Tue.Oct 31, 2023

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Confirmed: Palo Alto Networks buys Dig Security, sources say for $400M

TechCrunch: M&A

We reported in September that Palo Alto was getting ready to make yet more security acquisitions out of Israel, specifically of Dig Security and Talon. Today, some confirmation of one of those has arrived: The U.S. security giant said it would be acquiring Dig. The company is not disclosing the financial terms but our sources say […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Big Oil displays commitment to net zero through dealmaking

JD Supra: Mergers

Recent megadeals like ExxonMobil’s proposed US$60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources and Chevron’s US$53 billion move for Hess underscore the industry’s focus on delivering oil and gas as part of the energy mix. However, an accompanying drive to cut carbon emissions has generated a flurry of M&A deals over recent years. These transactions have seen several participants in the industry seek to switch the mix of fossil fuels—reducing heavy oil production and increasing gas.

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Something for the bulls: November is typically the best month for the stock market

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street could be in store for a November uptick if seasonal data holds true.

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Fraudulent Inducement, Merger Clauses and Duplication

JD Supra: Mergers

A couple of months ago, we examined NW Media Holdings Corp. v. IBT Media Inc., 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 30875(U) (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County Mar. 22, 2023) (here), a case in which a lower court addressed the question whether the destruction of millions of pages of data on a Google Workspace states a claim for trespass to chattels or conversion (here). As discussed in that article, the court concluded that the allegations concerning the destruction of such data sufficed to state a claim for conversion.

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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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Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Knowing FTX Money Was Missing, as He Concludes Testimony

The New York Times: Banking

The founder of the FTX crypto exchange was grilled by a federal prosecutor for a second day, just before both sides rested their case in the criminal fraud trial.

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DAMITT Q3 2023: Merger Control Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

JD Supra: Mergers

United States - All significant U.S. merger investigations concluded in either a complaint or an abandoned transaction. Four of the last five quarters have now concluded without any consent agreements, demonstrating the agencies’ continued hostility to remedies and settlements short of litigation.

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California Enacts Pre-Closing ‘Mini-HSR Act’ for Retail Grocery and Pharmacy Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

California enacted AB 853, which requires merging parties in retail grocery and pharmacy-related transactions (presumably with a nexus to California) that meet certain thresholds to notify the California attorney general and observe a 180-day waiting period prior to closing.

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Bitcoin just formed a bullish ‘golden cross’ signal. What it means after the cryptocurrency's recent rally

CNBC: Investing

The bitcoin price chart just flashed a bullish signal that typically heralds a big rally is on the horizon.

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10-31-2023 Newsletter: October 31st PROMO!

OfficeHours

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Morgan Stanley auto analyst Jonas says investors are ‘waking up’ to idea that Ford, GM are not a way to play EV boom

CNBC: Investing

Investing in legacy automakers to play the EV boom may be the wrong strategy, according to Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas.

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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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Europe’s Economy Falters, Diverging From Strong Growth in U.S.

The New York Times: Banking

Economic growth in the eurozone contracted 0.1 percent last quarter, and inflation in October fell to a two-year low, a sign that high interest rates were taking a toll.

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Wall Street has a new favorite AI pick

CNBC: Investing

This data center network stock could be the next big artificial intelligence play, analysts say.

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Failure to plan for an IPO is planning to fail

PE Hub

With a new year just around the corner and the economy bracing for the Presidential election, those looking to IPO by Q4 2024 must prepare now. The post Failure to plan for an IPO is planning to fail appeared first on PE Hub.

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How to play a possible global electric vehicle meltdown, according to Deutsche Bank

CNBC: Investing

Deutsche Bank gave its picks amid concerns of a global electric vehicle meltdown.

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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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Determining the 10 most critical vulnerabilities on your network

Cisco: M&A

When it comes to staying on top of security events, a good application that alerts on security events is better than none. It stands to reason then that two would be better than one, and so on.

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November is typically the best month of the year for these 4 Dow stocks

CNBC: Investing

October was a bleak month for the stock market, but history says that there could be relief in store for at least these four Dow Industrial companies.

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Cisco’s Catalyst SD-WAN: Now available through Azure Marketplace Multiparty Partner Offers Program

Cisco: M&A

As a partner-led organization, with over 90 percent of our business conducted through Cisco partners, we are thrilled to be part of Microsoft’s new Multiparty Private Offers (MPO) program.

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Analyst calls: All the market-moving chatter from Wall Street on Tuesday morning

CNBC: Investing

Check out the market-moving analyst calls and latest chatter on Wall Street today.

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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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The Power of AI, New Products, and Partner Excellence

Cisco: M&A

Did you attend or tune-in to WebexOne last week? I hope you are as excited as I am about the innovation taking place.

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Caterpillar falls after sharing Q4 revenue outlook. What the pros say to do next

CNBC: Investing

Pros on CNBC discussed Caterpillar after the company reported third-quarter results that beat expectations but forecasted 'slightly higher' Q4 revenue.

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Preventing E-Communication Fines in Financial Services

Cisco: M&A

A new use case in the annual refresh of Cisco Portfolio Explorer for financial services is e-communication compliance. This hot button issue is in the news it seems almost weekly.

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These mutual funds are on pace for hefty distributions in 2023. How to manage the tax bite

CNBC: Investing

Fund families are posting their estimated capital gains distributions, which they will usually make in December.

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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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Bank of Japan Takes Another Step Away From Easy Money

The New York Times: Banking

The Bank of Japan said it would be more flexible in how it managed government bond yields, citing rising inflation.

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Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Tesla, SoFi, Pinterest, Roku, Boeing, Apple, Shopify, Chewy and more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Feature Focus: Get festive with wallets on UPI, bigger discounts and more

Razorpay

With the festive season around the corner, we’ve got some stellar surprises for you! We’ve constantly worked to improve your payment experience and we know that during this time of the year, when your customers are on a shopping spree, it matters the most. Every product update and enhancement we worked on in the last month is designed to further fine-tune your payment experience and to ensure that your customers can shop to their heart’s content without breaking the bank!

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A bearish bet on a dollar store stock that keeps hitting resistance

CNBC: Investing

Dollar General (DG) has been stuck in a bear trend since November 2022.

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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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Percheron Capital snaps up foundation repair firm SafeBasements

PE Hub

In conjunction with the deal, Deb Dulsky has been named as CEO of SafeBasements. The post Percheron Capital snaps up foundation repair firm SafeBasements appeared first on PE Hub.

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Navigating the World of Mergers and Acquisitions: A Guide for Business Owners

Sun Acquisitions

In the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of the business world, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become increasingly prevalent. For business owners, this presents both exciting opportunities for growth and daunting challenges in equal measure. Successfully navigating the complex world of M&A requires careful planning, astute decision-making, and often the assistance of experienced professionals like business brokers.

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Madison Dearborn scoops up fluid systems provider Shaw Development

PE Hub

The seller is Monomoy Capital Partners. The post Madison Dearborn scoops up fluid systems provider Shaw Development appeared first on PE Hub.

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Anatomy of a Product: The Secret Behind Greater Conversions

Razorpay

One of the biggest challenges that businesses face is the all-too-familiar tale of customer drop-offs. Potential customers arrive at your website, eagerly browse through products, and then, just when you think you’ve got them hooked, they mysteriously abandon their shopping carts. Frustrating, isn’t it? Here’s what is going on with your customers.

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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?