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eBay enters trading card commercial agreement with Collectors, acquires Goldin

TechCrunch: M&A

As eBay continues to invest in the trading card space, the e-commerce company announced Wednesday three significant commercial transactions with Collectors, the parent company of PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), the third-party authentication and grading provider in the collectibles industry. The transactions include a trading card commercial agreement that aims to provide trading enthusiasts a seamless […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Revised EU Guidance on Market Definition: Key points for the technology and other “innovative” sectors

JD Supra: Mergers

After over 25 years, the European Commission (the “Commission”) has revised the guidance on market definition in antitrust and merger control investigations. The new guidance, most notably, reflects developments relating to digitalisation.

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NYSE Proposes Favorable Change for SPACs

Deal Lawyers

Here’s something that Meredith posted last week on TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog: Yesterday, the SEC posted this notice & request for comment for a proposed NYSE rule change that would amend Section 102.

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Private Fund Sponsor M&A Could Take Off in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Acquisitions of private fund sponsors can be accretive for large asset managers, providing access to attractive investment strategies with equally attractive margins, which can be deployed in new ways on larger platforms. For sellers, one significant attraction has been the ability to drive value through unlocking access to improved global distribution and new product sectors. 2023 may have been a surge, but even the first two months of 2024 seem like a tidal wave.

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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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AI Is Poised to Replace the Entry-Level Grunt Work of a Wall Street Career

The New York Times: Banking

Artificial intelligence tools can replace much of Wall Street’s entry-level white-collar work, raising tough questions about the future of finance.

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Shares of the Temu-parent PDD are cheap, but could be risky. A way to play it using options

CNBC: Investing

Online retailer sensation Temu, owned by PDD Holdings, competes with Amazon and Walmart on price and FedEx's recent earnings confirm that this strategy is starting to pay dividends.

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Sports Private Equity: Bright Spot in a Troubled PE Landscape or an Emerging Bubble?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Amidst the miserable deal environment of the past few years, there has been one bright spot: sports private equity. Even as deal activity, fundraising, and exits have slowed everywhere, billionaires and PE firms backed by billionaires continue to acquire and invest in sports teams. Over two-thirds of NBA teams have a private equity connection or investment , and all major U.S. leagues except the NFL now allow PE firms to own minority stakes in teams.

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Cisco at NAB 2024: Cloud-Native Media Production

Cisco: M&A

Several years back, I had an insightful conversation with Josh Stinehour, Principal Analyst at Devoncroft Partners, about the state of innovation within the media sector.

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The March inflation data lowered rate cut expectations. Here's why stocks could take that in stride

CNBC: Investing

Some investors say that markets will be able to cope so long as the Fed doesn't raise rates again.

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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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Permissionless Capital Invites Web3 Startups to Apply for Its Competition

Global Banking & Finance

Permissionless Capital Invites Web3 Startups to Apply for Its Competition Tel Aviv, Israel, April 10th, 2024, Chainwire Web3 platform for startups, Permissionless Capital has invited web3 startups to apply for its Permissionless Opportunities Event.

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Where investors might hide out if inflation continues to reaccelerate

CNBC: Investing

Investors should focus on quality companies with high pricing power and adjust their duration risk in bonds, according to strategists and portfolio managers.

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BIDS Trading hires ex-LedgerEdge product expert as new senior director

The TRADE

BIDS Trading has appointed Brian Hickey senior director of product. Hickey previously served as head of product at LedgerEdge for nearly a year and a half, prior to the trading platform closing down last year. Start-up bond trading platform LedgerEdge shuttered three years after its establishment due to “an extremely challenging funding environment”, the organisation confirmed.

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These 'all-weather stocks' can thrive in any economy and provide strong long-term returns, according to UBS

CNBC: Investing

Watch these compounder stocks that can grow no matter the economic cycle, UBS says.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Preparing Your Business for Potential Buyers in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

In business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common strategies for growth and expansion. If you’re considering selling your business or even just open to the possibility, it’s crucial to prepare for potential buyers effectively. The M&A process is intricate, and getting your business ready can make a significant difference in attracting the right buyers and securing a successful deal.

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Wednesday's analyst calls: More Nvidia gains ahead, Tesla 'self-inflicted' wounds

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia and a major electric vehicle maker were in focus as part of Wednesday's analyst chatter.

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Bpce: Groupe BPCE will become the European leader in the equipment leasing market

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

With the project to acquire Société Générale Equipment Finance, Groupe BPCE will become the European leader in the equipment leasing market Paris, April.

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There are green shoots appearing in the IPO market. Here are the stocks to watch going public soon

CNBC: Investing

The broad market is just off new highs and three $100 million IPOs have filed to go public in the past week, including Viking cruise line.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Nasdaq unveils new Swedish small cap index future offering

The TRADE

Nasdaq has launched futures on the OMX Sweden Small Cap 30 ESG Responsible Index as it seeks to enhance its offering in the Nordic region. Alessandro Romani, vice president and head of European derivatives at Nasdaq, explained: “The new index future offering is part of Nasdaq Europe’s strategy to support investors with a liquid and diversified product for the Nordic region combined with our strong commitment to ESG.

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These dividend-paying stocks could help boost your portfolio, according to investor Kevin Simpson

CNBC: Investing

Investor Kevin Simpson doesn't just look for names with high payouts. Here's his strategy and some of his top picks.

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2024 Global Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Industry Report

Benchmark International

Explore the 2024 Global Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Industry Report, highlighting key trends, market growth projections, and M&A opportunities.

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Here’s where BlackRock sees investment opportunities as demographics shift and the population ages

CNBC: Investing

Populations are aging in some markets and growing in others. That brings selective investment opportunities, says BlackRock.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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Housing Costs Continued to Rise Faster than Before the Pandemic

The New York Times: Banking

It will be difficult for the Federal Reserve to rein in inflation fully if shelter costs continue to run hot.

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Biotech stocks are ready to break out. They just need one more thing

CNBC: Investing

Biotech stocks tend to outperform in the months leading up to an interest rate cut. But other factors are driving performance too.

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Communiqué de presse du Comité Ad-Hoc de Believe

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Communiqué de presse du Comité Ad-Hoc de Believe Paris, le 11 avril - 2024 – A la suite de la décision de Warner Music Group de ne pas déposer d'offre sur.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Exxon, Coinbase, Cava, Alphabet, Amazon, Block & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Societe Generale has signed a memorandum of understanding with groupe BPCE with a view to sell Societe Generale Equipment Finance’s activities

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SOCIETE GENERALE HAS SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GROUPE BPCE WITH A VIEW TO SELL SOCIETE GENERALE EQUIPMENT FINANCE’S ACTIVITIES Press.

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Enhancing Merchant Experience: Gain Insight with Sender Details for Export Payments

Razorpay

In the world of online cross-border commerce, managing payments efficiently is crucial for merchants, especially when dealing with international transactions. However, one common pain point faced by merchants is the lack of visibility into sender details for export payments within their payment information. This absence of sender information can lead to confusion and inefficiencies in reconciling payments with invoices, ultimately impacting the overall workflow of export transactions.

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Société Générale signe un protocole d’accord avec le groupe BPCE en vue de la cession des activités de Société Générale Equipment Finance

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE SIGNE UN PROTOCOLE D’ACCORD AVEC LE GROUPE BPCE EN VUE DE LA CESSION DES ACTIVITÉS DE SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE EQUIPMENT FINANCE.

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