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MARCH 14, 2025

The tech sector has been getting hammered so far this year, down 10.5% at the time of this writing, which is slightly worse than the Nasdaq Composite. The Nasdaq is in a correction -- down over 13% from its all-time high at the time of this writing. Semiconductor stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom are down even further. ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) , which makes the world's most advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, is getting dragged down with the broader sell-off even though the company

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

True Religion announced on Tuesday that private equity firm Acon Investments has acquired a majority stake in the company. SB360 Capital Partners, chaired by American Eagles CEO Jay Schottenstein, also took part in the deal. True Religion stated that the acquisition would support the expansion of its product range and global presence. The US-based clothing company will maintain its independence following the acquisition.

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Private Equity Professional

JUNE 26, 2025

HC Private Investments (HCPI) has formed Artisan Bakery as a new food platform and has acquired its first two businesses with the buys of Snackwerks and Specialty Bakers. Snackwerks is a contract manufacturer specializing in cookies, granola, snack bars, and other shelf-stable baked snacks. The company’s capabilities include formulation support, pilot production, and large-scale commercial manufacturing.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 13, 2025

2025 has been a difficult year for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor stocks so far, as the sector has been hit hard by a spate of negative news that has led investors to overlook the strong results that companies in this sector have been delivering. Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) , however, managed to buck that trend by handsomely crushing Wall Street's expectations and delivering solid guidance when it released its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results (for the quarter ended Feb. 2) on March 6.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 8, 2025

Shares of International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) rose 13% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The tech veteran's stock has taken a modest hit amid the tariff drama of early April, but remains well ahead of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index on a year-to-date basis. How IBM bucked the market trend in Q1 IBM's chart diverged from the broader market twice in the first quarter.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 13, 2025

Last Monday night, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang gave the opening keynote speech to kick off CES 2025, which ran until Friday in Las Vegas. Nvidia is the leader in providing chips -- primarily graphics processing units (GPUs) -- and related technology to enable artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. So, Huang naturally spent much of his approximately 1.5-hour presentation on the topic of AI.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 7, 2025

For many, the No. 1 goal of investing is to build wealth in retirement. Whether in 10 years or 40, this end goal should always be kept in mind -- it's a long game. There may be macroeconomic swings, tariff volatility, and recessionary periods in between, but smart investors know that the best thing to do is keep your head down and buy high-quality businesses to hold for the long haul.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 22, 2025

Nvidia has turned out to be one of the hottest stocks on the market in the past decade, as the company has delivered phenomenal gains of more than 19,700% during this period and bested the S&P 500 index's gains of 156% by a massive margin. What this means is that an investment of $5,100 made in Nvidia a decade ago is now worth just over a million dollars.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 8, 2025

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been the first big usage of AI. However, the next major wave may be agentic AI. Generative AI uses generative software models to create text, image, video, or audio content in response to a user prompt. An example would be asking ChatGPT a question and getting a text response. With agentic AI, meanwhile, automated AI agents will go out and complete assigned tasks autonomously without constant human supervision.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 11, 2025

Stocks have been all over the map lately. Some investors are doubling down on their winners while others are taking gains earned over the past few years and trimming positions. No matter your perspective on the market right now, there are still red-hot opportunities. Artificial intelligence is one of the biggest, and two companies are leading the pack: Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 24, 2025

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 CALL PARTICIPANTS Jared Wolff: President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Kauder: Chief Financial Officer Ann DeVries: Head of Investor Relations Need a quote from one of our analysts? Email pr@fool.com Loan Growth : 6% annualized in Q1, with $2.6 billion production including unfunded commitments New Loan Yield : 7.20% on Q1 2025 production vs 5.9% average portfolio yield in Q1 2025 Net Interest Margin : Expanded 4 basis points to 3.08% in

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 5, 2025

Nucor (NYSE: NUE) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) have a lot of similarities, which makes sense, since Nucor alumni founded Steel Dynamics. That said, these two U.S. steelmakers are not interchangeable investments. Dividend investors considering stepping into the cyclical steel industry while it is dealing with some industry softness will want to carefully consider what Nucor and Steel Dynamics offer before buying either one.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 27, 2025

