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Travel startup Layla acquires AI itinerary building bot Roam Around

TechCrunch: M&A

Travel startup Layla — backed by firstminute capital, M13, Booking.com co-founder Andy Phillipps, Skyscanner co-founder Barry Smith and Paris Hilton — said today that it has acquired AI-powered itinerary building bot Roam Around. Layla didn’t disclose the valuation of the deal. Roam Around was founded last year by Shie Gabbai, a former Google employee who […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter - January 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the January 2024 edition of the Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter, a publication containing updates about legal developments in the United States that may be noteworthy to our clients and other leaders in the Japanese legal and business communities. This edition of the Japan Newsletter addresses a number of interesting subjects across industries and legal practice areas, including new laws that may affect companies that do business in the US.

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Matt Raad: Flipping Websites and Building Passive Online Businesses

How2Exit

b' E186: Matt Raad: Flipping Websites and Building Passive Online Businesses - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Matt Raad is a specialist in buying and selling websites and has extensive experience in the online business space. He is the co-founder of the Digital Investors Program and has helped numerous individuals transition from corporate careers to running successful web-based businesses.

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Key Takeaways | Raising Capital in 2024: Navigating New Opportunities

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 30, 2024, McDermott Partners Edward (Jed) Gordon, Kate Vera, and Todd Kornfeld and Associate Allison McSorley Tassel discussed on a panel the current market conditions and shared different capital raising options and practical strategies for getting a deal done. They also highlighted essential steps companies should take to become market ready and considerations for said companies as they move toward closing a transaction.

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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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Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell

How2Exit

b' E185: Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Steve Conwell is a co-founder of Final Ascent, a mid-market M&A advisory firm specializing in exit planning and succession strategies. With a background in audit and entrepreneurship, Steve brings a wealth of experience to his role as an advisor and coach for businesses preparing for sale.

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Mootness Fee Award: Del. Chancery Says “This is the Business You’ve Chosen”

Deal Lawyers

I went to see Barbie with my wife last summer, and one moment that provoked a smile of both amusement and self-awareness was when one of the Kens was baited into “mansplaining” The Godfather to one of the Barbies.

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SEC Rulemaking Trends to Watch in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

From climate change disclosure rules to private company transparency measures, the year ahead promises to be a busy one for securities lawyers. Just as we would tell an issuer sharing projections to accompany those with robust disclaimers cautioning an investor not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in its presentation, we tell you, the reader, to take our modest predictions regarding expected rulemakings from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Strategies for Startups to Secure Venture Capital Funding

Global Banking & Finance

Strategies for Startups to Secure Venture Capital Funding Venture capital funding represents a significant milestone for startups, acting as a catalyst for growth and scaling opportunities. However, the path to securing this type of investment is fraught with challenges, requiring a well-thought-out strategy and a robust understanding of what investors are looking for.

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Impact Investing: Keys to a Responsible Exit

JD Supra: Mergers

Impact investing has been gaining new prominence recently to respond to the environmental and social challenges that the traditional frameworks of philanthropy alone could not address. Impact investors generally seek to generate a double or multiple bottom-line, meaning achieving positive social and/or environmental change in addition to securing a financial return.

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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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US oil companies to merge in $26bn deal as firms rush to buy up drilling land

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Diamondback Energy to buy Endeavor Energy Resources, after IEA warning against new fossil fuel developments Business live – latest updates Two American oil and gas companies have said they will merge in a $26bn (£21bn) deal, the latest in a wave of acquisitions designed to buy up the best land for drilling. Diamondback Energy has agreed to buy Endeavor Energy Resources in a takeover that will create a company with a value of about $50bn (£40bn).

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UK Government Confirms EEA UCITS Equivalent Under Overseas Funds Regime

JD Supra: Mergers

To address the limitations of the current temporary marketing permission regime (“TMPR”), which permits EEA funds marketed in the UK before Brexit to continue to access the UK market, the UK government introduced the overseas funds regime (“OFR”). The OFR allows for investment funds domiciled overseas to be offered to UK retail investors following the end of TMPR.

