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eBay enters trading card commercial agreement with Collectors, acquires Goldin

TechCrunch: M&A

As eBay continues to invest in the trading card space, the e-commerce company announced Wednesday three significant commercial transactions with Collectors, the parent company of PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), the third-party authentication and grading provider in the collectibles industry. The transactions include a trading card commercial agreement that aims to provide trading enthusiasts a seamless […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Revised EU Guidance on Market Definition: Key points for the technology and other “innovative” sectors

JD Supra: Mergers

After over 25 years, the European Commission (the “Commission”) has revised the guidance on market definition in antitrust and merger control investigations. The new guidance, most notably, reflects developments relating to digitalisation.

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NYSE Proposes Favorable Change for SPACs

Deal Lawyers

Here’s something that Meredith posted last week on TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog: Yesterday, the SEC posted this notice & request for comment for a proposed NYSE rule change that would amend Section 102.

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Private Fund Sponsor M&A Could Take Off in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Acquisitions of private fund sponsors can be accretive for large asset managers, providing access to attractive investment strategies with equally attractive margins, which can be deployed in new ways on larger platforms. For sellers, one significant attraction has been the ability to drive value through unlocking access to improved global distribution and new product sectors. 2023 may have been a surge, but even the first two months of 2024 seem like a tidal wave.

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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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AI Is Poised to Replace the Entry-Level Grunt Work of a Wall Street Career

The New York Times: Banking

Artificial intelligence tools can replace much of Wall Street’s entry-level white-collar work, raising tough questions about the future of finance.

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Shares of the Temu-parent PDD are cheap, but could be risky. A way to play it using options

CNBC: Investing

Online retailer sensation Temu, owned by PDD Holdings, competes with Amazon and Walmart on price and FedEx's recent earnings confirm that this strategy is starting to pay dividends.

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Cisco at NAB 2024: Cloud-Native Media Production

Cisco: M&A

Several years back, I had an insightful conversation with Josh Stinehour, Principal Analyst at Devoncroft Partners, about the state of innovation within the media sector.

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The March inflation data lowered rate cut expectations. Here's why stocks could take that in stride

CNBC: Investing

Some investors say that markets will be able to cope so long as the Fed doesn't raise rates again.

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Permissionless Capital Invites Web3 Startups to Apply for Its Competition

Global Banking & Finance

Permissionless Capital Invites Web3 Startups to Apply for Its Competition Tel Aviv, Israel, April 10th, 2024, Chainwire Web3 platform for startups, Permissionless Capital has invited web3 startups to apply for its Permissionless Opportunities Event.

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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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Where investors might hide out if inflation continues to reaccelerate

CNBC: Investing

Investors should focus on quality companies with high pricing power and adjust their duration risk in bonds, according to strategists and portfolio managers.

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BIDS Trading hires ex-LedgerEdge product expert as new senior director

The TRADE

BIDS Trading has appointed Brian Hickey senior director of product. Hickey previously served as head of product at LedgerEdge for nearly a year and a half, prior to the trading platform closing down last year. Start-up bond trading platform LedgerEdge shuttered three years after its establishment due to “an extremely challenging funding environment”, the organisation confirmed.

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These 'all-weather stocks' can thrive in any economy and provide strong long-term returns, according to UBS

CNBC: Investing

Watch these compounder stocks that can grow no matter the economic cycle, UBS says.

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2024 Global Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Industry Report

Benchmark International

Explore the 2024 Global Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Industry Report, highlighting key trends, market growth projections, and M&A opportunities.

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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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Wednesday's analyst calls: More Nvidia gains ahead, Tesla 'self-inflicted' wounds

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia and a major electric vehicle maker were in focus as part of Wednesday's analyst chatter.

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Preparing Your Business for Potential Buyers in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

In business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common strategies for growth and expansion. If you’re considering selling your business or even just open to the possibility, it’s crucial to prepare for potential buyers effectively. The M&A process is intricate, and getting your business ready can make a significant difference in attracting the right buyers and securing a successful deal.

