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What Is the Contemporaneous Exchange Defense to a Preference Action?

JD Supra: Mergers

Preferences are a common issue in bankruptcy proceedings. The Bankruptcy Code provides several affirmative defenses to assist creditors in mitigating or eliminating their preference exposure. One such affirmative defense is the contemporaneous exchange defense. This article addresses the key issues when asserting the contemporaneous exchange defense in a bankruptcy case.

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TechCrunch Minute: Yahoo buys Artifact news app from Instagram’s co-founders

TechCrunch: M&A

News that Yahoo is buying Artifact stirred the technology watercooler yesterday. Artifact was an interesting app, employing AI to help its users find and consume more, and more targeted news. It had some devoted fans, but never reached the sort of scale that would have made it an attractive long-term project. So, the Instagram founders […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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European Competition Law Newsletter – April 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

EU Review of Small Drinks Transaction Shows Expanding Reach of Worldwide Merger Control Rules - On 14 March 2024, the European Commission accepted a request from Luxembourg to review the acquisition of a small drinks wholesaler under EU merger control law, contained in the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR). The case demonstrates once again the ever-expanding reach of merger control worldwide and the need to review any acquisition, joint venture or investment for a potential filing obligation.

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DE Chancery Tells Plaintiffs’ Counsel “Game is Over” for Outsized Fees

Deal Lawyers

After a number of Delaware judicial developments that have presented complications for practitioners, this Sidley Enhanced Scrutiny blog highlights a welcome development for the defense bar, public companies and M&A practitioners. Garfield v.

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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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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: KKR Acquires SunFire

JD Supra: Mergers

KKR has acquired SunFireMatrix, according to a news release. SunFire, founded in 2016 and based in Carlisle, Mass., is a software and services company providing solutions for the Medicare insurance market.

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Private Equity vs Venture Capital As a Growth Engine

Align Business Advisory Services

Every business owner wants a way to take their company to the next level. But how do you get the funding you need to get there? Navigating the world of outside investors can be challenging. Two options you might encounter are investments from private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC). While they both involve outside. Read More » The post Private Equity vs Venture Capital As a Growth Engine appeared first on Align BA.

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David Einhorn thinks inflation is reaccelerating and has made gold a very large position

CNBC: Investing

The Greenlight Capital president believes "fewer than three" interest rate cuts will take place.

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Say no to more deals, focus on successful relationships, and other lessons for advisors

Private Equity Info

Private Equity Info founder and managing partner Andy Jones recently joined Cornerstone International Alliance managing director Nick Olsen on his podcast, The M&A Mastermind. The conversation provides valuable insights for sell-side M&A professionals, with advice for nurturing relationships to increase referral activity, and avoiding the temptation to accept lower-quality deals when business is slow.

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Top performing investor doubts Nvidia is really worth this much, buying 2 unusual stock plays instead

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia may be the hottest tech crown jewel for Wall Street at the moment, but at least one investor's not buying into it.

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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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Cisco Duo wins Best in KLAS again for the second year in a row

Cisco: M&A

Co-authored by Allison Norfleet The results from the Best in KLAS Awards 2024: Software & Services awards are out, and KLAS has awarded Duo winner of Best in KLAS in the Access Management category… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Cathie Wood says she’s not buying Reddit at this price, but long term it’s an AI play

CNBC: Investing

Ark Invest CEO Wood is holding off buying Reddit at current prices despite her long-term faith in the company.

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CME Group to launch €STR options next month

The TRADE

CME Group is set to launch options on Euro short-term rate (€STR) futures on 20 May 2024, which will be listed and subject to the rules of CME. The derivatives marketplace initially launched the first €STR futures on 31 October 2022 , as a complement to SOFR futures. Order book depth was recently increased by CME Group by 79%, alongside reducing bid-ask spreads by 31% and facilitating the final settlement of the €STR market’s largest ever futures expiration totalling over 14,000 contracts last m

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JPMorgan slashes Tesla price target, says sales miss threatens 'rarified valuation'

CNBC: Investing

Tesla first-quarter deliveries fell short of estimates and may spell trouble for the stock, JPMorgan said.

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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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Société Générale goes live on DTCC’s CTM tri-party trade matching workflow

The TRADE

Société Générale has become the first prime broker to tap DTCC’s CTM’s new automated tri-party trade matching workflow as the industry prepares for the heightened focus on meeting global accelerated settlement requirements. Val Wotton The introduction of CTM’s new workflow aims to streamline trade communications among hedge funds, prime brokers and executing brokers.

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Greenlight’s David Einhorn unveils chemicals company Solvay as top investment idea

CNBC: Investing

The hedge fund investor disclosed the new position Wednesday at the Sohn Investment Conference in New York.

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Bank of England and FCA to launch joint Digital Securities Sandbox

The TRADE

The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are working together to operate a new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) – a regime that will allow firms to use developing technology in the issuance, trading and settlement of securities. Successful applicants to the DSS will operate under a set of rules and regulations that have been modified to facilitate this.

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Cathie Wood buys more Tesla, says now 'is not the time to run for the hills'

CNBC: Investing

Now is not the time for investors to bail on Tesla, according to Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood.

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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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Paramount Continues Talks With Skydance, Ignoring $26 Billion Offer From Apollo

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Paramount’s board of directors, which was already deep into talks with the media company Skydance, didn’t engage with the offer.

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Wednesday's analyst calls: UPS gets an upgrade, Meta Platforms to jump 20% ahead

CNBC: Investing

A delivery giant and a social media giant were among the biggest analyst calls on Wednesday.

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Top ten tips for managing stress in the workplace

Growth Business

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Juggling the many tasks that an entrepreneur is required to complete to run a successful business is stressful and difficult. Your mind races between all the jobs you need to do and it can be hard to maintain your stress levels and keep calm in the face of the sheer volume of work.

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UBS is bullish on investment-grade corporate bonds. Here's why

CNBC: Investing

Yields are down from their 2023 highs, but there is still plenty for income investors to admire about investment-grade corporate bonds, according to UBS.

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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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The Art of Negotiating in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be some of the most complex and high-stakes transactions in the business world. Whether you’re looking to expand your company’s reach or considering the sale of your business, effective negotiation is a crucial skill. Negotiating in M&A involves a delicate balance of strategy, communication, and creativity.

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TD to leverage Google Cloud infrastructure after signing multi-year agreement

The TRADE

TD Securities and Google Cloud have entered into a strategic multi-year relationship which will see TD leverage Google’s infrastructure in order to more quickly rollout and develop its offerings. Specifically, TD is set to enhance and further innovate banking experiences for clients through adding Google Cloud services to its portfolio of technology solutions.

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Interest Rates and the Election

The New York Times: Banking

The Fed is expected to cut rates soon. Doing so could pull it into a partisan fight.

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2024 Global Consumer, Food & Retail Industry Report

Benchmark International

Explore the latest trends in the 2024 Global Consumer, Food, & Retail Industry Report. Read more to discover key insights from social commerce to same-day delivery and more.

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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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These are Piper Sandler's favorite stocks for the second quarter

CNBC: Investing

As a cloak of unease shrouds the market, it might be time for investors to consider turning to quality stocks, according to Piper Sandler.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Anchor Pumps Company Limited and MegaGroup Trade Holding BV

Benchmark International

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Warrington-based Anchor by MegaGroup.

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This makeup giant is 'quite undervalued' and making a turnaround, says options trader Tony Zhang

CNBC: Investing

Tony Zhang says with its strong expected future growth and high margins, EL is quite undervalued.

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