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Bridging the M&A Gap: Independent Counsel and Minority Shareholder Protection

JD Supra: Mergers

When a private company is being sold, it is necessary for its minority shareholders to be mindful of protecting their own individual interests when diverging from the controlling shareholders interests. Because the controlling shareholder of a private company that is being sold often takes the lead in managing legal counsel, the interests of minority shareholders are not always adequately protected.

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Why OpenAI wanted to buy Cursor but opted for the fast-growing Windsurf

TechCrunch: M&A

Anysphere, maker of AI coding assistant Cursor, is growing so quickly that its not in the market to be sold, even to OpenAI, a source close to the company tells TechCrunch. Its been a hot target.

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Think you are below the radar? EU competition authorities expand scrutiny of below-threshold M&A deals

JD Supra: Mergers

In a merger control environment that has been steadily evolving over the past several years, M&A parties can less and less rely solely on traditional notification thresholds to assess filing obligations and antitrust risk. While the Illumina/Grail judgment limited the European Commission's ability to review below-threshold deals, the European Commission has made clear most recently through statements by the new Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera that such transactions remain very much.

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What’s Fear Got To Do With It?

H. Friedman Search

Fear is the number one emotional impact that holds everyone back from doing something they know they want to do. Once they get over the initial fear and do the thing, then they are so happy they conquered their fear. Its time to explore how fear relates to your career path and the fear of leaving your current space or position. What Is Fear? Fear has been analyzed as false evidence appearing real by many professional speakers and medical professionals.

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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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OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Windsurf for $3B, with news expected later this week

TechCrunch: M&A

Windsurf, the maker of a popular AI coding assistant, is in talks to be acquired by OpenAI for about $3 billion, Bloomberg reported.

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Cisco Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

Cisco: M&A

Data center networking has transformed dramatically with AI, and Cisco is at the forefront by creating flexible, scalable networks to enhance bandwidth, reduce latency, and improve energy efficiency. Its our view that Ciscos recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching recognizes its innovative solutions in high-performance networking, simplified operations, security integration, and cloud management.

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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q1 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market began 2025 with a slower start than expected given the easing headwinds and building momentum at the end of last year, with the number of deals reported in Q1 lower than the number of deals reported in the same period last year. However, deal volume steadied in February and March as market participants adjusted their strategies to align with a shifting enforcement and economic landscape.

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Hidden Road receives FINRA broker-dealer approval

The TRADE

Prime broker Hidden Roads subsidiary, Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC has been granted approval by the Financial Industry Regulation Authority (FINRA) to operate as a FINRA-member broker-dealer. Hidden Roads new status as a FINRA-member will allow the firm to offer new and existing institutional clients with services in fixed income assets, including regulatory-compliant prime brokerage, clearing and financing.

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OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B

TechCrunch: M&A

When news broke that OpenAI was in talks to acquire AI coding company Windsurf for $3 billion, one of the first questions on the mind of anyone following the space was likely: Why not buy Cursor creator Anysphere instead?

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Discover Why LAN Upgrades Are Crucial for Business Growth

Cisco: M&A

A key enabler of a future-proofed workplace is a strong backbone for access networks. Deploying multigigabit switches with enough power to support a range of devices allows organizations to scale to meet future demands like AI and Wi-Fi 7, while simplifying the deployment of cameras, sensors, and other workplace technology with a single Ethernet cable.

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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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Stablecoins to hit $2 trillion in the next three years and spur demand for Treasurys, says Standard Chartered

CNBC: Investing

Stablecoin legislation could fuel an explosion in the supply, says Standard Chartered.

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European Commission exploring US-style order protection rule among other market reforms

The TRADE

The European Commission is tabling the implementation of a more US-centric market structure with regards to how orders are routed, in one of a range of suggestions aimed at improving the integration and efficiency of EU capital markets. Tabled as part of a consultation paper launched on 15 April, the European watchdog has asked participants how effective they believe the order protection rule is for guaranteeing the best price for clients/investor protection, speed of execution, level of executi

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Carbon removal startup Holocene bought by oil and gas giant Occidental

TechCrunch: M&A

The deal was executed through Oxy Low Carbon Ventures for an undisclosed amount.

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Collision Engineering Program Takes Unique Approach to Training, Placing New Techs

Focus Investment Banking

A two-year program that rotates between classroom instruction and hands-on apprenticeships in local shops is setting up new technicians for success. The 2024 student body in Contra Costa College’s Collision Engineering program. In 2020, Missouri-based Enterprise Mobility and Ranken Technical College in St. Louis joined forces to develop a new model to effectively train and support aspiring collision repair technicians.

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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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Bernstein predicts which Chinese stocks can survive delisting and tariff worries

CNBC: Investing

Bernstein is looking at Chinese internet tech stocks like it's the downtrodden days of Covid-19.

