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Never mind the 60/40 portfolio. There may be a case for a 50/30/20 allocation

CNBC: Investing

Investors seeking to diversify from a stock and bond market that are each flashing cautionary signals are starting to look at alternatives.

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How to keep your portfolio steady in volatile times as the election approaches

CNBC: Investing

Market volatility is expected to pick up as Election Day approaches, but investors can take a few steps to help prepare their portfolios.

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EVs at a crossroads: Where next for electric vehicle M&A?

JD Supra: Mergers

The EV industry is facing multiple headwinds in 2024 including consumer pullback, but future dealmaking prospects look solid as buyers seek to safeguard future growth, with China leading the way - Dealmaking in the global automotive industry has underwhelmed so far this year, with supply chain issues, higher-for-longer interest rates and financing concerns dampening activity.

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Power Your GenAI Ambitions with New Cisco AI-Ready Data Center Infrastructure

Cisco: M&A

With generative AI poised to significantly boost global economic output, Cisco is helping to simplify the challenges of preparing your infrastructure for AI implementation. Learn how the UCS C885A M8 Server for AI model training, the Nexus 9364E-SG2 Switch for scalable AI connectivity, AI PODs for streamlined AI inference deployment, and Nexus Hyperfabric can accelerate AI initiatives and drive innovation.

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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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Indian fintech Slice seals bank merger

TechCrunch: M&A

Indian fintech startup Slice said it has completed its merger with North East Small Finance Bank, marking a rare instance of a startup successfully entering India’s tightly regulated banking sector. The merger, first proposed last year, transforms the Bengaluru-based startup into a banking entity, following months of regulatory scrutiny. Slice, which gained prominence by issuing […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts

How2Exit

E252: How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Issac Qureshi : Issac Qureshi is the founder and owner of Bauer, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm specializing in e-commerce. With roots in the banking sector, Issac began his career at Royal Bank of Scotland Group.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. The main problem is that many people enter corporate finance jobs without truly understanding them. Corporate finance is fine if you’re in it to advance up the ladder over many years/decades while having a reasonable work/life balance.

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Freestate Electric, LLC Acquired By Sojitz Energy Services LLC

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor Baltimore, MD – October 29, 2024 – Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (“CCA”) is pleased to announce it has served as the exclusive financial advisor to Freestate Electric, LLC (“Freestate”), a specialty contractor and leading provider of comprehensive electrical construction services in Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in its sale of 90% ownership to Sojitz Energy Services LLC (“Sojitz”), a subsidiary o

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Mergers & Acquisitions in a Tech-Driven World: How to Prepare Your Business

Sun Acquisitions

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology’s impact on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is profound and multifaceted. Businesses aiming to navigate the M&A process must consider traditional financial and operational metrics and the technological prowess and readiness of acquiring and targeting companies. This blog post will explore how technology is reshaping M&A activities and provide strategic insights on how businesses can prepare for successful mergers an

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Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors

JD Supra: Mergers

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key takeaways for federal contractors considering a merger or acquisition.

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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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Dominion Energy is discussing small nuclear reactors with other tech companies after Amazon agreement

CNBC: Investing

Tech companies are investing in nuclear power as they hunt for carbon-free, reliable electricity to support artificial intelligence data centers

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The F.T.C.’s Lina Khan Took On Big Tech. Now Her Job Is on the Line.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Prominent venture capitalists’ bashing of the F.T.C.’s chair is evidence of a troubled tech market.

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Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank

The New York Times: Banking

Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.

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FTC Publishes Final Revisions to HSR Rules: A New Era of Regulatory Burden

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released final revisions of the rules that govern filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “Final Rules”). The Final Rules will take effect 90 days after they are ultimately published in the Federal Register.

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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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How Apple's China suppliers could actually benefit from U.S. trade tensions, according to JPMorgan

CNBC: Investing

After looking at global trade shifts, JPMorgan strategists have concluded a few of Apple's Chinese suppliers could benefit from supply chain diversification.

