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Hostile Or Not, Every Merger Brings A Battle

JD Supra: Mergers

The merger landscape in the United States is shifting once again. After a period marked by stricter antitrust enforcement and skepticism toward merger transactions, recent developments suggest a renewed openness to structural remedies, such as divestitures, to resolve competitive concerns. This evolution in enforcement strategy may signal not only greater regulatory flexibility but also a potential resurgence in corporate dealmaking, including, in some cases, hostile takeovers.

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Why Back Office IT Is Becoming a Deal-Time Headache

Beyond M&A

A Shift in the Last 6–12 Months M&A Technology Integrations are changing fast , playbooks are out and thinking on your feet is in. In the past few months, we’ve noticed a pattern: smaller firms being acquired by strategic buyers are arriving at the table with increasingly complex back-office environments. What used to be a relatively straightforward CRM-to-Accounts Payable flow has morphed into a tangled web of integrations, automations, and AI-driven tools.

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Goldman Sachs becomes second Wall Street bank to raise its S&P 500 target this week

CNBC: Investing

The strategist's updated forecast puts Goldman among the three most bullish Wall Street firms.

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Nailed It Or Failed It: How Did The Interview Really Go?

H. Friedman Search

This blog is going to explore the question: How well did your interview really go? It sounds like this is an extremely easy personal assessment of how you did during that 45 minutes to 1 hour discussion; however, most people don’t know how to truly assess themselves. Let’s explore the interview clues together. My First Question About The Interview The first question I ask of a candidate is, “How long did the interview last?

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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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M&A Integration: Managing the Human Factor

Deal Lawyers

Of all the challenges involved in a successful M&A transaction, post-deal integration is probably the hardest to get right – and effectively integrating key employees into the combined enterprise is often the hardest part of the integration process. This Foley blog provides some thoughts on how to get the “human factor” right.

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Two years of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation – what dealmakers need to know

JD Supra: Mergers

Two years ago, the FSR arrived as the new kid on the block in Brussels. Today, it is one of the EU's sharpest enforcement tools, and one that is only gaining prominence as geopolitical tensions reshape global investment and trade.

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Effective Integration Strategies for a Seamless Merger

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are exciting opportunities to unlock growth, drive innovation, and enhance market competitiveness. Far from being disruptive, a well-managed merger or acquisition can create a more vital, dynamic organization capable of delivering excellent value to customers, employees, and stakeholders. The key lies in seamless integration—bringing together the strengths of both entities to maximize potential while preserving the unique qualities that made each successful.

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JPMorgan says shares of this little-known online lender can rally more than 50%

CNBC: Investing

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Del. Chancery Addresses Purchase Price Adjustment Provisions

Deal Lawyers

Purchase price adjustment disputes often involve intricate interpretive issues in which the meaning of terms that the parties thought they had agreed upon during the negotiation process becomes hotly disputed. Not infrequently, the parties call upon the Chancery Court to sort things out. Vice Chancellor Will’s decision in Northern Data AG v. Riot Platforms, (Del.

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From risk to relief: PE firm avoids prosecution with swift disclosure

JD Supra: Mergers

In June 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it declined to prosecute a private equity firm and its affiliates following the firm’s voluntary self-disclosure of criminal violations of US sanctions and export laws committed by a company it acquired. This case – the first instance in which DOJ declined to prosecute an acquiring company under the M&A Safe Harbor Policy unveiled in October 2023 – illustrates the benefits of prompt voluntary self-disclosure for private equity f

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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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Energy Matters in Tech DD

Beyond M&A

When you run multiple due diligence projects at once, patterns start to emerge. One of the clearest is energy. Some teams come in hot — sharp, switched on, ready to go. Others? It’s less pulling teeth, more dragging a piano uphill in flip-flops. You can’t help but compare them — it’s like sports day for management teams. And while we’re not handing out medals, we are quietly noting who’s going to be a dream to work with post-deal… and who might be a problem. 🟢 The Energetic Team: Responds

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M&A as a Force for Good: Creating Positive Social Impact

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often bring to mind financial gains, market expansion, or operational efficiencies. While these are undeniable benefits, the transformative potential of M&A extends beyond balance sheets and boardrooms. When approached thoughtfully, mergers and acquisitions can be a powerful force for good, driving meaningful social impact and creating value for communities, employees, and the planet.

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Bank of America’s top trade ideas for the third quarter

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America's top stock picks for the third quarter include Cisco Systems and Levi Strauss.

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Citadel Securities appoints head of equity and equity derivatives strategy

The TRADE

Citadel Securities has named Scott Rubner the firm’s new head of equity and equity derivatives strategy. Rubner will be based out of Miami in his new role and joins the firm after almost ten years at Goldman Sachs, where he most recently worked as a managing director, covering global equity macro, emerging markets, equity derivatives and tactical flow of funds.

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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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Antitrust Enforcement in the Digital Age: DOJ Signals New Approach to Big Tech, Algorithms, and Digital Mergers

JD Supra: Mergers

In a recent address to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Roger Alford outlined the Department of Justice (the DOJ or Department)'s evolving strategy for antitrust enforcement in digital markets. Alford’s remarks highlighted recent landmark actions against major technology companies, including the Antitrust Division’s two recent wins against Google.

