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[Video] Due Diligence in AI: 3 things you need to survive AI scrutiny

JD Supra: Mergers

AI diligence is a tricky area right now. There are a lot of people that have their antennae up about companies with big claims about how their tools are going to change the world. And when you're talking about diligence, you're talking about a different playing field than you may be used to because the folks that conduct diligence are almost solely focused on the risks.

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Controlling Stockholders: A Parent’s Controller Isn’t Always a Subsidiary’s Controller

Deal Lawyers

The Match Group litigation continues to meander its way through the Delaware courts. The latest round finds us back in Chancery, where Vice Chancellor Zurn recently issued a letter decision addressing the defendants’ motion to dismiss.

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Recent Enforcement Action Serves as Reminder of SEC’s Active Enforcement of Tender Offer Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

On September 6, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) charged Esmark Inc. (“Esmark”) and its Founder/Chairman and former CEO James Bouchard under Section 14(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and Rule 14e-8 thereunder, in connection with Esmark’s failed bid to acquire United States Steel Corporation (“U.S.

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The future trading desk is cloud-driven

The TRADE

Cloud was a key focus area within a panel discussion on the next stage of data integration and analysis that took place last week at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit (FILS), with the advancement said to have the potential to help enhance execution performance. Data has increasingly become available for trading teams, however, as discussed among other panels at the conference, it is only beneficial if clean and appropriate.

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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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Navigating the New UAE Competition Law: Moving Towards EU Principles? Part 1 – Overview

JD Supra: Mergers

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has embarked on a substantial transformation of its competition law regime, ushering in a new era of regulatory oversight. The enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on the Regulation of Competition (New Competition Law) marks a significant shift from the previous regulatory framework set by Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2012 (Old Law).

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Vertos Medical Latest Acquistion in Stryker's M&A Streak

JD Supra: Mergers

Medical technologies giant Stryker announced on Tuesday, October 1st, that it completed the acquisition of Vertos Medical for an undisclosed amount. Vertos Medical is a privately held company specializing in interventional pain management solutions for chronic back pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis.

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Secure Organizations by Thinking Like a Hacker

Cisco: M&A

Introducing the Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking, a new program to recognize candidates who have completed a 2-part training requirement; a.) a training course on ethical hacking, penetration testing, red teaming tactics, and advanced threat response, and b.) demonstrated their practical skills by completing themed, domain-specific Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.

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Blakes upRound™: October 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In this Edition - The ups and downs of the M&A and financing markets in the emerging companies and venture capital sector.

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Partnering for Success in an Evolving Technology Ecosystem

Cisco: M&A

Embrace a new partnership paradigm with Rodney Clark's five principles: interdependence, collective success, diversity, program simplicity, and strong relationships. Together, we'll drive exponential growth and value in the digital age.

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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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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: TPG Acquires Surescripts

JD Supra: Mergers

TPG has purchased a majority stake in Surescripts, according to a news release.

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Infinite Reality Acquires Extended Reality (XR) Leader Zappar, Strengthening the Company’s Immersive Technology Suite

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Zappar’s XR Tools Will Provide Infinite Reality Customers With Even More Capabilities to Design and Monetize Engaging, 3D Immersive Experiences Zappar’s XR Tools Will Provide Infinite Reality Customers With Even More Capabilities to Design and Monetize Engaging, 3D Immersive Experiences

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Ray Dalio says investing in China is tricky as Beijing becomes less favorable toward capitalism

CNBC: Investing

Ray Dalio says it's still tricky to invest in China right now as the government may be seeking to structurally move the country away from capitalism.

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VR Resources Stakes Rambler Gold Project on North Lumby Lake Greenstone Belt in Ontario, and Submits Drilling Permit

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Recent sampling by VR shows anomalous gold in every rock unit at Rambler, and up to 149 ppb in disseminated pyrrhotite from mafic volcanic outcrops.

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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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These are the insurance stocks with the most at risk from Hurricane Milton, according to Piper Sandler

CNBC: Investing

Here are some of the stocks Piper Sandler thinks are most at risk from Hurricane Milton.

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Euronext bolsters European derivatives offering with German, Irish and Portuguese single stock options

The TRADE

Euronext has launched an expanded range of single stock options from Germany, Ireland and Portugal, strengthening its European derivatives offering. The firm is introducing 21 new German single stock options, completing its coverage of all DAX 40 index constituents, as well as six Irish and four Portuguese single stock options. These stock options mark the first that Euronext has listed on Irish stocks.

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Tuesday analysts calls: Microsoft cut on worries over Open AI; Wells Fargo, Humana upgraded

CNBC: Investing

This is CNBC Pro's live coverage of Tuesday analyst calls and Wall Street chatter.

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Instantia selects ION FX for trade execution and risk management

The TRADE

Australia-based digital FX, risk management and payments company Instantia has selected ION Foreign Exchange (FX) for the trade execution, trade management, risk and settlement management of its FX business. Instantia offers a client-centric way to manage currency exchange, FX strategies, and cross-border payments. The business also offers a risk management intelligence tool, providing insights to key business decision-makers.

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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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Nvidia shares to remain stuck for the rest of the year, says Citi

CNBC: Investing

Citi expects Nvidia's margins to bottom out early next year before its Blackwell GPU architecture fully ramps up.

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The secret to taking measured risks in business

Growth Business

By Serges Santos on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Taking risks is essential in business, no matter your background or industry. Often, being afraid to take risks can be just as damaging to your business as making decisions recklessly. PayPal founder, Peter Thiel, once said, “In a world that’s changing so quickly, the biggest risk you can take is not taking any risk”.

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

CNBC: Investing

The major averages closed higher on Tuesday as oil prices came off their highs. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Wednesday.

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Bank of Portugal cuts growth forecast for this year and next

Global Banking & Finance

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) -The Bank of Portugal on Tuesday lowered the economic growth outlook for this year to 1.6% from the 2.0% it projected in June, pointing to an anaemic third quarter with a slowdown in exports and private consumption. It expects the economy, which grew 2.5% in 2023, to expand by 2.

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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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Some stocks could see further downside as investors sell to save on taxes, Morgan Stanley found

CNBC: Investing

The major averages have enjoyed a strong 2024, but a few names could be marked for steep declines as the year winds down, according to the investment bank.

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UK population rises to 68.3 million, driven by immigration

Global Banking & Finance

LONDON (Reuters) – The United Kingdom’s population grew by 1% in annual terms to 68.3 million as of mid-2023, mainly due to high immigration, official data showed on Tuesday.

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Buy these stocks with a history of rising after posting earnings and revenue beats, per Wolfe Research

CNBC: Investing

The firm screened for S&P 500 companies that have beat on the top- and bottom-lines with positive relative price action around their earnings reports.

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HAPO Community Credit Union Expands with Acquisition of Community First Bank

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

HAPO Community Credit Union announced a definitive agreement to acquire Community First Bank.

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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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Peru has attracted a slew of foreign investors into its credit market. Here's why

CNBC: Investing

Foreign investors are eyeing Peru's debt market.

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The 10 Benefits Software Modernization for SaaS Growth or Acquisition

Software Equity Group

Software companies must evolve from the inside out to stay relevant, focusing on quality teams, code, processes, and more—beyond just the latest technology. From a day-to-day operations perspective, software modernization is clearly important to keep winning and retaining customers. But it’s also a critical strategy in the long term, as it makes your business more resilient to market dynamics and improves your chances of a rewarding exit.

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Goldman says this market-beating bank stock has a lot further to run

CNBC: Investing

U.S.-traded shares of a UK powerhouse have advanced more than 54% in 2024, while the S&P 500 has gained 20%.

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