Wed.Aug 16, 2023

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Apica acquires Logiq.ai to bring together observability and synthetic data

TechCrunch: M&A

Apica , a 17-year old Swedish company, helps companies test applications using synthetic data. Today, the company announced it has acquired Logiq.ai to help expand beyond purely testing into post-production monitoring, an approach which should enable companies to improve their synthetic data set based on the application’s behavior in production.

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How to Preserve Value in Small Acquisitions: Part II

Midaxo

During a live Q&A earlier this summer — Preserving the Spark: Realizing Value When Acquiring Smaller Companies — Galina Wolinetz, MD Integrations & Separations at Virtas Partners covered a broad range of considerations, challenges and watchouts that are unique to acquiring small, founder-led companies. We were unable to answer every question from the engaged audience of M&A professionals during the session.

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A Look at Q2 M&A and Beyond: Are Conditions Ripe for a Strong 2024 M&A Rebound?

JD Supra: Mergers

Much has been said about the return of M&A in 2023, and while there are deals happening, it is not the boom that many expected. But could all that change in 2024? Is this year setting the stage for a return to more deals getting done?

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Rosenblatt hikes Nvidia price target to Street high, says shares can rally another 80% from here

CNBC: Investing

Rosenblatt is getting more bullish on Nvidia ahead of its quarterly print next week, hiking shares to the highest price target among the Wall Street community.

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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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Manufacturing Companies: Runway Starts Now for a Smooth Exit

JD Supra: Mergers

Exit opportunities for manufacturing companies require planning, diligence, and patience. The manufacturing industry has had it rough over the past few years. Supply chain challenges stemming from the pandemic have lingered, rising costs of materials and borrowing have tightened budgets, and workforce challenges have made staffing difficult, leading to significant backlogs for some companies.

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This stock buyback ETF is beating the S&P 500 this summer. Here's how it works

CNBC: Investing

The Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW) has risen 10.7% over the past three months, accounting for more than 100% of its gains for the year.

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Google Tests an A.I. Assistant That Offers Life Advice

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The tech giant is evaluating tools that would use artificial intelligence to perform tasks that some of its researchers have said should be avoided.

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An interesting case on "common intention" constructive trusts

JD Supra: Mergers

Hudson v Hathway [2023] 2 W.L.R. 1227 ([2022]EWCA Civ 1648) is, even to a M&A lawyer such as myself, a particularly interesting case, despite being: (i) being decided at the end of last year, rather than just last week (my daily law reports email only mentioned it very recently, however), and (ii) of more interest to matrimonial (or family) and property lawyers, than to corporate lawyers (apart, perhaps, from its confirmation - at Court of Appeal level - of the validity of "emailed signatur

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GE HealthCare can surge more than 25% as it capitalizes on key Alzheimer's opportunity, Wells Fargo says

CNBC: Investing

Watch this medical devices stock for hand-in-hand growth with a recently approved Alzheimer's treatment.

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Subdued macro conditions shelve major loan activity

JD Supra: Mergers

Loan issuance across all major jurisdictions saw year-on-year double-digit declines during the first half of 2023, as high inflation and rising interest rates continued to weigh on loan activity The first half of 2023 has proven to be a challenging period for loan issuance across the globe, with double-digit, year-on-year declines in activity observed in all major jurisdictions.

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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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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Amazon, Tesla, Nio, Nvidia, Roblox, Dick's and more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Anti-obesity Drugs Market Size to Surpass USD 22.85 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 26.1%

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Anti-obesity Drugs Market size is projected to reach USD 22.85 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 26.1% during the forecast period, 2023-2030 As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Anti-obesity Drugs Market size is projected to reach USD 22.85 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 26.

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Top Buffett stock bulks ups its carbon capture business as demand grows for this technology

CNBC: Investing

The energy company expects to close its acquisition of Carbon Engineering by the end of 2023.

