If there was a Wild West in Private Equity (PE), it would be the Lower Middle Market (LMM) — the ecosystem of companies with revenues between $5 million and $50 million. The LMM offers lucrative opportunities but comes with unique risks that can derail even the most promising deals. For investment professionals, navigating this space...
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December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Worldwide
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as investors assess China inflation data and Japan’s revised GDP
China’s consumer price growth missed expectations in November, rising by 0.2% year on year, down from a 0.3% increase in October.
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December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Worldwide
Russian state news agencies say ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad is in Moscow and given asylum
Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, Russian media reported.
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December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Worldwide
China consumer inflation rate drops to a five-month low, missing expectations as economy slows
China’s consumer prices rose less-than-expected in November, climbing 0.2% from a year ago, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Monday.
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December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Worldwide
CNBC Daily Open: Geopolitical uncertainty intensifies over the weekend
Developments in Syria and South Korea have added to geopolitical uncertainty.
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December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Worldwide
Five global stocks the pros are buying before the start of 2025
As the year-end nears, CNBC Pro asked three fund managers what global stocks they are buying in the lead-up to 2025.
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South Korea’s President Yoon survives impeachment motion after ruling party boycotts vote
The motion, tabled by opposition politicians, needed the support of two-thirds of South Korea’s 300-member National Assembly to pass.
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December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Worldwide
Appeals court upholds law ordering China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok or face U.S. ban
Members of Congress had raised national security concerns about TikTok due to its ownership by ByteDance, which is based in China.
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December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Worldwide
European stocks close higher amid French political uncertainty; Direct Line up over 6%
European markets closed slightly higher on Friday as investors in the region reviewed the latest political developments in France.
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December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Worldwide
Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.