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The Power of Preferred Stock: A Primer for VC, PE, and Founders

JD Supra: Mergers

Preferred stock is a key financing instrument in the world of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), frequently used to balance the interests of investors and founders. Issued by corporations, preferred stock confers specific rights and privileges — often outlined in the company’s certificate of incorporation — making it distinct from common stock.

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Can I Really Get What I Want?

H. Friedman Search

I want to explore the idea that a lot of potential candidates have but don’t necessarily verbalize. “Can I really get what I want if I make a move to a new company?” The answer is yes… with one qualification being you must know what it is that you are looking for. The What & Why The most important thing that a qualified candidate searching for a new position is they must know (with certainty) what they are seeking and (almost as important) why they are entertaining looking for a new position

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment.

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The future trading desk is cloud-driven

The TRADE

Cloud was a key focus area within a panel discussion on the next stage of data integration and analysis that took place last week at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit (FILS), with the advancement said to have the potential to help enhance execution performance. Data has increasingly become available for trading teams, however, as discussed among other panels at the conference, it is only beneficial if clean and appropriate.

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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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Berkshire Hathaway now owns 100% of BHE, but the utility giant has been a weak spot for the conglomerate

CNBC: Investing

The Omaha-based conglomerate entered a deal to acquire the 8% remaining stake in Berkshire Hathaway Energy from the heirs of the late Walter Scott.

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Post-Acquisition Integration and Investigation in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment.

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TD Bank Pleads Guilty and Pays $3 Billion to Settle Money-Laundering Case

The New York Times: Banking

The penalty was the largest ever imposed by U.S. officials on a bank for violating anti-money laundering laws, and regulators imposed a cap on TD’s ability to accept new deposits.

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'That's it?' Morgan Stanley rips Tesla robotaxi event for lack of detail

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street has been fairly hot-and-cold on Tesla stock this year — and its robotaxi unveiling on Wednesday didn't help improve investor sentiment.

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AGBA ADVANCES TOWARD COMPLETION OF THE TRILLER MERGER

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AGBA Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AGBA) (“AGBA” or the “Company”) and Triller Corp. (“Triller”), today announced that their merger is expected to close on Monday, October 14, 2024 subject to final Nasdaq approval.

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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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Webinar Takeaways: Managing Antitrust Risk When Using Artificial Intelligence — a US Perspective | Epiq

JD Supra: Mergers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help corporations create operational efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, optimize business strategies, significantly reduce costs, and increase profitability. However, using AI tools can create significant antitrust risks for businesses. Those risks include AI’s impact on the accumulation of market power, access of large technology companies to client data, and the relationships between….

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Victims of Stanford Financial’s Fraud Scheme May Soon Be Paid. Some Already Sold Their Claim.

The New York Times: Banking

Not having much insight into what may happen next in the case of a fraud orchestrated by Robert Allen Stanford, many of the victims sold the rights to any future payout.

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Earnings growth should continue to drive the S&P 500, says UBS

CNBC: Investing

UBS believes that the S&P 500's profit growth in the third quarter could be between 8% to 10%, excluding the energy sector.

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Fosun International: The Hidden Gem Ready to Shine – Co-CEO Chen Qiyu on Unlocking True Value for Investors

Global Banking & Finance

Chinese multinational conglomerate Fosun International Limited is a global innovation-driven consumer group whose mission is “creating happier lives for families worldwide.” Since its inception in 1992, Fosun has accumulated profound technology and innovation capabilities and a significant industrial presence in more than 35 countries and regions worldwide.

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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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Finally, the Final HSR Rules: Key Takeaways for the New HSR Pre-Merger Notification Form

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 10, 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) finalized significant updates to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Form and Instructions (“New HSR Rules”). While not as broad as initially proposed last year, the updates represent the most sweeping changes to the HSR Form for US premerger notification filings (“HSR Filings”) in 48 years.

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China Stocks Surge After Government Measures to Boost Economy

The New York Times: Banking

The government has fired up investors by encouraging banks to lend more to buyers of stock and real estate, but economists say more stimulus is needed.

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JPMorgan downgrades industrial bellwether after recommending it for almost 15 years

CNBC: Investing

The Charlotte-based industrial conglomerate's likely divestitures are near-term headwinds, leading the Wall Street investment bank to move to the sidelines.

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Partners who use Cisco Marketing Velocity can generate 5.2x more pipeline

Cisco: M&A

Discover the Reimagined Cisco Marketing Velocity Central! Generate 5.2x more pipeline with our revamped platform, featuring enhanced search, AI tools, streamlined campaigns, and more. Join our Partner Activation contest for exciting prizes!

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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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A New Era for Merger Filings: Final HSR Rule Imposes More Burden (But Far Less than Previously Proposed Rule)

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 10, the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice issued the Final Rule amending the Premerger Notification Rules and propounding new Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) filing forms and instructions.

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Infinite Reality Acquires Extended Reality (XR) Leader Zappar, Strengthening the Company’s Immersive Technology Suite

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Zappar’s XR Tools Will Provide Infinite Reality Customers With Even More Capabilities to Design and Monetize Engaging, 3D Immersive Experiences Zappar’s XR Tools Will Provide Infinite Reality Customers With Even More Capabilities to Design and Monetize Engaging, 3D Immersive Experiences

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Cheap stocks to buy in the fourth quarter, according to HSBC

CNBC: Investing

The Wall Street firm is highlighting some stocks that have "less demanding" valuations that investors should consider buying moving into the fourth quarter.

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The Next Wave of Service Assurance: Driving Revenue and Customer Experience

Cisco: M&A

An investment in service assurance is expected to deliver operational benefits, but it can also enable market differentiation and new revenue sources. Read how end-customer portals, per-QoS SLA reporting, alerting, and notifications help service providers deliver new, innovative solutions faster, more reliably, and with greater agility for their B2B customers.

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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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Indonesian lending activity poised for rebound

JD Supra: Mergers

Macroeconomic uncertainty has impacted Indonesian debt markets in recent years. But, after a period of disruption, prospects for domestic and offshore debt issuances are brightening.

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What to Do if You Fall Behind on Auto Loan Payments

The New York Times: Banking

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars.

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Inflation reports from this week should allow the Fed to stay on track with rate cuts

CNBC: Investing

The producer price index showed no change for September, counteracting some of the concerns from a hot inflation report on Thursday.

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Shaping the Future: Announcing the U.S. Fast Future Innovation Awards

Cisco: M&A

Announcing the U.S. Fast Future Innovation Awards (FFIA)—the hunt for groundbreaking ideas that leverage AI to make a tangible impact. Whether your passion lies in education, sustainability, hybrid work, cybersecurity, healthcare, or critical infrastructure, your innovation could be the game-changer that revolutionizes how we live and work.

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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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Heart of Healthcare Podcast: FTC Chair Lina Khan on Healthcare, Antitrust, and the Future of Competition

JD Supra: Mergers

In a recent episode of the Heart of Healthcare podcast, co-hosts Michael T. Esquivel and Halle Tecco, sat down with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, who offered her perspective on the intersection of antitrust enforcement and the healthcare industry.

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China Vows to Unleash More Borrowing to Spur Economy and Strengthen Banks

The New York Times: Banking

The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much.

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How China's stimulus could provide a boost to new CEOs at Nike and Starbucks down the line

CNBC: Investing

The new executives are taking over companies that have significant sales exposure to China, but Wall Street is cautious about the impact of the stimulus.

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