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Paystand acquires Teampay to be DeFi version of ‘Venmo for B2B payments’

TechCrunch: M&A

“Teampay represents this new class of fintech companies that came up,” said Paystand CEO Jeremy Almond. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Is Public Finance In Your Blood?

H. Friedman Search

As we approach the middle of the second quarter, I find myself asking if there is a litmus test I can apply to my candidates. Is there one thing they each have in common, so that when I am talking to someone I know I can help them? Is there one thing that sets them apart from any other candidate – whether they are at a small, boutique law firm or a large, bulge-bracket investment banking firm?

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SEC Wins Trial Involving First-Ever Shadow Trading Case

JD Supra: Mergers

On April 5, 2024, a federal jury in the Northern District of California found defendant Matthew Panuwat liable for insider trading in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) first-ever case involving the so-called “shadow trading” theory of insider trading.

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Investor Ron Baron says Tesla is at a bottom and the stock will 'go up huge' from here

CNBC: Investing

'It's going to go up huge. Now is the bottom. What they are doing is going into robotaxis and going to make the low-cost cars,' Baron said.

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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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UK Takeover Panel Proposes Narrowing the Scope of Companies Subject to the Takeover Code

JD Supra: Mergers

On 24 April 2024, the UK Takeover Panel (the Panel) published Public Consultation Paper 2024/1 (the PCP), which proposes a significant change to the applicability of the UK Takeover Code (the Code), by narrowing the scope of companies to which the Code applies.

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Fraudulent Transfers: 7th Cir Holds Section 546(e) Safe Harbor Applies to Private Deals

Deal Lawyers

Section 546(e) of the Bankruptcy Code provides a safe harbor from constructive fraudulent transfer claims for transfers that are settlement payments or payments related to a securities contract, when those transfers are “made by or to (or for the benefit of) … financial institutions.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Meta Platforms, Honeywell, Merck, Southwest Airlines and more

CNBC: Investing

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

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Fast Five: Important Law and Policy Updates for US Health Care Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

With the end of the first quarter of 2024, we highlight five developments, changes, or challenges that health systems, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physician practices, health insurers, and other health care providers, companies, and investors may face when entering into health care transactions in the US market.

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Wall Street stands by Meta even as costs rise and the stock sells off, cites AI leadership

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street analysts are standing by Meta Platforms despite Thursday's sell-off.

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Complying with Rule 506(c): Investor Verification Methods Explained

JD Supra: Mergers

If an issuer of a securities wishes to generally advertise their private offering of securities, they can do so under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, which would exempt the offeror from registration under the Investment Company Act.

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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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Here’s a full recap of CNBC’s 2024 Stock Draft: Charlotte Flair likes IBM, Eddie George picks Apple

CNBC: Investing

Here’s a full recap of CNBC’s 2024 Stock Draft: Charlotte Flair likes IBM, Eddie George picks Apple.

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European Commission’s First-Ever Abuse of Dominance Probe for Shelving of a Novel Pipeline Therapy

JD Supra: Mergers

The European Commission (EC) has launched a formal investigation under its abuse of dominance rules into US life sciences company Zoetis in the area of novel veterinary medicines. The EC alleges that the discontinuation of a pipeline therapy by Zoetis was exclusionary conduct preventing the launch of a rival therapy that could have been brought to market by a third party in Europe.

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Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Meta, Tesla, IBM, UPS, Five Below, Amazon, TJX Companies and more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Finance in Focus: Fostering a Forward-Thinking Practice

JD Supra: Mergers

In this edition of V&E+, Vinson & Elkins Partners Caitlin Turner and Lucy Jenkins sit down for a conversation on the firm’s thriving Finance practice, the market trends they’re watching, and the career principles they live by.

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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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Microsoft earnings are coming up. Here’s what traders are looking for in the report

CNBC: Investing

The software and cloud company is set to report its fiscal third-quarter results Thursday afternoon.

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Amendments to DGCL Proposed After Chancery Decisions on M&A Practice and Stockholder Agreements on Corporate Governance Rights

JD Supra: Mergers

The Council of the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association has proposed amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law that, if enacted by the General Assembly, will address issues raised in three recent high-profile Delaware Court of Chancery decisions regarding the validity of stockholder agreements on corporate governance rights, the process required to approve merger agreements, and corporations’ ability to contract for “lost-premium damages” in merger agreements.

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Thursday's analyst calls: Meta earnings reaction, auto giant to rally more than 20%

CNBC: Investing

Meta Platforms and General Motors topped Thursday's analyst calls.

