Mon.Jun 02, 2025

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Are A.I. Data Centers a Sure Thing or the Next Real Estate Bubble?

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Private equity firms like Blackstone are using their clients money to buy and build data centers to fuel the artificial intelligence boom.

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[Audio] The Future of Supply Chains: Chris Andrassy on Using AI to Predict & Prevent Disruptions

JD Supra: Mergers

What if AI could turn supply chain disruptions into a competitive advantage? On this episode of Founder Shares, Chris Andrassy, co-founder and CEO of Astral Insights, shares how his company is using AI-powered business intelligence to help companies predict and resolve supply chain issues before they happen. With a vision to apply artificial general intelligence to the supply chain, Astral Insights is transforming how businesses navigate uncertainty.

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'Big Short' investor Steve Eisman: Tariffs are my only concern

CNBC: Investing

Now host of "The Real Eisman Playbook," Steve Eisman contends Wall Street is underestimating the complexity of ongoing trade negotiations with China and Europe.

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Exacting Revenge, Best and Final, and Out At Home?

JD Supra: Mergers

Implant maker Exactech may conclude bankruptcy without TPG settlement | Reuters - Medical implant maker Exactech adjourned its Chapter 11 plan confirmation hearing on Wednesday, delaying proceedings that would have protected its owner TPG from lawsuits alleging defective implants.

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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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Sports betting stocks slide after Illinois lawmakers approve tax hike

CNBC: Investing

Shares of online sports betting platforms struggled in Monday's session.

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FDIC rescinds its bank merger policies in favor of previous one

JD Supra: Mergers

On May 20, the FDIC announced its intent to rescind the 2024 Statement of Policy and reinstate its prior Bank Merger Statement of Policy. This decision reflected the FDICs assessment that the 2024 Statement of Policy added considerable uncertainty to the merger application process. The FDIC further noted how the 2024 Statement of Policy diminished the transparency of its merger review process, leaving prospective applicants unclear about the necessary resources to complete the merger process.

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The Forfeited Equity Trap: Why Your Non-Compete Might Be Worthless

JD Supra: Mergers

Imagine youre a private equity firm. You buy a company, and you want to retain and incentivize key employees, so you give them some equity in the form of incentive units. You also want to prevent them from running off and competing against you, so you impose restrictive covenants on them with a forfeiture provision. By: Farrell Fritz, P.C.

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Look to this strategy for tax-advantaged returns and downside mitigation, UBS says

CNBC: Investing

Certain structured notes may make sense for investors who are in search of diversification and some downside protection. Just be aware of their complexities.

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ANTAQ Publishes New Guidelines on Transfer of Corporate Control in Port Contracts

JD Supra: Mergers

The Brazilian National Agency for Waterway Transportation (ANTAQ) published Resolution No. 128/2025 (RN 128/2025), revising the procedures for the transfer of corporate control under port authority concession contracts, lease agreements, and adhesion contracts for the operation of port facilities. The RN 128/2025 was published in May 20, 2025 and amends ANTAQs Resolution No. 57/2021.

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National Security: CFIUS Inquiries for “Non-Notified” Transactions

Deal Lawyers

Five years ago, the Treasury Dept. announced an initiative to enhance its efforts to identify and investigate CFIUS non-notified transactions. A recent Cooley memo reviews the firm’s experiences with non-notified CFIUS inquiries since the beginning of the enforcement initiative, and identifies trends, outcomes and investigatory practices that it has observed.

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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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Levelling the playing field: CMA’s Powers Narrowed in Pro-Growth Shift

JD Supra: Mergers

The UK Government has published the final version of its Strategic Steer to the CMA, which aims to create a level playing field through better regulation and, despite recognising the CMAs independence in the exercise of its statutory functions, appears to discourage CMA intervention to support the Governments pro-growth strategy in all areas where the CMA has discretion over which reviews, studies or investigations to commence, and in all cases where the CMA is considering remedies.

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These are JPMorgan's favorite stocks heading into June

CNBC: Investing

These are the stocks the firm has on its radar as a new month of trading begins, including a video game giant that JPMorgan also labeled a top pick.

