Wed.Jan 08, 2025

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Anticipated Surge in Mergers and Acquisitions for 2025: A Synthesis of Strategic Growth and Technological Advancements

JD Supra: Mergers

As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and technological advancements are set to steer the course of M&A activities. A significant trend is the heightened focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is shaping up to be a crucial catalyst in M&A, particularly as businesses seek to bolster their operational f

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SMB Digital Transformation: Enabling Success by Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Agility

Cisco: M&A

Explore how Rasheeda Frazier of Empowering Greatness Inc. drives digital transformation for SMBs, fostering innovation and agility, and empowering communities through strategic insights and Cisco partnerships.

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[Video] SBA’s Final Rule Is Here: Key Takeaways on Updates to HUBZone Program, Other Small Business Programs, and Various Small Business Matters

JD Supra: Mergers

Join PilieroMazzas Meghan Leemon as she unpacks SBAs final rule implementing changes to the HUBZone Program, other small business programs, and various small business matters. This comprehensive rule goes into effect on January 16, 2025, and brings significant changes that government contractors need to understand to maintain compliance and position your business for success under the new regulations.

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Quantum stocks like Rigetti plunge after Nvidia's Huang says the computers are 15 to 30 years away

CNBC: Investing

Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.

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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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On the 2025 Board Agenda

JD Supra: Mergers

The KPMG Board Leadership Center has published its annual message for directors that highlights nine issues for boards to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2025 agendas.

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John-Michael Tamburro Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Technology Services Group

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (January 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce that John-Michael Tamburro has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology Services group. With over 11 years of experience across the financial industry, John-Michael brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, where he will specialize in mergers, acquisitions, and growth strategies.

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Shares of California utility Edison International drop more than 10% as wildfires rage

CNBC: Investing

The decline comes as multiple large fires are burning around Los Angeles, with strong winds in the forecast that could make them difficult to contain.

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ISS Updates its Executive Compensation Policy FAQs for 2025 Proxy Season

JD Supra: Mergers

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading proxy advisory firm, recently updated its Executive Compensation Policy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A full link to the ISS guidance can be found here.

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Aquis and Cboe step away from consolidated tape joint venture

The TRADE

UPDATED : The consolidated tape joint venture by pan-European equity exchanges Aquis Exchange and Cboe Global Markets has been disbanded as the pair confirm their decision to step away. Speaking in an announcement today, Aquis highlighted economic reasons as their motivation behind pulling out of the joint venture. Speaking to The TRADE, a spokesperson for Cboe Europe said: We have worked closely with Aquis to explore, via the SimpliCT joint venture, participation in the public tender process t

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Europe Daily News, 07 January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

COMPETITION - Initiation of proceedings (Case M.11539 - Liberty Media / Dorna Sports) - Commission clears acquisition of Adamant Ecodev by OMV and Adamant (M.11762) - Midday Express.

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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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TD Securities taps Deutsche Numis for new director of sales trading

The TRADE

TD Securities has appointed Rob Fallon as director of sales trading, based in Dublin. Fallon joins the firm from Deutsche Numis, where he spent the last two years, most recently serving as director of sales trading. Institutional broker Numis was acquired by Deutsche Bank in 2023, as part of its Global Hausbank strategy aimed at unlocking deeper engagement with corporates in the UK.

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Planning for 2025: Track Your Post-Closing Obligations for Health Care Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

While the new year presents an opportunity for businesses to look forward and set goals for performance in 2025, former owners of medical practices or other health care-related businesses who sold their enterprises in 2024 should review and inventory post-closing terms, conditions and covenants in their transactions to ensure a smooth exit, free of unwelcome surprises.

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This January indicator is an 'early warning system' for how the year will go

CNBC: Investing

The Stock Trader's Almanac shows that the market rose 14 out of the last 18 post-presidential election years.

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

December 4, 2024: Raise Green, an equity crowdfunding platform designed to facilitate businesses in raising capital for green infrastructure and clean energy projects, was acquired by Honeycomb Credit for an undisclosed amount.

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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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HSBC double downgrades AMD, says chipmaker will fall due to strong AI competition

CNBC: Investing

The firm says growth outside of artificial intelligence will be sluggish.

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Navigating the New HSR Act: Implications for M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

In this episode, Mayer Brown partners Gail Levine and Andrew Noreuil discuss recent changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and their impact on M&A transactions. Our partners provide insight into the new regulatory landscape, focusing on significant amendments to the HSR premerger notification process and the implications for merger filings.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Netflix, UPS, Levi Strauss, Carvana, AMD & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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ICE acquires American Financial Exchange

The TRADE

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has acquired American electronic exchange for direct lending and borrowing, the American Financial Exchange (AFX). ICE has acquired 100% of the venue from 7RIDGE. Further details of the transaction have not been disclosed but ICE confirmed that the acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on its 2025 financial results or its deleveraging and capital return plans.

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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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Bob Lipton Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Human Capital Management Team to Expand M&A Services to the Legal Community

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (January 8, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Bob Lipton has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Human Capital Management (HCM) team. With decades of experience in law firm M&A, legal staffing and recruiting and private equity, Lipton brings unparalleled knowledge and a track record of success to the firm Bob Lipton has extensive experience advising businesses on mergers and acquisitions, gr

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Dékuple accelerates its european expansion with majority stakes in Selmore (Amsterdam) and DotControl (Rotterdam)

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Dékuple accelerates its european expansion with majority stakes in Selmore (Amsterdam) and DotControl (Rotterdam) A strategic partnership to continue.

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Proxy Contests: How Often Are Compensation Issues Raised?

Deal Lawyers

This recent alert from Compensation Advisory Partners updates research from 2015 on how often and when activist investors raise issues with executive pay during proxy contests.

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What traders are watching Wednesday: What's next for Palantir, big banks a top 2025 play

CNBC: Investing

Investors are trying to figure out if the move higher in Treasury yields will persist.

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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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Nigeria’s success in harnessing investment

World Finance

Nigeria was the largest of the African economies in 2022, but declining oil production has seen it slip down the rankings.

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Goldman’s top trades for the first quarter including long Nike and short Ford

CNBC: Investing

Goldman picked Nike as a top long idea for the next quarter and believes that shares can recover as demand and profitability accelerate.

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Norsk Hydro: Market part of Hydro`s 2024-2025 share buyback program finalized

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

On January 7, 2025, Hydro finalized the open market repurchase of the 2024-2025 buyback program as announced on September 10, 2024. The total program.

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Thursday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

CNBC: Investing

The S&P 500 eked out a narrow gain on Wednesday. The NYSE is closed on Thursday in honor of late former President Jimmy Carter. Here's what's on CNBC's radar.

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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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SMC Entertainment Closes Acquisition of Boutique Investment Manager, Bateau Asset Management, Providing Entry to Australian and Southeast Asian Financial Services Markets

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SMC Entertainment Closes Acquisition of Boutique Investment Manager, Bateau Asset Management.

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A once popular tech play has lost its way. How to capitalize on it using options

CNBC: Investing

Tony Zhang describes a debit vertical spread in Western Digital.

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John-Michael Tamburro Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Technology Services Group

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (January 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce that John-Michael Tamburro has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology Services group. With over 11 years of experience across the financial industry, John-Michael brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, where he will specialize in mergers, acquisitions, and growth strategies.

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Here are Mizuho's top picks for January including Chewy

CNBC: Investing

Mizuho's list also includes a key e-commerce firm.

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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?