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2025 Year in Preview: Antitrust Trends and Key Decisions in Private Litigation

JD Supra: Mergers

2025 promises a dynamic and challenging year for businesses as key antitrust cases set new precedent, private antitrust litigation will intensify, and legal battles evolve. In this first installment of the Wilson Sonsini Antitrust and Competition practice 2025 Year in Preview four-part series, we have compiled key antitrust litigation trends to watch for as you prepare for the year ahead, including.

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Acquiring or Investing in Banks – More Interest Expected in a Second Trump Administration

JD Supra: Mergers

Federal banking agencies under a second Trump Administration are expected to be more receptive to industry proposals for bank mergers, acquisitions, and related transactions. We've previously explored national trust banks and foreign banks' establishing U.S. branches to streamline state licensing. Besides chartering de novo banks, another option is for investorsindividuals or entitiesto acquire existing banks by investing in them.

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Antitrust: FTC Withdraws Competitor Collaboration Guidelines

Deal Lawyers

Last month, the FTC and DOJ announced that they were withdrawing their Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors.

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S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

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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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Clearwater agrees to buy investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5B

TechCrunch: M&A

Clearwater Analytics, a company developing accounting, compliance, and risk reporting tools for asset managers, said on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5 billion. Clearwater, which says it has obtained an $800 million loan to fund the transaction, along with a $200 million revolving line of […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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M&A Antitrust Alert: FTC Imposes Significant Gun-Jumping Penalty for Unlawful Pre-Merger Coordination Among Crude Oil Producers

JD Supra: Mergers

M&A practitioners have long regarded the integration planning and execution process as one of the keys to a successful M&A transaction. However, in deals subject to pre-merger antitrust clearance, it is critical to navigate the line between deal provisions and arrangements intended to preserve the value of the target business and allow the parties to prepare for post-closing integration, versus those that could result in the buyer exerting control over the target business or accessing.

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U.S. Oil Production Is Booming. Oil Jobs Are Not.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

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Morgan Stanley ups Tesla target, gives bull case of $800

CNBC: Investing

Tesla's stock could double in a bull case on the expansion of autonomous vehicles, according to Morgan Stanley.

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UK Public M&A – Outlook for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

In 2024, in line with our predictions from last year, the UK public takeover market saw a sharp increase in the number of megadeals, i.e., those valued in excess of 1 billion. Seventeen such transactions were announced in 2024, which is over four times as many in 2023. The aggregate value of announced deals was over 50 billion, up from 19 billion in 2023, despite the fact that the number of firm offers remained similar, with 58 this past year compared to 60 in 2023.

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Mirabaud multi-asset trader joins Julius Baer

The TRADE

Stuart McDonald has been appointed director, cross-asset trader at Julius Baer, based in Monaco. He joins from Mirabaud Group where he served as a multi-asset trader for two years. McDonald told The TRADE that he is looking forward to the new role, adding: I’ve been warmly welcomed into the team by everyone and am very grateful for the opportunity to work for Julius Baer.

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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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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Stillwater Technologies in its Sale to ReNEW Manufacturing Solutions

Focus Investment Banking

Washington, DC (January 17, 2024) FOCUS Investment Banking (FOCUS), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Stillwater Technologies LLC (Stillwater) has been acquired by ReNEW Manufacturing Solutions (ReNEW). FOCUS represented Stillwater in this transaction.

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The crazy ride in quantum computing stocks continues as shares rip higher on Microsoft's 'quantum ready' directive

CNBC: Investing

Quantum computing stocks rallied Wednesday after Microsoft urged businesses to get "quantum-ready" in 2025.

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What Startups and Big Pharma Need to Know About AI Drug Discovery

JD Supra: Mergers

Integrating AI tools into drug discovery introduces a mix of opportunities and challenges for startups and large pharmaceutical companies. These challenges often center on intellectual property (IP) risks, licensing considerations, M&A due diligence, and documentation practices.

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Novobanco further extends 20-year partnership with Nasdaq Calypsoto include front-office and risk functions

The TRADE

Novobanco and Nasdaq have expanded their technology partnership, wherein Novobanco will expand its use of Nasdaqs Calypso platform to support the banks entire capital market operations. The Portuguese independent domestic bank has used Nasdaqs solution to conduct back-office processing for nearly 20 years, with the latest move set to see the bank incorporate its risk and front-office functionality to fully integrate the technology underpinning its treasury function.

