Elizabeth Warren opposes the proposal to allow private equity in 401(k)s.
Private Equity Options in 401(k) Plans: A Controversial Topic A standard 401(k) typically includes only stocks and bond funds that deal with publicly traded companies. Nevertheless, private companies, which have largely been accessible only to institutional and affluent investors, are increasingly seen as significant players in the investment landscape. This leads to an important question: […]
D-Wave Quantum Raises $400 Million Through Equity Offering
Quantum Computing Leader D-Wave Raises $400 Million Los Angeles, California – July 2, 2025 – D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), recognized as the first commercial provider of quantum computing systems and services, has successfully generated $400 million in revenue from a recent “at-the-market” equity offering. This program, which ran from June 11th to June 27th, concluded […]
Family offices increase investment in private credit and infrastructure amid private equity decline, survey reveals
Ultra-Rich Investors Shifting Towards Alternative Assets A recent study from BlackRock reveals that ultra-wealthy investment firms are increasingly turning to alternative assets, including real estate and venture capital. Family offices have boosted their average portfolio allocations to alternatives to 42% in recent months—an increase of 3 percentage points from the previous year. This shift reflects […]
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Continues to Be a Top Pick
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF’s Key Morning Star Metrics Morning Star Medalist Rating: Gold Process Pillar: High People’s Pillars: Above average Parent pillar: Above average Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, labeled as SCHD, takes pride in its clear, sensible, and risk-aware methodology. This approach is expected to yield better long-term risk-adjusted returns compared to its […]
San Francisco school district’s hidden equity grading proposal encounters opposition
San Francisco’s Grading Scheme Sparks Outrage San Francisco’s recent decision to halt its equity grading scheme has ignited significant national debate. The underlying issue, however, seems to be a troubling lack of transparency in how educational decisions are made within the district. The approach to equity grading, which has been adopted by various school districts […]
xAI, founded by Elon Musk, seeks to secure $4.3 billion in equity financing, according to reports.
Elon Musk’s AI Company Xai in Discussions for Major Funding Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, Xai, is reportedly negotiating to secure $4.3 billion through a new round of equity investment. Xai, known for the Grok chatbot, has informed potential investors that it has significantly depleted the funds raised earlier, pointing to a pressing need for […]
New ETF allows investors to emulate private equity firms as trend away from public stocks grows
S&P 500 Nears Record Highs, Shift Toward Private Investments Expected The S&P 500 is currently just shy of 3% from its record high. It’s notable that six of the eleven sectors are hovering within 5% of their all-time peaks. Despite the resilience of the US stock market index amid a tumultuous period for investors, there’s […]
The Next Challenge for Private Equity: Your Retirement Funds
As funding sources dwindle and previous investments face challenges, private equity firms are looking to tap into the vast sums of money Americans have in their 401(k) plans. Recently, these companies have been urging the Trump administration to provide clearer legal guidance that would expand the availability of private equity investments within retirement plans. However, […]
Trump administration considers allowing private equity into the $9 trillion US retirement market
The Trump administration is looking into an executive order that might permit private companies to tap into the US retirement savings market via 401(k) plans, according to insiders. If this order goes through, it will task agencies such as the Labor Department, the Treasury, and the SEC to explore how private funds could be incorporated […]
Should You Consider Buying the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF?
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (Schd) offers a lot for a surprisingly low expense ratio of 0.06%. What it does is pretty similar to what you might attempt if you’re trying to build a dividend stock portfolio from scratch. Here’s why you might consider investing in the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF right now: Understanding […]