Thu.Feb 06, 2025

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European leveraged finance: A market reawakened

JD Supra: Mergers

European leveraged finance markets back on track -European leveraged finance markets rallied strongly in 2024, with momentum for new deals and opportunities for borrowers and lenders alike in 2025 - Europe's leveraged finance markets enter 2025 following a solid performance in 2024, with the syndicated loan and high yield bond markets rallying and private debt remaining active.

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The Final Chapter: Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Ruling in Favor of Larry Ellison and Safra Catz for NetSuite Deal Litigation

Sidley Shareholder Litigation

On January 21, 2025, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Chancerys post-trial opinion in favor of the Defendants in In re Oracle Corp. Derivative Litigation. The post The Final Chapter: Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Ruling in Favor of Larry Ellison and Safra Catz for NetSuite Deal Litigation appeared first on Enhanced Scrutiny.

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UK bankers’ remuneration reform: MRT proposals in focus

JD Supra: Mergers

PRA and FCA proposals to revamp bankers remuneration rules would reduce the number of in-scope material risk takers (MRTs), while enabling more MRTs to benefit from proportionality exclusions. Banks would have greater autonomy when identifying MRTs but would need to tighten governance guardrails. In the PRA and FCAs joint consultation paper (PRA consultation paper 16/24 | FCA consultation paper 24/23) on bankers remuneration reform, they propose simplifying MRT rules to tailor them more for.

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UBS believes the trade battle with China will get worse. Beware these tariff-sensitive stocks

CNBC: Investing

These stocks in particular face downside risk if the U.S. and China ramp up their tit-for-tat conflict, according to the Wall Street bank.

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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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FTC’s 2025 Adjustments to HSR Filing Thresholds, Merger Filing Fees, and Interlocking Directorates

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 22, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published in the Federal Register its annual adjustments for notification thresholds regarding proposed mergers and acquisitions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), which will become effective 30 days after publication, on February 21. These threshold adjustments are based on the annual change in the U.S. gross national product.

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Morgan Stanley says buy the DeepSeek dip in Nvidia, calls it top pick into earnings

CNBC: Investing

"While sentiment has worsened around potential longer term risks, near term business continues to firm," the Wall Street bank said.

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Should You Monitor Your Customer Concentration?

Focus Investment Banking

Potential buyers will be looking at this metric if youre considering selling your business, you should too. Its counter-intuitive as a manufacturing business owner, youd love to land the major contract, the exclusive deal, the one big order with one name-brand customer that can anchor your operations for months or even years to come. A large, steady revenue stream is a good thing, isnt it?

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UK Financial Conduct Authority portfolio letter on supervisory strategy for wholesale brokers

JD Supra: Mergers

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published a Dear CEO Letter on its new strategy for supervising wholesale brokers. The FCA has observed a change in the sector in recent years with larger firms acquiring smaller ones and some weaker firms exiting the market altogether, although it observes the sector is overall healthy and competitive.

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Controller Deja Vu: Del. Chancery Again Finds No Liquidity-Based Conflict

Deal Lawyers

Earlier this week in Krevlin v. Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund (Del. Ch.

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Independent Sponsors and Capital Raising: A Conversation With Greg Tobben at Access Capital Partners

JD Supra: Mergers

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connolly a partner in and leader of LPs Corporate Practice Group shares a series of conversations with M&A experts.

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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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Investors should take a 'countertrend' stocks right now, Katie Stockton says

CNBC: Investing

The Fairlead Strategies founder discussed her market outlook on CNBC's "Power Lunch.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Accel-KKR Acquires ResiDex

JD Supra: Mergers

Accel-KKR has acquired ResiDex Software, according to a news release. ResiDex, founded in 2000 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an electronic health record software platform for assisted living and senior care providers.

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Alphabet’s postearnings drop could be the beginning of a downtrend, charts show

CNBC: Investing

Earlier this week, shares of Alphabet were hitting yet another new all-time high, suggesting a renewed leadership role for this leading growth name.

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Documentarian Alex Gibney Teams Up With a Google Billionaire

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney has sold a majority stake in his Jigsaw Productions to the philanthropist Wendy Schmidt.

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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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Tapestry shares more than doubled in 6 months, and one investor thinks gains could be limited from here

CNBC: Investing

Sylvia Jablonski, Defiance ETFs co-founder and CEO, said Tapestry has been relying on price cuts to help drive its growth over the past few years.

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Honoring Cisco Networking Academy partners around the globe

Cisco: M&A

A year in review As we look back on a remarkable year at Cisco Networking Academy, we celebrate our enduring legacy as one of the longest-standing IT skills-to-jobs programs in the world.

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Wall Street analysts cheer greater clarity around MicroStrategy's bitcoin acquisition methods

CNBC: Investing

"While some may see the company's BTC acquisition strategy as risky, we see an emerging and rational cadence to acquisition activity here," Canaccord said.

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Unlocking New Partner Opportunities: Cisco Choice Pay for AI, WiFi-7, and Hybrid Work

Cisco: M&A

We're excited to highlight how Cisco Choice Pay drives value for enterprises investing in AI infrastructure, WiFi-7 and Hybrid Work.

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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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Ford guidance overshadows strong fourth-quarter results. What analysts are saying

CNBC: Investing

Ford said that its 2025 guidance, which came out in line with or lower than many analysts' expectations, "presumes headwinds related to market factors.

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Achieving Reliable AI Models for Network Performance Assurance

Cisco: M&A

Data accuracy, granularity, and diversity are critical for training AI models to assure/predict issues with real-time networks; detect critical events; and enable accurate, closed-loop feedback toward achieving an autonomous network.

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Wall Street analysts liked Qualcomm's results, but concerns about growth are emerging

CNBC: Investing

Qualcomm posted financial results for its fiscal first quarter that beat estimates. Shares shed nearly 5% during premarket trading Thursday, however.

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Quantum Key Distribution and the Path to Post-Quantum Computing

Cisco: M&A

Learn what's available today for quantum-safe solutions, along with the viability of QKD, an emerging tech that spans the gap between the present and future.

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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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Here's what Wall Street is looking for in Amazon's fourth-quarter earnings report

CNBC: Investing

Many major Wall Street firms are bullish on Amazon's fourth-quarter results.

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Eurozone shares wobble while investment banking sees boost

World Finance

Spurred on by their investment banking divisions, many of the largest European banks are on course for profitability in 2024, but slow growth in the Eurozone amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East could signal trouble ahead

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An options strategy to capitalize on volatile stock swings — in either direction

CNBC: Investing

What if there are investment strategies that don't require directional judgment?

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JCDecaux Top Media acquiert High Traffic Media au Panama

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JCDecaux Top Media acquiert High Traffic Media au Panama Paris, le 6 février 2025 JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris : DEC), numéro un mondial de la.

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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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Analysts remain optimistic on Disney's growth despite bumpy earnings reaction

CNBC: Investing

Analysts walked away from Disney's first-quarter results more bullish on the stock.

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JCDecaux Top Media acquires High Traffic Media in Panama

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JCDecaux Top Media acquires High Traffic Media in Panama Paris, February 6th, 2025 JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor.

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These bonds get investors in on stadium action — and provide solid tax-free income

CNBC: Investing

As Americans gear up for the 2025 Super Bowl, they may not be aware that they can invest in bonds that help make those stadiums a reality.

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Cisco Live Amsterdam: discover the power of IT/OT collaboration for digitizing industrial operations

Cisco: M&A

Optimize your experience at Cisco Live Amsterdam by exploring key sessions on Industrial IoT, featuring insightful demos, comprehensive case studies, and strategic industry summits.

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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?