Mon.Sep 16, 2024

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Generative AI startup Typeface acquires two companies, Treat and Narrato, to bolster its portfolio

TechCrunch: M&A

Typeface, a generative AI startup focused on enterprise use cases, has acquired a pair of companies just over a year after raising $165 million at a $1 billion valuation. Typeface revealed on Monday that it has purchased Treat, a company using AI to create personalized photo products, and Narrato, an AI-powered content creation and management […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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What's Market: No Undisclosed Liabilities Representations

JD Supra: Mergers

In M&A transactions, unknown target liabilities are typically addressed in different ways throughout the M&A purchase agreement. A no undisclosed liabilities representation is one of the principal representations in an M&A purchase agreement pursuant to which the seller and buyer allocate the risk of unknown target liabilities amongst themselves.

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Bank of America sees rate cuts propelling gold to $3,000, and this stock is a way to play it

CNBC: Investing

Gold prices have been on a tear this year and could rally even higher in 2025 on the back of interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America.

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Illumina/Grail: EU Court overturns approach to “killer acquisitions”

JD Supra: Mergers

In a much-anticipated ruling of 3 September 2024, the EU's highest court threw out the policy that the European Commission has been pursuing since 2021, by which it asserted jurisdiction to review so-called “killer acquisitions” falling below the review thresholds of both the Commission and all EU Member States. The Court based itself on issues of high principle, as well as a meticulous examination of the text and history of the EU’s Merger Regulation.

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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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Goldman Sachs sees S&P 500 at 6,000 in 12 months, gives basket to play lower rates

CNBC: Investing

'Resilient economic growth should lead to modestly higher bond yields while continued earnings growth drives modestly higher equity prices,' Goldman said.

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SPACs: Corp Fin Addresses Disclosure Review

Deal Lawyers

During the ABA Business Law Section’s “Dialogue with the Director” held on Friday, Corp Fin Director Erik Gerding noted that Corp Fin staff has noticed a slight uptick in SPAC IPOs and shared some helpful thoughts on the disclosure review process now that the SPAC disclosure rules are effective.

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Looking Ahead to 2025: Navigating a Shifting D&O Insurance Landscape

JD Supra: Mergers

In a market known for volatility, public company D&O (directors & officers) insurance has certainly lived up to its reputation in recent years—pricing has been on a roller coaster, fluctuating between skyrocketing increases and precipitous drops. The hard and soft market cycles have caused participants’ D&O program limits and cost to yo-yo up and down, leaving many to long for a period of calm and stability.

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BlackRock's Rick Rieder says a golden age for fixed income begins this week with the Fed rate cut

CNBC: Investing

Here's where investors should take advantage of this "golden age of fixed income" according to BlackRock's Rick Rieder.

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California Ends the Legislative Session with Expanded Reporting Requirements, Less Clarity

JD Supra: Mergers

Amendments made by the California Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) to its cost and market impact review (CMIR) regulations became effective on Aug. 22, 2024, and serve to expand the scope of the Health Care Quality and Affordability Act (the Act) and, in turn, the reach of OHCA into the California healthcare marketplace.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

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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Future Proof gathering in California surf town is trying to reinvent the investment conference

CNBC: Investing

It's a vast social gathering designed to give younger RIAs and other investment professionals access to what they want.

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What's Market: Representations and Warranty Insurance

JD Supra: Mergers

Representation and warranty insurance (“RWI”) is an increasingly important feature of private company M&A transactions. Every other year since 2005 the ABA has released its Private Target Mergers and Acquisitions Deal Point Studies (the “ABA studies”). Originally Published in Bloomberg Law.

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Will TikTok Be Banned in January? That Question is Headed to Court

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

TikTok will be in federal court on Monday, aiming to block a new law that will ban the popular video app in the United States early next year.

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Arkansas Environmental Service Firms: Terracon Acquires Flat Earth Archeology of Arkansas

JD Supra: Mergers

Terracon has acquired Flat Earth Archeology of Arkansas (“Flat Earth”). Flat Earth is stated to provide archaeology and cultural resources management and compliance services to clients in Arkansas and the surrounding region.

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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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TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Judges in Fight Over U.S. Ban

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

TikTok on Monday pushed back against a law that would force the popular video app to sell to a non-Chinese owner or be banned, in what is shaping up to be a landmark case.

