Tue.Oct 29, 2024

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Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors

JD Supra: Mergers

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key takeaways for federal contractors considering a merger or acquisition.

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How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.

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Mine your own business: English court looks in detail at MAE clauses

JD Supra: Mergers

The English High Court has handed down judgment in BM Brazil v Sibanye Stillwater, a case which will be of great interest to all M&A lawyers. It is the first English law case to take a detailed look at how to interpret material adverse effect clauses (also known as MAE or MAC clauses) operating as conditions to closing in sale and purchase agreements.

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Del. Chancery Addresses Petition for Validation of Retroactive Record Date

Deal Lawyers

In August, Vice Chancellor Lori Will issued a post-trial memorandum opinion in TS Falcon I, LLC v. Golden Mountain Financial Holdings Corp. (Del. Ch.; 8/24). The case involves a board’s decision to set a retroactive record date for an annual stockholder meeting, which the defendants sought to validate under Section 205 of the DCGL.

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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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Resilience: Transforming the Energy Sector – The Solar M&A Landscape | Episode 2 (10.23.24)

JD Supra: Mergers

In the latest episode of the Resilience podcast, colleague and host Shellka Arora-Cox sits down with Kevin Yaich, head of M&A at Qcells USA, for a discussion of the current solar M&A landscape.

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This little-known medical technology stock can rally more than 40%, Jefferies says

CNBC: Investing

Jefferies is seeing a clearer outlook for shares of this maker of ocular implants

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Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

CNBC: Investing

The Nasdaq Composite notched a fresh record on Tuesday ahead of earnings from tech's heavy hitters. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Wednesday.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Skills in the U.S. Military and Department of Defense: The Cisco Winning Path to Certification

Cisco: M&A

Discover how Cisco's specialized training programs can equip military personnel with the essential cybersecurity skills needed to protect our nation's digital infrastructure.

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How to keep your portfolio steady in volatile times as the election approaches

CNBC: Investing

Market volatility is expected to pick up as Election Day approaches, but investors can take a few steps to help prepare their portfolios.

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Cisco Crisis Response: Reinstating Connectivity to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Cisco: M&A

The Cisco Crisis Response (CCR) team has responded to over 100 incidents across disasters and humanitarian efforts in 38 countries, providing secure connectivity for emergency response agencies and aid organizations to carry out life-saving activities after a crisis - most recently with Hurricane Helene.

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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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Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls of the day: Apple, Netflix, Tesla, Meta, Uber, Amazon, Walmart, First Solar & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Tuesday.

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AI-Driven strategies to overcome complex banking regulations

Global Banking & Finance

By Barath Narayanan, Global BFSI and Europe Geo Head, Persistent Systems Regulatory frameworks in the financial sector have evolved significantly since the global financial crisis. Initially focused on risk management and capital controls, regulations now encompass a broader range of concerns, including data privacy, technological innovation, and operational resilience.

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What the charts are saying about the S&P 500 and Nvidia heading into the election

CNBC: Investing

Todd Gordon breaks down the charts on the overall market and Nvidia.

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Unlocking Success in Investment Management technology industry: Key Takeaways for Young Professional

Global Banking & Finance

Swapnil Kognole, CFA is a seasoned leader in wealth management technology, currently serving as Director at UBS technology department. With two decades of experience spanning technology, project management, and digital transformation, he has spearheaded critical initiatives in the financial services sector.

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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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Pathos AI Closes $62M Oversubscribed Series C Round of Financing to Accelerate its Platform Approach to Drug Development

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pathos AI, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on re-engineering drug development through artificial intelligence, today announced the closing of an oversubscribed $62M Series C funding round. The Series C financing round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) with participation from Revolution Growth and other existing insiders.

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Eli Lilly shares could be set for a big move if the Zepbound maker adds to its winning streak

CNBC: Investing

The pharmaceuticals giant has exceeded Wall Street's expectations for five straight quarters, helped by the success of its GLP-1 drugs for obesity.