There are different accounts you can use to save money in a tax-advantaged manner. IRAs and 401(k)s are popular retirement savings accounts that offer different tax breaks. A health savings account, or HSA, is another account that's loaded with tax benefits. HSAs are a hybrid savings and investment account you can use to cover healthcare expenses. However, it's important to know how they work and how to manage yours efficiently.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 24, 2025

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 CALL PARTICIPANTS Peter Arvan: President and CEO Melanie Hart: Senior Vice President and CFO RISKS Q1 sales declined 4% year-over-year, or 2% on a same selling day basis, reflecting continued softness in discretionary spending. New pool construction permit data remains lower than prior year levels through Q1, with Texas notably underperforming other key markets.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 19, 2025

Image source: The Motley Fool. Sportradar Group Ag (NASDAQ: SRAD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 19, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Sportradar fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 5, 2025

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) is a high-tech auto start-up that builds all-electric trucks and delivery vans. It has made a huge amount of progress with its business as it looks to become a sustainably profitable company. That said, it still has a long way to go before it gets to that point -- which is why the $3.5 billion it is charging Germany's Volkswagen for access to its tech is so important.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 21, 2025

Once upon a time, unicorn companies -- privately owned, but valued in excess of $1 billion -- were a rare breed. Lately, there seem to be whole herds of them. Take Anduril for example. The privately held artificial intelligence and defense company founded by Oculus VR inventor Palmer Luckey first hit the magic $1 billion private market value back in 2019.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 28, 2025

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman made a splash in the first quarter when he took a new position in ride-share company Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) , making it his largest holding in the process. The position is now worth about $2.2 billion and represents about 18.5% of his portfolio. A value investor who runs a concentrated portfolio, Ackman generally takes a long-term approach.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 14, 2025

The median annual income for full-time workers aged 25 to 34 was $59,000 in the fourth quarter, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means after-tax earnings would total roughly $45,000 in the worst-case scenario. Financial planners often recommend saving 20% of after-tax earnings for retirement, which means the median worker aged 25 to 34 should be saving about $9,000 per year, or $750 per month.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 8, 2025

Warren Buffett isn't called the "Oracle of Omaha" for nothing. The legendary investor didn't know when the stock market crash would come. However, he seems to have sensed that one was on the way. You might even say that Buffett was warning Wall Street. He amassed the largest cash stockpile in Berkshire Hathaway 's history. He has been a net seller of stocks for nine consecutive quarters.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 14, 2025

Even if you have personal savings, life without Social Security would probably be difficult. You count on those regular checks to help you cover your living expenses. If anything, they don't go far enough. So it can be alarming when your checks suddenly start shrinking, but it can happen. Understanding the three main reasons why can help you prepare for or possibly avoid some of these issues entirely.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 28, 2025

Some funds look weak at first glance. Then you click the little checkbox that enables a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP), and the droopy fund springs to life. Those quarterly cash distributions can be game-changers in the long run when you reinvest them. Make your investments work smarter, not harder That's how it works with the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEMKT: JEPI).

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 16, 2025

It's tempting to try and pick stocks that you think might double or triple in value in a year or two. However, the best gains often come over the long term, and sometimes they can come in unexpected ways. That's why investing in multiple stocks can be an effective strategy because it's almost impossible to predict where a business might end up in the long run.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 24, 2025

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 CALL PARTICIPANTS Aurelio Aleman: President and Chief Executive Officer Orlando Berges: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ramon Rodriguez: Investor Relations Officer RISKS Uncertainty regarding new fiscal policies and tariffs in Puerto Rico may impact consumer confidence and economic activity A $12.6 million commercial real estate loan in Florida migrated to nonaccrual status during Q1 Management noted "some projected

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The Motley Fool

MAY 28, 2025

Whether you're new to investing or have years of experience, buying exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a smart way to build your portfolio. They offer instant diversification and can even give you targeted exposure to specific sectors. Some of the best ETFs are managed by Vanguard, a portfolio management company known for its low costs. Even seemingly small fees can add up over time, so Vanguard's low expense ratios make its ETFs a great starting point for retail investors.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 8, 2025