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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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JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The New York Times: Banking

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.

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BlackRock's Rick Rieder would '100%' buy the Nasdaq dip

CNBC: Investing

BlackRock's Rick Rieder said he'd "love to buy" some big cap names at cheaper multiples.

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the January 2025 issue of As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns, our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways aka And the Fox Says on what you need to know.

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ION becomes certified algorithmic trading vendor on BSE

The TRADE

ION has become registered as an independent software vendor for algorithmic trading on BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange). The development will enable exchange members to use IONs Fidessa algorithmic trading functionality on BSE. In June last year, ION received approval to become an equities trading vendor on BSE. The firm said this latest approval further strengthened its support of the evolving needs of the Indian capital markets.

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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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M&A Trends 2025: Market Insights and Business Growth Opportunities

PCE

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape for 2025 is poised for significant and sustained growth. Lower interest rates, relative economic stability, and increasing investor confidence are expected to generate a broad range of transactions across sectors, as companies and investors seize new opportunities for innovation and expansion. How will you position your organization to take advantage of the opportunities in the year ahead?

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AMD is a buy at these levels and can rally nearly 50%, Loop Capital says

CNBC: Investing

Loop Capital has a favorable view on the chipmaker's risk-reward outlook given low investor sentiment and valuation.

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FTC Announces Increased HSR Thresholds for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 10 annual revisions to the applicable thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR Act). These revisions will apply to all transactions closing on or after the effective date of the notice, which will be 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

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Liontrust exploring outsourced trading arrangement with BNY

The TRADE

UK asset manager Liontrust Asset Management is exploring outsourcing parts of its trading to BNY, according to an update released this morning. Liontrust and BNY declined to comment when reached out to by The TRADE. While it is not yet confirmed what the final agreement will be, it appears the setup will be focused on covering non-UK activity. As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, it is proposed to deepen our strategic relationship with BNY by using its Buyside T

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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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Antitrust: DOJ Sues KKR for Alleged “Serial Violations” of HSR Act & KKR Fires Back

Deal Lawyers

On Monday, the DOJ announced that it had filed a civil action against KKR, alleging that the firm “evaded antitrust scrutiny for at least 16 separate transactions by failing to comply with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.” Here’s a copy of the DOJ’s 43-page complaint.

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Bank of America’s best ideas for January include Amazon and these names

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America revealed its top ideas in 2025 and beyond.

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, January 13, 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

New Leadership for PA General Assembly Committees- The Pennsylvania General Assembly has appointed new chairs for its 52 standing committees, which play a crucial role in discussing, amending, and approving legislation, impacting the states policy making process. City & State Pennsylvania has more.

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Goldman chief Solomon questions start-ups’ need to list

Financial Times - Banking

Investment bank boss says depth of private capital has removed imperative for companies to go public

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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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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Jun Frank on Shareholder Proposal and Activism Trends

Deal Lawyers

We recently posted the latestUnderstanding Activism with John & J.T. podcast. This time, J.T. Ho and I were joined by Jun Frank, who serves as Global Head of Compensation & Governance Advisory for ISS-Corporate. We spoke with Jun about trends in shareholder proposals and activism.

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Goldman's top stocks to play a still-healthy consumer in 2025

CNBC: Investing

The state of the consumer may be strong in 2025, according to Goldman Sachs, and there are several stocks that could be primed for upside as a result.

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DOJ Sues Private Equity Firm KKR & Co. for Violations of HSR Act

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued private equity giant KKR & Co. (KKR) for numerous violations of antitrust law, alleging that KKR repeatedly violated its obligations to provide information on its acquisitions as required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act).

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Fireline Corporation Acquired by Encore Fire Protection

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor Baltimore, MD January 16, 2025 Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) is pleased to announce it has served as the exclusive financial advisor to Fireline Corporation (Fireline), a top-tier provider of fire and life safety services and equipment in the Mid-Atlantic, in its partnership with Encore Fire Protection (Encore), a leading provider of fire protection services on the East Coast.

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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?