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Comcast Explores Spin-Out of Cable Business

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The company’s president, Mike Cavanagh, said the company was also considering finding a partner for its Peacock streaming service.

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Daniel Murphy Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Senior Advisor in Automotive Group

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC, (October 28, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is proud to announce that Daniel Murphy has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group. Murphy brings with him over 30 years of experience in the automotive dealership sector, making him a valuable addition to FOCUS as the firm continues to expand its expertise and services in the automotive industry.

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DAMITT Q3 2024: Tricks and Treats in Merger Enforcement

JD Supra: Mergers

We had previously questioned whether the new approach to Article 22 EUMR followed by the EC would herald a new era in EU merger control, leading to an increased number of deals being reviewed, and more importantly an increased number of significant investigations.

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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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Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels

CNBC: Investing

The pricing gap between cruises and land-based lodging is even wider than it appears, according to UBS.

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How Branden Coluccio Turned Failure into MILLION-DOLLAR Success

How2Exit

E253: How Branden Coluccio Turned Failure into MILLION-DOLLAR Success - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Branden Coluccio is the Managing Director of Relentless Ventures, a dynamic firm focusing on acquisitions and advisory services. With a rich background in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, Branden has honed his expertise by working with various sectors including healthcare and real estate development.

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How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.

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Geopolitical climate - Chapter Three - The Visionaries

JD Supra: Mergers

Elections and government changes bring new policies that impact businesses’ strategic planning, while economic stress influences M&A trends and growth strategies.

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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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Goldman has a new AI play where it sees nearly 40% upside

CNBC: Investing

This AI stock could be a breakout player as investor sentiment around the technology remains high.

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HSBC trader joins JP Morgan in New York

The TRADE

Kyle Hackett has joined JP Morgan as a US rates trader, based in New York. Prior to his new role, Hackett spent three and a half years at HSBC, working as a global markets analyst, and most recently as a US rates trader. Elsewhere in his career Hackett did a stint at Fidelity Investments. Read more: JP Morgan on building new offerings for clients Earlier this year, Mitul Patel left his role at HSBC, where he most recently held responsibility for primary coverage on G10 rates for reserve manage

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Federal Court Enjoins Fashion Merger, Embracing 2023 Merger Guidelines’ Aggressive Approach

Deal Lawyers

As reported by the New York Times, a New York federal court granted a preliminary injunction last week preventing the $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings (owner of Versace and Michael Kors) by Tapestry (the parent company of Coach and Kate Spade) from moving forward while the FTC investigates the deal in its administrative court.

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 212

JD Supra: Mergers

Keurig Dr Pepper announced that it plans to acquire GHOST, an energy drink brand, for $1 billion. J.M. Smucker will plan to sell its Voortman cookie business to Second Nature Brands for $305 million.

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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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Wall Street remains confident on Microsoft's AI story despite weak guidance. Some say to buy the dip

CNBC: Investing

Wall Street's bullish sentiment on Microsoft hasn't faded, even after the tech giant forecasted disappointing revenue growth numbers.

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Fireside Friday with… Northern Trust’s Amy Thorne

The TRADE

What are the prominent trends are you seeing in the outsourced trading space? There has been a shift in the size and scale in the types of managers that we’re talking to. My new favourite saying is that I don’t think this is a recessionary product any longer, but rather a future state. The way that people are thinking about it has changed dramatically over the last couple of years and a lot of that is driven through how customisable the product is through the whole life cycle of trad

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Del. Chancery Addresses Petition for Validation of Retroactive Record Date

Deal Lawyers

In August, Vice Chancellor Lori Will issued a post-trial memorandum opinion in TS Falcon I, LLC v. Golden Mountain Financial Holdings Corp. (Del. Ch.; 8/24). The case involves a board’s decision to set a retroactive record date for an annual stockholder meeting, which the defendants sought to validate under Section 205 of the DCGL.

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity – November 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

September 27: PureWave Hydrogen, a company focused on identifying and extracting white hydrogen, a naturally occurring form that doesn't require energy-intensive production processes like electrolysis, was acquired by Longhorn Exploration for an undisclosed amount.

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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?