Thu.Jan 23, 2025

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U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

U.S. PE deal activity: Deal activity was slightly down in 2024 with a 3% YoY decline, while deal value was up 14%. Transaction activity did not make the strong comeback dealmakers were hoping for in 2024 as investors navigated market uncertainty around rate cuts and the 2024 presidential election.

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Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

The New York Times: Banking

After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

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Changes Afoot

JD Supra: Mergers

As the new administration settles in, it has begun to catalyze significant changes in the bank supervisory and regulatory environment. The FDIC is the first mover in this effort. Longtime director and sometime Chairman Martin Gruenberg resigned as a director over the weekend prior to the January 20 inauguration.

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Conflicted Controllers: Del. Supreme Affirms Plaintiff Must Show Actual Control

Deal Lawyers

Earlier this week, the Delaware Supreme Court issued its opinion inIn re Oracle Corp. Derivative Litig. (Del. Sup.

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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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Updates to HSR Reporting Thresholds and Merger Filing Fees Announced for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR) requires parties to transactions meeting certain size thresholds to make notification filings with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and to observe a waiting period before closing.

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Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Meta, Arm, Netflix, Disney, Palantir & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Netflix gets an upgrade from Wolfe Research after big earnings report

CNBC: Investing

Netflix's strong fourth-quarter results has Wolfe Research upbeat on the stock's future.

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EU Calls On Member States to Review Outbound Investments in Critical Technologies

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 16, 2025, the European Commission issued a recommendation encouraging EU Member States to begin reviewing outbound investments in critical technologies including AI, semiconductors and quantum technologies to assess whether such transactions pose risks to EU economic security (the Recommendation).

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Chamber Seeks to Block New HSR Enforcement

Deal Lawyers

Per this Freshfields blog, the Chamber — along with the Business Roundtable, American Investment Council, and the Longview Chamber of Commerce — filed a lawsuit in early January seeking to enjoin the enforcement of the recently finalized overhaul of the HSR filing regime on the basis that the changes violated the APA.

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The UK and EU Bank Remuneration Regimes Begin To Diverge

JD Supra: Mergers

In the aftermath of the 2007-09 global financial crisis, the G20 nations committed to reforming bank remuneration frameworks in response to criticism that excessive risk-taking at banks incentivised by poorly structured pay practices played a role in the crisis.

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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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Piper Sandler downgrades Boston Beer after disappointing Hard Mountain Dew rollout

CNBC: Investing

Piper Sandler is lowering its growth targets on Boston Beer after a recently disappointing launch of Hard Mountain Dew.

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FTC Announces 2025 HSR Notification Threshold and Filing Fee Increases

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the annual revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act) thresholds and HSR filing fees, which will become effective on February 21, 2025. The revised thresholds will apply to any merger or acquisition closing on or after the effective date.

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Goldman says it's not too late to move out of cash to nab more yield. Here's what it likes

CNBC: Investing

Goldman Sachs sees select opportunities across the fixed-income market.

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2025 HSR Thresholds and Filing Fees Announced by Federal Trade Commission

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced new, higher, premerger Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act notification thresholds and higher filing fees for some transactions, which will take effect on February 21, 2025. The new minimum size-of-transaction threshold will be $126.4 million.

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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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JPMorgan lifts chief executive Dimon’s pay by 8% to $39mn

Financial Times - Banking

Wall Street bank says increase reflects his stewardship of the firm

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Infinite Reality Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Virtual Shopping Platform Obsess

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition strengthens iRs position in the rapidly growing immersive tech market, with patented technology used by leading global brands Acquisition strengthens iRs position in the rapidly growing immersive tech market, with patented technology used by leading global brands

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Navigating E-rate for FY2025: Key Deadlines and New Opportunities

Cisco: M&A

Stay ahead in FY2025 with crucial E-rate deadlines and Cisco's cybersecurity solutions to enhance your educational technology infrastructure.

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EIB Group – EMAS Environmental Policy

European Investment Bank

The EMAS Environmental Policy is the framework for action and setting strategic environmental objectives and targets for the EIB Groups internal activities. The policy has been signed by the President on behalf of the EIB Group and EIF's Chief executive on 17 January 2025.

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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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Uncover the latest upgrades in the NSO Sandboxes

Cisco: M&A

After many months of work, Im happy to share that our NSO reservable sandbox and NSO Always-On sandbox have received a well-deserved upgrade. The NSO sandboxes are a great companion as you go on your automation journey, and when you need a quick environment to test your ideas.

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Korea Zinc Shareholder Meeting Takes a Dramatic Turn

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

An eventful shareholder meeting provided the latest twist in the dispute between the families whose deceased patriarchs founded the company 50 years ago.

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Goldman Sachs is bullish on this little-known software company

CNBC: Investing

This company is a leader in a growing market, per Goldman.

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Is Wall Street going MAGA? Not when its ideology is ROI

Financial Times - Banking

What counts in banking is reputation, not liberation

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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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Underneath the AI optimism lurks some troubling trends for the chip sector

CNBC: Investing

The semiconductor industry is experiencing a dramatic bifurcation, with shares of AI-focused chipmakers soaring while those tracking traditional markets struggle.

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Fresche Solutions Acquires OmniData Insights to Accelerate AI-Enabled Data Modernization and Expand Beyond IBM i

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Fresche Solutions acquires OmniData Insights, expanding its AI-enabled Data Analytics services to meet growing customer demand for modernization.

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This airline has compelling fundamentals amid a robust winter travel season. How to play it

CNBC: Investing

Mike Khouw breaks down a trade in Delta.

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Texas Capital sees higher fee income in 2025 after solid Q4

American Banker - Investment Banking

The Dallas-based bank's fourth-quarter earnings beat analysts' forecasts. Texas Capital raised its estimate for 2025 adjusted fee income to $270 million.

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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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Electronic Arts gets a downgrade from Raymond James after video game maker's guidance cut

CNBC: Investing

Raymond James is stepping to the sidelines on Electronic Arts after the video game maker cut its full-year guidance.

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Invesco Ltd: Form 8.3 - International Paper Co; Public dealing disclosure

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the Code).

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These names reporting next week have a history of beating earnings expectations, including Meta

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro used earnings data from Bespoke Investment Group to find companies that have a history of beating analyst estimates and subsequently rising in price.

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TransPerfect Expands Global Contact Center and BPO Capabilities with Acquisition of H2A

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Paris-Based Company Strengthens Multilingual Customer Experience Offerings Paris-Based Company Strengthens Multilingual Customer Experience Offerings

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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?