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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q3 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

After steadying during Q2, it appears the overall volume of deals in the healthcare industry declined in Q3 compared with Q2, and year-to-date 2023 is still down from last year. A slumping economy has no doubt played a large role in the decline, and, as discussed in our last report and below, the current regulatory environment is only exacerbating the situation.

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Here's why Ron Baron is sticking with Tesla and Elon Musk: ‘He's the lowest cost person’

CNBC: Investing

The Baron Capital chairman and CEO has been known as a longtime bull in Tesla.

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Key Considerations for Managing Multijurisdictional Merger Review Proceedings

JD Supra: Mergers

During TransPerfect Legal’s third annual Antitrust Clearance and Merger Enforcement conference, a panel of leading antitrust attorneys shared their strategies for overcoming the challenges presented by multijurisdictional merger control filings and clearance proceedings. The expert panel included Teisha Johnson, Partner at Baker McKenzie LLP; Lindsey Champlin, Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP; John Davis, Senior Counsel at Crowell & Moring LLP; and Santiago Roca Arribas, Special Legal Con

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Ron Baron says he's ‘amazingly bullish’ on stocks despite geopolitical turmoil around the world

CNBC: Investing

Billionaire investor Ron Baron remains confident in the outlook for stocks despite the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

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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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Life Sciences Snapshot – A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends – Q4 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

This report series examines quarterly trends in life sciences venture investment. Key findings for Q3 2023 include: Life sciences VC deal value in Q3 2023 totaled $7.7 billion, representing an uptick from last quarter across fewer deals. Total deal value has grown each quarter in 2023 for a year-to-date (YTD) total of $21.4 billion, compared with $28.9 billion closed in the same period in 2022.

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The Interplay: Key Decisions at the Intersection of Antitrust & Life Sciences - November 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

European Commission Orders Unprecedented Unwinding Of Illumina’s Acquisition of GRAIL. For the first time, the European Commission has ordered reversal of a consummated transaction, Illumina Inc.’s 2021 acquisition of GRAIL Inc., a company developing blood tests for cancer detection.

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A bullish bet on Exxon Mobil using options after decline in crude oil prices

CNBC: Investing

Despite all of that sounding quite bleak for energy and oil, I believe there is opportunity in Exxon Mobil.

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The Stick and the Carrot: DOJ Continues to Eye Corporate Crimes, While Encouraging Prompt Self-Disclosures of Misconduct Discovered During M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 4, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new Safe Harbor Policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This policy is a significant development in the DOJ’s ongoing efforts to encourage corporate transparency and cooperation, particularly in matters that could impact national security.

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Byron Wien, Wall Street Seer of the Unexpected, Dies at 90

The New York Times: Banking

A widely read financial analyst, he was known for his annual forecast “Ten Surprises.” But he was fallible, as when he predicted a President Hillary Clinton.

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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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Q2 2023 Quarterly Corporate / M&A decisions updates

JD Supra: Mergers

This quarter we are covering some key court decisions regarding securities and corporate governance issues. The U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed a majority of lower court decisions to require traceability in defining the term “such security” under the Securities Act of 1933. In another decision, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a forum selection clause that required all derivative actions to be brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

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Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Netflix, Plug Power, Toast BJ's, Arm, Occidental & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Real World Examples Where Conflicts Tainted a Deal Process, and Other Deals That Were Insulated From Conflicts

JD Supra: Mergers

Sometimes when a board is considering a strategic transaction, it may find that a key figure who can influence the deal process — for example, a founder, controller or CEO-negotiator — has a potential conflict of interest. They may be on both sides of the deal, or they may simply have personal motivations and interests that are not shared by all stockholders.

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Oil is struggling this week but could be primed for a near-term bounce, analysts say

CNBC: Investing

Brent and U.S. crude futures were trading slightly higher Friday as the markets try to settle on a price that balances demand and war fears.

