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Bid Protest Minute: COs Must Account for Corporate Restructuring When Assessing Qualifications

JD Supra: Mergers

On November 13, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained a protest by DecisionPoint Corporation concluding that when the Air Force determined EmeSec, a wholly owned subsidiary of DecisionPoint, was ineligible for award for not having the correct certification, it improperly ignored the effect of a novation.

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Agentic AI Musings

Beyond M&A

To some, Agent-based AI is a buzzword, to others, they are already commercialising it. Instead of discussing the technology from afar, I will describe the use of Agents by taking you through a simple use case and then referring to a strong example of usage from a firm we did Tech DD on. I have a simplistic view of the tech itself – an agent will perform a specific task it is built for, in a particular sequence, to provide a specific output.

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Stocks Plunge as Fed Forecasts Fewer Rate Cuts Next Year

The New York Times: Banking

The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year, but investors shuddered at revised forecasts suggesting only two cuts in 2025.

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Global M&A Insights Q4 2024 - introduction

JD Supra: Mergers

In our biannual M&A trends report we explore the possible impact of the new U.S. administration on dealmaking, the dynamics of transatlantic M&A, private equity exits, and Mario Draghis proposals to reshape the European merger review landscape. Welcome to the latest edition of M&A Insights, where we bring together partners from across the A&O Shearman network to explore the themes shaping global dealmaking.

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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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JPMorgan upgrades a unique, AI-related stock, sees more than 20% upside

CNBC: Investing

Shares of this artificial intelligence-powered marketplace may be poised for more upside in the coming months, according to JPMorgan.

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Analysing the growth of Private Credit in the Middle East: A Comparative Study against the UK position

JD Supra: Mergers

Following the successful completion of a number of key private-credit transactions across the Middle East in 2024 (including the recent transaction White & Case acted on for Property Finder, named "Impact Deal of the Year" at the 2024 IFLR Awards), a number of trends in Middle East private credit transactions are now able to be observed, as "market positions" start to be established.

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Time to scale? 4 ways to get your business ready

Global Banking & Finance

By Brandon Spear, CEO, TreviPay Business leaders everywhere are seeking opportunities to expand operations and capture new markets. This growth mindset brings a surge of excitement heading into 2025. Yet, scaling a businessparticularly in the B2B spacecomes with its unique set of challenges.

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Citi double upgrades shares of this retailer, sees more than 15% upside from here

CNBC: Investing

There may be sizable gains in store for this retailer in the months ahead, according to Citi.

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Non-Competes: When Will Delaware Courts “Blue Pencil” Unenforceable Covenants?

Deal Lawyers

In Sunder Energy, LLC v. Tyler Jackson, (Del.; 12/24), the Delaware Supreme Court addressed a plaintiff’s argument that the Chancery Court erred in refusing to blue pencil a non-compete agreement that the Court found to be impermissibly overbroad.

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Boeing looks primed for a comeback. How to buy at a discount using options

CNBC: Investing

Tony Zhang describes a cash-secured put position in the aerospace giant.

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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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Step up Your Study Strategy with CCIE Service Provider Practice Labs

Cisco: M&A

CCIE Service Provider Practice Labs are now available, offering candidates a controlled, exam-like setting to practice hands-on for the CCIE Lab.

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David Bonderman, Co-Founder of Private Equity Giant TPG, Dies at 82

The New York Times: Banking

A globe-trotting lawyer turned investor, he helped transform a cottage industry into a colossus with influence on Wall Street and beyond.

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How Visibility Affects the Warfighter

Cisco: M&A

Discover how the digital age is revolutionizing warfare, as technological advancements and cyber capabilities reshape military strategies, highlighting the critical need for real-time network Read more on Cisco Blogs

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The future of insurance payment processing: AI, automation and beyond

Global Banking & Finance

By Piers Williams, Global Insurance Manager at AutoRek Imagine a world where insurance payments are processed within minutes, fraud detection happens in real time, and customers never face delays in claim payouts. The insurance industry is transforming, and payment processing is central to this change.

