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Micromobility startups Tier and Dott plan to merge to find a path to profitability

TechCrunch: M&A

After years of exploding growth and massive funding rounds, it’s time for consolidation in the micromobility industry. Tier and Dott, two leading European companies in the space, have announced that they plan to merge. The transaction is expected to close within two months of today’s news. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as many free-floating […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Day 2 Notes from the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

JD Supra: Mergers

Sustainability of our healthcare system was an interesting topic at Day 2 of the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Paul Markovich, CEO of Blue Shield of California, expressed the concern that “[T]he status quo is an existential threat to our healthcare system.” Markovich is worried that the healthcare system is losing the public’s trust – which will make it harder to effectively fix our system – while also not delivering the quality of care and accessibility needed by our.

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Killer Acquisitions & Nascent Competitors Targeted by US Antitrust Agencies

Deal Lawyers

This recent Fenwick alert looks at public statements and a myriad of actions by the FTC and DOJ targeting killer acquisitions, nascent competitors and potential competition. The alert starts with this background: A nascent competitor is a firm that has the potential to become a serious threat to an established incumbent.

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First Major Overhaul of HSR Act Will Greatly Increase Time and Resources Required to Complete HSR Filing

JD Supra: Mergers

In June 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in conjunction with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the premerger notification form and instructions, as well as the premerger notification rules that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act or the Act).

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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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DGCL Amendments: More On “Insolvency Exception” to Stockholder Approval for Asset Sales

Deal Lawyers

Shortly after they were approved in August, I blogged about the 2023 DGCL amendments, including the amendment to Section 272 providing that Section 271’s stockholder approval requirements will not apply to a disposition of property securing a mortgage or pledged to a secured party if either the secured party exercises rights to effect the disposition, […]

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The bitcoin chart is showing signs of resuming long-term trend back to $66K as ETF decision looms

CNBC: Investing

Frank Cappelleri analyzes the bitcoin chart ahead of an SEC decision on a cryptocurrency ETF.

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CME and S&P DJI to collaborate on launch of options later this month

The TRADE

CME Group is set to launch options on S&P 500 annual dividend index futures on 29 January, subject to a regulatory review. Tim Brennan The move is set to provide an enhanced, more innovative and diversified offering for clients. Tim Brennan, head of capital markets at S&P Dow Jones Indices (DJI), highlighted the key benefits of the collaboration: “By providing the underlying view into US dividend trends through our S&P 500 Dividend Points Index (Annual), coupled with CME Grou

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SEC approves rule changes that pave the way for bitcoin ETFs

CNBC: Investing

Funds could launch as soon as this week from issuers such as BlackRock and Fidelity.

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Key Considerations in an Equity Rollover

PCE

Private equity buyers often prefer that selling shareholders retain minority ownership in their business through an equity rollover. It is essentially a “reinvestment” by the seller in the business post-transaction and reduces the cash proceeds available at the close. There are several factors a selling shareholder must consider to fully understand the risks and rewards associated with an equity rollover.

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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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The spot bitcoin ETF: Here's what happens when it starts trading

CNBC: Investing

With a spot bitcoin ETF now looking very real, attention is turning to the details.

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Impax Asset Management to acquire corporate credit business from partner firm Formuepleje Group

The TRADE

Impax Asset Management has entered into an agreement to acquire the corporate credit assets from fixed income manager Absalon Corporate Credit, part of Formuepleje Group. The deal is subject to closing conditions. The sum has not been disclosed. Copenhagen-based Absalon serves European institutional investors and Danish high net worth individuals. It has approximately £351 million in assets under management and manages two strategies: global high yield, launched in 2006, and emerging market corp

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Strategist names his top five picks to buy in this pullback, including one popular technology stock

CNBC: Investing

Investors may want to consider using the latest market pullback as an opportunity to snatch up shares of popular high-quality stocks, one strategist says

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Sustainability 101: What are smart grids?

Cisco: M&A

Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?

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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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Stock market doesn't bottom until after the Fed starts cutting rates, charts show

CNBC: Investing

All three major averages are down to start the year and if history is to follow form, volatility could continue for some time.

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Harnessing Computer Vision for retail with AI

Cisco: M&A

In the rapidly evolving retail sector, businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge, increase efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.

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Wells Fargo says buy the stock of this car wash chain that has 30% upside

CNBC: Investing

Shares of this car wash company rallied an eye-watering 63% since October, but Wells Fargo says there are still more gains ahead.

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TA invests in financial software firm CSI

PE Hub

Centerbridge Partners and Bridgeport Partners will retain their positions as majority and minority investors, respectively. The post TA invests in financial software firm CSI appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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These dividend growing stocks are ripe for the picking in 2024, Morgan Stanley says

CNBC: Investing

Companies that raise dividends outperform on average, while dividend cuts tend to foretell lower returns, according to the firm.

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Bessemer Investors-backed Legacy Restoration merges with Southern Roofing and Renovation

PE Hub

Legacy is a Minnesota-based provider of exterior restoration and remodeling services. The post Bessemer Investors-backed Legacy Restoration merges with Southern Roofing and Renovation appeared first on PE Hub.

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Avoid these possible earnings blowups as reporting season begins, Wolfe Research says

CNBC: Investing

There are some names this upcoming earnings season investors may want to steer clear from, according to Wolfe Research.

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RTC Partners-backed Verdantas snaps up water services firm Peterson Brustad

PE Hub

Verdantas is a provider of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, modeling and digital technology. The post RTC Partners-backed Verdantas snaps up water services firm Peterson Brustad appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Goldman recommends clients buy JPMorgan call options for a quick winning trade on earnings

CNBC: Investing

The firm sees reason to be optimistic heading into the bank's financial report.

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Sun Capital-backed Cotton Holdings scoops up disaster restoration services firm 24 Restore

PE Hub

Based in Houston, Cotton is an infrastructure support services company. The post Sun Capital-backed Cotton Holdings scoops up disaster restoration services firm 24 Restore appeared first on PE Hub.

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Vaxil Bio Enters Into Letter of Intent With Copper Bullet Mines in Respect of a Proposed Reverse Takeover

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

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Vance Street to sell Terra Insights to Australia’s Orica

PE Hub

Terra Insights is a Vancouver-based geotechnical, structural and geospatial monitoring company. The post Vance Street to sell Terra Insights to Australia’s Orica 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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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Market Size Worth USD 157.41 Billion in 2032 | Emergen Research

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Increasing usage of mobile devices for web search is one of the major factors driving Search Engine Optimization (SEO) market revenue growth Increasing usage of mobile devices for web search is one of the major factors driving Search Engine Optimization (SEO) market revenue growth

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Madison River Capital backs mental health services provider Senior Care Therapy

PE Hub

The investment will be used by SCT for expansion. The post Madison River Capital backs mental health services provider Senior Care Therapy appeared first on PE Hub.

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Digital Banking Market to Surpass 96.70 Billion by 2030 Drives Due to the Influx of Innovative Fintech Players

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SkyQuest projects that the digital banking market will attain a value of USD 96.70 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20.1% over the forecast period (2023-2030). The digital banking market landscape is poised for substantial acceleration, driven by the influx of innovative fintech players into the financial services sector. Fintech companies have emerged as disruptors, offering extensive digital banking services through their platforms.

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