Tue.Apr 01, 2025

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Securities Litigation Alert: Second Circuit Applies Fraud-on-the-Market Presumption to Section 10(b) Claims Based on Missed Appraisal Opportunity

JD Supra: Mergers

On February 3, 2025, in In re Shanda Games Limited Securities Litigation, a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, allowed a putative investor class to proceed with securities fraud claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 based on their acceptance of an allegedly undervalued tender price in a freeze-out merger.

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The SPAC Advantage?

Deal Lawyers

Some predicted the demise of SPACs after the new disclosure rules went effective last summer, but this Norton Rose Fulbright memo says companies looking to go public should be seriously considering a de-SPAC as a quicker, cost-effective way to go public during a limited IPO market.

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2025 Healthcare Real Estate Strategy Trends

JD Supra: Mergers

The Ankura Healthcare Real Estate Strategy team monitors a wide variety of economic indicators to inform clients upcoming strategic endeavors. Here are the ones worth watching in 2025.

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Cliff Asness's AQR multi-strategy hedge fund returns 9% in the first quarter during tough conditions

CNBC: Investing

The Apex strategy from Cliff Asness' firm, which combines stocks, macro and arbitrage trades with $3 billion in assets under management, gained 9% in Q1.

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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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SEC Issues Updated Guidance for Nonpublic Review of Draft Registration Statements

JD Supra: Mergers

On March 3, 2025, the staff of the SECs Division of Corporation Finance announced that it is expanding the accommodations available for issuers that submit draft registration statements for nonpublic review.

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This All-Weather stock list is outperforming in this tough market — Here's another new idea

CNBC: Investing

The All Weather Stock list which we launched in late February is working according to plan so far.

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MicroStrategy downgraded to sell by firm that says 'convertible issuance strategy is likely tapped'

CNBC: Investing

Monness Crespi Hardt says there are "limits" to MicroStrategy's bitcoin accumulation approach.

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UK Corporate Briefing - April 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about.

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Here’s why buying Alibaba is a 'great way to avoid the tariff tantrum,' says one investor

CNBC: Investing

Investors should lean into Alibaba and Snowflake if they're looking for stocks to weather tariff risks, said investor Quint Tatro.

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Turning Losses Into Gains: Private Equity Tax Strategies With Distressed Businesses

JD Supra: Mergers

Private equity (PE) firms play a critical role in revitalizing struggling businesses by providing, among other things, financial support and operational expertise. PE transactions are often driven by a combination of strategic growth objectives and tax planning opportunities.

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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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Wells Fargo adds Tesla to tactical underweight list, sees no rebound after rough first quarter

CNBC: Investing

Weak demand trends and fundamentals make Wells Fargo bearish on Tesla.

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Tariffs and DOGE: The Impact on Mergers and Acquisitions in 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

While many felt that 2025 might finally be the year of the rebound for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the M&A landscape has hit turbulence as we take off into the new year. In just the first few months, the new administration has imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, with a limit of 10% on Canadian energy, as well as a 20% tariff on products from China.

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Network Visibility Module and Zeek Detections in Secure Network Analytics

Cisco: M&A

Secure Network Analytics version 7.5.2 has been released, offering exciting new features such as the Network Visibility Module (NVM) and Zeek detections.

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Buy this burger chain with more than 40% upside, says Loop Capital

CNBC: Investing

The burger stock has little tariff risk, according to Loop Capital.

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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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Ackroo Completes Sale to Paystone

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Ackroo Completes Go Private Transaction with Paystone by way of Arrangement Ackroo Completes Go Private Transaction with Paystone by way of Arrangement

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JPMorgan's top stock picks as April kicks off

CNBC: Investing

Here are the new names on JPMorgan's focus list.

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APMH Invest makes all-cash voluntary recommended purchase offer for Svitzer

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL A.P. Møller.

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Chip stocks are poised to fall further, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

Todd Gordon breaks down the chart on the VanEck Semiconductor ETF.

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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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Chinese Auto Giants Dongfeng and Changan Are in Talks to Merge

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car sector.

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Protect your portfolio from a stagflation scenario with these dividend stocks, Jefferies says

CNBC: Investing

Some dividend-paying stocks are poised to hold up in an environment when economic growth is slowing and inflation remains high, the investment bank found.

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TransUnion Completes Acquisition of Credit Prequalification and Distribution Platform Monevo

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The acquisition meets growing demand for personalized credit experiences online The acquisition meets growing demand for personalized credit experiences online

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Goldman Sachs gets bullish on this beauty stock with little tariff exposure

CNBC: Investing

The stock can be a strong addition to investor portfolios as tariff and economic risks abound, according to Goldman Sachs.

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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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Lumine Group Completes the Purchase of Vidispine

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Lumine Group completes the purchase of the Vidispine brand and business assets from Arvato Systems, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.

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An insurance play to weather the current market volatility

CNBC: Investing

Frank Holland breaks down what traders are watching ahead of the new session.

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Nykredit forlænger tilbudsperioden vedrørende anbefalet frivilligt offentligt købstilbud på Spar Nord Bank A/S til 24. april 2025 - Nykredit Realkredit A/S

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DENNE MEDDELELSE ER OFFENTLIGGJORT I HENHOLD TIL § 9, STK. 3-5 OG § 21, STK. 3 I BEKENDTGØRELSE NR. 636 AF 15. MAJ 2020 MÅ IKKE OFFENTLIGGØRES, PUBLICERES.

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Bank of America's top trades for the second quarter

CNBC: Investing

As the second quarter kicks off, Bank of America is highlighting a group of favored stocks that investors may want to keep an eye on.

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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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Nykredit offentliggør forlængelse af tilbudsperioden

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Nykredit offentliggør forlængelse af tilbudsperioden til den 24. april 2025 MÅ IKKE OFFENTLIGGØRES, PUBLICERES ELLER UDLEVERES DIREKTE ELLER INDIREKTE I.

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Stocks that can best manage the tariff threat, according to Morgan Stanley

CNBC: Investing

The bank screened for companies that have mechanism for handling levies.

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Nykredit announces extension of the offer period

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Nykredit announces extension of the offer period to 24 April 2025 NOT FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR TO ANY.

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How to play a comeback in the market and Apple with less risk using options

CNBC: Investing

Nishant Pant describes a bull call spread in Apple.

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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?