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Norwood Financial Corp Extends its Pennsylvania Presence with Strategic Acquisition of PB Bankshares, Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Accessibility: Skip TopNav Norwood Financial Corp Extends its Pennsylvania Presence with Strategic Acquisition of PB Bankshares, Inc. July 07, 2025 16:15 ET | Source: Norwood Financial Corp Norwood Financial Corp HONESDALE, Pa. and COATESVILLE, Pa., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwood Financial Corp (“Norwood Financial”) (NASDAQ: NWFL), headquartered in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, and PB Bankshares, Inc.

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SPACs: A Path to Public Markets That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

MergersCorp M&A International

In the frenetic world of finance, few instruments have sparked as much debate, and perhaps as much misunderstanding, as the Special Purpose Acquisition Company, or SPAC. Often maligned as speculative vehicles or the exclusive domain of Wall Street titans, SPACs have, in recent years, fallen out of public favor and seen a significant slowdown in activity.

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This semiconductor stock could have more room to run after a strong first half, says UBS

CNBC: Investing

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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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Delta Capita launches platform to automate OTC derivatives post-trade

The TRADE

Delta Capita has launched its new technology platform, Elaris OTC, in a bid to enhance post-trade processes for OTC derivatives. The solution, which is powered by blockchain platform operator, Fragmos Chain, is set to reduce operational costs and risk by allowing OTC derivatives trades and lifecycle events to be automatically matched between market participants.

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U.S. DOJ first declination for sanctions violation since creation of M&A safe harbor

JD Supra: Mergers

On June 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Security Division (NSD) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) announced the first-ever declination to prosecute a firm and its affiliates following the firm’s voluntary disclosure of sanctions and export control-related violations involving an entity the firm acquired in 2020.

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Fourth Circuit Paves a Bumpier Path to Post-Deal D&O Coverage

Sidley Shareholder Litigation

On May 28, 2025, the Fourth Circuit in Towers Watson & Co. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. affirmed the denial of D&O liability insurance coverage to Towers Watson in connection with its 2015 merger with Willis Group. This marked the Fourth Circuit’s second opinion in the case since 2023, each time issuing significant rulings on the “bump-up” exclusion in D&O policies.

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ReserveOne Sets Out to Build the Digital Reserve of the Future

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Plans to List on NASDAQ Following Business Combination with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. in a $1 Billion Transaction Plans to List on NASDAQ Following Business Combination with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp.

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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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Cliff Asness’ AQR sees multiple hedge funds up double digits in 2025, beating the market

CNBC: Investing

The Apex strategy from Cliff Asness' firm combines stocks, macro and arbitrage trades.

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Keeping the APAC door open as Europe moves to T+1

The TRADE

The European shift to T+1 is finally in our sights, an inescapable restructuring of the markets set to enhance global alignment and ultimately bring with it a sweep of benefits. But, as this massive shift for trading processes looms, it’s time to take a look eastward at what this change for Europe could mean for its APAC counterparties. Earlier this year, the EU, Switzerland (CH), and the UK officially aligned on the proposed date for a shortened settlement cycle, with the region’s move to T+1 n

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The Proliferation of Cryptoasset Treasury Strategies in Public Markets

JD Supra: Mergers

Companies are increasingly viewing bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as strategic reserve assets, establishing dedicated corporate entities to hold cryptoassets on their balance sheets and raising capital specifically to acquire them for reserve.

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The most active PE firms doing add-ons and why it matters

Private Equity Info

In today’s deal environment, where platform investments have slowed, many private equity firms are doubling down on add-on acquisitions as a strategic growth lever. To identify the leaders in this space, we analyzed our M&A database to determine the most active private equity players executing add-on deals.

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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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Take an AI Break and Let the Agent Heal the Network

Cisco: M&A

“The shift for developers is more radical than we think.” — Jeetu Patel, President and CPO, Cisco AI is running full throttle, leaving a wake of radical changes for software developers. We’re entering a time where AI can write code, call tools, and execute complex workflows—all from a single prompt. This shift has massive implications.

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This analyst hasn't been as bullish on JPMorgan and others since Financial Crisis because of AI

CNBC: Investing

Steven Alexopoulos of TD Cowen believes AI created a huge buying opportunity for his bank picks, like JPMorgan, not seen since the Great Financial Crisis.

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Buy-side trading heads unpack what it really means to do more with less

The TRADE

With the need to do more with less having never been more prevalent, the time for smart decisions is now asserted expert panellists from across the buy-side gathered at The Finance Hive’s CMX conference in London this week. The importance of innovation being addressed holistically rather than by individual teams – and trading desks – in isolation was a key point raised. “When it comes to that trying to do more with less, it’s not just the trading desk, it’s the whole firm,”

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Buy-Side M&A Playbook: Post-Closing Integration - Navigating the Transition

JD Supra: Mergers

Closing an aerospace or defense M&A deal is only the beginning. Successful integration requires careful planning to ensure compliance, operational continuity, and the retention of key personnel.

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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?

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Accenture to acquire Udacity to build a learning platform focused on AI

TechCrunch: M&A

Accenture announced today that it would acquire the learning platform Udacity as part of an effort to build a learning platform focused on the growing interest in AI. While the company didn’t specify how much it paid for Udacity, it also announced a $1 billion investment in building a technology learning platform it’s calling LearnVantage. […] © 2024 TechCrunch.