Sat.Oct 21, 2023 - Fri.Oct 27, 2023

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WordPress.com owner buys all-in-one messaging app Texts.com for $50M

TechCrunch: M&A

WordPress.com and Tumblr owner Automattic is adding another company to its portfolio with today’s news that it has acquired the all-in-one messaging app Texts.com for $50 million. The app brings all your messaging apps together in a single dashboard, including iMessage, Slack, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Messenger, LinkedIn, Signal, Discord and X, with plans for more […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Can I Still Make A Move This Year?

H. Friedman Search

Questions start coming in this time every year regarding the timing to make a move. With bonus season looming right around the corner, candidates ask me, “Can I still make a move this year?” The answer of course depends on where you want to move. This blog is going to explore the exit strategy that is appropriate as we round the end of 2023. However, this year the question is more complicated than usual with the unforeseen exit of a major player in our public finance space.

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Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up: Recent Developments in Criminal Antitrust for Busy Corporate Counsel ? 3rd Quarter 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

The third quarter of 2023 was eventful for both domestic and international cartel enforcers. In the United States, the Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to revamp policies to sharpen its enforcement efforts. On October 4, 2023, the Deputy Attorney General announced a safe harbor for merging parties to self-report criminal violations—not just antitrust violations—for up to six months after the transaction closes.

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‘Big Short’ Michael Burry takes a victory lap after calling the tech-led market correction

CNBC: Investing

Michael Burry, best known for calling the subprime mortgage crisis, added a new notch in his belt by predicting the latest market correction.

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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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After $43B valuation, Databricks acquires data replication startup Arcion for $100M

TechCrunch: M&A

Databricks has remained a hot startup at a time when interest from investors has cooled across the ecosystem. Just last month the company raised $500 million at an eye-popping $43 billion valuation. That would be big money anytime, but especially in the current fundraising climate. With that kind of dough in its coffers, the company […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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How High Interest Rates Sting Bakers, Farmers and Consumers

The New York Times: Banking

Everyone who relies on credit in America is confronting a new reality: Money will cost more for a good long while.

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Wall Street hikes forecasts for anti-obesity drug sales to $100 billion and beyond. A look at the numbers

CNBC: Investing

Citi notched its estimate for incretin drug sales to $71 billion by 2035, up from its prior estimate of $55 billion. That view seems conservative. Here's why.

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Memory chip maker SK Hynix, a shareholder of Kioxia, opposes a merger with Western Digital

TechCrunch: M&A

A long-expected merger of two of the world’s biggest memory chip companies — Western Digital and Japan’s Kioxia — may be hampered by one of Kioxa’s shareholders, SK Hynix. The South Korean chipmaker said during its earnings call today that it would not agree to a combination of the two players. “SK Hynix is not […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Chevron to Acquire Hess for $53 Billion in Latest Major Oil Deal

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The acquisition marks further consolidation of the oil industry and highlights the confidence that energy companies have in the future of fossil fuels.

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[Video] What You Need to Know About the New FTC and DOJ HSR Changes

JD Supra: Mergers

Continuing a more aggressive posture toward corporate mergers, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission recently announced new HSR rules that dramatically change and expand the amount and type of information that needs to be submitted with HSR filings. How will this impact future M&A activity and Second Requests? Brian Rafkin, counsel in Akin’s antitrust and competition practice, joins the podcast to examine the new HSR rules and their potential implications.

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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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'The bond vigilante is coming back,' UBS strategist says

CNBC: Investing

The "bond vigilantes are coming back" as investors continue to sell amid the prospect of a growing fiscal deficit, according to UBS Asset Management's Kevin Zhao.

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Thought leadership AI in security and defence

Global Banking & Finance

Thought leadership AI in security and defence By Lee Eccleshare, Head of Research, AMPLYFI Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly spread through virtually every sector, revolutionising processes and augmenting capabilities. From healthcare to finance, from transportation to entertainment, there is hardly an industry untouched by the transformative powers of AI.

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BuzzFeed in Advanced Talks to Sell Complex, Backtracking on Digital Media Bet

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

BuzzFeed is negotiating a sale of much of Complex Networks for under $140 million, less than half of what it paid to acquire it two years ago.

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Is Planet Merger Control becoming uninhabitable? - Observations on the increasingly shaky statics of international merger control

JD Supra: Mergers

Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions are facing ever longer regulatory reviews and an increasingly uncertain outcome. Less than a decade ago, it seemed we were on a clear path to substantial international convergence, and the "community" understood that it is difficult to hold transactions together over long periods of regulatory uncertainty, so various initiatives to speed up global deal reviews were considered.