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These dividend-paying stocks could help boost your portfolio, according to investor Kevin Simpson

CNBC: Investing

Investor Kevin Simpson doesn't just look for names with high payouts. Here's his strategy and some of his top picks.

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Bpce: Groupe BPCE will become the European leader in the equipment leasing market

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

With the project to acquire Société Générale Equipment Finance, Groupe BPCE will become the European leader in the equipment leasing market Paris, April.

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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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There are green shoots appearing in the IPO market. Here are the stocks to watch going public soon

CNBC: Investing

The broad market is just off new highs and three $100 million IPOs have filed to go public in the past week, including Viking cruise line.

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Nasdaq unveils new Swedish small cap index future offering

The TRADE

Nasdaq has launched futures on the OMX Sweden Small Cap 30 ESG Responsible Index as it seeks to enhance its offering in the Nordic region. Alessandro Romani, vice president and head of European derivatives at Nasdaq, explained: “The new index future offering is part of Nasdaq Europe’s strategy to support investors with a liquid and diversified product for the Nordic region combined with our strong commitment to ESG.

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Here’s where BlackRock sees investment opportunities as demographics shift and the population ages

CNBC: Investing

Populations are aging in some markets and growing in others. That brings selective investment opportunities, says BlackRock.

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Communiqué de presse du Comité Ad-Hoc de Believe

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Communiqué de presse du Comité Ad-Hoc de Believe Paris, le 11 avril - 2024 – A la suite de la décision de Warner Music Group de ne pas déposer d'offre sur.

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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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Biotech stocks are ready to break out. They just need one more thing

CNBC: Investing

Biotech stocks tend to outperform in the months leading up to an interest rate cut. But other factors are driving performance too.

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Societe Generale has signed a memorandum of understanding with groupe BPCE with a view to sell Societe Generale Equipment Finance’s activities

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SOCIETE GENERALE HAS SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GROUPE BPCE WITH A VIEW TO SELL SOCIETE GENERALE EQUIPMENT FINANCE’S ACTIVITIES Press.

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Enhancing Merchant Experience: Gain Insight with Sender Details for Export Payments

Razorpay

In the world of online cross-border commerce, managing payments efficiently is crucial for merchants, especially when dealing with international transactions. However, one common pain point faced by merchants is the lack of visibility into sender details for export payments within their payment information. This absence of sender information can lead to confusion and inefficiencies in reconciling payments with invoices, ultimately impacting the overall workflow of export transactions.

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Société Générale signe un protocole d’accord avec le groupe BPCE en vue de la cession des activités de Société Générale Equipment Finance

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE SIGNE UN PROTOCOLE D’ACCORD AVEC LE GROUPE BPCE EN VUE DE LA CESSION DES ACTIVITÉS DE SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE EQUIPMENT FINANCE.

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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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A Lookback: Tyton Partners Last 50 Transactions + Key Deal Takeaways

Tyton Partners

As we approach another exciting ASU+GSV Summit and look forward to what the remainder of 2024 holds, we also wanted to take a look back at our last 50 Transactions in the global knowledge sector and the trends that have materialized within the ecosystem. PreK-12 Transactions PreK-12 Transaction Spotlight: Tyton Partners represented School Specialty in its Divestiture of EPS School Specialty , a PreK-12 supplemental curriculum provider, to Excolere Equity Partners.

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Mastering Purpose Codes with Razorpay: Streamlining International Payments

Razorpay

In the vast landscape of global transactions, purpose codes stand as silent guards, ensuring the smooth flow of currency across borders. Within this complex system lies the essence of efficient international payments, where precision is paramount and compliance is king. Let’s delve into the world of purpose codes and understand their significance.

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The TRADE’s Q1 Magazine: Now available online!

The TRADE

The first quarter always sets the pace for the rest of the year and if the last few months are anything to go by then the market should prepare itself for a steady boil. While recession fears and interest rate hikes which have plagued the last two years are on the decline, there remains a chance that things may bubble over once more. The future macroeconomic outlook of many countries is uncertain thanks to the plethora of elections taking place over the next two years – around half of the world’

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