Sat.Dec 21, 2024 - Fri.Dec 27, 2024

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These stocks will be the biggest Nasdaq losers of 2025, according to analysts

CNBC: Investing

Market favorites such as AppLovin and Tesla could take a hit next year given analysts' projected price targets.

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Delaware ruling supports enforceability of forfeiture-for-competition provisions

JD Supra: Mergers

On December 18, 2024, the Delaware Supreme Court (the Court) held in LKQ Corp. v. Rutledge that forfeiture-for-competition provisions in employee equity award agreements are enforceable in certain contexts. This article summarizes the Courts ruling and what it means for employers looking to implement forfeiture or clawback provisions as a means of enforcing restrictive covenants in equity compensation arrangements under Delaware law.

Equities 177
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The 'weight-loss trade' has stalled. What it will take to revive investor interest

CNBC: Investing

The initial euphoria over the GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic has mellowed, but catalysts expected in 2025 could energize investor interest in the stocks.

Investors 107
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What Is a Merchant Reference Number? A Complete Guide

Razorpay

What is a Merchant Reference Number (MRN)? A merchant reference number, also known as a transaction merchant reference number or merchant reference code, is a unique identifier assigned to each transaction processed by a merchant’s payment system. It plays a crucial role in tracking individual payments, ensuring proper reconciliation, and facilitating smooth transaction management.

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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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Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often Falter

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Japanese companies are considering joining forces to survive in a rapidly changing auto industry, but auto history is filled with troubled and failed marriages.

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Prosus buys Despegar for $1.7B, taking a bite out of Latin America’s travel sector

TechCrunch: M&A

Yet another major investment is going down in the travel sector, underscoring its ongoing rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic. Prosus, the tech conglomerate controlled by Naspers, is paying $1.7 billion to acquire Despegar, one of the biggest online travel agencies in Latin America, to scale up its operations in the region. Despegars board of directors […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Wall St. Is Minting Easy Money From Risky Loans. What Could Go Wrong?

The New York Times: Banking

Everyone from Jamie Dimon to the International Monetary Fund is ringing alarms about the shadowy world of private credit. But the money keeps rolling in.

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Nvidia sees 'remarkable' influx of retail investor dollars as traders flock to AI darling

CNBC: Investing

Everyday traders bought nearly $30 billion of Nvidia shares on net this year, Vanda data shows.

Retail 145
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Honda and Nissan Unveil Merger Talks as Global Competition Bears Down

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Japans second- and third-largest automakers hope the deal can help them catch up with Tesla and Chinas BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.

Mergers 139
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Europe Daily News, 23 December 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11789 - Apollo / Barnes Group)- Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11724 - Schwenk / Goldbeck / Confinity JV).

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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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Food and Beverage M&A: Fresh and Healthy Appeal, but Save Room for Dessert

Focus Investment Banking

Like the broader market, the food and beverage industry had its challenges in 2024, from inflation impacting consumer spending to interest rates limiting growth and spending. Yet the food and beverage industry is nothing if not resilient and despite the years challenges, there were bright spots including dealmaking. Strategic buyers pursued opportunities across the food and beverage landscape, while private equity was largely sidelined by the rate environment.

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AI breakthroughs are speeding up the development of humanoid robots, but investors are still skeptical

CNBC: Investing

Investors seeking AI plays may want to consider humanoid robots, which some analysts expect to begin replacing human workers at scale by the end of the decade.

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How Financial Data Helps with Investments

Global Banking & Finance

In investing, knowledge is essential, and financial reports are among the most valuable sources of information. They give insight into the performance of a company, its health, and growth potential and, therefore, help investors develop strategies to invest based on their goals.

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Europe Daily News, 20 December 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

COMPETITION - Priornotificationof a concentration (CaseM.11772- Nippon Express / SH)- Priornotificationof a concentration (CaseM.11783- Luxshare / Pierer / Leoni).

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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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I.R.S. to Send Out Unclaimed Tax Credit to One Million Taxpayers

The New York Times: Banking

Some Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month.

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A bullish trend is emerging for chip stocks as the year winds down. How to play it with options

CNBC: Investing

There are signals that suggest semiconductor names could see a bounce. This options strategy allows investors to capitalize on the trend.

