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[ad_1] SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. When it comes to retirement savings you have, essentially, three phases: saving, distribution and estate. Your saving phase is the one that people pay the most attention to. This is the era in which you build wealth during your working life and prepare for retirement. Your estate phase is the one that most people pay the least attention to, and for understandable reason. This is the era in which you pass wealth on to your heirs after your death. But let’s talk about…

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[ad_1] JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s military said on Thursday its special forces raided an underground missile production site in Syria in September that it said was primed to produce hundreds of precision missiles for use against Israel by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah. The complex near Masyaf, in Hama province close to the Mediterranean coast, was “the flagship of Iranian manufacturing efforts in our region,” Israeli military spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told a briefing with reporters. “This facility was designed to manufacture hundreds of strategic missiles per year from start to finish, for Hezbollah to use in their aerial attacks on…

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[ad_1] Few names carry as much weight in Atlanta’s entrepreneurial ecosystem as Sig Mosley. A graduate of Emory University, Mosley served as Vice President of MSA, one of the “OG” tech companies in Atlanta’s startup scene before joining Imlay Investments and serving as the organization’s chairman.  Along the way, he built up a reputation as a prolific angel investor, earning the nickname as Atlanta’s “Godfather of Angel Investing” with his career spanning decades and boasting a portfolio of over 140 investments. He was inducted into theTechnology Hall of Fame of Georgia for his contributions to the state’s tech ecosystem and…

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[ad_1] From December tornadoes to an arctic blast, this winter weather is keeping us on our toes. In Texas, that comes with worries about keeping the lights on. The state continues to shore up its electric grid, while individuals and businesses have been springing for their own options when extreme weather knocks out power. It’s part of why the use of microgrids is on the rise, which the Dallas Fed noted in a recent report. While generators and microgrids both provide backup power, there’s a key difference between the two, according to Mahmoud Kabalan, an associate professor and director of…

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[ad_1] Nation’s largest producer of emissions-free, reliable energy will supply electricity from nuclear energy and other sources while delivering energy efficiency solutions BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of clean, emissions-free, reliable energy, has been awarded more than $1 billion in combined contracts by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to supply power to more than 13 government agencies and perform energy savings and conservation measures at five GSA-owned facilities in the National Capital Region. Constellation’s retail subsidiaries will provide the services to the GSA. Under a 10-year, $840 million contract, the largest in GSA history, Constellation will…

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[ad_1] (Reuters) – Personal finance app SoFi Technologies’ shares fell as much as 7% on Thursday, after analysts at KBW downgraded the stock to “underperform” on concerns over its lofty valuation and ambitious financial targets. SoFi’s stock was last trading at $14.68 and is heading towards a fourth consecutive session of losses, if current levels hold. The downgrade reflects the challenges and higher expectations startups such as SoFi, a digital banking and brokerage app that lets users trade and invest while also offering loans and credit cards, face as they transition into mature financial services providers. A strong economy, lower…

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[ad_1] Investing.com — Deutsche Bank struck an optimistic tone on the aerospace and defense sector entering 2025, citing improving production momentum at Boeing (NYSE:) and robust demand for key suppliers. The bank upgraded RTX to “buy” with a $140 target, pointing to its strong aerospace growth and international defense exposure. Boeing, also rated a “buy,” was highlighted for its cleaner balance sheet and operational momentum post-strike, with potential upside from international orders spurred by trade policies. GE Aerospace was named the top aftermarket pick, supported by double-digit aftermarket growth expectations and a favorable valuation. Among suppliers, Carpenter Technology (NYSE:) and Howmet…

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[ad_1] Investing.com — Shares of HB Fuller Company (NYSE:)  fell 5% on Thursday after the adhesive manufacturer slashed its 2024 financial outlook on weaker-than-expected demand and delayed customer orders. The company now expects fiscal 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $594 million, down from its prior range of $610 million to $620 million, with net revenue estimated at $3.57 billion and adjusted earnings per share at $3.84. Cash flow from operations is forecast at $300 million. The downward revision was attributed to decelerating volumes in key segments, including consumer goods, packaging, and durable goods, alongside higher raw material costs in its Hygiene, Health,…

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[ad_1] MCLEAN, VA – Gladstone Investment (NASDAQ:) Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN), a publicly traded business development company with a market capitalization of $486 million and an impressive 12.5% dividend yield, has completed the acquisition of Ricardo Defense Systems, LLC and Ricardo Defense, Inc. (collectively known as “RDI”), as well as Proteus Enterprises LLC. The transaction involved Gladstone Investment providing both equity and senior secured debt. According to InvestingPro data, GAIN has maintained consistent dividend payments for 20 consecutive years, making it a notable player in the investment space. RDI, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, specializes in engineering services and systems integration, primarily serving…

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