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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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Vireo Growth Inc. Announces $75 Million Financing and Acquisitions of Four Single State Operators

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

$75 million equity financing at $0.625 per Vireo share will result in combined new entity having an industry-leading balance sheet Transactions.

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This chip play is up about 40% in December, and its dividend is growing

CNBC: Investing

This semiconductor stock offers investors a combination of capital appreciation, income and dividend growth and it's having a hot month.

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Gentex Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire VOXX International

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) announced a definitive agreement to acquire VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) at $7.50 per share.

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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

The New York Times: Banking

Heres how the central banks interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

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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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Alliance Entertainment Acquires Handmade by Robots

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Alliance teams up with BDA to accelerate growth for highly sought-after vinyl-figure collectibles Alliance teams up with BDA to accelerate growth for highly sought-after vinyl-figure collectibles

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How Smarter Applications Will Shape Industries in 2025

Global Banking & Finance

By Tony Judd, Managing Director, Nordics, UK & Ireland, Verizon Business Prediction 1: Data-driven applications will evolve, unlocking smarter, faster decisions across industries In 2025, the digital landscape will be dominated by the relentless march of data-driven applications.

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This software stock is making a great setup heading into 2025, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

Frank Cappelleri breaks down the charts on Cadence Design Systems.

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Tradeweb appoints global markets co-heads amid ‘substantial’ recent growth

The TRADE

Tradeweb has announced the appointments of Enrico Bruni and Troy Dixon as co-heads of global markets a newly created role following significant recent global growth. Both are set to begin their roles in January 2025 and report to Billy Hult, Tradewebs chief executive. Bruni was previo usly managing director, head of Europe and Asia business at Tradeweb, w hile Dixon joins from Hollis Park Partners having founded the firm and most recently worked a s c hief investment officer.

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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 America says this 'top Internet value stock' could see more growth in 2025

CNBC: Investing

This online travel stock may have more room to run heading into 2025, according to Bank of America.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents SUCCESS Computer Consulting in its Sale to L Squared Capital Partners

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC (December 18, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that SUCCESS Computer Consulting (SUCCESS), a leader in managed IT and security services for small and medium-sized businesses, has been acquired by L Squared Capital Partners.

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Analysis-US stocks face headwind from rising yields after Fed signals fewer rate cuts

Global Banking & Finance

By Lewis Krauskopf and Suzanne McGee NEW YORK (Reuters) – The rally in U.S. stocks is encountering a fresh hurdle — a potentially problematic rise in Treasury yields as the Federal Reserve signals fewer interest rate cuts for 2025.

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Elis poursuit la consolidation de son réseau en Allemagne avec l'acquisition de Ernst

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Elis poursuit la consolidation de son réseau en Allemagne avec lacquisition de Ernst Saint-Cloud, le 19 décembre 2024 Elis, leader mondial des services.

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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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Italy’s Treasury, Asterion file binding bid for Telecom Italia subsea unit

Global Banking & Finance

ROME (Reuters) – A consortium led by the Italian economy ministry has filed a 700 million euro ($733 million) binding offer for Telecom Italia’s (TIM) submarine cable unit Sparkle, the ministry said on Thursday. The ministry is bidding with Retelit, an Italian fibre network operator owned by Spanish infrastructure fund Asterion.

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Elis continues the consolidation of its network with the acquisition of Ernst in Germany

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Elis continues the consolidation of its network with the acquisition of Ernst in Germany Saint-Cloud, 19 December 2024 Elis, the global leader in.

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Analysis-Italy’s bonds poised for gains at expense of Germany and France in 2025

Global Banking & Finance

By Antonella Cinelli and Valentina Consiglio ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s uncharacteristic political stability is likely to boost its government bonds next year, analysts say, as uncertainty over Germany and France undermines investor confidence in them.

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Succès de l’offre de rachat de titres obligataires super subordonnés RT1 pour un montant de 186,4 millions d’euros

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Communiqué de presse19 décembre 2024 - N° 24 NE PAS DIFFUSER, PUBLIER OU DISTRIBUER, DIRECTEMENT OU INDIRECTEMENT, À UNE « U.S. PERSON » (TEL QUE CE TERME.

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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?