Tue.Nov 07, 2023

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Update on Abuse of Dominance: New Competition Bureau Guidance and First Private Access Application

JD Supra: Mergers

The Competition Bureau’s new guidance on and the amendments to the abuse of dominance provisions in the Competition Act significantly expand the scope of these provisions. These developments, coupled with private access to the Competition Tribunal, have the potential to significantly increase the use of the abuse of dominance provisions and enable private parties to resolve commercial disputes using the Competition Act.

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Consumers are still spending, but they're under pressure. These stocks still have room to run

CNBC: Investing

The average American consumer is choosing to treat themselves with the occasional splurge, while saving where they can.

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A Guide to the Corporate Transparency Act.

JD Supra: Mergers

The purpose of the Corporate Transparency Act isto “better enable critical nationalsecurity, intelligence, and law enforcement efforts to counter money laundering, the financing of terrorism, and other illicit activity” by creating a national registry of beneficial ownership information for “reporting companies.” Please see full Publication below for more information.

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Re/Max shares tumble as Morgan Stanley warns of litigation risks in wake of landmark realtor conspiracy ruling

CNBC: Investing

A federal jury found the National Association of Realtors and some large residential brokerages liable for $1.78 billion in damages.

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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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The Corporate Transparency Act: Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for Certain Companies Doing Business in the United States

JD Supra: Mergers

Beginning January 1, 2024, certain privately held companies, known as “reporting companies,” will be required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report to identify, and provide personal information about, their direct and indirect owners to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the reporting rules of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the underlying regulations.

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Bernstein says to buy these crypto stocks to play the expected bitcoin ETF and halving

CNBC: Investing

Investors are returning attention back to two big crypto catalysts – a bitcoin ETF and the Bitcoin halving – and Bernstein has ways to play each.

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These bond funds withstood the 2008 and 2020 recessions. What investors can learn from them

CNBC: Investing

Recession fears are looming, but a few intermediate core bond funds have a track record of success.

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[Video] The Informed Board Podcast | How Will Corporate DEI Policies Be Affected by the Supreme Court Ruling in the University Affirmative Action Cases?

JD Supra: Mergers

The latest episode of the Informed Board podcast features a discussion of the potential implications for U.S. companies of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June striking down race-based affirmative action programs in higher education. Our host, Skadden M&A partner Ann Beth Stebbins, leads a discussion with David E. Schwartz, global head of Skadden’s labor and employment group, and Lara A.

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Bank stocks could be the hot year-end trade if peak rates prove a ‘mini clearing event’

CNBC: Investing

Bank stocks have come under pressure this year as rising interest rates weighed on margins.

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Addressing The Enforceability Of Con Ed Provisions In Merger Agreements, Delaware Court Of Chancery Rejects Petition For Post-Closing Mootness Fee, Finding Stockholders Lacked Third-Party Beneficiary Standing To Seek Lost-Premium Damages  

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 31, 2023, Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery issued final judgment denying a petition for a mootness fee award to a stockholder—who had previously asserted claims for breach of a merger agreement—after the merger closed. Crispo v. Musk, No. 2022-0666-KSJM (Del. Ch. Oct. 31, 2023). The Court explained that, to obtain a mootness fee, a “plaintiff-stockholder must demonstrate that his mooted claim was meritorious when filed.

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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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UBS says these software stocks can maximize AI, have 30% upside

CNBC: Investing

As the use cases for artificial intelligence permeate society, these four stocks could be beneficiaries, according to UBS.

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Safe Harbor Policy Bolsters Case for Strong Environmental Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in October delivered a clear message to companies involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and their advisers: Acquiring companies will not be penalized for timely voluntary disclosure of criminal conduct of the acquired entities. This departmentwide Safe Harbor Policy, announced by U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco at the….

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DOJ Safe Harbor: Not Everyone’s a Fan

Deal Lawyers

For many deal lawyers and other M&A participants, the DOJ’s recently announced safe harbor for voluntary disclosure of misconduct discovered in connection with an acquisition is considered a positive development. But it turns out that not everyone is a fan of the program.

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Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Nike, TJX, Disney, Peloton, Re/Max, Home Depot and more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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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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CobaltFX launches alternative FX messaging service to combat post-trade pain points

The TRADE

CobaltFX has launched an alternative post-trade messaging service to reduce risk in FX and combat the lack of competition in the market. According to Andy Coyne, founder of CobaltFX, a Single Point of Failure (SPoF) in FX post-trade messaging – created by market consolidation – poses a threat to the entire global financial ecosystem. Coyne highlights that a number of ‘overdue’ core improvements need to be made, including execution messages having alternative solutions that can run free of charge

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Tuesday's analyst calls: Retail stocks that can win, Peloton gets downgraded

CNBC: Investing

Evercore ISI initiated several retail names with outperform ratings. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank downgraded Peloton.

