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What Is the Contemporaneous Exchange Defense to a Preference Action?

JD Supra: Mergers

Preferences are a common issue in bankruptcy proceedings. The Bankruptcy Code provides several affirmative defenses to assist creditors in mitigating or eliminating their preference exposure. One such affirmative defense is the contemporaneous exchange defense. This article addresses the key issues when asserting the contemporaneous exchange defense in a bankruptcy case.

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TechCrunch Minute: Yahoo buys Artifact news app from Instagram’s co-founders

TechCrunch: M&A

News that Yahoo is buying Artifact stirred the technology watercooler yesterday. Artifact was an interesting app, employing AI to help its users find and consume more, and more targeted news. It had some devoted fans, but never reached the sort of scale that would have made it an attractive long-term project. So, the Instagram founders […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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European Competition Law Newsletter – April 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

EU Review of Small Drinks Transaction Shows Expanding Reach of Worldwide Merger Control Rules - On 14 March 2024, the European Commission accepted a request from Luxembourg to review the acquisition of a small drinks wholesaler under EU merger control law, contained in the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR). The case demonstrates once again the ever-expanding reach of merger control worldwide and the need to review any acquisition, joint venture or investment for a potential filing obligation.

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DE Chancery Tells Plaintiffs’ Counsel “Game is Over” for Outsized Fees

Deal Lawyers

After a number of Delaware judicial developments that have presented complications for practitioners, this Sidley Enhanced Scrutiny blog highlights a welcome development for the defense bar, public companies and M&A practitioners. Garfield v.

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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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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: KKR Acquires SunFire

JD Supra: Mergers

KKR has acquired SunFireMatrix, according to a news release. SunFire, founded in 2016 and based in Carlisle, Mass., is a software and services company providing solutions for the Medicare insurance market.

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Say no to more deals, focus on successful relationships, and other lessons for advisors

Private Equity Info

Private Equity Info founder and managing partner Andy Jones recently joined Cornerstone International Alliance managing director Nick Olsen on his podcast, The M&A Mastermind. The conversation provides valuable insights for sell-side M&A professionals, with advice for nurturing relationships to increase referral activity, and avoiding the temptation to accept lower-quality deals when business is slow.

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David Einhorn thinks inflation is reaccelerating and has made gold a very large position

CNBC: Investing

The Greenlight Capital president believes "fewer than three" interest rate cuts will take place.

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Private Equity vs Venture Capital As a Growth Engine

Align Business Advisory Services

Every business owner wants a way to take their company to the next level. But how do you get the funding you need to get there? Navigating the world of outside investors can be challenging. Two options you might encounter are investments from private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC). While they both involve outside. Read More » The post Private Equity vs Venture Capital As a Growth Engine appeared first on Align BA.

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Top performing investor doubts Nvidia is really worth this much, buying 2 unusual stock plays instead

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia may be the hottest tech crown jewel for Wall Street at the moment, but at least one investor's not buying into it.

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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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Paramount Continues Talks With Skydance, Ignoring $26 Billion Offer From Apollo

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Paramount’s board of directors, which was already deep into talks with the media company Skydance, didn’t engage with the offer.

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JPMorgan slashes Tesla price target, says sales miss threatens 'rarified valuation'

CNBC: Investing

Tesla first-quarter deliveries fell short of estimates and may spell trouble for the stock, JPMorgan said.

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CME Group to launch €STR options next month

The TRADE

CME Group is set to launch options on Euro short-term rate (€STR) futures on 20 May 2024, which will be listed and subject to the rules of CME. The derivatives marketplace initially launched the first €STR futures on 31 October 2022 , as a complement to SOFR futures. Order book depth was recently increased by CME Group by 79%, alongside reducing bid-ask spreads by 31% and facilitating the final settlement of the €STR market’s largest ever futures expiration totalling over 14,000 contracts last m

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Cathie Wood says she’s not buying Reddit at this price, but long term it’s an AI play

CNBC: Investing

Ark Invest CEO Wood is holding off buying Reddit at current prices despite her long-term faith in the company.

