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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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Court Grants Injunction to Pause Handbag Merger

JD Supra: Mergers

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, a New York federal judge granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to halt the merger between Tapestry Inc. and Capri Holdings Ltd. The court held that the parties, owners of handbag retailers, operated in the same relevant market as defined by the FTC— “accessible luxury” handbags, ranging from $100 to $1,000.

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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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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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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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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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Antitrust M&A Snapshot - Q3 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

The US antitrust regulators continued to aggressively challenge transactions and associated Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) violations during the third quarter of 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) litigated two merger challengers involving Kroger/Albertsons and Tapestry/Capri. On October 24, 2024, Tapestry/Capri was decided in the government’s favor and a Kroger/Albertsons decision is expected in the next month.

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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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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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Network Hacking Course Pairs with Cisco Modeling Labs

Cisco: M&A

If you’ve ever been to Cisco Live and seen the booth with a display for you to pick locks, then you know about the Cisco Advanced Security Initiatives Group (ASIG). We are chartered with security testing and ethical hacking for all Cisco products and services, whether in the cloud or on-premises.

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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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Can I Be Held Liable as a Petitioning Creditor When an Involuntary Bankruptcy Is Dismissed? - Creditor’s Rights Toolkit

JD Supra: Mergers

An involuntary bankruptcy can be a powerful tool in a creditor’s arsenal. Involuntary bankruptcies are rarely filed, however, because of the significant risk of liability for the petitioning creditor if the case is dismissed. Troutman Pepper's Creditor’s Rights Toolkit is a series that provides practical insights to help creditors confront the challenges of commercial bankruptcy.

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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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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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Revolutionizing Dairy Farming with Digital Solutions

Cisco: M&A

Cisco, in collaboration with its partners Rhône Élevage, NXO, and Ineso, has developed an innovative solution for dairy farmers to address the challenges posed by rising temperatures due to climate change. This solution has the potential to benefit not only French farmers but also farmers across Europe.

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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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The New Hart-Scott-Rodino Reporting Requirements: A Roadmap for Filers

JD Supra: Mergers

As previously reported, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), with the concurrence of the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ” and, together with FTC, the “agencies”), recently finalized expansive changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) premerger notification form to provide the agencies with more up-front information to identify potentially anticompetitive transactions.

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Meta is 'best early GenAI winner': Analysts stick by tech giant despite spending concerns

CNBC: Investing

Analysts think there's still room for Meta shares to run, even after the company posted disappointing metrics in its latest quarterly report.

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Pathos AI Closes $62M Oversubscribed Series C Round of Financing to Accelerate its Platform Approach to Drug Development

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pathos AI, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on re-engineering drug development through artificial intelligence, today announced the closing of an oversubscribed $62M Series C funding round. The Series C financing round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) with participation from Revolution Growth and other existing insiders.

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Exploring AAA and TACACS Configuration with Cisco Modeling Labs

Cisco: M&A

Explore AAA, an essential topic found on many Cisco Certification exams. Go from concept to configuration with Hank's step-by-step guide, complete with downloadable CML topologies to suit your learning needs.

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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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OMB Issues Guidance to Agencies on Responsible Artificial Intelligence Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

Contractors interested in offering federal agencies artificial intelligence (AI) can now glean insight into how agencies are expected to conduct AI acquisitions. On September 24, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Memorandum M-24-18, Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government (the Memorandum), providing guidance and directing agencies “to improve their capacity for the responsible acquisition of AI” systems or services, including.

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

CNBC: Investing

The Nasdaq Composite notched a fresh record on Tuesday ahead of earnings from tech's heavy hitters. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Wednesday.

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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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Changing the Game for our Customers and Partners with One Cisco

Cisco: M&A

In this new AI era, the technology landscape has forever changed how people and technology work across our physical and digital worlds. Learn how Cisco is strategically evolving how they do business – connecting the digital world to your most important asset, your people.

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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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Companies Tend to Abandon or Restructure Deals Rather Than Fight the Feds, Agencies Report

JD Supra: Mergers

Government credits HSR pre-merger notification program with halting anticompetitive deals. Companies planning mergers and acquisitions tend to avoid challenging the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division once the agencies signal their concerns that deals may have anticompetitive effects. That is the conclusion of an annual report outlining the effectiveness of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 recently released by the agencies.

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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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Forian Acquires Kyber Data Science to Enhance Data Analytics Capabilities

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEWTOWN, PA, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forian Inc. (Nasdaq: FORA) , a provider of data science driven information and analytics solutions to the healthcare and life sciences industries, today announced it has acquired Kyber Data Science LLC (“Kyber”), a trusted provider of advanced healthcare data analytics and machine learning solutions to the financial services industry, from TD Cowen.