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BlackBerry sells Cylance for $160M, a fraction of the $1.4B it paid in 2018

TechCrunch: M&A

Arctic Wolf has acquired Cylance, BlackBerry’s beleaguered cybersecurity business, for $160 million a significant discount from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry paid to acquire the startup in 2018. Under the terms of the deal, which is expected to close in BlackBerry’s fiscal Q4, BlackBerry will sell its Cylance assets to Arctic Wolf for $160 million […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Five Hot Trends in Life Sciences for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The life sciences industry is well positioned for growth in 2025, fueled by strong investor interest and technological advancements, especially in AI. Life sciences venture capital (VC) funding and IPOs have picked up in 2024, and anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts will likely further accelerate this trend.

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Israeli spyware maker Paragon bought by US private equity giant

TechCrunch: M&A

The company's spyware, dubbed Graphite, is capable of hacking phones and stealing private communications. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Juntos - Diciembre 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Bienvenidos a Juntos, nuestro boletn que explora desarrollos en el mundo del derecho antimonopolio y de competencia en Amrica Latina. En esta edicin, analizamos algunos de los principales titulares del 2024.

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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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Greening the Bottom Line: M&A Heats the Race for Sustainable Innovation

Sun Acquisitions

The global shift towards sustainability is no longer a distant dream; it’s a full-fledged economic engine driving innovation. In this race to a greener future, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are emerging as a powerful tool for companies to gain a significant edge. This strategic collaboration isn’t just about acquiring assets; it’s about supercharging sustainable solutions and accelerating progress.

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Juntos - Dezembro de 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Bem-vindo aoJuntos, nosso boletim trimestral que explora os principais desenvolvimentos na rea concorrencial e antitruste nas Amricas, com especial ateno a novidades que possam impactar toda a regio. Nesta edio, examinamos o que ocorreu no ltimo trimestre de 2024.

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DOJ and FTC Withdraw Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors

JD Supra: Mergers

The Justice Departments Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (Agencies) announced on Dec. 11, 2024, that they have withdrawn the Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors (Guidelines) issued in April 2000.

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Disclosure of Preliminary Merger Negotiations: Are SPACs Different?

Deal Lawyers

Last week, the SEC announced settled enforcement proceedings against Cantor Fitzgerald for its alleged role in causing two SPACs that it controlled to make misleading statements to investors about the status of their discussions with potential acquisition targets ahead of their initial public offerings (IPOs).

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Dealmaker's Digest: A Top 10 Bulletin - December 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In Dealmakers Digest, read the top 10 latest developments in global transactions. We offer insights into M&A activity across industries and borders. M&A activity: Global M&A value reached nearly $350 billion in November, the second highest monthly value for 2024.

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Nvidia falls into correction territory, down more than 10% from its record close

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia shares slumped more than 2% on Monday, putting shares of the AI chip darling in correction territory.

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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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A General Counsel’s Guide to the New HSR Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

As of February 10, 2025, the Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification rules will require significantly more compliance work from transacting parties. Early Planning for More Complex Filings: Companies contemplating transactions that require Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notifications will need to work with counsel to start earlier to prepare the newer filings, particularly for transactions involving companies that are actual or potential competitors, are in the same vertical distribution.

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Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro

How2Exit

E261: Want to Know How to Dominate Negotiations? Master Negotiation Secrets: Unlock Deals Like a Pro - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Derrick Chevalier is a seasoned negotiation expert and consultant with decades of experience in the field. He is the creator of the CNSUF method, which stands for Comprehensive Negotiating Strategies Universal Framework, an advanced and universally applicable negotiation framework.

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Navigating the New European Commission’s M&A Landscape: What In-House Counsel Need To Know

JD Supra: Mergers

As the new European Commission (EC) assumes office for the 2024 2029 term, in-house legal counsel across industries must brace for an evolving regulatory environment that promises to influence the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). With significant shifts in priorities from sustainability to strategic autonomy and a new College of Commissioners, the stakes are high for dealmakers navigating the European market.

