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Cisco to acquire cloud-native networking and security startup Isovalent

TechCrunch: M&A

Cisco announced this morning that it intends to acquire Isovalent, a cloud-native security and networking startup that should fit well with the company’s core networking and security strategy. The companies did not share the purchase price. Isovalent has helped develop eBPF, a key open source technology that gives developers deep insight into the operating system […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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FTC and DOJ Issue Final Merger Guidelines That Expand Reviews and Limit Combinations

JD Supra: Mergers

After "an extensive public consultation process" since late July 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division on Dec. 18, 2023, jointly announced the release of final Merger Guidelines that would significantly expand the number and types of transactions subject to antitrust challenge.

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The Adequate Offer: Final Thoughts For 2024

H. Friedman Search

As we conclude the recruiter tips for the hiring manager and candidate series of 2024, I want to end on the importance of conveying an adequate offer and having it accepted. Without an offer being acknowledged and signed, everything that you both have worked hard to accomplish will be a series of great conversations with nothing being attained. With the acceptance of an offer, all your hard work over the months has now paid off.

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Insights From Delaware Litigators: What We’re Watching in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In 2023, the Delaware courts continued to be called upon to elaborate important rules of corporate law. The year’s docket brought further development in a number of areas, including oversight liability, “busted deal” disputes, SPAC litigation, Revlon liability and Con Ed provisions. We will be watching as new cases in 2024 explore the implications of those rulings.

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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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U.S. and Europe Eye Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine as Funding Dries Up

The New York Times: Banking

Despite legal reservations, policymakers are weighing the consequences of using $300 billion in Russian assets to help Kyiv’s war effort.

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Financial Modeling and Analysis in Mergers and Acquisitions with Paul Barnhurst

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Trends in Oil & Gas: 2023 and the Year Ahead

JD Supra: Mergers

The past 12 months have been some of the trickiest to navigate for oil & gas companies in recent memory. Despite high energy prices and record cashflows, there is still uncertainty about what future paths to growth might look like.

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The Adequate Offer: Final Thoughts For 2023

H. Friedman Search

As we conclude the recruiter tips for the hiring manager and candidate series of 2023, I want to end on the importance of conveying an adequate offer and having it accepted. Without an offer being acknowledged and signed, everything that you both have worked hard to accomplish will be a series of great conversations with nothing being attained. With the acceptance of an offer, all your hard work over the months has now paid off.

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The Wait is Over: DOJ and FTC Issue Final Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice (the “Agencies”) jointly issued Final Merger Guidelines, following a public comment period on the Proposed Merger Guidelines first issued in July. The Final Merger Guidelines update and replace the 2010 Horizontal Merger Guidelines and the rescinded 2020 Vertical Merger Guidelines.

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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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Ark Invest's Cathie Wood piles back into Tesla shares again after recent sales

CNBC: Investing

Previously, the widely-followed investor had been trimming her Tesla stake to use the cash to fund other purchases.

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Corporate Transparency Act Imposes New Federal Reporting Requirements for Renewable Energy Developers, Energy Transition Private Equity Funds and Sustainable Infrastructure Funds

JD Supra: Mergers

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduces beneficial ownership reporting requirements effective January 1, 2024, for new and existing companies. The CTA reporting obligations also impact due diligence for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and in-house formation of new entities. It is especially relevant for renewable energy project developers, energy transition private equity funds and sustainable infrastructure funds due to the fact that renewable energy developers often have a complex.

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Why Is Shari Redstone, Ruler of a Vast Media Kingdom, Weighing a Sale?

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

She fought to keep control of her family’s media empire. Now she’s considering an exit as financial pressures mount.

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FTC and DOJ Announce Final Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued final merger guidelines which significantly overhaul how the agencies determine whether potential transactions violate competition law under Section 7 of the Clayton Act. The final merger guidelines are modified from the proposed draft guidelines released in July.

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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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Choice Hotel Franchise Owners Push Back on Merger With Wyndham

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Franchisees are fighting Choice Hotels’ attempted takeover of its biggest rival, which would create a dominant player in the budget hotel sector.

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Exits, Ring-Fencing and Other Risk Management Strategies for Multinationals Operating in Geopolitically Volatile Areas

JD Supra: Mergers

With mounting geopolitical tensions, multinationals face a very real and immediate risk of being deprived of profits, control or even ownership of some wholly or partially owned local businesses. As a result, business leaders are expected to formulate contingency plans for foreseeable geopolitical and trade threats, including new conflicts, economic sanctions, hostile action by national authorities toward foreign investors and public pressure compelling a withdrawal.

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Bank America says this corner of the bond market is a top play for 2024

CNBC: Investing

These stocks may have been the play for 2023, but for next year Bank of America Securities likes their debt.

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FTC and DOJ Solidify Expanded Merger Enforcement in Finalized Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) released final revisions to the Merger Guidelines (the “2023 Merger Guidelines”) that frame the agencies’ approach to evaluating mergers and acquisitions under the antitrust laws.

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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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Why a Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger Does (and Doesn’t) Makes Sense

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

A potential deal could bolster their streaming businesses and negotiating power with cable operators. But their crushing debt load could be a turn-off.

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There are still some cheap stocks left in the rally-leading tech sector heading into 2024

CNBC: Investing

These names still have more room to run after a strong year.

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LSEG and FlexTrade unveil integrated FX solution

The TRADE

FlexTrade and LSEG have announced a collaboration to deliver a single interface approach to FX and multi-asset execution management through a fully integrated FX solution. The collaboration is set to support regulated FX flows and enhance FlexFX’s capabilities as part of FlexTrade’s buy-side multi-asset trading platform. Specifically, FlexTRADER EMS clients will be provided seamless access to LSEG’s electronic trading platform for global currency products, FXall.

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Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global discuss possible $38bn mega-merger

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Global media giants’ bosses reportedly discuss tie-up to better compete with Disney+ and Netflix Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global are reportedly in early stage talks about a merger that could bring two of the world’s largest media firms under one roof with a combined market value of $38bn (£30bn). It is understood that Warner Bros chief executive David Zaslav discussed a potential merger – that could bring together HBO and CNN with CBS News and the hit Mission: Impossible films – while

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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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Winners and losers in travel and leisure stocks will become clear in 2024. What to buy

CNBC: Investing

Analysts caution that there will be pockets of weakness and differentiated performance in the year ahead.

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Advent-backed Neoris scoops up cloud consulting firm Forefront

PE Hub

Headquartered in Miami, Neoris is a global digital accelerator. The post Advent-backed Neoris scoops up cloud consulting firm Forefront appeared first on PE Hub.

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Wall Street calls Micron earnings an 'early Christmas present,' Goldman sees 20% upside

CNBC: Investing

Santa came a little early for Micron Technology and its shareholders, according to some Wall Street analysts.

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Warburg Pincus invests in healthcare services firm Everise

PE Hub

The investment puts Everise as a valuation of about $1 billion. The post Warburg Pincus invests in healthcare services firm Everise appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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An options hedge on the stock market if the Santa rally fails to continue

CNBC: Investing

A downside reversal takes place when the price runs up to fresh all-time highs, but closes the day lower.

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Co-operative Bank in merger talks with Coventry Building Society

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Talks with hedge fund owners could return ethical bank to its mutual roots and create high street challenger with 5m customers Coventry Building Society is in exclusive talks to potentially buy the Co-operative Bank from its hedge fund owners, in a move that would return the ethical bank to member ownership and create a high street challenger with nearly 5 million customers.

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Here are five small-cap value names to look at in 2024

CNBC: Investing

December has been an eventful month for the Russell 2000, which is up more than 10% for the period.

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