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China Finance and Real Estate Sectors Threaten Economy, I.M.F. Says

The New York Times: Banking

The International Monetary Fund warned of risks from overstretched lenders and developers even as it raised economic growth forecasts for this year and next.

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Top auto analyst Jonas lists 4 things Tesla could do to stop its slide

CNBC: Investing

The analyst has a few ideas in mind for how the EV maker can turn around its stock slump.

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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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UPI Fraud: Preventing UPI Payment Fraud and Types

Razorpay

UPI frauds are becoming increasingly common in India due to the rise of digital transactions. There were over 95,000 cases of UPI fraud reported in the 2022-23 financial year, according to finance ministry data. Understanding the types of UPI payment frauds can help you stay safe. Fraudsters often employ tactics such as UPI ID fraud, where they create fake IDs to deceive users.

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Goldman double upgrades this under-the-radar cloud stock with nearly 40% upside

CNBC: Investing

Shares of this cloud service provider are attractively priced, the firm said.

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Payment Fraud: What Is It, Types and How to Prevent It?

Razorpay

Onlinе paymеnt fraud is a sеrious and growing problem in thе digital world. It rеfеrs to any fraudulеnt or unauthorisеd transaction that occurs onlinе using a paymеnt mеthod such as a crеdit card, dеbit card, NеtBanking, UPI or wallеt. Onlinе paymеnt fraud can occur in various ways, such as phishing, data thеft, idеntity thеft or chargеback fraud. In this article, we will discuss thе diffеrеnt typеs of onlinе paymеnt fraud, their impact on businеssеs and customers, and the strategies to prevent

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A bearish bet on the S&P 500 for investors that don't believe in this comeback

CNBC: Investing

Last week's mind-boggling rally following the Federal Reserve's decision to forgo another rate hike caught many investors by surprise.

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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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HCI Equity Partners recaps automotive accessories provider Tri-State Enterprises

PE Hub

Tri-State was founded in 1977 and acquired by long-time employee Tristan Taylor in 2015. The post HCI Equity Partners recaps automotive accessories provider Tri-State Enterprises appeared first on PE Hub.

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CFPB Moves to Expand Oversight of Digital Payment Apps

The New York Times: Banking

A proposed rule would subject Google, Apple, PayPal and other digital wallet providers to the same scrutiny that banks face.

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How Splunk and Cisco will Keep Customers at the Center

Cisco: M&A

This blog is co-authored by Gary Steele, President & CEO of Splunk. Gary Steele , President & CEO of Splunk A lot has happened since we announced our agreement to combine Cisco and Splunk.

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MidOcean buys workplace safety training provider Smith System from LLCP

PE Hub

Robert W. Baird & Co. and Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised LLCP and Smith System in connection with the transaction. The post MidOcean buys workplace safety training provider Smith System from LLCP appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Global BI and Analytics Market Size USD 102.85 Billion in 2032 | Emergen Research

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Increasing demand for real-time performance measurement solutions and increasing demand for better sales forecasting and budgeting solution are driving growth of the business intelligence and analytics market. Increasing demand for real-time performance measurement solutions and increasing demand for better sales forecasting and budgeting solution are driving growth of the business intelligence and analytics market.

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Ardian acquires $2.1bn PE portfolio from CPP Investments; Lincoln Road scoops up landscaping deals

PE Hub

Lincoln Road bets on landscaping services. The post Ardian acquires $2.1bn PE portfolio from CPP Investments; Lincoln Road scoops up landscaping deals appeared first on PE Hub.

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Citadel Securities business development specialist departs for Nasdaq European Markets

The TRADE

Nasdaq European Markets has selected the former head of European business development at Citadel Securities to join the venue as a senior sales director, The TRADE can reveal. Matteo Balladori has joined Nasdaq European Markets in its European equities sales team based in London after nearly six years at Citadel Securities. In his new role at Nasdaq, he will be responsible for European and London-based clients.

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OMERS to buy 5% indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

PE Hub

MLSE owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Argonauts and other sports teams. The post OMERS to buy 5% indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment appeared first on PE Hub.

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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?