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2025 Year in Preview: Antitrust Trends and Key Decisions in Private Litigation

JD Supra: Mergers

2025 promises a dynamic and challenging year for businesses as key antitrust cases set new precedent, private antitrust litigation will intensify, and legal battles evolve. In this first installment of the Wilson Sonsini Antitrust and Competition practice 2025 Year in Preview four-part series, we have compiled key antitrust litigation trends to watch for as you prepare for the year ahead, including.

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Big Banks Quit Climate Change Groups Ahead of Trump’s Term

The New York Times: Banking

Several large U.S. financial institutions, including the Federal Reserve, have withdrawn from the networks after years of growing political and legal pressure.

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S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

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Capital One Is Accused of Cheating Customers Out of $2 Billion

The New York Times: Banking

Federal regulators said in a lawsuit on Tuesday that the giant bank deliberately underpaid savings account interest, even as rates rose.

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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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The crazy ride in quantum computing stocks continues as shares rip higher on Microsoft's 'quantum ready' directive

CNBC: Investing

Quantum computing stocks rallied Wednesday after Microsoft urged businesses to get "quantum-ready" in 2025.

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Antitrust: FTC Withdraws Competitor Collaboration Guidelines

Deal Lawyers

Last month, the FTC and DOJ announced that they were withdrawing their Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors.

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Morgan Stanley attracts assets even with AML scrutiny

American Banker - Investment Banking

The investment banking giant has been the subject of regulatory probes regarding the way it vets prospective clients. So far, that's not driving away potential clients, executives say.

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Crypto ETFs have big innovation opportunity in 2025, but demand may be weak

CNBC: Investing

Crypto ETFs could be entering a year of innovation, but don't expect demand to match the first year of bitcoin ETFs.

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Antitrust: DOJ Sues KKR for Alleged “Serial Violations” of HSR Act & KKR Fires Back

Deal Lawyers

On Monday, the DOJ announced that it had filed a civil action against KKR, alleging that the firm “evaded antitrust scrutiny for at least 16 separate transactions by failing to comply with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.” Here’s a copy of the DOJ’s 43-page complaint.

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What Startups and Big Pharma Need to Know About AI Drug Discovery

JD Supra: Mergers

Integrating AI tools into drug discovery introduces a mix of opportunities and challenges for startups and large pharmaceutical companies. These challenges often center on intellectual property (IP) risks, licensing considerations, M&A due diligence, and documentation practices.

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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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U.S. Oil Production Is Booming. Oil Jobs Are Not.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

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JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The New York Times: Banking

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.

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AMD is a buy at these levels and can rally nearly 50%, Loop Capital says

CNBC: Investing

Loop Capital has a favorable view on the chipmaker's risk-reward outlook given low investor sentiment and valuation.

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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Jun Frank on Shareholder Proposal and Activism Trends

Deal Lawyers

We recently posted the latestUnderstanding Activism with John & J.T. podcast. This time, J.T. Ho and I were joined by Jun Frank, who serves as Global Head of Compensation & Governance Advisory for ISS-Corporate. We spoke with Jun about trends in shareholder proposals and activism.

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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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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the January 2025 issue of As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns, our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways aka And the Fox Says on what you need to know.

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Goldman Sachs hands CEO David Solomon $80mn retention award

Financial Times - Banking

Wall Street executives 2024 salary also boosted 26 per cent to $39mn

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Capital One Customers Complain of Being Locked Out of Accounts

The New York Times: Banking

The company said a technical issue with a third-party vendor was to blame for a disruption with deposits and payment processing that stretched into the weekend.

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'Physical AI' is the next frontier for the artificial intelligence cycle. How to play it

CNBC: Investing

Investors are looking for another way to play AI after huge runs in Nvidia and the other stocks powering and producing digital bots like ChatGPT.

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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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Antitrust: FTC Announces New HSR Filing Thresholds

Deal Lawyers

On Friday, the FTC announced the new HSR filing thresholds for 2025.

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FTC Announces Increased HSR Thresholds for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 10 annual revisions to the applicable thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR Act). These revisions will apply to all transactions closing on or after the effective date of the notice, which will be 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

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Biggest US banks notch up $142bn in profits in blockbuster 2024

Financial Times - Banking

Robust performance in trading and dealmaking and strong economy fuel big year for lending giants

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Cisco AI Defense: Comprehensive Security for Enterprise AI Adoption

Cisco: M&A

Cisco AI Defense is a single, end-to-end solution that helps your organization understand and mitigate risk on both the user and application levels.

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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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The winners if TikTok is shut off on Sunday, according to Morgan Stanley

CNBC: Investing

These companies could win big if a TikTok shutdown goes into effect Sunday, according to Morgan Stanley.

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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Jonas Kron on ESG Activism

Deal Lawyers

We’ve recently posted another episode of our Understanding Activism with John & J.T. podcast. This time, John and J.T. Ho were joined by Jonas Kron, Chief Advocacy Officer for Trillium Asset Management. John and J.T.

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, January 13, 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

New Leadership for PA General Assembly Committees- The Pennsylvania General Assembly has appointed new chairs for its 52 standing committees, which play a crucial role in discussing, amending, and approving legislation, impacting the states policy making process. City & State Pennsylvania has more.

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Morgan Stanley earnings jump on trading and dealmaking boom

Financial Times - Banking

Wall Street rivals also notched up strong gains in markets and investment banking revenues

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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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Smart, Hybrid Workspaces Go Far Beyond Productivity

Cisco: M&A

Discover how EnOcean and Mecho revolutionize workspaces with smart building technology at Ciscos PENN 1 location, enhancing sustainability, wellness, and digital integration for a future-ready hybrid office environment

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The 'Make America Healthy Again' revolution has begun. Buy these food stocks to ride out the risk

CNBC: Investing

"We believe renewed consumer attention on the role of processed foods in the public health crisis is just getting started," said TD Cowen's Robert Moskow.

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Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Supreme Court Hears Bank Fraud Case

The New York Times: Banking

In trying to find the line between false statements and misleading ones in the case of a Chicago politician, members of the Supreme Court posed colorful questions.

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Increased Investment Canada Act Review Thresholds Announced for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The Canadian government has increased the monetary thresholds to determine whether a net benefit review of a foreign investment in Canada is required under the Investment Canada Act for 2025.

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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?