Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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Nvidia clears regulatory hurdle to acquire Run:ai

TechCrunch: M&A

Chip company Nvidia gets the green light from the European Union to complete its acquisition of Run:ai. The EU came to a unanimous decision today that Nvidia could go ahead with its acquisition of Israeli GPU orchestration platform Run:ai, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The European Commission determined that if the merger went through, other […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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The Mergers & Acquisitions Review: US Trade Compliance Due Diligence 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In addition to a myriad of issues to consider during M&A transactions, parties should conduct due diligence related to US trade regulations and the often-related foreign investment regulations that arise in the context of an acquisition by a foreign company. This chapter will focus on essential considerations when conducting trade due diligence: 1. successor liability based on previous or ongoing violations by the target company; 2. the impact of foreign investment reviews triggered by.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up Occidental and other stocks during sell-off

CNBC: Investing

Berkshire Hathaway bought over $560 million worth of stocks over the last three sessions.

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Current State of the AI VC Financing Market

JD Supra: Mergers

While the broader venture capital financing market continues to experience headwinds and turbulence, artificial intelligence (AI) deal activity has been a bright spot for companies and investors, with relatively robust deal activity and sustained investor interest, which are expected to continue into 2025.

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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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Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

Solganick & Co.

December 20, 2024 – The software and IT services M&A market has seen a rebound in 2024 after a dip in 2023, with a focus on smaller transactions and strategic acquisitions. Key Trends in 2024: Recovery in M&A Activity: Deal volume is projected to grow by 15-20% fueled by companies looking to enhance their digital capabilities and expand into new markets.

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Is life returning to the private equity exit market?

JD Supra: Mergers

Following a period in which financial sponsors have struggled to realize an acceptable prices for their assets, signs point towards a brighter outlook for 2025. At the start of 2024 private equity firms were hoping that market conditions would align in a way that would make it easier for them to exit their assets and realize above-market gains.

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Morgan Stanley sticks by Nvidia during sell-off, reiterates as top pick

CNBC: Investing

Morgan Stanley still sees more upside ahead for Jensen Huang's chip giant, despite its recent losses.

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Antitrust: HSR & the “Supervisory Deal Team Lead”

Deal Lawyers

The recent changes to the HSR form create a new document custodian known as the “Supervisory Deal Team Lead” and this excerpt from the transcript of a recent Ropes & Gray podcast notes that the requirement to produce so-called “4C documents” extends to documents prepared by or for this new custodian: The new rule requires […]

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These stocks that were big losers in 2024 could rebound early next year, Wolfe says

CNBC: Investing

Companies that tanked this year may enjoy a short-lived jump in 2025, the researcher found.

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Beyond the Data Center: High-Performance Networks for AI

Cisco: M&A

Traditionally, transporting data between geographically distributed data centers required leasing high-capacity circuits from service providers or investing in dedicated optical transport networks.

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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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How to capitalize on the market fear and generate some income using options

CNBC: Investing

Jeff Kilburg describes selling a put spread on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust.

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Strengthening Docker Security: Best Practices for Resilient Containers

Cisco: M&A

Docker's proliferation has led to some serious vulnerabilities, but you can improve security in Docker containers by following a set of best practices.

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Playing defense if the stock selloff turns into a market correction

CNBC: Investing

Investors on the hunt for ways to play defense if losses worsen in a suddenly volatile market may want to take a look at these stocks.

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Woodward Signs Agreement to Acquire Safran’s Electromechanical Actuation Business Based in North America

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Woodward Signs Agreement to Acquire Safrans Electromechanical Actuation Business Based in North America.

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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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This e-commerce stock is undergoing a textbook 'bearish-to-bullish reversal,' according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

Carter Worth breaks down the charts on Etsy.

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Digital Marketing Agency Moburst Acquires Uproar PR

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The move adds media relations to Mobursts service offerings for clients and expands the companys U.S presence The move adds media relations to Mobursts service offerings for clients and expands the companys U.

