TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 20, 2024

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. TechCrunch’s sources heard similar and added that deal discussions could last into next week. If this deal does end up getting done, it would be Alphabet’s largest acquisition yet.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 20, 2024

For more than 200 pro athletes, the boutique investment firm Patricof Co. is opening the door to the private equity market.

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CNBC: Investing

JULY 20, 2024

Starboard Value's plan to boost shareholder value at Match is thoughtful and complex.

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The New York Times: Banking

JULY 20, 2024

The financial world’s heavy hitters fear being marginalized in Washington after former President Trump chose a running mate openly hostile to Wall Street.

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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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CNBC: Investing

JULY 20, 2024

The firm named some of its favorite stocks to buy ahead of quarterly results.

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