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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The dark trading debacle – does anyone even care?

The TRADE

The decision from Brussels to push through a last-minute fix to its accidental loophole in dark trading regulation caused by a clerical error was, for many, an expected outcome. But the events have become a catalyst to an already ongoing, and at times heated, debate around whether the regulatory lens in Europe is focusing on the right areas. Double volume caps (DVCs) were deleted as of 28 March in the original Mifir text published in January.

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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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Razorpay’s first omni-channel payments partnership: Announcing the Razorpay-Odoo integration

Razorpay

Today’s businesses rely on a complex ecosystem of technologies. While essential, managing separate business management software tools for various functions can be inefficient and frustrating. This is where popular open-source ERPs like Odoo make a difference. Odoo offers a suite of tools – for CRM, e-commerce, billing, accounting, manufacturing, warehouse, project management and more – on one single platform.

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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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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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Razorpay’s omni-channel payments partnership: Announcing the Razorpay-Odoo integration

Razorpay

Today’s businesses rely on a complex ecosystem of technologies. While essential, managing separate business management software tools for various functions can be inefficient and frustrating. This is where popular open-source ERPs like Odoo make a difference. Odoo offers a suite of tools – for CRM, e-commerce, billing, accounting, manufacturing, warehouse, project management and more – on one single platform.

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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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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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32 Due Diligence Red Flags

M&A Leadership Council

Certain Risks May Impact the Decision to Proceed with the Transaction By M&A Leadership Council During an M&A due diligence process, certain red flags might indicate risks or problems that could impact the decision to proceed with the transaction. Here are 32 red flags to watch out for: Inconsistent Financial Records: Discrepancies or irregularities in financial statements, such as unexplained revenue fluctuations or irregular accounting practices, can indicate financial instability o

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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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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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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?