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[Audio] Multiemployer Pension Plans in Mergers and Acquisitions — Troutman Pepper Podcast

JD Supra: Mergers

In this insightful episode of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, attorneys Paul Porretta and Christopher Stock delve into the complex world of multiemployer pension plans. They discuss critical considerations for businesses contemplating the purchase of entities that contribute to these plans.

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What A Thank You Note Can Do For You

H. Friedman Search

This may be a dry topic, but it is so important and many job seekers are overlooking it. I cannot stress the importance of a well-crafted, meaningful thank-you note to everyone you have interacted with at the company you are currently interviewing with. Why? Because it’s your calling card that is left behind as the process progresses. With time taking so much longer to get hired (as we have shared over the last few blogs ), your thank you note will remind them of your continued interest in the

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[Video] Fierce Competition Podcast | Understanding the FTC’s Landmark Ban on Noncompetes

JD Supra: Mergers

The FTC issued its final rule broadly banning noncompete clauses between employers and workers. In this episode of “Fierce Competition,” Skadden attorneys Tara Reinhart, Annie Villanueva Jeffers and Justine Haimi discuss the contents of this bombshell rule, the mounting legal challenges it faces and what clients should do now that the rule has been finalized.

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ESG Due Diligence: Now Mandatory?

Deal Lawyers

This survey by BCG and Gibson Dunn concludes that ESG due diligence has become “indispensable” for M&A. Two-thirds of survey respondents have engaged on ESG topics during transactions, and 75% reported that they identified a material ESG issue in a deal in the last three years because they conducted due diligence.

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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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UK Reforms Phase 2 Merger Review Process

JD Supra: Mergers

On 25 April 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced reforms to its in-depth merger control review process (the Phase 2 review). The updates include: - An expanded de minimis exception. The CMA will have the discretion not to refer for in-depth review markets with a UK value of less than £30 million.

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Trends and Tips for Navigating Life Sciences M&A in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Dealmaking in the life sciences sector comes with characteristics not typically seen in more traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Deals often involve negotiating around complexities associated with both the unique nature of assets of life sciences companies and the unique industry ecosystem that brings these assets to life. Innovations—be they to drugs or medical equipment—can take years to develop and are not always guaranteed to succeed in the various clinical trial stages.

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Tom Lee says the bar is lower for the Fed to cut and so stocks are set to do ‘quite well’

CNBC: Investing

Cracks might finally be forming in Fed Chair Jerome Powell's firm stance to keep interest rates high, according to Fundstrat Global Advisors' Tom Lee.

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UK Competition and Markets Authority Releases Update on Potential Risks of AI Foundation Models

JD Supra: Mergers

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently published an update paper outlining its concerns with AI foundation models (FMs). The CMA’s September 2023 initial Report on FMs set out its early views on how FMs should be developed and deployed as well as potential future regulatory interventions. The update paper (FM Update) cites three key risks to competition of FMs and suggests mitigation measures.

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JPMorgan is cautious on crypto as retail investors dump following ETF hype

CNBC: Investing

The crypto market was upbeat on Wednesday after the Fed pause, but investors should still tread carefully, according to JPMorgan.

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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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Sony, Apollo Express Interest in Buying Paramount

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Paramount has been exploring a potential deal for months, talking to suitors including Skydance, producer of “Top Gun: Maverick.

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Recent breakdown suggests $52,000 is the next stop for bitcoin, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

With bitcoin finally breaking below that support level at $60k this week, David Keller sees much further downside potential before the long-term uptrend resumes.

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Setting the Standard: Cisco Catalyst switches among the first to achieve ENERGY STAR certification

Cisco: M&A

Today, two of Cisco’s Catalyst line of switches, C9200-L and C9300-48P , are officially ENERGY STAR ® certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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How to generate some return in beaten-down Starbucks using options following its earnings rout

CNBC: Investing

Starbucks shareholders licking their wounds this week could use a so-called call spread options trade to try to salvage some return in the wake of the big drop.