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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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Société Générale goes live on DTCC’s CTM tri-party trade matching workflow

The TRADE

Société Générale has become the first prime broker to tap DTCC’s CTM’s new automated tri-party trade matching workflow as the industry prepares for the heightened focus on meeting global accelerated settlement requirements. Val Wotton The introduction of CTM’s new workflow aims to streamline trade communications among hedge funds, prime brokers and executing brokers.

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Cathie Wood buys more Tesla, says now 'is not the time to run for the hills'

CNBC: Investing

Now is not the time for investors to bail on Tesla, according to Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood.

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Bank of England and FCA to launch joint Digital Securities Sandbox

The TRADE

The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are working together to operate a new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) – a regime that will allow firms to use developing technology in the issuance, trading and settlement of securities. Successful applicants to the DSS will operate under a set of rules and regulations that have been modified to facilitate this.

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Greenlight’s David Einhorn unveils chemicals company Solvay as top investment idea

CNBC: Investing

The hedge fund investor disclosed the new position Wednesday at the Sohn Investment Conference in New York.

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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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TD to leverage Google Cloud infrastructure after signing multi-year agreement

The TRADE

TD Securities and Google Cloud have entered into a strategic multi-year relationship which will see TD leverage Google’s infrastructure in order to more quickly rollout and develop its offerings. Specifically, TD is set to enhance and further innovate banking experiences for clients through adding Google Cloud services to its portfolio of technology solutions.

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Wednesday's analyst calls: UPS gets an upgrade, Meta Platforms to jump 20% ahead

CNBC: Investing

A delivery giant and a social media giant were among the biggest analyst calls on Wednesday.

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The Art of Negotiating in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be some of the most complex and high-stakes transactions in the business world. Whether you’re looking to expand your company’s reach or considering the sale of your business, effective negotiation is a crucial skill. Negotiating in M&A involves a delicate balance of strategy, communication, and creativity.

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UBS is bullish on investment-grade corporate bonds. Here's why

CNBC: Investing

Yields are down from their 2023 highs, but there is still plenty for income investors to admire about investment-grade corporate bonds, according to UBS.

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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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Cisco Duo wins Best in KLAS again for the second year in a row

Cisco: M&A

Co-authored by Allison Norfleet The results from the Best in KLAS Awards 2024: Software & Services awards are out, and KLAS has awarded Duo winner of Best in KLAS in the Access Management category… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Top ten tips for managing stress in the workplace

Growth Business

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Juggling the many tasks that an entrepreneur is required to complete to run a successful business is stressful and difficult. Your mind races between all the jobs you need to do and it can be hard to maintain your stress levels and keep calm in the face of the sheer volume of work.

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2024 Global Consumer, Food & Retail Industry Report

Benchmark International

Explore the latest trends in the 2024 Global Consumer, Food, & Retail Industry Report. Read more to discover key insights from social commerce to same-day delivery and more.

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Beyond Resumes: Setting A-Teams through Values-Driven Interviews

Razorpay

At Razorpay, we want to build a one-stop money movement platform for businesses. That’s our vision. While this answers the Why and the What of Razorpay, the How is answered by our culture. Our 6 core values provide us with the right framework to work towards this vision. Think of these 6 values as the fundamental core principles on which every decision is taken at Razorpay.

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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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These are Piper Sandler's favorite stocks for the second quarter

CNBC: Investing

As a cloak of unease shrouds the market, it might be time for investors to consider turning to quality stocks, according to Piper Sandler.

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Interest Rates and the Election

The New York Times: Banking

The Fed is expected to cut rates soon. Doing so could pull it into a partisan fight.

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This makeup giant is 'quite undervalued' and making a turnaround, says options trader Tony Zhang

CNBC: Investing

Tony Zhang says with its strong expected future growth and high margins, EL is quite undervalued.

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