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Two Big Texas Oil Producers Announce $26 Billion Merger

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Diamondback Energy and Endeavor Energy Resources are both major players in the booming Permian Basin.

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The Pulse of M&A Activity: January 2024 HSR Transactions and Economic Analysis

JD Supra: Mergers

Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act), a pivotal federal law, mandates companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before finalizing mergers or acquisitions involving certain assets or voting securities. This notification is part of the FTC and DOJ Premerger Notification Program, designed to enable a thorough review of proposed transactions for potential antitrust issues.

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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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Goldman says these types of dividend stocks are the best to own in wake of big Meta payout news

CNBC: Investing

There's opportunity for income-oriented investors after the Facebook-parent company's announcement this month put the spotlight on dividend payers.

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Preparing for a Corporate Real Estate Sale: Top 10 Tips

JD Supra: Mergers

As our colleague John Bennett has recently commented in his insight, hopeful undercurrents remain about the potential of increased activity in the real estate investment market for 2024. When the penny does drop, a highly significant (and often underappreciated) factor in ensuring an efficient and successful deal for all parties comes down to preparation for sale by the vendor.

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A trade on this casino stock before earnings that uses options to increase the probability of profit

CNBC: Investing

How does one use options to improve the probability of profit in stock trade? Here's an example involving a casino stock reporting earnings this week.

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Parthenon-backed Payroc buys SterlingCard Payment Solutions

PE Hub

SterlingCard is a a Markham, Ontario-based payment solution provider for both retail and e-commerce applications.s. The post Parthenon-backed Payroc buys SterlingCard Payment Solutions appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Look out above and below. These stocks are expected to see the biggest moves this week

CNBC: Investing

Several consumer and technology companies are among those forecast to score the biggest moves after reporting quarterly results this week.

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Introducing Cisco Breach Protection Premier

Cisco: M&A

It’s increasingly difficult to defend your organization from cyberattacks, especially as attackers evolve their approaches with new tactics to evade detection and use generative AI to become more a… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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This Morningstar 5-star rated high-yield fund seeks to 'stand out by not fitting in'

CNBC: Investing

The Brandywine Global Corporate Credit Fund, which trades under the ticker BCAAX for retail investors, largely focuses on high-yield bonds.

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Arlington Capital-backed Avenu snaps up case management firm Judicial Innovations

PE Hub

Avenu is a provider of revenue recovery and administrative solutions for state and local governments. The post Arlington Capital-backed Avenu snaps up case management firm Judicial Innovations appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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How to make money investing in software stocks, according to Trivariate Research

CNBC: Investing

Investors looking to make money in the software space may want to consider this winning strategy, according to Trivariate Research

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Silver Creek taps Matter as co-chief investment officer

PE Hub

Most recently, Matter was a managing director and co-CIO at BlackRock Alternative Advisors, BlackRock's hedge fund solutions business. The post Silver Creek taps Matter as co-chief investment officer appeared first on PE Hub.

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Shares of UFC and WWE parent company are primed to rally 40%, Jefferies says

CNBC: Investing

Shares of TKO, which made its public trading debut on Sept. 12, are up 7.4% this year.

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PE-backed Tandym Group buys tech staffing firm Kolter

PE Hub

Tandym Group is a U.S.-based consulting, recruitment, and workforce solutions company. The post PE-backed Tandym Group buys tech staffing firm Kolter 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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Bitcoin, AI and Magnificent 7: The emerging ETF trends as industry gathers for big conference

CNBC: Investing

Over two thousand attendees are descending on the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach for the annual Exchange ETF conference

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PE-backed IWS to acquire Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling

PE Hub

IWS is a waste-by-rail provider of solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services. The post PE-backed IWS to acquire Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling appeared first on PE Hub.

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This construction ETF is breaking out with no sell signals on the horizon, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

The Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) has been a source of strength over the past few years.

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