Solganick & Co.

JULY 11, 2025

July 11, 2025 – Solganick has created a company valuation calculator that covers the software and IT services sectors. It provides average valuation multiples based on current market activity, public and private information, research reports, and Solganick’s proprietary transaction database.

Valuation

Private Equity Info

AUGUST 12, 2025

Now with more complete and accurate transaction data from the first half of 2025, we examined more than 42,000 private equity platform investments and 17,000 exits from 2017 through June 2025, seeking signs of how the deal market is shifting more recently. Put simply: The first half of 2025 has been a market in pause.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 10, 2025

A successful exit hinges on three factors aligning: 1) the owner is personally ready, 2) market conditions are favorable, and 3) business performance is strong, and risks are minimal. Owners need to focus on #3 so that when #1 and #2 align, the business is ready for acquisition. As you read this, consider two realities: 1.

Investment

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

A Strategic Guide for Founders and CEOs For software founders contemplating a sale, the question of valuation is often the firstand most complexhurdle. Its a nuanced calculation shaped by financial performance, market dynamics, buyer appetite, and the strategic value your business offers. What is my software company worth?

Valuation

CNBC: Investing

JULY 8, 2025

"While we continue to see the JPMorgan maintaining best-in-class profitability and leadership positions across its businesses, we think the bar is high for JPMorgan and we struggle to justify the current valuation," analyst Saul Martinez wrote in a note. JPM YTD mountain JPMorgan Chase stock in 2025.

Stock

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 28, 2025

Shares are up 16% in 2025. Shares are down 7% in 2025. Advertise With Us Please Contact Us Privacy Policy CA Notice Terms of Service © 2025 CNBC LLC. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S. billion digital care category.

Stock

CNBC: Investing

JULY 14, 2025

"Accordingly, while we are bullish on the business, we see the risk/reward as balanced and we will evaluate for a new entry point or developments that change our valuation framework." The upgrade made sense at the time, given Goldman Sachs' rapidly growing business verticals. All Rights Reserved.

Stock

CNBC: Investing

JULY 31, 2025

Here’s what it means for fixed income investors Published Thu, Jul 31 2025 3:37 PM EDT Darla Mercado, CFP® @darla_mercado WATCH LIVE The U.S. "The fundamentals are strong and valuations are compelling on a historical basis. Advertise With Us Please Contact Us Privacy Policy CA Notice Terms of Service © 2025 CNBC LLC.

Investors

CNBC: Investing

JULY 17, 2025

SBUX YTD mountain Starbucks stock in 2025. "With low near- and medium-term visibility, we find the current valuation unwarranted," he said. Advertise With Us Please Contact Us Privacy Policy CA Notice Terms of Service © 2025 CNBC LLC. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis.

Valuation

CNBC: Investing

JULY 10, 2025

He's optimistic on the company's broadening customer base, product leadership and rapid new releases as well as its attractive valuation that he thinks can drive stock outperformance in the medium term. He called the company a high-quality compounding business with multiple growth drivers. Year to date, shares are up 7%.

Stock

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 9, 2025

2025 P/E, which we believe is a reasonable entry point for a business that we believe can compound earnings at a 15% [compound annual growth rate] over the next two years, with the potential for upside coming from our relatively conservative revenue growth expectations (8.8% Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S.

IPO

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2025

The Perils of Customer Concentration in M&A In the first half of 2025, we had the unfortunate experience of having to withdraw from the market two separate manufacturing businesses while they were in the middle of a sale process. For the sellers, the impact was catastrophic, and not only in terms of salability and valuation.

M&A

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Unlike traditional industries, technology businesses especially software and internet-based models require advisors with deep domain expertise. Track Record: A history of closed deals in your revenue range and business model is more telling than a firms overall size. Do they understand your business model?

M&A

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Unlike traditional industries, technology businesses especially software and internet-based models require advisors with deep domain expertise. Track Record: A history of closed deals in your revenue range and business model is more telling than a firms overall size. Do they understand your business model?

M&A

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 13, 2025

Using options to ride the move higher Published Wed, Aug 13 2025 11:30 AM EDT Tony Zhang @OptionsPlay WATCH LIVE Morgan Stanley (MS) has broken out to new all-time highs, signaling a potential trend extension. Fundamentals Morgan Stanley screens attractively versus Capital Markets peers on valuation with comparable or better profitability.

S&P

CNBC: Investing

JULY 12, 2025

How the activist may bolster value Published Sat, Jul 12 2025 8:35 AM EDT Kenneth Squire @13DMonitor WATCH LIVE In this article TRIP Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Tripadvisor logo is displayed on a tablet. There are a few explanations behind this valuation disconnect. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S.

Media

CNBC: Investing

JULY 8, 2025

" GD - Upgrade to Buy: Better EBIT growth than peers, more upside to estimates relative to peers, better FCF growth than peers, better balance sheet than peers, lower program risk than peers, cheaper valuation than peers." Loop downgrades Shake Shack to hold from buy Loop downgraded the burger chain stock mainly on valuation.