There is opportunity in the volatility. Cathie Wood is a widely watched growth investor who has steered her Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds to success when equity prices are rising. She's also not afraid to put money to work when stocks are sliding. Wood added to her stakes in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) , and Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM) on Monday, a day that featured the market's widest swing in the last five years.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 19, 2025

Warren Buffett is one of the most closely followed investors in the world. Six decades ago, his fledgling fund acquired the struggling textile maker Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Buffett subsequently shut down Berkshire's textile business and transformed it into a diversified conglomerate with subsidiaries across the insurance, railroad, energy, and consumer staples sectors.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Warren Buffett has an unrivaled track record of creating piles of money. From 1965 through 2023, Buffett's knack for spotting value that Wall Street overlooks has grown the value of Berkshire Hathaway stock by 4,384,748%. Thanks to Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, investors can follow along with every stock Buffett buys (and sells) on behalf of Berkshire Hathaway.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 4, 2025

Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) was one of the best-performing stocks of 2024. The analytics and software management platform for government agencies, the military, and big business soared 340% for the year and sports a market cap of $167 billion as of this writing. Shareholders of Palantir no doubt appreciated the company's performance in 2024, but investors are likely looking at the new year and asking themselves: Can Palantir keep up this momentum?

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 16, 2025

Creating a well-diversified portfolio through individual stock selection requires extensive research, constant monitoring, and significant time commitment. Many investors find themselves overwhelmed by the complexity of analyzing financial statements, understanding competitive advantages, and staying current with market developments. Low-cost exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a simpler path to diversification and staying invested for the long term.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 21, 2025

As earnings season picks up, we're starting to get a feel for the different ways company leadership teams are talking -- or not talking -- about tariffs. In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger and host Dylan Lewis discuss: Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

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MARCH 28, 2025

Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash Warren Buffett, famed investing genius and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has shared a lot of financial wisdom over the years, but one quote about saving money has stuck with me more than any other: Looking for a secure place to grow your savings? See our expert picks for the best FDIC-insured high-yield savings accounts available today - enjoy peace of mind with competitive rates.

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JANUARY 12, 2025

Dan Ives is one of the most closely followed personalities on Wall Street. Ives leads global technology research for Wedbush Securities, and can often be found touting bullish narratives and forecasts about artificial intelligence (AI) on financial media outlets such as CNBC or Bloomberg. In late December, Ives took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to highlight his top 10 AI picks for 2025.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 12, 2025

One area where Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has seriously dropped the ball has been artificial intelligence (AI). Nvidia essentially owns the market for AI accelerator chips, and AMD is at least competitive with its Instinct line of data center graphics processing units (GPUs). Nvidia is generating tens of billions of dollars in revenue each quarter from its data center GPUs, and AMD is producing a few billion per year.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 17, 2025

A lot of us start off the new year eager to tackle different financial resolutions -- paying down debt, increasing savings, and kicking expensive habits. But the start of a new year is also a great time to focus on Social Security. Now you may be thinking, "But wait a minute -- I'm nowhere close to being ready to retire. Why do I need to even think about Social Security, much less spend time focusing on it?

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 24, 2025

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 CALL PARTICIPANTS Ben Palmer: President and CEO Michael Schmit: Chief Financial Officer Need a quote from one of our analysts? Email pr@fool.com Q1 2025 Sales : $59 million, down 15% year-over-year Q1 2025 Gross Profit : $11 million, with an 18.6% margin, down 60 basis points Q1 2025 Diluted EPS : $0.06, compared to $0.13 in Q1 2024 Q1 2025 EBITDA : $3.4 million, down from $5.9 million in Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Operating Cash Flow : $10.8 milli

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 28, 2025

Shares of Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) are off to a fantastic start in 2025, already rising by 13% year to date. The medical devices giant had some weakness in recent years amid disappointing trends from its diabetes segment, but it appears to have finally turned the corner with its increasingly diversified operating profile. Medtronic is capturing demand for its cutting-edge solutions, as recent product launches emerge to drive new growth.

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