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Digital Twin Market Size to Surpass USD 137.67 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 42.6%

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global digital twin market size is projected to reach USD 137.67 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 42.6% during the forecast period, 2023-2030 As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global digital twin market size is projected to reach USD 137.67 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 42.

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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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Top investors say these stock sectors are 'super cheap' and Warren Buffett likes them both

CNBC: Investing

Fundstrat's Tom Lee and Hightower Advisors' Stephanie Link discussed housing stocks and the energy sector.

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5 in demand UK tech jobs

Growth Business

By Aoibhinn McBride on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Despite the onslaught of tech redundancies this year (just over 227,000 globally to date) the industry as a whole remains in good health. This is thanks in part to generative AI’s developing maturation, mass adoption and infiltration into nearly every industry. In fact, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, jobs that harness the innovation and automation AI has to offer will experience

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This real estate stock could climb more than 20% as shares are skewed to the upside, Goldman Sachs says

CNBC: Investing

A shopping center real estate investment trust could climb more than 20%, boosted by strong leasing forecasts and high occupancy, Goldman Sachs says.

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Hybrid Work for Government: Resiliency in Emergency Situations

Cisco: M&A

Hybrid work is a flexible work model that combines in-office, remote, and on-the-go working. It provides the flexibility to be impactful wherever work is accomplished.

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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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Needham makes its top stock picks to beat the market the next 6 months

CNBC: Investing

Each quarter, Needham releases its "conviction list" comprised of each of the firm's favorite stocks.

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How to Get a Tech Internship in 5 Steps

Cisco: M&A

As a college student, the search for tech internships is key when determining your chosen career path.

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Buy Treasurys now. There may not be a better chance for a long while at these high rates, Wells Fargo says

CNBC: Investing

The 10-year Treasury is currently yielding around 4.2%.

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Founder-Owned Businesses Are Attractive M&A Targets

Benchmark International

According to a recent Pitchbook report, buyers favor non-backed private companies in today’s M&A market. Non-backed companies are defined as not receiving any outside capital from private equity, venture capital backers, or angel investors.

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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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UBS says Keurig Dr Pepper is undervalued and can jump more than 25%

CNBC: Investing

The firm upgraded the soda stock to buy from neutral in a Tuesday note and raised its price target to $42 per share from $37.

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How Banks can Build Trust with Customers: Privacy-Centric Strategies

Global Banking & Finance

By Caleb Benningfield, principal solution architect, Amperity Customers want personalization. It used to be that as customers browsed websites and made purchases from brand to brand, third-party cookies would collect data on their movements. With all their online behavior tracked, marketers could follow customers across the web and deliver customized ads.

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Analysts are going gaga over Nvidia before its earnings next week

CNBC: Investing

Nearly three months after Nvidia shocked Wall Street with blowout earnings and guidance due to AI demand, analysts are still going crazy for the chipmaker.

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Intel Acquisition of Tower Semiconductor Is Scuttled by China

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Intel calls off its planned acquisition of Tower Semiconductor, an Israeli chip maker, after waiting in vain for 18 months for a review by Chinese regulators.

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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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A biotech hedge fund that counts Yale’s endowment among its clients bought a new stake in this genetic testing company

CNBC: Investing

The health care-focused hedge fund lists Yale University's endowment and the Tisch family among its clients.

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China and Hong Kong Stocks Slump as Economic Gloom Spreads

The New York Times: Banking

A string of worrying data has taken the fizz out of markets.

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Target shares pop nearly 3% after earnings. Here’s what the pros say to do next

CNBC: Investing

Pros on CNBC discussed Target after shares surged following its second-quarter earnings report then slowed into Wednesday's market close.

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Private Equity in China: The Worst of Both Worlds?

Mergers and Inquisitions

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.” I could stop this article here at ~50 words, but sometimes it’s fun to indulge in a fantasy, so I’ll continue with the topic and cover: Deal types , investment strategies, and top firms.

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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?