Investors 141
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Nordstrom to Be Taken Private By Founding Family and El Puerto de Liverpool

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The business will be acquired by members of the family and El Puerto de Liverpool, a Mexican real estate and department store company that has owned a stake in Nordstrom since 2022.

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Event in Review: Healthcare Services Licensure and Change of Ownership Issues

JD Supra: Mergers

Investment in the healthcare industry requires careful consideration, as it involves numerous distinct areas of the law. Venable's Private Equity Investment in Healthcare webinar series explores the unique issues and timely developments that shape deals within the industry.

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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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Navigating the Future of Banking: Insights from Producers Savings Bank

Global Banking & Finance

The role of technology in banking has never been more critical, especially as financial institutions navigate an evolving landscape defined by rising customer expectations, regulatory challenges, and increasing competition. Producers Savings Bank (Producers Bank), a significant player in the Philippine banking sector, has been at the forefront of embracing technology to meet these challenges head-on.

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Bank of America names Nvidia and these semiconductor stocks top picks for 2025

CNBC: Investing

The firm is standing by Nvidia and some other key semiconductor players in 2025 even after another strong year for the sector.

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Internet of Things (IoT) Software and Technology Services M&A Expected to Increase in 2025

Solganick & Co.

December 26, 2024 – Internet of Things (IoT) software and technology services market for mergers and acquisitions in 2024 has shown resilience and growth despite broader economic uncertainties. The global enterprise IoT market revenue rose to USD $600.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD $671.4 billion in 2024, demonstrating a steady upward trajectory.

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Delaware Court Reinforces Limits of Integration Clauses in Cytotheryx

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 16, 2024, in Cytotheryx, Inc. v. Castle Creek Biosciences (Cytotheryx), the Delaware Court of Chancery underscored the limitations of integration clauses in merger agreements in barring claims based on extra-contractual assurances and allowed fraud and promissory estoppel claims based on a buyers oral assurances to survive a motion to dismiss.

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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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Liverpool y la familia Nordstrom llegan a un acuerdo para comprar la cadena homónima

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

El negocio ser adquirido por miembros de la familia y por una empresa mexicana de bienes races y tiendas departamentales que posee una participacin en la cadena estadounidense desde 2022.

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These are Wall Street’s favorite S&P 500 stocks for 2025 where analysts see 30% upside

CNBC: Investing

These stocks are favored by Wall Street analysts and well positioned for big gains in the year ahead.

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IoT Software and Technology Services M&A Update, 2H 2024

Solganick & Co.

December 23, 2024 – The IoT software and technology services market for mergers and acquisitions in 2024 has shown resilience and growth despite broader economic uncertainties. The global enterprise IoT market revenue rose to USD $600.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD $671.4 billion in 2024, demonstrating a steady upward trajectory.

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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of PE-Led M&A: Strategies for Sellers in 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The past two years have been a challenging period for private equity, with higher interest rates, subdued economic growth and political uncertainty all serving to suppress deal flow. However, as inflation continues to ease and long-awaited rate cuts begin to materialise, many dealmakers are entering 2025 with a sense of cautious optimism.

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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 approaches $4 trillion valuation as investors bet on AI momentum

Global Banking & Finance

By Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh (Reuters) -Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, powered by investors cheering progress in the company’s long-awaited AI enhancements to rejuvenate sluggish iPhone sales.

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These stocks, including Nvidia, are among Bank of America’s top stocks to buy in 2025

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America names its favorite stocks for the new year.

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Vincerx Pharma Enters into a Binding Term Sheet for a Strategic Merger with Oqory, Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Proposed merger would add a differentiated Phase 3 TROP2 Antibody-drug Conjugate (ADC) to the combined companys pipeline Proposed merger would add a differentiated Phase 3 TROP2 Antibody-drug Conjugate (ADC) to the combined companys pipeline

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Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal under “bright-line rule” regarding SPAC merger

JD Supra: Mergers

In re: CCIV / Lucid Motors Sec. Litig., 110 F.4th 1181 (9th Cir. 2024), the Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a securities fraud class action brought by investors under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 against Lucid Motors and its Chief Executive Officer. .

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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?