TechCrunch: M&A
JULY 29, 2024
Canva has acquired Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content and research startup, as the company looks to broaden the scope of its AI tech stack. The financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but Canva co-founder and chief product officer Cameron Adams said it’s a mix of cash and stock. All of Leonardo.ai’s 120 employees will […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 31, 2024
The due diligence process is a critical element in a merger and acquisition transaction. Most companies clearly define the steps and rarely skip them. However, the participants in the process vary widely, and ethics and compliance are often overlooked. In a perfect world, the chief ethics and compliance officer and the ethics and compliance team would be part of the deal team early on, consulted in “go or no-go” decisions, and have a seat at the table throughout the process.
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The New York Times: Banking
JULY 29, 2024
Criminals on the internet are increasingly going after Americans over the age of 60 because they are viewed as having the largest piles of savings.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JULY 26, 2024
In its first detailed response to a legal challenge, the agency said TikTok’s proposed changes wouldn’t prevent China from using it to collect U.S. users’ data or spread propaganda.
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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.
CNBC: Investing
JULY 18, 2024
Ken Griffin purchased a late-Jurassic stegosaurus skeleton for $44.6 million at Sotheby's Wednesday, marking the most valuable fossil ever sold at auction.
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TechCrunch: M&A
JULY 11, 2024
While the figure of $500 million has been bandied around in various reports for months, in a press briefing early Thursday morning, Graphcore co-founder and CEO Nigel Toon remained coy on the details. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 30, 2024
As we move into the second half of 2024, the competition law landscape across the Asia-Pacific region continues to shift towards tighter regulation and increased enforcement. Faced with the intricate challenges of modern market structures and the evolving dynamics of the digital economy, competition regulators have placed legislative reform at the top of their agendas.
The New York Times: Banking
JULY 9, 2024
For unsuspecting depositors of online financial start-ups, the unraveling of a little-known intermediary has separated them from their life savings.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JULY 14, 2024
Microsoft’s all-in moment on artificial intelligence has been defined by billions in spending and a C.E.O. counting on technology with huge potential and huge risks.
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CNBC: Investing
JULY 26, 2024
Bill Ackman is postponing the highly scrutinized listing of Pershing Square's U.S. closed-end fund, according to a notice on the NYSE's website.
Cisco: M&A
JULY 16, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day, celebrated on July 16th every year, recognizes the positive contributions of AI technology to humanity and encourages discussions about its ethics. This event is an opportunity to celebrate AI's history and evolution, with Cisco playing a significant role.
TechCrunch: M&A
JULY 9, 2024
Design and animation are core to the Duolingo experience, which makes learning a new language or skill more like a game rather than a task to be dreaded. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 1, 2024
Spotlight on below-threshold merger reviews: doubts over European Commission’s powers while in depth probes launched in Italy - Last month, we reported on the landmark Advocate General (AG) opinion in Illumina/GRAIL. The AG assessed whether the European Commission (EC) has jurisdiction (under its revised “Article 22” referrals policy) to review transactions where neither EU nor national merger control notification thresholds are met.
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.
The New York Times: Banking
JULY 11, 2024
Amid soaring temperatures, hundreds of activists are staging boisterous blockades and solemn marches at banks and insurers that support fossil fuel projects.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JULY 30, 2024
Noisy Creek, a new media company, has bought The Stranger and The Portland Mercury, two of the country’s best known alternative weeklies.
CNBC: Investing
JULY 31, 2024
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA withdrew its plans for an initial public offering after demand fell below original expectations.
The TRADE
JULY 26, 2024
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new rules around payment for research that re-introduce an optional element of rebundling. Released on Friday, the watchdog’s new rule introduces a new payment option for research and follows an industry consultation period that began in April. Under the new proposed payment option, the UK buy-side will be able to facilitate joint payments for third-party research and execution services, provided said firm meets requirements.
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TechCrunch: M&A
JULY 20, 2024
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. TechCrunch’s sources heard similar and added that deal discussions could last into next week. If this deal does end up getting done, it would be Alphabet’s largest acquisition yet.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 29, 2024
UNITED STATES - - Agencies Revisiting Consummated Mergers - What’s old is new again, as agencies are increasingly scrutinizing consummated mergers from years past. In May 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division, together with 30 states and the District of Columbia, sued Live Nation, alleging monopolization and other claims. If successful, the lawsuit could result in Live Nation being forced to sell Ticketmaster despite regulators clearing the combination in 2010.
The New York Times: Banking
JULY 26, 2024
Financial regulators and consumer advocates frown upon using credit cards to pay off installment loans because of the risk that consumers will dig themselves further into debt.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JULY 1, 2024
Mr. Diller, a digital media pioneer, lost a bidding war for Paramount Pictures decades ago. Now, he’s making a run at its parent company.
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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.
CNBC: Investing
JULY 24, 2024
NextEra CEO John Ketchum said the company is considering restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center, though a risk assessment is needed.
Benchmark International
JULY 1, 2024
When is the right time to put your company on the market? Many business owners struggle with this question. It's a difficult decision involving many complexities, but it doesn't have to be that complicated. There is one simple rule for any business owner to live by: ALWAYS have your company in the best position to be sale-ready.
TechCrunch: M&A
JULY 22, 2024
Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google’s parent company, according to a source familiar with discussions. Despite the offer representing a substantial premium over its last private valuation of $12 billion, Wiz’s management team with the support of investors has opted to remain independent, the person said.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 30, 2024
There are several steps to follow when preparing to sell your business. It is important to allow plenty of time for planning and organization, as the process will usually require many months to a year or more. Why does it take so long to prepare your business for sale? The simple reason is that many owners of LLCs, S Corporations, and even C Corporations do not keep up to date with business financial records and the documentation required to successfully sell or transfer a business.
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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?
The New York Times: Banking
JULY 29, 2024
The Fed’s refusal to lower interest rates is souring the public in an election year, harming vulnerable Americans, hindering the fight against climate change and potentially destabilizing the economy.
The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JULY 22, 2024
Kim Beom-Su, the billionaire behind Kakao, was taken into custody on Tuesday on allegations of stock manipulation during a bidding war over a major K-pop agency.
CNBC: Investing
JULY 21, 2024
Goldman Sachs analysts pointed out there are notable catalysts for certain semiconductor and artificial intelligence China stock plays.
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