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Aquis and Cboe to form joint venture intent on exploring consolidated tape bid

The TRADE

Pan-European equity exchanges Aquis Exchange and Cboe Global Markets have today set out plans to launch a joint venture that will look to explore making a bid to provide the European consolidated tape. Named SimpliCT, the new venture will be based in the Netherlands and co-owned by Cboe and Aquis as equal shareholders. Alasdair Haynes, chief executive, Aquis, commented: “This proposed joint venture would not only represent a cost-efficient, robust business model that integrates advanced comple

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UBS believes AI story is still in the 'early innings' and these are the stocks to play it

CNBC: Investing

Artificial intelligence-related stocks have been on the rise this year, and UBS is becoming even more bullish on some names.

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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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FX association calls out proposed FX Global Code revisions for “complexity and lack of clarity”

The TRADE

Following proposed updates to the FX Global Code, the FXPA has highlighted that the revised rules could unintentionally lead to new risks, whilst also complicating operations, without clear benefits for the market. The FX Global Code are a set of industry guidelines aimed at keeping global currency markets fair and transparent. The Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC), responsible for maintaining standards in the global FX market, has proposed changes to its FX Global Code, which was establi

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Here's what analysts are looking for when Google parent Alphabet reports earnings

CNBC: Investing

The tech behemoth faces several questions around its AI spending spree and scrutinized dominance in online search.

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Thai government, central bank to keep inflation target for 2025

Global Banking & Finance

By Kitiphong Thaichareon and Orathai Sriring BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s government has agreed with the central bank to maintain the current 1% to 3% inflation target for 2025, in return for assurances the bank will support its fiscal policy and help jumpstart growth, the finance minister said on Tuesday.

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These stocks beat earnings and should outperform in months ahead, Wolfe Research says

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street is in the thick of earnings season, and some companies that have already reported could outperform going forward, Wolfe Research found.

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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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CECO Environmental to Acquire Profire Energy for $125 Million

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Advances CECO’s Position as the Leading Environmental Solutions Provider in Industrial Markets Advances CECO’s Position as the Leading Environmental Solutions Provider in Industrial Markets

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Citi calls these smaller stocks buys that are expected to rally from here

CNBC: Investing

Attractive valuations and a narrowing expected earnings growth gap are two justifications for the continued rotation into smaller names, Citi said.

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UK raises minimum wage by 6.7% in boost for workers, despite employer unease

Global Banking & Finance

By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – Britain’s minimum wage for most adults will increase by 6.7% from April next year, a boost for low-paid workers but a concern for employers who are finding it harder to implement such rises.

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Buy this advertising tech stock poised to rally more than 25%, Wells Fargo says

CNBC: Investing

It's time for investors to consider scooping up shares of this advertising technology stock as it captures more advertising spending, Wells Fargo says.

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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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Sales at Moncler slip 3% in third quarter as demand weakens globally

Global Banking & Finance

MILAN (Reuters) -Revenues at Italian luxury outerwear maker Moncler fell 3% at constant exchange rates in the third quarter, slightly more than analysts had anticipated, with weakness spread across all its main markets. Luxury groups have been struggling with tighter consumer spending in recent quarters, especially in China.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Welcomes Colin May as Managing Director in the Automotive Group

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Colin May has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Automotive Group. With extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and specialized expertise in the car wash sector, Colin will play a pivotal role in expanding FOCUS’s reach and expertise.

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Gazprom increases 2024 investment programme by 4% to $16.9 billion

Global Banking & Finance

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Tuesday it has increased its 2024 investment programme by around 4% to 1.64 trillion roubles ($16.85 billion) from 1.57 trillion roubles approved last December.

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Successo dell'OPA su Unieuro, Risultati Definitivi

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

COMUNICATO STAMPA Ivry-sur-Seine, Francia — 29 ottobre 2024, 5:45 p.m. CEST È VIETATA LA DIVULGAZIONE, LA PUBBLICAZIONE O LA DISTRIBUZIONE DEL PRESENTE.

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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?