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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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UPDATE: Issue Lines Drawn in SEC Shadow Trading Case

JD Supra: Mergers

In February 2022, in SEC Shadow Trading Case Breaks Ground, we discussed Securities and Exchange Commission v. Panuwat, the SEC’s first enforcement action brought on the theory of “shadow trading.”.

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The S&P 500 had its longest winning streak in 2 years. Here are the stocks that led the run

CNBC: Investing

The broad index finished Thursday down, ending its longest win streak since 2021.

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Questions about the “Carrot” and “Stick” Remain: Unpacking DOJ’s new M&A Safe Harbor Policy, Part I

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 4, 2023, United States Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced a new Department of Justice (DOJ) Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor policy that encourages companies to self-disclose criminal misconduct discovered by an acquiring company during the acquisition of a target company.

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Lilly trades at a premium to Ozempic maker Novo as obesity drugs boom. Here's why, analyst says

CNBC: Investing

Deutsche Bank analyst James Shin says there are several reasons why Lilly should trade at a premium to Novo Nordisk.

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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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Cross-Border Transactional Risk Insurance

JD Supra: Mergers

As buyers seek acquisition opportunities worldwide, they often encounter sellers resistant to accepting meaningful (if any) liabilities for potential pre-closing exposures, causing buyers to look to the insurance market for protection. Depending on the jurisdiction, such insurance may come as representations and warranties (R&W) or warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance.

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These luxury stocks won't lose their luster even as sales growth slows to pre-pandemic levels

CNBC: Investing

Luxury stocks are seeing growth normalize from their pandemic-era highs, but analysts believe there are still promising investment opportunities in the sector.

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Health tech firm Virgin Pulse and New Mountain-backed HeathComp complete merger

PE Hub

HealthComp is a next-generation benefits and analytics platform. The post Health tech firm Virgin Pulse and New Mountain-backed HeathComp complete merger appeared first on PE Hub.

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These losing stocks could surge as the year winds down, Bank of America says

CNBC: Investing

Investors may dump portfolio losers to cut their tax bill, but a few sharply discounted names could be due for a bounce.

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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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10 banking and tech innovations that could determine the financial landscape in 2024:

Global Banking & Finance

10 banking and tech innovations that could determine the financial landscape in 2024: By Monica Eaton, CEO of Chargebacks911 Artificial Intelligence (AI) As perhaps the hottest topic in technology right now, this one is a no-brainer. AI tools like chatbots swiftly address queries, while biometric solutions bolster security and refine AML and KYC processes.

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Friday's analyst calls: Morgan Stanley top pick, solar double downgrade

CNBC: Investing

Friday's early calls include an upgrade to a restaurant software stock and a big downgrade to a solar name.

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3i-backed Regional Rail to buy Indiana Eastern Railroad and Ohio South Central Railroad

PE Hub

Regional Rail is an owner and operator of short-line freight railroads across North America. The post 3i-backed Regional Rail to buy Indiana Eastern Railroad and Ohio South Central Railroad appeared first on PE Hub.

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Jefferies upgrades this little-known biotech stock with more than 100% upside

CNBC: Investing

This biotech company could rally if its drug successfully treats autoimmune diseases affecting the kidneys.

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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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Striking the right key: 5 notable PE deals in music royalties

PE Hub

Round Hill Music Royalty Partners and HarbourView Equity Partners are two PE firms that have been especially active in this sector this year. The post Striking the right key: 5 notable PE deals in music royalties appeared first on PE Hub.

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Wall Street will seek confirmation the Fed is done in next week's big inflation data

CNBC: Investing

The October consumer price index will be in focus as traders assess whether inflation has cooled enough for the Fed to ease up on its tightening campaign.

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Thoma Bravo, FP and TPG close take-private transactions; plus, 5 PE-backed music deals

PE Hub

PE bets on music rights with five notable deals. The post Thoma Bravo, FP and TPG close take-private transactions; plus, 5 PE-backed music deals appeared first on PE Hub.

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