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Airing Of Grievances: FAR Council Invites Novation Comments

JD Supra: Mergers

Is it finally time to fix the outdated, incomplete, and often misunderstood novation regulations? Maybe. On April 5, 2024, the FAR Council released a Notice and Request for Comments requesting comments from federal contractors related to novation and change-of-name agreements under FAR 42.12. In particular, the FAR Council asks contractors to weigh in on whether the collection of contractors’ information under FAR 42.12 is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of federal.

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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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A Five-Phase Strategy for Embracing Industry 4.0 with Cisco

Cisco: M&A

Embark on the Industry 4.0 revolution, where AI and ML supercharge automation and data analytics blend with robust cybersecurity and human-machine collaboration.

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Mining Giant BHP Makes $39 Billion Bid for Rival Anglo American

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The deal would create one of the largest copper miners at a time when demand is soaring for the metal used for many green technologies.

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Barclays profits drop on savers switching and mortgage margin squeeze

Financial Times - Banking

First-quarter earnings decline 13% but beat analysts’ expectations

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7 Tips to Start Your Retirement Planning

Global Banking & Finance

7 Tips to Start Your Retirement Planning Planning for retirement is an exciting time, but you must make sure you’re ready and you have all your affairs in order before walking into the golden sunshine.

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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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Financing and commercialisation of cleantech innovation

European Investment Bank

A joint report by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Patent Office (EPO) shows that 22% of clean and sustainable technologies developed globally comes from the European Union. EU cleantech innovation focuses on low-carbon energy, clean mobility and alternatives to plastic. While 29% of EU clean-tech firms target national markets, 61% aim to expand within the EU single market, which they see as crucial for future growth.

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Combating liquidity challenges in Europe requires caution especially when considering alternative means of trading

The TRADE

The creation of private rooms where members can trade bilaterally behind closed doors and the impact this would have on liquidity was a key theme addressed at TradeTech Europe 2024, with panellists discussing whether such methods can be considered fair and equitable. James Baugh, TD Cowen “We’re not talking about multilateral trading opportunities.

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BHP’s takeover bid for Anglo American is clever but far too low | Nils Pratley

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Shareholders in the mining firm are unimpressed by the offer as it stands but what happens next could be interesting BHP move to buy Anglo American threatens to hasten City exodus In theory, Anglo American has been a sitting duck for a takeover bid for about a decade. Its share price has lagged behind that of other big miners and successive efforts to sharpen a sprawling portfolio have underwhelmed.

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Consolidated tape: Avoiding a ‘garbage in and garbage out exercise’

The TRADE

A key discussion point at TradeTech Europe this week was the ongoing push for a consolidated tape and how this can help improve market structure within Europe. However, panellists noted various areas that need to be addressed to ensure a consolidated tape would be successful. “Before a tape, we need a drastic cleaning of the data in order to make sure that the tape is simply not a garbage in garbage out exercise,” said Emilie Rieupeyroux, head of market strategy, cash equities and data services

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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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How To Find The Right Business To Buy

Benchmark International

Why You Should Buy an Existing Business It's the unfortunate truth. More than half of all new businesses fail within the first few years of operation, and 90% of the latest companies leave within the first four to five years. Those are some scary odds. This is why acquiring an existing company can be much safer and more intelligent than building a new business.

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Buy-side trading head recommends cautious approach to emerging markets despite strong investor interest

The TRADE

With innovation rife across the emerging markets space, it should come as no surprise that plans for further investment are picking up pace. However, despite this, Joe Collery, head of trading at Comgest endorsed a measured approach whilst speaking at TradeTech earlier this week. Joe Collery “There has certainly been developments, particularly in electronic trading in these regions but I would still say perhaps proceed with caution because it can be difficult,” he said. “[…] There is defi

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Here's where Meta shares could go from here after their post-earnings sell-off, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

Since February, Meta Platforms has been trending slightly higher on weaker price momentum.

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Initiative Equity Partners acquired 16% equity in ArtIn Energy ramping up expansion in North America

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Initiative Equity Partners, a value and impact driven investment company based in New York, is pleased to announce the acquisition of 16% equity in ArtIn Energy, a technology leader of renewable energy in the fields of photovoltaics, energy storage, electrical mobility, and green hydrogen. This strategic effort registers a meaningful milestone in the company's commitment to fostering sustainable development and progressing the global transition to cle

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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?