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So you want to pursue a role in Growth?

OfficeHours

Growth Equity (ex-TCV Investor) Webinar TOMORROW at 12PM ET! Think it’s too late for you to recruit as an Associate? Think again! Come listen to Alice speak about her time recruiting as a Lazard IB Associate into TCV Growth Equity! Growth Equity is a personal favorite of mine — particularly because of my time at Battery Ventures but also because even though we advertise Private Equity Prep — more and more folks come to us wanting to land a role in Growth… Growth>Buyout, why?

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[Video] Podcast- The FTC's Mission: Competition and Antitrust

JD Supra: Mergers

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC’s Mission: Competition and Antitrust," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta explores something that's not in the consumer protection wheelhouse, but is part of the FTC's mission, competition and antitrust. Mr. DiResta highlights the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act that Congress was able to pass, which will increase filing fees for many transactions, including a new maximum fee.

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Antitrust: The Draft Merger Guidelines & Non-US Regulators

Deal Lawyers

The DOJ & FTC’s draft merger guidelines have resulted in an avalanche of law firm memos – which we’re posting in our “Antitrust” Practice Area.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Cressey Acquires HealthDrive

JD Supra: Mergers

Cressey & Company has announced it has acquired HealthDrive from Bain Capital Double Impact. HealthDrive, based in Framingham, Mass., is a multi-specialty clinical services organization to patients residing in long-term care facilities.

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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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Shell taps Goldman Sachs to explore Singapore refinery sale -sources

Global Banking & Finance

Shell taps Goldman Sachs to explore Singapore refinery sale -sources By Trixie Yap, Chen Aizhu and Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shell is considering a sale of its Singapore refining and petrochemical plants as part of a broader strategic review and has hired investment bank Goldman Sachs to explore a potential deal, said several sources close […]

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UK stocks rise as weak factory data prompts rethink of peak rates

Global Banking & Finance

UK stocks rise as weak factory data prompts rethink of peak rates By Siddarth S and Khushi Singh (Reuters) -Britain’s main stock indexes rose on Wednesday, with the mid-cap FTSE 250 recording its best session in over a month, as weak factory activity data fuelled expectations that the Bank of England may not have to […]

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Chancery Court Again Applies Entire Fairness to Claims Challenging SPAC Transaction

JD Supra: Mergers

Laidlaw v. GigAcquisitions2, LLC, C.A. No. 2021-0821-LWW (Del. Ch. Mar. 1, 2023) - In the aftermath of a SPAC merger, the plaintiff (a public stockholder) brought claims for breaches of fiduciary duty against the SPAC's board and sponsor, as controllers, for issuing an allegedly false and misleading proxy statement.

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Euro falls on gloomy PMI data, dollar hits 2-month high

Global Banking & Finance

Euro falls on gloomy PMI data, dollar hits 2-month high By Samuel Indyk and Ankur Banerjee LONDON (Reuters) – The euro fell to a more than two-month low against the dollar and a 12-month low against the pound on Wednesday after survey data showed German and euro area business activity slumped by more than expected […]

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Buybacks could boost equity demand in coming weeks and these stocks could see a pop, Goldman says

CNBC: Investing

A flurry of buyback activity should give the equity market a boost in coming weeks, and some stocks stand to benefit more than others, according to Goldman.

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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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Reactions as India’s Chandrayaan-3 makes historic moon landing

Global Banking & Finance

Reactions as India’s Chandrayaan-3 makes historic moon landing NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India on Wednesday became the fourth country to land on the moon after the Indian Space Research Organisation’s Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole. Following are some reactions to the occasion: S.

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Synchronizing Technology and Organizational Culture for Optimal Outcomes

Cisco: M&A

This blog was co-written by Steve Vetter Understanding the Challenge of Martec’s Law and Strategically Adopting Technology Martec’s Law states that technology changes faster than organizations can… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Morgan Stanley double-upgrades this spirits stock as agave headwinds ease

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Eric Serotta double upgraded shares to overweight from underweight. He also raised his price target to $75 from $66, implying 12% upside.