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Wi-Fi 6E: Revolutionizing Connectivity for Sports and Entertainment Venues

Cisco: M&A

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the need for robust and reliable high-speed Wi-Fi in sports and entertainment venues.

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Jefferies adds new members to its top picks for 2025

CNBC: Investing

New additions to the firm's "Franchise Picks" list include industrial plays Caterpillar and Flowserve.

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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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Redwood Empire Whiskey Acquires Luxury Northern California Distillery

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition Will Further Expand Craft Distillation and Create Unique Consumer Experiences Acquisition Will Further Expand Craft Distillation and Create Unique Consumer Experiences

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Tech stocks are among those that are still cheap and loved by Wall Street heading into 2025

CNBC: Investing

DocuSign and IBM-spinoff Kyndryl are among the stocks that are trading at attractive valuations amid the recent run-up in tech names.

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Ipsos receives competition clearance to acquire infas to create a major player in market, opinion and social research in Germany

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Ipsos receives competition clearance to acquire infas to create a major player in market, opinion and social research in Germany Paris, Hamburg, 20.

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Sterling set to end week in red against dollar as outlooks diverge

Global Banking & Finance

By Greta Rosen Fondahn (Reuters) – Sterling held up against the dollar on Friday but was set to end the week lower after coming under pressure from divided Bank of England policymakers’ views and a U.S. Federal Reserve that is now more reluctant to lower interest rates.

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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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Banzai Signs Acquisition of Vidello, Growing TTM Revenue 59% to $17.3M and Adding $2.3M in EBITDA

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Banzai to Expand Portfolio with Vidello: Next-Generation Video Creation, Editing, and Marketing Suite Expected to add $6.5M in Revenue and $2.3M in EBITDA.

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UK’s FTSE 100 set for worst week in 16 months

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) – UK’s FTSE 100 touched an over one-month low on Friday, led by declines in personal goods and bank shares, with the main stock index on track for its sharpest drop since August 2023 for the week marked by a raft of central bank policy decisions. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.

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Markets Rally, Shaking Off Threat of Government Shutdown

The New York Times: Banking

The S&P 500 jumped after a November inflation reading helped ease worries. A partial government shutdown, analysts said, wouldnt have a lasting economic impact.

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SoftwareOne to buy Norway’s Crayon in $1.4 billion Microsoft-focused takeover

Global Banking & Finance

By Paul Arnold and Tristan Veyet ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss technology firm SoftwareOne said on Thursday it had agreed to buy Crayon Group in a stock and cash deal which values its Norwegian competitor at $1.4 billion.

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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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Ipsos reçoit l’accord des autorités de la concurrence pour l’acquisition d’infas, afin de créer un acteur majeur des études de marché, d'opinion et sociales en Allemagne

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Ipsos reoit laccord des autoritsdelaconcurrence pour lacquisition dinfas, afin de crer un acteur majeur des tudes de march, d'opinion et sociales en Allemagne

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Seeing low-income consumers squeezed, retailers target $10 and under gifts

Global Banking & Finance

By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK (Reuters) – Retailers including Target and Walmart are stocking shelves with more toys and gifts such as Barbies that cost less than $10 this holiday season, a strategy aimed at attracting cash-strapped shoppers.

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CORRECTION: Blackford Capital Acquires Security Fire Systems and Enters the Fire Safety and Security Space

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

A release issued under the same headline on December 20th, 2024 by Blackford Capital has been revised with minor grammatical changes in the first and third paragraph, as well as an additional sentence at the end of the second paragraph that reads, "Mike Alexander is SFSs CEO and Founder, and Chris Alexander is President.

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Why Now’s a Good Time to Sell Your Timeshare

Global Banking & Finance

Nearly 10 million households in the United States own a timeshare, with an average initial purchase price of $23,940. And while many households get consistent use out of their timeshare, this doesnt mean that everyone wants to keep their timeshare indefinitely. As needs, circumstances and interests change, some timeshare owners may decide to sell instead.

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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?