Bank of America downgrades Tesla due to high valuation and risks to EV maker’s strategy
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 7, 2025
Bank of America analyst John Murphy downgraded the electric vehicle maker to neutral from buy.
[Video] Private Equity VS Real Estate Transactions | #3 Real Estate Valuations Explained
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 18, 2023
How do practice valuations compare to those of real estate? link] By: FOCUS Investment Banking What does it take to maximize real estate value? A well-structured lease, of course! Hear the details directly from a seasoned healthcare real estate advisor.
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This is not the dot-com bubble and Nvidia's valuation is still 'compelling,' says Bank of America
CNBC: Investing
JUNE 20, 2024
The investment bank still recommends buying the AI chipmaker.
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[Video] Valuation Differences Between Practice & Real Estate
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 14, 2023
By: FOCUS Investment Banking How do private equity firms value practices and ASC’s? How do real estate buyers value your healthcare facility? It's important to understand how the two connect!
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Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED
How2Exit
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
His career transitioned into investment banking and fractional CFO services, where he developed significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly roll-ups. Integrating talent and aligning interests across multiple acquisitions magnifies operational efficiencies, improving prospectives for valuation bumps.
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British Business Bank makes £135m loss
Growth Business
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success The British Business Bank has recorded a £135m loss in the year ending March after a drop in portfolio valuations. Taylor took over from Catherine Lewis La Torre in February this year, stating at the time he’d like to see the bank invest in more UK scale-ups.
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[Video] Private Equity VS Real Estate Transactions | #2 EBITDA Valuations Explained
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 17, 2023
link] By: FOCUS Investment Banking Do you know what two factors drive the most value in your practice sale? How are practices even valued by private equity investors? Hear it directly from a seasoned investment banker.
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Strategic Advisors in Global Markets: Your Partner in Investment Banking
MergersCorp M&A International
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In this environment, MergersCorp Investment Banking stands out as a dedicated partner for businesses navigating the complexities of the global market. The MergersCorp Advantage MergersCorp Investment Banking prides itself on its holistic approach to M&A advisory.
Investment banks prepare for 2025 crunch
Financial Times - Banking
JANUARY 5, 2025
Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires
Apple approaches $4 trillion valuation as investors bet on AI momentum
Global Banking & Finance
DECEMBER 23, 2024
By Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh (Reuters) -Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, powered by investors cheering progress in the company’s long-awaited AI enhancements to rejuvenate sluggish iPhone sales.
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How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!
How2Exit
MARCH 10, 2025
Key Takeaways: Vendor Financing as a Deal-Making Tool – Richmond explains how structuring deals with seller financing, instead of traditional bank loans, helps align interests and often results in better terms for both buyers and sellers. But his real expertise lies in structuring deals that others might overlook.
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Why Investment Banking? How to Answer the Most Boring But Persistent Interview Question of All Time
Mergers and Inquisitions
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“Why investment banking?” But most coverage suggests generic answers about wanting to learn a lot, liking financial analysis or valuation, or wanting to “understand different industries.” and there’s now an overwhelming amount of information online about investment banking. Are Bad Why Investment Banking Over Other Careers?
Reconsidering climate risk: a return to valuation fundamentals
Global Banking & Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Reconsidering climate risk: a return to valuation fundamentals As evidenced by the recent release of the Security and Exchange Commission’s climate-related disclosure rule, climate risk has emerged as an important consideration in investment decision-making.
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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: The Start of Great Financial Crisis 2.0?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 13, 2023
In 24 hours, it went from “We’re fine, but we took some losses and need additional capital” to “The FDIC is taking over, the government has guaranteed uninsured deposits, and there might be additional bank runs and a financial crisis or three.” It’s the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. Silicon Valley Bank did not “fail” in 24 hours.
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How to Get an Investment Banking Internship
Mergers and Inquisitions
DECEMBER 20, 2023
If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. And yes, you read the news correctly: Banks like RBC, DB, Houlihan Lokey, Rothschild, and Guggenheim opened 2025 summer internship applications in calendar year 2023. Corporate banking.
The S&P 500's valuation is in the 95th percentile vs. history, but Bank of America says investors shouldn't worry
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The S&P 500 today is higher quality and has lower earnings volatility than in prior decades, making it a "different animal," BofA's Savita Subramanian said.
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Goldman Sachs gives 3 investment strategies for an expensive stock market
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 16, 2024
The bank doubts that stocks can keep marching higher and has some trading ideas for what it says is a market with a "historically elevated valuation."
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Valutico and Eden Exchange Team Up to Make Company Valuation More Accessible for SMEs
Global Banking & Finance
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Valutico and Eden Exchange Team Up to Make Company Valuation More Accessible for SMEs Valutico x Eden Exchange: A Better Way To Value Your Business Valutico, a leading valuation software provider, has partnered with Eden Exchange, the premier M&A marketplace for SMEs.
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[Video] Private Equity VS Real Estate Transactions | #4 Optimizing Total Asset Value
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 24, 2023
How do practice valuations compare to those of real estate? By: FOCUS Investment Banking You don’t want to miss these valuable tips from industry experts on how they collaborate to create the best overall outcome for your transaction! What does it take to maximize real estate value? A well-structured lease, of course!
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JPMorgan upgrades Cisco as orders near a trough, says shares look inexpensive and can rally more than 20%
CNBC: Investing
JULY 19, 2023
The shares trade at a cheap valuation, the bank said. JPMorgan says it's time for investors to consider scooping up Cisco Systems as order trends normalize.
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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options
Mergers and Inquisitions
OCTOBER 30, 2024
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. not banks or investment firms). What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?