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2025 Global Shipping Digest

JD Supra: Mergers

If last years first ReConnect conference embodied a successful proof of concept, the second iteration has not only maintained momentum, but leveraged last years foundation to propel towards greater success. The total number of delegates in attendance rose to over 650 and the number of international attendees increased to over 50% visiting from over eight different overseas jurisdictions (and many more US states), highlighting the increasing prominence of the Cayman Islands reinsurance industry.

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ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. Completes Merger With the First of Long Island Corporation

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the Company or ConnectOne), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the Bank), today announced the completion of its previously announced merger with The First of Long Island Corporation (Nasdaq: FLIC) (First of Long Island), parent company of The First National Bank of Long Island.

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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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Franchise Times Dealmakers Predict Cloudy Forecast for Franchise M&A in 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Last month, Franchise Times held its annual Dealmakers Week where it offers a series of webinars with top franchise dealmakers to discuss the years biggest franchise deals and industry trends. The week included a discussion on how to get the M&A market moving again, the current deal environment, and a mid-year update on transaction activity with panelists Brad Cashman (Monroe Moxness), Rick Ormsby (Unbridled Capital), Barry Dubin (Wild Investments), Christopher Kelleher (Auspex Capital) and.

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Redefining Infrastructure Strategy for a Fragmented, Hybrid Future

Cisco: M&A

Flexibility, collaboration, and modularity are defining the next wave of enterprise IT Enterprise infrastructure strategy is entering a new phaseone where the goal is no longer just centralization or consolidation, but intelligent distribution. IT leaders are now balancing performance, governance, and agility across environments that span on-prem, cloud, and edge.

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Elon Musk Returns to His Tech Empire, Facing Questions of Inattention

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

As Mr. Musk steps away from Washington, he faces concerns over his prolonged absence from his businesses including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI and X.

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Understanding how implied volatility works for options and how to capitalize on it

CNBC: Investing

Mike Khouw looks at a trade on Intuitive Surgical.

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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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What if Google Just Broke Itself Up? A Tech Insider Makes the Case.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Prosecutors arent the only ones arguing for a smaller Google. Some critics say it might be better for investors, customers and innovation.

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While gold hogs the headlines, these other metals have promising technical set-ups, says Katie Stockton

CNBC: Investing

The chart analyst looks at copper and platinum.

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Streamline Regulation Mandates With NIST CSF and Secure Workload

Cisco: M&A

Cisco Secure Workload serves as a foundational solution for organizations seeking to implement an effective microsegmentation strategy.

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Stocks just had a big earnings season rally. History shows June could be a rough one

CNBC: Investing

The VIX volatility index has, on average, surged 19% in the month following a blowout earnings season and subsequent rally.

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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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BNP Paribas and Lloyds partner on new FX algorithmic execution offering

The TRADE

Lloyds has partnered with BNP Paribas to offer its clients access to the banks foreign exchange execution algorithms. Asif Razaq The partnership is set to offer FX algo capabilities to Lloyds corporate and financial institution clients to allow for more efficient FX trade execution, supported by BNP Paribas solutions. The firms said that this will be done while retaining transparency and control through robust TCA.

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JPMorgan says this retail turnaround story is on track

CNBC: Investing

Gap shares declined after the retailer said in May, during its first-quarter earnings, that tariffs could impact its business by $100 million to $150 million.

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Elon Musk regresa a su imperio tecnológico con cuestionamientos

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

El paso de Musk por el gobierno de Estados Unidos ha sido una mezcla de xitos y fracasos para su imperio empresarial.

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As the world's population ages, these under-the-radar names could benefit

CNBC: Investing

The aging population has implications for markets but it isn't just health-care companies and senior living facilities that will benefit.

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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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Stifel Completes Acquisition of Bryan Garnier

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced the completion of its acquisition of specialist European investment bank Bryan, Garnier & Co.

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Best Stocks: This momentum play seeing huge investor accumulation is on the verge of another breakout

CNBC: Investing

Josh and Sean discuss a credit card stock leading the momentum rally.

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Elis annonce l’acquisition de Bugadería Neutral en Espagne

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Elis annonce lacquisition de Bugadería Neutral en Espagne Saint-Cloud, le 3 juin 2025 Elis, leader mondial des services circulaires, annonce ce jour.

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This consumer products giant is a buy after a recent pullback, RBC says

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Nik Modi upgraded the consumer products company to outperform from sector perform and lifted his price target by $14 to $114.

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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?