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Lyten buys battery manufacturing assets from beleaguered Northvolt

TechCrunch: M&A

Silicon Valley unicorn Lyten will gain equipment and space to start making its lithium-sulfur batteries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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FTC and DOJ Finalize New HSR Rules (Updated November 12, 2024)

JD Supra: Mergers

Democratic Commissioners Swung for the Fences, but FTC Settles for Unanimous Revisions, Still Increasing Burden on Filers - On October 10, 2024, all five Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Commissioners, with concurrence from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), approved the most significant changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) rules and merger notification forms since the HSR process was created more than 45 years ago.

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BlackRock expands its tokenized money market fund to Polygon and other blockchains

CNBC: Investing

BlackRock launched the USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund on Ethereum earlier this year.

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New York Retail’s New Frontier: The Shift from Leasing to Owning Space in a Changing Market

JD Supra: Mergers

It is no secret that the retail market has faced significant challenges over recent years. With the rise in e-commerce came a prediction of the decline of the brick and mortar retail store. This prediction was reinforced with major retail brands, such as Barneys, Lord & Taylor, and Century 21 facing bankruptcy. By: Farrell Fritz, P.C.

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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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AI? Patience young grasshopper

The TRADE

Artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation have become synonymous in recent times, with the promise of more efficiency than ever before without breaking the bank clearly proving too good to resist. But what does the persistent evolution of AI mean for capital markets specifically? In a world characterised by its complexity and high barriers to entry, is the promise of conclusive simplicity perhaps just too good to be true?

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Less, but Still More: FTC Premerger Notification Final Rule

JD Supra: Mergers

In connection with certain mergers and acquisitions, the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice review information provided by parties about proposed transactions reportable under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act (HSA Act) to ensure that the transaction will not stifle competition.

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Navigating the North Sea: NSTA Releases New Guidance to Streamline M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

On 8 October 2024, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) released updated guidance for the assignment of offshore petroleum production licences in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) (the Guidance). Publication of the Guidance followed a consultation launched on 28 March 2023 inviting industry feedback from licensees, infrastructure owners and potential future investors.

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UBS upgrades 3M to buy, says shares can rally more than 40%

CNBC: Investing

3M is poised to see a return to steady growth in the months ahead, according to UBS.

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FTC Amends Pre-Merger Notification Rules Affecting Use of Restrictive Covenants

JD Supra: Mergers

As we previously reported, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it is amending and reorganizing the document requirements for pre-merger notifications under the Hart Scott Rodino Act (“HSR Act”), 15 U.S.C. 18a, which also includes a requirement for buyers to indicate the existence of non-compete and non-solicit agreements among the businesses involved.

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Investor overseeing $1 trillion at Nuveen names her No. 1 idea right now

CNBC: Investing

Investors looking for opportunities in this elevated market may want to take a look at U.S. small caps, says big investor.

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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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New HSR Form to Take Effect February 10, 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

On November 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its Final Rule and Statement of Basis and Purpose amending the Premerger Notification and Report Form filed for transactions reported under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”).

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Sustainability 101: What is e-waste?

Cisco: M&A

You have an electronic product that is no longer working and it has now become what is sometimes referred to as “e-waste.” Learn more about this topic from Cisco's Kelsi Doran.

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John Malone Reorders Media Empire as C.E.O. Exits

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Liberty Media, which owns stakes in Formula 1 and Live Nation, is spinning off some of its assets in a corporate restructuring.

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Cisco and Our Partners: Moving Forward as One

Cisco: M&A

Celebrate the future of technology from Partner Summit 2024! Discover the Cisco 360 Partner Program and One Cisco initiative, empowering partners to drive AI transformation and deliver unparalleled customer outcomes.

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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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BBVA readies remedies to secure Sabadell deal despite competition setback

Global Banking & Finance

By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish bank BBVA is working on concessions aimed at securing regulatory approval for a takeover of rival Sabadell “in a few months”, CEO Onur Genc said on Wednesday. Spain’s competition watchdog CNMC said on Tuesday that BBVA’s hostile all-share bid for Sabadell, initially valued at 12.

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Inflation report shows market could have a 'recipe for disaster' heading into new year, says economist

CNBC: Investing

The stock market was largely ignoring the October inflation report so far on Wednesday.

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German opposition leader Merz says debt brake can be reformed

Global Banking & Finance

By Andreas Rinke and Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -The leader of Germany’s conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) Friedrich Merz said he could be open to reforming the debt brake, which limits the public deficit to 0.35% of gross domestic product, in certain circumstances.

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Goldman sees 20% upside as Philip Morris moves to mostly smoke-free products such as Zyn

CNBC: Investing

The Wall Street investment bank reiterated its buy rating on the tobacco giant and called it a top pick for 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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Race for Japanese 7-Eleven owner heats up with founding family bid

Global Banking & Finance

By Ritsuko Shimizu and Kane Wu TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Seven & i Holdings has received a buyout proposal from a member of its founding Ito family, it said on Wednesday, a potential $58 billion white-knight bid as it weighs a rival offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard The offer from Ito-Kogyo, a company linked to […]

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This fund has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 5 years. Here's how

CNBC: Investing

GQEPX has returned 137% to investors over the past five years.

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German Council of Economic Experts cuts forecasts for 2024 and 2025

Global Banking & Finance

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will continue to lag well behind other advanced economies next year, the German Council of Economic Experts said on Wednesday, as it cut its growth forecasts for Europe’s biggest economy for 2024 and 2025.

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BTIG upgrades this running shoe manufacturer, sees more than 20% upside

CNBC: Investing

On Holding's gains this year may be picking up speed in 2025, according to investment firm BTIG.

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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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Stocks, US yields slightly lower after inflation data

Global Banking & Finance

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -A gauge of global stocks dipped for a second straight session and U.S. Treasury yields were slightly lower in choppy trading as investors digested the latest U.S. inflation data and the path of interest rates from the Federal Reserve.

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Why now may be a good opportunity to buy these bonds — and earn tax-free income

CNBC: Investing

Municipal bonds are poised to deliver good total returns into next year, according to UBS and Bank of America.

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Scholz, fighting for survival, says Germans should not choose between security and prosperity

Global Banking & Finance

By Thomas Escritt and Sarah Marsh BERLIN (Reuters) -Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday appealed to parties to pass measures such as raising child benefits and lifting tax thresholds before a February snap election, stressing that Germans did not need to choose between security and prosperity.

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Morgan Stanley upgrades AI play on the insurance industry, sees 30% rally

CNBC: Investing

The firm highlighted an under-the-radar stock with a twist on artificial intelligence.

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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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Factbox-Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) -Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space. Below are some of the airlines that have cancelled services to and from the region: AEGEAN AIRLINES The Greek airline has cancelled flights to and from Beirut until Dec.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Micron, Tesla, Instacart, Spotify, Netflix, Cava, Target & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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What are they saying at the COP29 climate summit?

Global Banking & Finance

BAKU (Reuters) -World leaders are speaking at the U.N. climate summit in Baku on Wednesday.

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A big-cap tech has been surprisingly lagging the software stock breakout. That may be about to change

CNBC: Investing

Frank Cappelleri breaks down the charts on Microsoft.

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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?