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Leveraging Legal Expertise in M&A Transactions to Drive Business Success

JD Supra: Mergers

Given the significance of strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, or dispositions, it is likely that in-house counsel has competent external counsel that it can leverage to do much of the heavy lifting regarding drafting and general project management. While external counsel may be more experienced from a procedural standpoint, and generally is more than capable of drafting, there are things that directly impact the transaction that external counsel cannot do at all, or cannot do.

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Here are the stocks that win when the Fed cuts rates with no recession

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro searched for names that have historically rallied after the Fed first drops rates and there's no recession.

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What's Market: The Materiality Scrape

JD Supra: Mergers

Over the past 15+ years covered by the ABA studies, materiality scrapes have morphed from being a somewhat uncommon provision, seen in about 14% of transactions in 2005, to something near-ubiquitous in M&A purchase agreements, now included in about 80%% of transactions. M&A deal points tend to evolve gradually, and slowly; in relative terms, increased inclusion of materiality scrapes in M&A purchase agreements reflects one of the most dramatic trends covered by the ABA studies.

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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 making the biggest moves before the bell: Apple, Intel, Alcoa, Micron Technology and more

CNBC: Investing

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

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The Year in Review: UK Foreign Direct Investments Regime in the Spotlight

JD Supra: Mergers

On 10 September 2024, the UK Government published its third Annual Report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA). Covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, the report gives a valuable insight into the workings of the UK foreign direct investment screening regime. Below are selected headlines and key takeaways from the latest Annual Report, including a comparative, year-on-year assessment of notable trends.

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Book Review: ‘She-Wolves,’ by Paulina Bren

The New York Times: Banking

In “She-Wolves,” the historian Paulina Bren recounts the uphill — and ongoing — battle of women to break into the finance industry.

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TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Judges in Fight Over U.S. Ban

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

TikTok on Monday pushed back against a law that would force the popular video app to sell to a non-Chinese owner or be banned, in what is shaping up to be a landmark case.

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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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Apple is no longer a 'growth engine' for investors, NYU's 'Dean of Valuation' says

CNBC: Investing

Apple shares slid Monday following reports of softer demand for the tech giant's new iPhone 16 model.

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LSEG acquires Axoni post-trade technology

The TRADE

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has moved to further expand its post-trade capabilities with the acquisition of Axoni’s post-trade technology. The transaction remains subject to closing conditions and is expected to complete in the fourth quarter. Amongst the new technology acquired by LSEG is Axoni’s Veris network, a post-trade lifecycle and reconciliation management platform for equity swaps that launched in 2020.

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Tuesday's big stock stories: What's likely to move the market in the next trading session

CNBC: Investing

On Monday, the S&P 500 ticked higher and the 30-stock Dow closed at a record. What CNBC is watching going into Tuesday.

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IEX Group to launch its first options exchange

The TRADE

IEX Group has announced the launch of a US options exchange to partner with liquidity providers to tackle risk management challenges faced in the options markets, subject to regulatory approvals. The new exchange will bring IEX’s suite of order protection innovations to better meet the demands of market makers. “We are focused on understanding the challenges of our members and having discussions with market participants to guide our entry into the options market,” said Bryan Harkins,

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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?

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Investors buying Big Tech stocks and Treasuries ahead of a potential Fed rate cut

CNBC: Investing

Frank Holland breaks down what investors are watching as the trader week begins.

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Digital asset exchange Bullish taps Adaptive and Google Cloud to enhance trading

The TRADE

Adaptive Financial Consulting has collaborated with regulated digital asset exchange Bullish to increase trading capacity and boost throughput as it looks to scale and meet growing business demand. Bullish has signed a multi-year deal with Adaptive to replace its incumbent messaging vendor technology with Adaptive’s Aeron Premium, and to receive support and professional services.

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Navigating the Exit: A Mid-Market Owner’s Guide to Crafting an Exit Strategy

Sun Acquisitions

For mid-market business owners, the thought of an exit strategy might seem distant or premature. However, having a well-thought-out exit strategy is crucial, whether you’re planning to sell your business shortly or simply laying the groundwork for a potential exit down the road. It ensures a smooth transition and maximizes value for both you and potential buyers.