Unlocking True Business Value: Strategies and Insights for Mid-Market Sales w/ Trever Acers
How2Exit
JUNE 3, 2024
E219: Unlocking True Business Value: Strategies and Insights for Mid-Market Sales w/ Trever Acers - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Trever Acers is an investment banking and valuation expert with over two decades of experience in the industry. Acers mentions, "Change the frame.
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The Crucial Role of Business Valuation in M&A process
MergersCorp M&A International
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
One of the key services provided by MergersCorp is business valuation which plays a crucial role in the M&A process. valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a company. There are several reasons why business valuation is essential for companies involved in M&A transactions.
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SoftBank to invest in search startup Perplexity AI at $3 billion valuation, Bloomberg reports
Global Banking & Finance
JUNE 26, 2024
SoftBank to invest in search startup Perplexity AI at $3 billion valuation, Bloomberg reports (Reuters) – Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2 is investing between $10 million and $20 million in U.S. search startup Perplexity AI at a valuation of $3 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
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Commercial Bank International expands adoption of Bloomberg MARS for primary risk management
The TRADE
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
UAE national bank Commercial Bank International (CBI) has adopted Bloomberg’s multi-asset risk system (MARS) modules for counterparty risk, market risk and valuation. The bank will now adopt three additional modules of the solution, making MARS its primary risk management system.
Analysis-Investors shun European car stocks despite rock bottom valuations
Global Banking & Finance
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
By Sruthi Shankar and Danilo Masoni (Reuters) – European auto stocks are so unpopular right now that investors keep reducing their exposure even as the scale of the industry’s problems has driven valuations close to record lows, which would normally be a big incentive for would-be buyers.
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Building a Solid Foundation: Essential Steps for Paper LBO Practice
OfficeHours
JUNE 5, 2023
Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool. Simply put, considering the target company’s growth prospects, market position, and industry dynamics is crucial for a well-informed valuation.
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Financial Times - Banking
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
UK premium sportswear group seeks to accelerate growth following wave of deals with elite teams worldwide
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Understanding the Impact of Interest Rates on Private Equity and Business Valuations
Focus Investment Banking
APRIL 7, 2024
One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. Impact on Business Valuations: The fluctuation in interest rates not only influences PE activities but also affects how businesses are valued.
02-09-2024 Newsletter: Intention to Lateral?
OfficeHours
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
How To Navigate Multiple Offers and Move ASAP Coming from a non-target school, investment banking jobs were coveted roles that were few and far between. Fortunate enough to be one of the “lucky ones”, I landed my first banking role at an MM shop on the Restructuring team. Intention to Lateral? Results stay anon.
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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker
OfficeHours
MAY 24, 2023
Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.
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The Dividend Discount Model (DDM): The Black Sheep of Valuation?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 3, 2023
But people who aim for investment banking roles are very much into those bells and whistles, so questions about the DDM and other “exotic” methodologies began rolling in. To be fair, in some industries – like commercial banks and insurance within FIG – the DDM is a core valuation methodology.
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What To Expect For Middle Market Company Valuations In 2024
Benchmark International
JANUARY 16, 2024
The 13th annual survey conducted by Citizens Bank regarding the M&A outlook for 2024 points to the highest levels of optimism in several years for dealmaking activity this year. Solid expectations for the U.S. economy and rising enthusiasm among buyers underscore this much-welcomed optimism.
Analysis-Spain’s battle of the banks as BBVA narrows gap to Santander
Global Banking & Finance
MARCH 24, 2024
Analysis-Spain’s battle of the banks as BBVA narrows gap to Santander By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) – BBVA’s share price has more than trebled since late 2020, narrowing its valuation gap to Santander and highlighting a divergence in fortunes between the Spanish banks that may be short-lived.
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Perplexity AI in funding talks to more than double valuation to $8 billion, WSJ reports
Global Banking & Finance
OCTOBER 21, 2024
(Reuters) -Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity AI has begun fundraising talks in which it is looking to more than double its valuation to $8 billion or more, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Perplexity has told investors it is looking to raise around $500 million in the new funding round, the Journal reported citing people […]
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Renewable Energy Investment Banking: How to Make Greens by Going Green
Mergers and Inquisitions
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
If there is one sector that has attracted even more hype than technology and TMT , it might just be renewable energy investment banking. But before jumping into the overall advantages and disadvantages, let’s start with the verticals and how banks are set up: Table Of Contents What is Renewable Energy Investment Banking?
Upgrade acquires travel-focused BNPL startup Uplift for a song
TechCrunch: M&A
JULY 27, 2023
Uplift had raised nearly $700 million in equity and debt, securing $123 million at a reported $195 million valuation in its Series C round alone. Klarna , once Europe’s most valuable VC-backed company, suffered an 85% valuation cut, from $45.6 billion to just $6.7 billion in July 2022 following an $800 million round.
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KOTRA New York Partners with MergersCorp to Elevate Korean Business Opportunities in M&A and Corporate Finance
MergersCorp M&A International
DECEMBER 2, 2024
New York, NY – The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in New York is excited to announce its strategic partnership with MergersCorp M&A International, an american leading investment banking and advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance.
Go1 snaps up speed reading app Blinkist to expand in enterprise learning
TechCrunch: M&A
MAY 8, 2023
After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8
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Activist Cevian places €1.2bn bet on UBS
Financial Times - Banking
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Swiss lender could double valuation if it can close gap with US rival Morgan Stanley, investor says
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Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies?
iMerge Advisors
APRIL 10, 2025
Heres what to look for: Sector Specialization: Advisors who focus on SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, or e-commerce understand the nuances of valuation, buyer behavior, and deal structuring in those verticals. Large-Cap Tech Deals ($500M+) For billion-dollar transactions, global investment banks dominate. Are they aligned with your goals?
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