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MarketAxess and UBS Bond Port unveil workflow integration

The TRADE

MarketAxess Axess IQ is now able to connect to UBS Bond Port, the businesses have announced, allowing users to directly route orders to the UBS Bond Port order book through one click. Erik Tham The move is set to enhance the liquidity and workflow options available to Axess IQ users. Erik Tham, head of product management, global private banking at MarketAxess, said: This collaboration between UBS and MarketAxess makes Axess IQ an even more powerful one-stop-shop.

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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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Location, Location, Location! December 2024 - Questions and Answers on Capital Call Securitization – An Idea Whose Time Is Now

JD Supra: Mergers

Securitization of sublines continues to be the hottest of hot topics in fund finance. Whether it could be done, how to do it, and how to overcome certain real and perceived challenges were topics of countless articles and conversations among practitioners and their clients for quite some time, but that all changed in 2024 when we truly saw the dawn of the securitization era for fund finance.

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Jefferies downgrades Ford to underperform, says stock will struggle again in 2025

CNBC: Investing

The new year could bring some more pullback for Ford, according to Jefferies.

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Bank of England System-Wide Exploratory Scenario Exercise and 2024 Central Counterparty Supervisory Stress Test

JD Supra: Mergers

The Bank of England has published the final report on its system-wide exploratory scenario. The SWES was a 'system-wide' exercise, incorporating a wide range of financial firms and business models, focusing not on the resilience of individual participants, but the impact on important U.K. financial markets.

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Goldman's growth picks for 2025 trading at a reasonable price

CNBC: Investing

Advanced Micro Devices and Pinterest turned up on the firm's list of names that offer growth at a reasonable price.

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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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12 Days of Learning to Hustle in the New Year

Cisco: M&A

Join us for 12 days of skill-building that could transform your 2025.

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JPMorgan upgrades this underperforming tech stock, sees 20% upside ahead

CNBC: Investing

A couple of catalysts could propel shares of Keysight Technologies higher, according to JPMorgan.

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20/25 Vision: A Clear Look at the Technology Trends that will Define 2025

Cisco: M&A

Every year, I take time to think deeply about which technology trends will truly shape the year to come.

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Drone stocks are surging on Wall Street, led by Red Cat Holdings

CNBC: Investing

Drone stocks rallied Monday after a flurry of sightings across the Northeast in recent days renewed attention toward the sector.

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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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A Season of Gratitude and Growth: Partnering to Build the Cisco 360 Partner Program

Cisco: M&A

Celebrate a season of gratitude and growth with Ciscos 360 Partner Program. Built on collaboration, it offers partners flexibility and support to thrive, setting new standards for success in the new year.

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Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Broadcom, Netflix, McDonald's Dell, Exxon Mobil, Meta and more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Building the Future of Connectivity: Boost Mobile and Cisco’s Collaborative Journey

Cisco: M&A

We sat down with Mike (Mac) McNamara, Vice President and Head of Network Engineering for Boost Mobile, to discuss the companys ambitious 5G network deploymentand Ciscos pivotal role.

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How to know when it's time to take profits in your 2024 winners using charts

CNBC: Investing

Katie Stockton breaks down the charts on Palantir and Applovin.

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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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The Impacts of Government Regulations on PQC Product Availability

Cisco: M&A

U.S. government regulation has an impact on PQC availability, with different certified encryption methods being required for products handling government info.

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Netflix has never looked better, so it may be time to take some profits, says Loop Capital

CNBC: Investing

Now is the time for investors to step to the sidelines on Netflix, according to the investment bank.

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EIB Group Product Catalogue

European Investment Bank

The EIB Group has developed a variety of finance and advisory solutions to support projects and businesses throughout different development stages and to help attract additional funding. This publication provides an overview of the products and services we offer, highlighting their features, benefits and the impact they have on the broader economy.

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'Tis the season for small caps, starting right now, says BTIG

CNBC: Investing

Small-cap stocks typically perform well over the next two months, even relative to their larger peers, according to a BTIG strategist.

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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?