its […] The post Portal Raises $34M in Seed Round appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
There's been a technological shift in the major market indexes over the past two decades. For example, in 2004, General Electric and ExxonMobil reined supreme in terms of market capitalization, clocking in at $319 billion and $283 billion, respectively. Now, just 20 years later, a review of the chart toppers helps illustrate the changing of the guard.
Financial Times: Moral Money
JANUARY 28, 2024
Forerunners of pharma company tested drugs at notorious mother and baby homes for decades
The Big Picture
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A quick follow-up to last month’s note on slipping coincident indicators: December was relatively stable compared to the slide in November. Over the three prior months, “the indexes increased in 25 states, decreased in 22 states, and remained stable in three, for a three-month diffusion index of 6.” That is only one state worse on the decrease, and drop on the index from 8 to 6.
FinSMEs
JANUARY 29, 2024
akirolabs, a Berlin, Germany-based ProcureTech startup for strategic procurement processes, raised $5M in Seed funding. The round was led by HTGF, OTB Ventures and D11Z, with participation from Fredrick Spalcke, Heiko Schwarz, Markus Ehrle, and Detlef Schultz. The company intends to use the funds to evolve its SaaS product and enhance its AI capabilities, as […] The post akirolabs Raises $5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
It's official: A new bull market is here. And part of the reason for that is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). This roundtable panel of Motley Fool contributors agrees that AI stocks will lead this new bull market. But will the AI stocks that led the market out of the doldrums and toward the recent highs be the same stocks that will carry the bull market forward?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
Not every stock rose last year. Consider these four -- Nike (NYSE: NKE) , MarketAxess (NASDAQ: MKTX) , Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC) , and The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) -- which fell between 10% and 42% in 2023. That stands in stark contrast to the S&P 500 index's 23% rise. Despite these worrying drops, nothing changed dramatically for the worse regarding any of the four dividend growers' operations.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have been making headlines in recent times, thanks to their sought-after weight loss drugs. In fact, the products have become so popular that demand has surpassed supply -- and the companies have been ramping up production to try to keep up. Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro are approved for type 2 diabetes, but doctors also have prescribed them for weight loss.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 27, 2024
After a year of spectacular gains, the stock market seems to be taking a breather to kick off the new year. Investors are justifiably cautious after the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) notched gains of 43% last year. Given those stellar gains, investors are left to wonder if the current rally still has legs -- and history can help provide some guidance.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Whether you have a spouse, children, or siblings you help support, if there are people in your life who depend on you financially, then it's important to put a life insurance policy in place. You could opt for a term life insurance policy, which covers you for a preset number of years. Or, you could look at whole life insurance , which not only covers you permanently (meaning, the rest of your life), but also accumulates a cash value you can borrow against or cash out
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 28, 2024
Everyone knows Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS). Its TV networks, streaming services, and theme parks are popular among consumers. The company has been dealing with lots of changes in the past couple years, though, as CEO Bob Iger tries to focus on getting back to growth and improved profitability. The market doesn't like this uncertainty. Consequently, shares of this top media and entertainment business dropped 46% in the past three years (as of Jan. 24), compared to the 27% gain of the S&P 500.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
I'm sure many people would agree that one of their goals in life is to get to the point where they can pass on an inheritance to their loved ones. Whether it's a child, spouse, or someone else who means a lot to you, being able to provide for them even after you're no longer here can be comforting. Unsurprisingly, I'm sure, the inheritance process isn't always straightforward.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The more money you have in your 401(k), the more comfortable a retirement you can set yourself up for. And the nice thing about 401(k) plans is that many employers offer some sort of matching incentive in these accounts. If you contribute some funds from your paycheck, you may be eligible for free money from your employer. Now, your 401(k) plan balance is likely to grow over time.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Shares of Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) rose by more than 6% last month, quadrupling the market's return. It's a notable achievement for the media stock, as it fell short of the market in each of the three previous years. There isn't a lot going on at Disney in February beyond a critical financial update. Let's take a closer look at the things to watch in the shortest month of the year.
The Motley Fool
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Social Security is a super-important program for seniors but also complex, and learning the rules can be a time-consuming process. However, those rules are important because they could really help in your retirement planning. With that in mind, here are a few things you need to know about Social Security spousal benefits. 1. Benefits max out at 50% of your spouse's monthly Social Security check Generally, your ability to claim Social Security hinges on earning a certain amount of money during yo
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