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Printful and Printify ink a merger deal

TechCrunch: M&A

Two veteran European companies in the world of on-demand printing are merging, and you may have not even realized they were separate companies to begin with. Printful and Printify, both startups with Latvian roots providing custom printing services, are coming together as a single company. They are framing the move as a natural fit to […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Why Korea Is Gaining Prominence for M&A Activity

JD Supra: Mergers

Korea, known for its rich culinary heritage, fascinating history, and renowned hospitality, has long rendered Seoul a favored travel destination. Today, it stands not only as a cultural and historical beacon but also as a vibrant hub for global business, mergers, and acquisitions. With a deep base of well-established and diversified global industrial conglomerates, Seoul is a hotbed for outbound and inbound business, with many countries jostling for its attention.

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When Should You Remove Your Mask In The Hiring Process?

H. Friedman Search

In the spirit of Halloween, what mask are you wearing? When recruiters encounter a new candidate, we are well aware that the initial conversations that recruiters encounter are going to be well guarded by you, the candidate. That is to be expected. However, there comes a moment in the hiring process when it’s time to remove your mask. You must become less guarded and trust the process and the members of the hiring team.

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Using AI to create a Podcast from an existing Whitepaper

Beyond M&A

Digital transformation is a topic often discussed but rarely fully understood. We recently produced a comprehensive whitepaper to shed light on both the promise and the challenges of digital transformation. It dives deep into the realities of legacy technology, challenging the common notion that it’s merely a hurdle to overcome. Instead, we argue that when approached strategically, legacy systems can serve as valuable assets, offering stability, scalability, and untapped potential.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Cathie Wood positions for new tech boom - and it doesn't matter who wins the White House

CNBC: Investing

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood thinks both political parties will push for a more conducive environment for innovation.

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The FSR Frontier: Foreign Subsidy Scrutiny on Both Sides of the Atlantic

JD Supra: Mergers

Regulators around the world are concerned with foreign subsidies. In the United States, on 10 October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted 5–0 to adopt new rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Antitrust Improvements Act, as amended. The Department of Justice immediately announced its support. The request for foreign subsidy information is applicable to transacting parties on both the buy-side and the sell-side.

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Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits

The New York Times: Banking

When the housing market was flying high, mortgage defaults were almost nonexistent. But now the legal system is struggling to keep up with evictions.

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Market value of Nvidia and TSMC surges in October on strong AI chip demand

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) – Nvidia led a surge in market value among global firms in October, buoyed by unrelenting demand for its new supercomputing artificial intelligence chips as more companies integrate AI into their daily operations. Nvidia’s market cap rose 9.3% in October to $3.26 trillion, while the company’s supplier, TSMC, saw its market value increase 6.

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Dominion Energy is discussing small nuclear reactors with other tech companies after Amazon agreement

CNBC: Investing

Tech companies are investing in nuclear power as they hunt for carbon-free, reliable electricity to support artificial intelligence data centers

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

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ISS Peer Group Submission Window Opens November 11

JD Supra: Mergers

On November 4, 2024, ISS Governance (ISS) announced the scheduled November 11, 2024, opening of its peer group submission window for U.S. and Canadian corporations with annual meetings slated to be held between February 1, 2025, and September 15, 2025, and for European corporations with meetings slated to be held between February 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026.

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Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank

The New York Times: Banking

Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.

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CFE Finance Group acquires 100% of TechStar, a leader in the Metaverse A €6 million investment in the Meta Presence® platform

Global Banking & Finance

CFE Finance Group, an investment banking boutique, has acquired 100% of TechStar, a pioneering company in industrial metaverse technologies, strengthening its presence in this strategic and highly innovative sector.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Barclays says this little-known electronics stock is primed for even more gains ahead thanks to AI

CNBC: Investing

A couple tailwinds related to artificial intelligence could mean more upside ahead for Celestica, according to Barclays.

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Partnering for Purpose Winners: 7th Global Partner Innovation Challenge

Cisco: M&A

Celebrate the winners of Cisco's 7th Global Partner Innovation Challenge: Partnering for Purpose, showcasing impactful solutions in climate change, digital inclusion, and more. Discover their innovations and our shared commitment to a brighter future.

