Sat.Oct 19, 2024 - Fri.Oct 25, 2024

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Countdown to 2025: New HSR Premerger Disclosure Rules

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or the “Commission”) has announced a final rule (the “Final Rule”) significantly expanding the premerger notification and reporting requirements under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”). The changes do not impact the scope of transactions that are subject to reporting, but will dramatically expand the disclosure requirements with respect to HSR filings.

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Top Wall Street analysts like these stocks for their growth prospects

CNBC: Investing

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Nvidia and Fortinet.

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Negotiating Transition Services Agreements in Carve-Out M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), few transactions are as complex as carve-outs. In contrast to the sale of a stand-alone business, carve-outs involve the sale and separation of an integrated part of a larger business enterprise—and thus are generally characterized by an interdependence between the business being sold and the seller’s remaining operations, particularly with respect to critical back-office services such as HR, accounting, and especially information technology.

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How Best To Navigate A Panel Interview

H. Friedman Search

Today’s blog looks at how to interview with more than one person. The panel interview for the sake of time and expediency is once again becoming more popular. The reason for this new phenomenon is obvious: it is to save time for the hiring managers and for the candidates. However, I think the true reasons are to ferret out candidates who are not qualified and not to move the candidates forward at this time in the year.

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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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How Intel Got Left Behind in the A.I. Chip Boom

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Intel was for decades Silicon Valley’s dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech’s latest gold rush.

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Treasury and IRS Release Proposed Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Regulations

JD Supra: Mergers

On September 13, 2024, in the Federal Register, the Treasury and IRS published proposed regulations implementing the corporate alternative minimum tax (“CAMT”). Its 182 pages (including 62 pages of preamble) describe a parallel corporate tax system that largely draws from existing rules governing financial and tax accounting, but that may be unfamiliar to experts in each by its combination of the two.

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The 20 greatest trading innovations

The TRADE

Order and/or execution management systems (OEMS) Kicking off this whistle-stop summary as the number one most impactful innovation in the industry is the order and/or execution management system (OEMS) – the beating heart of trading desks around the world. Brought to market in the early 2000s, the sometimes combined and sometimes separated systems were designed to enhance the previously manual processes associated with managing and executing orders.

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Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.

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Luxury stocks may be a risky China stimulus bet

CNBC: Investing

Chinese consumer spending once powered luxury companies to all-time highs. With sluggish economic growth, the outlook for the sector might not be the same.

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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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California Privacy and AI Roundup: What Passed and What Didn’t

JD Supra: Mergers

Last month, the California legislative session came to an end when California Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen of the approximately 38 bills sent to his desk relating to privacy and artificial intelligence (AI). Also notable are other bills that the Governor vetoed, which are often instructive signals for the broader policy and regulatory community and may return in some form during the 2025 session.

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Modifi Biosciences Acquired by Merck

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Merck gains preclinical compounds designed to exploit DNA repair defects in difficult to treat cancers Merck gains preclinical compounds designed to exploit DNA repair defects in difficult to treat cancers

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Integrating Sustainability for Long-Term Business Resilience and Value Creation

Global Banking & Finance

By Karl Schmedders, Professor of Finance at IMD Companies that proactively address climate risks are better equipped to adapt to a rapidly evolving business environment, making them more attractive to investors seeking sustainable long-term returns. Addressing environmental concerns is now essential for the long-term success of a business.

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Big Tech is creating a new market for small nuclear reactors — these stocks are ways to play it

CNBC: Investing

The outlook for small modular reactors is improving and the potential market is bigger than appreciated, according to Morgan Stanley.

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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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FTC and State AGs Settle with Marriott over Starwood Data Breaches

JD Supra: Mergers

Our Consumer Protection/FTC and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy teams unpack Starwood Hotels’ and Marriott International’s settlements with the Federal Trade Commission and Marriott’s settlement with state attorneys general over three data breaches.

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Russia Raises Interest Rate to 21 Percent, Its Highest in Decades

The New York Times: Banking

Military spending and recruitment are causing the country’s economy to overheat, leaving regulators in a struggle to rein in rising prices.

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Leaders in Trading 2024: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed

The TRADE

The TRADE is delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for the Industry Person of the Year Award 2024. As one of the most anticipated awards of the year, the recognition is designed to celebrate those individuals who have made a significant impact on their own organisation and, equally, the industry externally, with a commitment to bettering and future proofing the markets for years to come.

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Tudor Jones is long gold and bitcoin as hedge fund titan believes 'all roads lead to inflation'

CNBC: Investing

The founder of Tudor Investment and Robin Hood Foundation said he worries about the trajectory of the U.S. debt.

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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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It’s Spooky Season: HHS OCR Finalizes Two Investigations into Ransomware Incidents, Providing Nightmare Material for Acquiring Entities

JD Supra: Mergers

Before this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolved 70 breach investigations from which fines or civil monetary penalties were secured. Of those investigations, only one was triggered by a ransomware incident.

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Can AI Replace Insurance Agents? Not if They Know How to Prepare

Global Banking & Finance

Written By Sanket Das Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the insurance sector by automating routine tasks like policy servicing, customer queries, endorsements, and policy updates, allowing agents to focus on more complex and strategic roles.

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From Uptime to Outcome: New Paths for Managed Services Success

Cisco: M&A

Cisco technology and partner managed services drive outcome-oriented solutions. Leverage networking, security, collaboration, and AI-ready platforms to enhance customer value and operational efficiency. Discover more at #CiscoPS24.

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

CNBC: Investing

The S&P 500 and the 30-stock Dow posted back-to-back losses on Tuesday, while the Nasdaq outperformed. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Wednesday.

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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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What the New HSR Filing Requirements Mean for Your Future Reportable Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the final revised rules governing premerger notification filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act. The new HSR filing requirements will become effective 90 days after they are published in the Federal Register, which is expected in the coming days, and means they will likely become effective in late January 2025.

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G7 Finalizes $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets

The New York Times: Banking

The economic lifeline is expected to be disbursed by the end of the year.

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Living Our Purpose Through Pro Bono

Cisco: M&A

It’s remarkable what can be achieved when a motivated global team is aligned with a clear mission. At Cisco, our purpose is to power a more inclusive future for all. And within Cisco Legal, we live this purpose through pro bono.

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Baird downgrades McDonald's after E. coli outbreak

CNBC: Investing

It's time to move to the sidelines on shares of McDonald's as the company grapples with an E. coli outbreak tied to some of its U.S. restaurants, Baird said.

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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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Antitrust in Focus - October 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

This newsletter is a summary of the antitrust developments we think are most interesting to your business. Roxane Hicheri (counsel based in Paris) and Mark Steenson (counsel based in London) are our editors this month. They have selected: Changes to U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino rules and merger notification forms increase burden on filers - This month the U.S.

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How much equity should you give away when taking investment for growth?

Growth Business

By Michael Goodwin on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Many entrepreneurs’ burning question when considering investment for growth is how much equity to give away. This decision is critical and often complex, requiring a delicate balance between securing the necessary capital while retaining future financial benefits and operational control.

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How Cisco is Using Apple Vision Pro to Create the Next Evolution of Spatial Collaboration

Cisco: M&A

Cisco has always had an obsession of putting the user experience at the center of everything we do. Today marks another step in this evolution with Cisco Spatial Meetings for Apple Vision Pro. It takes a concept we call “Distance Zero” to the next level using spatial computing.