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Thoma Bravo completes take-private acquisition of ForgeRock for $2.3bn

PE Hub

According to terms of the deal, ForgeRock stockholders will receive $23.25 in cash for each share they own. The post Thoma Bravo completes take-private acquisition of ForgeRock for $2.3bn appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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This stock could capitalize on a strong earnings report from Nvidia

CNBC: Investing

Loop Capital reiterated its buy rating and $400 price target on SMCI shares ahead of Nvidia's second-quarter earnings announcement.

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The Superpower of Partnership: Cisco and Hitachi Vantara Deliver Best-in-class Solutions

Cisco: M&A

Strength. Agility. Innovation. What happens when two technology superpowers team up to deliver best-in-class solutions and services?

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How Nvidia earnings could send ripples through Wall Street

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia is slated to post fiscal second-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday. Analysts have lofty expectations for the chipmaker.

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VCT investment rose by 8% last year to £664m

Growth Business

By Timothy Adler on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Capital invested by venture capital trusts increased by 8 per cent last year to £664m. VCTs invested in 345 early-stage companies during 2022. However, VCTs shovelling in new cash into early-stage companies wasn’t necessarily a sign of confidence – rather a measure to keep portfolio companies abreast of inflation at nearly 9 per cent.

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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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Bank of America downgrades Dick's Sporting Goods after worst day on record

CNBC: Investing

The firm cited headwinds and margin pressure ahead for the athletic retail company, on the back of its latest quarterly results.

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Long joins Hauser Private Equity as investor development director

PE Hub

In this role, Long will be responsible for managing relationships with existing investors and partners, and raising future capital with a focus on private wealth and intermediary relationships. The post Long joins Hauser Private Equity as investor development director appeared first on PE Hub.

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Best expenses software for your business

Growth Business

By Timothy Adler on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Returning to the office after a business trip, one regular chore was smoothing out ruckled till receipts and manually entering an expense claim. Frequently, you put it off for weeks after your return, leaving your overworked bookkeeper to reconcile your expense claim against a long-forgotten project.

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CAF Capital Partners taps Geer as acquisitions SVP

PE Hub

Geer's role will center on driving ongoing expansion efforts in the Southeastern region. The post CAF Capital Partners taps Geer as acquisitions SVP appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Deutsche Bank says this financial stock is an even bigger buy after a recent pullback

CNBC: Investing

"We would use the sell off as a buying opportunity and reiterate our Buy rating," Deutsche Bank said.

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PE-backed Patriot Growth Insurance Services recruits Galaviz as CFO

PE Hub

Patriot is a Fort Washington, Pennsylvania-based insurance broker. The post PE-backed Patriot Growth Insurance Services recruits Galaviz as CFO appeared first on PE Hub.

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Meta Platforms broke below this closely watched level. What chart analysts expect now

CNBC: Investing

More trouble could be ahead for shares of Meta Platforms based on one closely watched technical indicator.

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Francisco Partners picks up Weather.com from IBM; PE deals rebounded a bit in Q2

PE Hub

Francisco Partners scoops up the Weather Company from IBM. The post Francisco Partners picks up Weather.com from IBM; PE deals rebounded a bit in Q2 appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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Foot Locker stock plunges, hits new 52-week low. What the pros say to do next

CNBC: Investing

Pros on CNBC discussed Foot Locker after the retailer slashed guidance for the second time this year.

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Auxo acquires Cariboo Rail in first deal in Canadian market

PE Hub

Cariboo is a Kelowna, British Columbia-based railroad infrastructure maintenance and construction services provider. The post Auxo acquires Cariboo Rail in first deal in Canadian market appeared first on PE Hub.

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These are the best-performing Dow stocks this summer. Where analysts see them going

CNBC: Investing

These are the best-performing stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average from Memorial Day, and analysts are remaining optimistic.

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