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TipRanks, an AI-based stock tip evaluator created after its founder got burned by bad advice, sells for $200M to Prytek

TechCrunch: M&A

Prytek had already been a big investor in TipRanks since 2017, most recently leading a $77 million round in the company in 2021. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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GameStop's potential new strategy: Let Ryan Cohen buy other stocks with company cash

CNBC: Investing

The Chewy co-founder and investor is gaining even more power at GameStop, which was at the center of the meme stock craze of 2021.

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Bill Hwang, Whose Firm Archegos Collapsed in 2021, Is About to Go on Trial

The New York Times: Banking

The hedge fund is accused of borrowing money from banks to buy stocks.

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Tariffs, uncertainty may squeeze Wall Street bonus pay

American Banker - Investment Banking

Incentive pay for investment bankers at major firms is expected to fall this year by 13% from 2021 levels, according to a consulting firm's report. But stock traders may reap the rewards of market volatility.

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ThoughtSpot acquires Mode Analytics, a BI platform, for $200M in cash and stock

TechCrunch: M&A

billion, today announced that it’s entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mode Analytics, a business intelligence startup, for $200 million in cash and stock. ThoughtSpot acquires Mode Analytics, a BI platform, for $200M in cash and stock by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

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GLI - Mergers & Acquisitions 2023 - 12th Edition

JD Supra: Mergers

Overview - The year 2022 started strong but proved to be a mixed year for M&A in what could be described as a return to earth after the record-setting year that was 2021. M&A market alone exceeded $2 trillion in 2021 – a staggering figure that crushed (by nearly 30%) the then-existing record established in 2015.

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The S&P 500 had its longest winning streak in 2 years. Here are the stocks that led the run

CNBC: Investing

The broad index finished Thursday down, ending its longest win streak since 2021.

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