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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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Bitcoin is on the rise again. Here’s why Warren Buffett remains a crypto hater

CNBC: Investing

The Oracle of Omaha famously believes cryptocurrencies are highly speculative, non-productive assets.

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10-27-2023 Newsletter: From Investment Banking to Media & Entertainment

OfficeHours

Bring Questions for Rhea Harsoor TODAY at 3PM ET! How does one go from IB to Media? Transitioning from a career in investment banking to the dynamic world of media may seem like a significant shift. However, with the right strategy and thoughtful planning, this transition is indeed possible… learn more from prior webinar attendees with the link below!

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Patrick Dichter Shares Lessons Learned from Acquiring Accounting Firms

How2Exit

b' E153: Patrick Dichter Shares Lessons Learned from Acquiring Accounting Firms - Watch Here rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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Antitrust & Competition Life Sciences Quarterly Update - Q3 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

The FTC’s Amgen/Horizon Lawsuit Ends With a Whimper - We covered the FTC’s investigation into (and litigation challenging) Amgen’s $28.3 billion acquisition of rare disease specialist Horizon Therapeutics in our Q1 and Q2 updates.

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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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Top Wall Street analysts favor these five dividend stocks during tumultuous times

CNBC: Investing

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Cisco and Chesapeake Energy.

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10-23-2023 Newsletter: Why Take-Private Dealmaking Remains Attractive for PE Investors

OfficeHours

Written by a top OfficeHours Coach; Original article published on October 16, 2023 In today’s world, there is much uncertainty around public markets. However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

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How to Build a Successful Business: Insights from an Investor, Entrepreneur, and Mindset Coach

How2Exit

b' rn E152: Austin Linney, Investor and Entrepreneur, Discusses Buying and Growing Businesses Watch Here: rn rn rn rn rn rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: is Your Company Ready?

JD Supra: Mergers

As of October 12, 2023, notification obligations under the European Union’s (EU’s) groundbreaking Foreign Subsidies Regulation No. 2022/2560 (FSR) have started to apply, with wide-ranging implications for businesses operating in and with the EU.

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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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Morgan Stanley warns snack companies that weight loss drug study showed 'significant reduction in food consumption'

CNBC: Investing

The firm said it may not be a near-term risk as drug usage still has to ramp up.

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U.S. dollar gains as risk sentiment sours, Treasury yields rise

Global Banking & Finance

U.S. dollar gains as risk sentiment sours, Treasury yields rise By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, as investors’ appetite for riskier currencies faded following lacklustre corporate results that raised worries over the economic outlook, and as Treasury yields rose.

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Della Kirkman, CPA interviews They Got Acquired Founder, Alexis Grant, Shares Insights on Building and Selling Online Businesses

How2Exit

b' E151: Della Kirkman, CPA interviews They Got Acquired Founder, Alexis Grant, Shares Insights on Building and Selling Online Businesses - Watch Here rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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A New Port in a Storm: Comparing the M&A Safe-Harbor Policy With Leniency

JD Supra: Mergers

DOJ’s announcement of a safe harbor for voluntary self-disclosure in the context of acquisitions is the latest policy change in support of its effort to incentivize compliance, empower compliance professionals, and make compliance a cost-savings center. It also heightens the importance of diligence and post-acquisition investigation to unearth acquired misconduct within the policy’s short, six-month window for self-disclosure.

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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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High rates are historically bad for bitcoin. Here’s what’s in store for crypto with the 10-year near 5%

CNBC: Investing

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is reaching new highs at an inconvenient time for bitcoin.

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UK to release experimental jobless data instead of standard numbers

Global Banking & Finance

UK to release experimental jobless data instead of standard numbers LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) said it would publish an experimental adjusted estimate of Britain’s unemployment rate on Tuesday, instead of its usual labour market survey which has suffered from a falling response rate.

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The Challenges Facing Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers

The New York Times: Banking

They are set to start their defense on Thursday, with the FTX founder planning to testify in his criminal fraud trial. Hurdles include what Mr. Bankman-Fried’s former associates said on the stand.

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Antitrust M&A Snapshot - Q3 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

UNITED STATES - Proposed Merger Guidelines Outline Fundamental Change of Approach to Merger Investigation and Enforcement - On July 19, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) released new proposed merger guidelines. The agencies have requested comments on these new guidelines and will work to finalize them in the coming months.

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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?