Stock

PCE

JUNE 9, 2025

I look forward to helping founders and business owners navigate critical decisions with clarity and confidence.” Joining PCE is an exciting opportunity to bring my healthcare experience to a team that truly values long-term client relationships,” said Brad. “I

M&A

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 28, 2025

Tech companies are set to invest roughly $1 trillion in capital expenditures into AI infrastructure over the coming years, causing some investors to worry the businesses may be spending too much for not enough payoff. The enterprise software firm sells agentic technology to help companies to automate their businesses.

Funds

CNBC: Investing

JULY 30, 2025

Fundamentals MU trades at a compelling valuation relative to industry peers, supported by exceptional growth prospects and strong profitability metrics, enhancing its attractiveness. MU is expected to capture a 20% to 25% market share by the end of 2025, positioning it against industry leaders SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.

S&P

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Well also explore how early preparation in these areas can materially impact valuation and deal certainty. A well-documented compliance program can enhance buyer confidence, reduce indemnity holdbacks, and even justify a premium valuation. Moreover, buyers may adjust deal terms based on compliance maturity.

Securities

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

For software and technology founders considering a sale, the CIM is a strategic asset that can shape buyer perception, drive valuation, and accelerate deal momentum. This article outlines the essential components of a CIM, with a focus on software and tech-enabled businesses. But what exactly should a CIM include?

Valuation

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 16, 2025

Shares have advanced nearly 21% in 2025. Advertise With Us Please Contact Us Privacy Policy CA Notice Terms of Service © 2025 CNBC LLC. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S. All Rights Reserved.

Retail

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

If your product incorporates open-source components especially if youve fine-tuned or modified them its critical to understand the licensing implications and how they may affect your valuation, deal structure, or even deal viability. Some are permissive and business-friendly; others are copyleft licenses that impose strict obligations.

M&A

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 13, 2025

June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 180 Degree Capital Corp. NASDAQ:TURN) (“180 Degree Capital”) today noted the filing of an amended preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus on Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Thursday, June 12, 2025, regarding its proposed merger with Mount Logan Capital Inc.

Capital

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 18, 2025

Fundamentals AAPL trades at a considerable premium over its industry despite lagging growth rates, making its valuation hard to justify based solely on profitability. Valuation risk: The stock's forward PE of 25x suggests that there are substantial risks to its valuation. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S.

Trading

CNBC: Investing

JULY 26, 2025

Analysts named stocks like Amazon that have compelling valuations or expected catalysts as quarterly reporting season continues. We expect 2Q ad business to benefit from good ad spend from ecommerce campaigns and the digital products category." Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis.

Stock

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 13, 2025

But something is off with this latest runup Published Wed, Aug 13 2025 12:57 PM EDT Updated Wed, Aug 13 2025 1:15 PM EDT Sarah Min @_sarahmin WATCH LIVE The stock market is going full tilt into risk after the latest inflation report. Advertise With Us Please Contact Us Privacy Policy CA Notice Terms of Service © 2025 CNBC LLC.

S&P

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

In an asset sale , the buyer purchases specific assets and assumes selected liabilities of the business. Final Thoughts Choosing between an asset sale and a stock sale is not just a legal formality its a strategic decision that can materially impact valuation, taxes, and deal certainty. Defining the Structures What Is an Asset Sale?

Sale

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 1, 2025

"We upgrade Duke Energy (DUK) to Buy from Neutral as we become more constructive on the company's outlook from a load growth, generation capex, regulatory and balance sheet perspective and view valuation as more compelling as the stock trades at a discount to other premium utilities." Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S.

Stock

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 6, 2025

The SPDR S & P Biotech ETF (XBI) has pulled back about 7% so far in 2025, while the S & P 500 has notched a nearly 2% gain. " Valuations are historically depressed, Schott said, which means the sector has already priced in the worst possible outcome. LLY YTD mountain Eli Lilly stock in 2025. All Rights Reserved.

S&P

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 10, 2025

"JPMorgan Chase has excelled at both offense and defense over the past decade, in which it has been gaining market share in all major business lines, while optimizing its businesses, showing consistent earnings relative to other global banks, and creating a 'fortress balance sheet' (as defined by its CEO)," Mayo wrote.

Media

CNBC: Investing

JULY 13, 2025

equity research analysts to find their "most compelling structural and tactical short ideas" for the rest of 2025. Washing machines and refrigerator manufacturer Whirlpool is another stock JPMorgan views as a strong short pick, primarily due to its high valuation. Skip Navigation Markets Pre-Markets U.S.

S&P

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Theyre acquiring the underlying technology, codebase, and proprietary assets that drive your business. But make no mistake: this is a diligence item that can materially impact deal certainty and valuation. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses.

M&A

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 15, 2025

The company recently suffered a string of setbacks , including a suspension of 2025 guidance , the abrupt departure of former CEO Andrew Witty and a Justice Department investigation into its Medicare billing practices. Still, Buffett's primary focus is always on understanding the business itself, the cost and its long-term potential.

Investors

The TRADE

JULY 8, 2025

Speaking to his new appointment, Fidance said: “In CEEMEA, tradeable liquidity is the single biggest variable affecting capital markets development, be it in asset allocation, index inclusion, or even in valuation.

Equities

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

billion kicking off 2025 with a bang, will the pounds go back on in the new year? Below we take a look at drivers of these dynamics over the past year and offer our predictions for whats to come in 2025. With J&Js announced deal to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6

M&A