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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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Up-Skill at the Cisco Live 2024 DevNet Zone

Cisco: M&A

Get AI-ready with sessions on the latest solution advancements Visit the DevNet Zone at Cisco Live Register for sessions With the advent of multi-cloud architectures, microservices, and AI supported … Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Bank of America says this shoe stock is an inflation winner and you should buy it before earnings

CNBC: Investing

The firm expects Crocs' international business, which accounts for 40% of its total sales, to be "the driver of outsized growth" for the quarter and full year.

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Sony and Apollo reportedly make $26bn offer for Paramount

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Shares in media giant, whose chief executive Bob Bakish was this week ousted amid reports of clash with Shari Redstone, spike 12% Paramount Global’s share price soared on Thursday following a report that Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management had made a $26bn offer for the troubled media giant. According to the Wall Street Journal, the offer was made on Wednesday by Sony chief executive Tony Vinciquerra and Aaron Sobel, a partner at Apollo.

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Souring on Apple? Mystery bank stock? Buffett followers seek clarity on portfolio at annual meeting

CNBC: Investing

The 93-year-old icon might spell out at Berkshire's annual meeting this weekend some of the recent moves in his giant equity portfolio.

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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 Student-Centric Experience: Leadership

Cisco: M&A

New technologies are helping institutions create student-centric experiences that can improve retention, plus help promote their school’s brand in a positive way to attract new students (and even f… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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This solar stock is poised for 50% upside as demand strengthens on data center surge, Goldman says

CNBC: Investing

Goldman Sachs raised its stock price target to $268 after First Solar reported another stronger quarter, suggesting 50% upside for shares.

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Jaguar Growth Partners Enters U.S. Market With $24 Million Acquisition of Multi Property Residential Platform in New York City

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jaguar Growth Partners (“Jaguar”), a privately-held investment management firm specializing in real estate private equity globally, today announced the acquisition of four distinct multi-family buildings in New York City with a combined purchase price and re-development cost of $24 million.

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Here come Apple’s quarterly results. This is what traders are watching

CNBC: Investing

Analysts will be looking toward updates on China market demand, as well as generative AI updates ahead of Apple's WWDC event next month.

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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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Appital Insights completes integration with FactSet Portware EMS

The TRADE

Appital Insights is now fully integrated with FactSet’s Portware execution management system (EMS), enabling the latter’s asset management clients to access Appital Insights liquidity easily within their EMS. FactSet Portware EMS has also made a new functionality available, ‘Live Watchlist’, allowing buy-side institutions to assess the viability of executing larger ADV orders without alerting the market.

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This Chinese tech fund is still a contrarian play after solid start to the year, Josh Brown says

CNBC: Investing

The Ritholtz Wealth Management CEO laid out the case for a continued rebound in Chinese tech stocks.

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F.T.C. Clears Exxon Mobil’s Acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Federal Trade Commission will bar Pioneer’s chief executive, Scott Sheffield, from joining Exxon’s board, saying he colluded with OPEC to reduce oil production.

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Income investors can find double-digit yields at a discount with this play

CNBC: Investing

Jeffrey Gundlach recently flagged closed-end funds for their attractive discounts and yields.

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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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When It Comes To Buyers, Know Your Options

Benchmark International

So, you're thinking about putting your company on the market for sale or entering into a strategic partnership. Where do you start? An excellent place to begin is by knowing the different types of buyers that are at your disposal, and there are several options. Every buyer will have various reasons for investing in a business, so you need to understand what they are looking for and why.

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These stocks reporting next week often beat estimates and rally

CNBC: Investing

Watch these stocks heading into earnings next week for a potential beat and bounce in shares.

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The Fed Is Eyeing the Job Market, but It’s Difficult to Read

The New York Times: Banking

Fed officials are watching labor trends as they contemplate when to cut rates. But different measures are telling different stories.