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Infighting among fintech players has caused TabaPay to ‘pull out’ from buying bankrupt Synapse

TechCrunch: M&A

A dust-up between Evolve Bank & Trust, Mercury and Synapse has led TabaPay to abandon its acquisition plans of troubled banking-as-a-service startup Synapse. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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UK Tax Round Up - April 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to April’s edition of our UK Tax Round Up. This month has seen a number of interesting decisions covering the application of the transfer pricing rules and the unallowable purpose test to an intragroup financing arrangement, whether interest paid on intragroup loans was “yearly” and the recipient was “beneficially entitled” to it and on the approach that should be taken by the courts in constructing the hypothetical contract required to ascertain whether an individual should be treated.

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AI: Using Natural Language Processing to Predict M&A Participants

Deal Lawyers

This recent SSC/Intralinks blog discusses how natural language processing (NLP), an AI-powered machine learning technology, may be about to transform M&A.

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Section 1202 QSBS - The Overlooked Arrow in the Business Succession Quiver

JD Supra: Mergers

Business owners considering exit options from their businesses often can be blinded by purchase price figures and proceeds, often “accepting” that paying capital gains tax is part of the deal. The ability to avoid or defer capital gains taxes makes a substantial difference in the ultimate “take home” amount for the selling business owner.

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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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Chinese EV maker Zeekr prices IPO at $21, at the top end of range, reports say

CNBC: Investing

Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr will reportedly price its initial public offer at $21 a share Thursday.

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Changes are coming to the S&P 500 and Wall Street speculates these stocks could be added

CNBC: Investing

These stocks could be poised to join the S&P 500 when the broad index undergoes its next quarterly rebalance, according to some Wall Street analysts.

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Why Higher Fed Rates Are Not Totally Off the Table

The New York Times: Banking

Fed officials still think their next move will be to cut rates, but they are not entirely ruling out the possibility that they might have to raise them.

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Thursday's analyst calls: Airbnb earnings reaction, e-commerce stock gets upgrade after big sell-off

CNBC: Investing

A short-term home rental giant and an e-commerce platform were among the big names talked about by analysts on Thursday.

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Would Paramount Bidders Break It Up?

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

If Sony and Apollo Global win the fight to buy the media company, they plan to keep the studio business and sell everything else.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

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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This provider of water to oil and gas drillers can rally 40%, Citi says

CNBC: Investing

A recent business pivot has well positioned the company for upside ahead, says Citi.

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Climate concerns: Personal advice on how to navigate eco-anxiety

Cisco: M&A

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Cisco employees working in sustainability share how they cope with eco-anxiety.

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Goldman sees 50% upside from here for Sunrun following results

CNBC: Investing

Goldman Sachs says the residential solar provider is down for the year but poised for a big increase.

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Citi bolsters rates trading team with spell of new hires

The TRADE

Citi has moved to expand its rates trading team with a string of new hires from across the street, The TRADE understands. According to an internal memo, Courtenay Watson has been appointed managing director in London, effective from August, and will cover the bank’s European Government Bond (EGB) trading business. Watson joins from BNP Paribas where she had been head of peripheral EGB trading.

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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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Money market funds yielding more than 5% won’t last. Where to deploy idle cash instead

CNBC: Investing

Yields in cash are poised to drop once the Federal Reserve pulls back rates.

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Citi makes minority investment in e-trading bond platform provider Cicada Technologies

The TRADE

Citi has made a strategic minority investment in Greenwich-based fintech, Cicada Technologies (CT), to facilitate institutional e-trading of Mexican government bonds. Citi’s Markets Strategic Investments unit handled the investment, with Citi set to act as a liquidity provider for the trading platform. Citi joins existing investors Kaszek Ventures, Dila Capital and BCP Securities.

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A port-in-the-storm trade if the consumer continues to get pinched by rates and inflation

CNBC: Investing

Mike Khouw breaks down a defensive trade for this tough economic picture.

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2024 Robotics Industry Report

Benchmark International

The global robotics market was valued at $46 billion in 2023 and is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1% to reach $169.8 billion between 2024 and 2032.

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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 and JPMorgan see big upside for this under-the-radar steel stock

CNBC: Investing

Both Goldman and JPMorgan are bullish on this steel stock.

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What were the most active industry subsectors within the software and IT services verticals for mergers and acquistions for Q1 2024?

Solganick & Co.

May 9, 2024 by Aaron Solganick, CEO/Founder, Solganick & Co. The most active industry subsectors for mergers and acquisitions in the software and IT services verticals during Q1 2024 were: Software development services , driven by demand for vertical SaaS solutions, a shift to profitability over growth, and consolidation in areas like cloud, analytics, IoT, and AI/ML.

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Software stock forming a 'big base breakout' that heralds more gains ahead, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

David Keller breaks down the pattern forming in Squarespace.

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Delaware’s Appealing Interlocutory Review Regime

Sidley Shareholder Litigation

In a recent case, Palkon v. Maffei ( TripAdvisor ), the Delaware Supreme Court accepted an interlocutory appeal of the Court of Chancery’s denial of shareholders’ motion to dismiss. Such appeals are not common: Delaware Supreme Court Rule 42(b) expressly provides that “[i]nterlocutory appeals should be exceptional, not routine, because they disrupt the normal procession of litigation, cause delay, and can threaten to exhaust scarce party and judicial resources.

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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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JPMorgan recommends Affirm after plunge: 'Not letting a good sell off go to waste'

CNBC: Investing

The firm sees upside of more than 35%.

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5 Costly Errors to Watch Out for in M&A Due Diligence

Software Equity Group

Due diligence is the pivotal checkpoint in an M&A process, during which you share vital information about your business with potential buyers/investors. Our approach to this point in the process is confirmatory, meaning that by this stage, interested parties should not receive any significant new revelations. Because of this, the due diligence phase remains a critical milestone laced with potential pitfalls.

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What are E-commerce Payment Systems and their Types?

Razorpay

If you have established an e-commerce business, you must be aware of your customer’s expectations of a fast and easy-to-use checkout process. With the advancement of technology and growing competition in the market, every e-commerce business is trying to provide its customers with a smooth checkout process. Are you wondering how to stay competitive and improve your customers’ shopping experience?

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Earnings Playbook: Stocks that are set to beat analysts' estimates next week

CNBC: Investing

These stocks have a history of beating earnings estimates, and rallying afterward.

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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?

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American Shared Hospital Services Announces Closing of Acquisition of 60% Majority Interest in Three Radiation Therapy Cancer Centers in Rhode Island

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

American Shared Hospital Services Announces Closing of Acquisition of 60% Majority Interest in Three Radiation Therapy Cancer Centers in Rhode Island.

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Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Sunrun, Costco, Arm, Fox, Robinhood, Airbnb & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management LLP: Form 8.3 - Network International Holdings PLC

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of.