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Taiwan’s M&A market defies headwinds to flourish in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

M&A totals for this year have already overtaken 2023 as technology, green energy and a financial services megadeal drive activity - Taiwan’s M&A scene has been extremely active throughout 2024. A total of 74 deals valued at US$11.2 billion were announced in the first three quarters of the year, already eclipsing the whole of 2023 in terms of both volume and value.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. The main problem is that many people enter corporate finance jobs without truly understanding them. Corporate finance is fine if you’re in it to advance up the ladder over many years/decades while having a reasonable work/life balance.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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The DÉKUPLE Group expands internationally with a majority stake in GUD.berlin

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The DÉKUPLE Group expands internationally with a majority stake in GUD.berlin Paris, November 6, 2024 (8:00 am) - The DÉKUPLE Group, a leader in.

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Warren Buffett continued to sell down his Apple stake, cutting about a quarter in the third period

CNBC: Investing

The Oracle of Omaha downsized Apple — his biggest equity holding — for a fourth quarter in a row.

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Network Hacking Course Pairs with Cisco Modeling Labs

Cisco: M&A

If you’ve ever been to Cisco Live and seen the booth with a display for you to pick locks, then you know about the Cisco Advanced Security Initiatives Group (ASIG). We are chartered with security testing and ethical hacking for all Cisco products and services, whether in the cloud or on-premises.

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Takeaways from the FTC’s Victory in the Tapestry/Capri “Accessible Luxury Handbags” Merger Challenge

JD Supra: Mergers

Many observers viewed the FTC’s case challenging the Tapestry/Capri merger based on a relevant product market of “accessible luxury handbags” with skepticism. The market definition seemed (and still seems) gerrymandered to include the merging parties’ Coach and Michael Kors brands to the exclusion of handbags within, more than, and less expensive than the $100 to $1,000 price range.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Kepler Cheuvreux makes key additions to Milan office

The TRADE

Kepler Cheuvreux has expanded its Milan-based team with the appointment of Luca Carollo as head of sales, Italian clients, and Paolo Sturlese as head of Italian equities. Luca Carollo, Paolo Sturlese Carollo brings 25 years’ experience from both Milan and London to the role. He most recently served as head of equity sales and sales trading for Italian clients at Société Générale.

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Vishay Intertechnology to Acquire Birkelbach, Manufacturer of Metalized Technical Films

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., (NYSE: VSH), one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Birkelbach Kondensatortechnik GmbH and certain related assets (“Birkelbach”) for approximately €17 million ($18.5 million).

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Never mind the 60/40 portfolio. There may be a case for a 50/30/20 allocation

CNBC: Investing

Investors seeking to diversify from a stock and bond market that are each flashing cautionary signals are starting to look at alternatives.

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Changing the Game for our Customers and Partners with One Cisco

Cisco: M&A

In this new AI era, the technology landscape has forever changed how people and technology work across our physical and digital worlds. Learn how Cisco is strategically evolving how they do business – connecting the digital world to your most important asset, your people.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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The Rise of Convertible Debt: An Alternative Source of Funding for Chinese Issuers

JD Supra: Mergers

In the ever-evolving world of corporate finance, one trend that has been gaining significant momentum is the increased issuance of convertible debt by Chinese issuers. Over the past few months, Chinese technology companies including JD.com, Lenovo, Alibaba and Trip.com have collectively issued convertible bonds totalling US$10.5 billion, with Alibaba’s US$5 billion issuance setting a record for the largest US dollar denominated convertible bond by a Chinese company.

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Heleine joins AXA Investment Management

The TRADE

Eric Heleine has been named head of electronic trading and data at AXA Investment Managers in France, as of 1 December. The move comes following Heleine’s departure from Groupama Asset Management in October after 15 and a half years. He was most recently head of the buy-side trading desk. Up until his departure, Heleine spent two years leading the new Groupama-Amundi partnership, announced in May 2024, which saw the firms merge their trading capacities to enhance trading efficiencies.

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Groupe Prime Drink annonce la reprise de la négociation de ses actions

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MONTRÉAL, 05 nov. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groupe Prime Drink Corp. (CSE : PRME) (« PRIME » ou la « Société ») est heureuse d’annoncer la reprise de la négociation de ses actions aujourd’hui.

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