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[Audio] Business Better Podcast Episode: Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation - Public Finance

JD Supra: Mergers

This episode is part of our Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation series, where we discuss trends in higher education consolidation and closures, and outline common characteristics of at-risk institutions. In todays episode, we discuss financial challenges facing many colleges and universities, such as declining enrollment, decreased funding, and restrictions that are associated with tax-exempt financing.

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Discovery Completes Acquisition of Porcupine Complex, Emerges as New Canadian-Based Gold Producer

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) ( Discovery or the Company ) today reported the completion of the previously announced acquisition (the Transaction ) of Newmont Corporations ( Newmont ) Porcupine Operations (the Porcupine Complex or Porcupine ) based in and near Timmins, Ontario, Canada.

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Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe

TechCrunch: M&A

Ride-hailing giant Lyft said it has agreed to acquire FREENOW, a German multi-mobility app with ride-hail at its core, from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for about $197 million in cash. The acquisition opens up the European market to Lyft for the first time. The company has only operated in the U.S.

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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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“Deal Lawyers Download” Podcast: Deal Leaks

Deal Lawyers

In our latestDeal Lawyers Download Podcast, H/Advisors Abernathy’s Dan Scorpio joined me to discuss the evergreen topic of deal leaks.

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Buy these five stocks with upside ahead of earnings, Bank of America says

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America named five stocks to buy before quarterly earnings.

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States Expand Premerger Filings Family by Adopting “Baby-HSR” Laws to Review More Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

In a growing trend, states are requiring more premerger filings by enacting baby-HSR laws modeled after the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. These state-level statutes require parties to certain mergers and acquisitions to make an informational filing and, in certain cases, observe a waiting period before a transaction can be completed. While most state-specific laws have been limited to transactions involving the health care sector, Washington state is now the first state to expand their.

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U.S. Asks Judge to Break Up Google

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Justice Department said that the best way to address the tech companys monopoly in internet search was to force it to sell Chrome, among other measures.

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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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Coinbase Derivatives and Pico unveil collaboration

The TRADE

Coinbase Derivatives and Pico have established a collaboration aimed at enhancing trading infrastructure and connectivity. Jarrod Yuster Through the strategic relationship Pico is set to leverage its deep industry expertise to boost CoinbaseDerivatives’ connectivity infrastructure. Jarrod Yuster, chair, founder and chief executive of Pico, said: “We recognise the growing demand for advanced technology infrastructure, high-performance connectivity, data and analytics in the digital

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Goldman Sachs says buy call options on these stocks ahead of earnings

CNBC: Investing

There are attractive options trade opportunities on companies that will be reporting their latest earnings in the coming weeks, according to Goldman Sachs.

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Mergers and Acquisitions in Australia in 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

A Recap: Expectations for 2025 Versus Reality to Date - 2025 began with optimism that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity would continue to increase this year. In Australia and globally, 2024 saw the value of M&A activity increase on the prior year, with many surveys recording cautious optimism for increased deal flow in the year ahead across sectors and regions.

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Navigating Deal Delays Due to Longer Regulatory Reviews

Deal Lawyers

A recent Goodwin memo says that the amount of time required to complete major M&A transactions has risen across the globe, with the average time between signing and closing for $10+ billion mega deals rising by 66% in the US, 19% in Europe, and a staggering 125% in the Asia-Pacific region. timeframe.

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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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OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Windsurf for $3B, with news expected later this week

TechCrunch: M&A

Windsurf, the maker of a popular AI coding assistant, is in talks to be acquired by OpenAI for about $3 billion, Bloomberg reported.

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Miami International Holdings starts publishing Bloomberg 500 Index

The TRADE

Miami International Holdings (MIH) has started publishing the Bloomberg US Large Cap Price Return Index (Bloomberg 500 Index) through the Options Price Reporting Authority (OPRA) and MIAX Product Feed (MPF). Umesh Gajria The exchange operator said the move will support the launches of its MIAX Bloomberg 500 Index futures and options products, planned for the second half of 2025.

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Hertz shares surge more than 50% after Bill Ackman takes big stake in the rental car firm

CNBC: Investing

Shares of Hertz surged 56% Wednesday after a regulatory filing revealed Pershing Square had built a 4.1% position as of the end of 2024.

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Valuation Trends, Buyer-Seller Dynamics, and Advice for Sell-Side Businesses: A Conversation with Michael Norton of Houlihan Capital (Part 2)

JD Supra: Mergers

Below is part 2 of his conversation with Michael Norton, Director of Business Development at Houlihan Capital, a solutions-driven valuation, financial advisory, and investment banking firm. In this Q&A, Michael delves into valuation and deal trends, buyer-seller dynamics, and advice for sell-side businesses.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?