Mon.Dec 11, 2023

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Docker acquires AtomicJar, a testing startup that raised $25M in January

TechCrunch: M&A

AtomicJar was seemingly a high flying early stage startup with a hefty (by today’s standards) $25 million Series A last January. It was building a commercial container testing platform, based on a popular open source project, always a nice combination. It would seem it was time to find product-market fit and take off, but instead […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Why Teams Need Living M&A Playbooks: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Corporate Development

Midaxo

Inorganic growth through M&A and corporate development has become an integral strategy for companies seeking innovation and competitive advantage. However, the journey to successful inorganic growth is often riddled with challenges, uncertainties, and complex decision-making processes. To successfully navigate this intricate landscape, teams must embrace the concept of living playbooks — dynamic, adaptable frameworks saved within your online work management platform — that can be applied to

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PwC is acquiring Surfaceink, the hardware designer that was once a close partner of Apple’s

TechCrunch: M&A

A lesser-known but significant player in the Silicon Valley tech world is getting acquired today — a move that underscores the changing economics in the world of hardware, and who wants to get more involved in that space. Surfaceink, a company that got its start as Apple’s key hardware engineering partner after the return of […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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The Popular Perspective on Merger Enforcement: Statistical Analysis of Public Comments

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 18, 2022, the FTC and DOJ (the “agencies”) issued a joint request for information (RFI) asking for comments on how they should update their approach to merger enforcement. Similar to past RFIs, a variety of academics, attorneys, and other antitrust practitioners submitted detailed comments based on their experience and expertise in the field.

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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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Peterson Acquisitions: A Unique Approach to Buying and Selling Businesses with Devin Craig

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CEO Andrew Swiler Shares His Experience Acquiring and Turning Around Lanteria

How2Exit

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Advance Notice Bylaws: Del. Chancery Refuses to Order Company to Include Stockholder Nominees

Deal Lawyers

Last month, in Paragon Technologies v. Cryan, (Del. Ch.; 11/23), Vice Chancellor Will denied an activist stockholder’s request for a preliminary injunction requiring the board of Ocean Powers Technology to let its candidates stand for election and for an exemption from the company’s NOL poison pill.

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BlackRock and China-led AIIB among backers of $800 million Asia-focused infrastructure fund

CNBC: Investing

Investor interest in the last few years largely stems from a desire for stable returns at a time of high inflation and heightened volatility in public markets.

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The Power Vacuum at the Top of the Crypto Industry

The New York Times: Banking

A year ago, Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao ran two of the largest crypto companies. As they grapple with legal woes, others are jockeying to lead the industry’s next chapter.

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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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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway continues to sell HP shares, reducing stake to 5.2%

CNBC: Investing

Berkshire still owns 51.5 million shares of HP. The position is worth about $1.6 billion based on Monday's close of $30.37.

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What’s Next for Interest Rates? An Era of ‘Peak Uncertainty.’

The New York Times: Banking

Federal Reserve officials could keep all options on the table at their meeting this week, even as data shape up according to plan.

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Goldman's GARP picks for 2024: Finding growth stocks at a reasonable price

CNBC: Investing

"We offer a screen of Growth at a Reasonable Price ('GARP') stocks for investors looking to add length to Growth but who are wary of valuations," Goldman said.

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Cisco Duo and ISE: Better together in the cybersecurity battlefield

Cisco: M&A

The world of cybersecurity never stops changing. Every day bad actors grow bolder and more devious as they try to break your security, steal your data, and offer it back to you for ransom.

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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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How muni bond ETFs can make tax-loss harvesting a smarter strategy

CNBC: Investing

Municipal bond ETFs are seeing an influx of cash in the waning days of 2023, which could be a byproduct of tax-loss harvesting

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Security Series: Protecting the Edge Against DDoS Attacks with a Simplified Integrated Solution

Cisco: M&A

An unprecedented increase in distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in recent years has resulted in lost revenue and productivity, increased ransomware costs, and impacted service-level… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Monday's analyst calls: Nvidia named a top pick, upgrade of cheap retail stock

CNBC: Investing

Analysts kicked off the week with an upgrade to a major electronics retailer.

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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year Cisco Distributors

Cisco: M&A

We have found ourselves in this wonderful season again. A season of giving, sharing, and remembering—a unique opportunity to slow down and be with those who bring you immense joy and peace.

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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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5G Revolution: A New Era of Challenges and Opportunities in Web Security

Global Banking & Finance

5G Revolution: A New Era of Challenges and Opportunities in Web Security By Nilesh Savani, Lead Software Engineer Introduction The advent of 5G technology marks a pivotal shift in the digital landscape, heralding unprecedented changes in the way we interact with the web.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Cigna, Macy's, Snap and more

CNBC: Investing

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

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PE-backed TFG acquires National Healthcare Resources

PE Hub

Based in Tampa, Florida, TFG is a provider of facilities maintenance and janitorial services. The post PE-backed TFG acquires National Healthcare Resources appeared first on PE Hub.

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Evercore ISI sees big pullback in first half of 2024 as recession 'materializes'

CNBC: Investing

The firm thinks stocks will first pull back to below 4,000 before rallying again to end the year at 4,750.

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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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Thrust Capital Partners buys aerospace business DCM Group

PE Hub

Thrust completed the acquisition in partnership with Desjardins Capital. The post Thrust Capital Partners buys aerospace business DCM Group appeared first on PE Hub.

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Investor Karen Firestone has her radar on this corner of the market in 2024

CNBC: Investing

There are two key drivers that could shape whether stocks continue their advance into the new year.

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Crossplane recaps manufacturer Hynes Industries

PE Hub

The deal was done in partnership with Hynes CEO Rick Organ. The post Crossplane recaps manufacturer Hynes Industries appeared first on PE Hub.

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Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Best Buy, Pinterest, Nike, Amazon & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Monday'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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PSG and Silversmith-backed Formstack acquires forms provider Formsite

PE Hub

Formstack is a workplace productivity platform. The post PSG and Silversmith-backed Formstack acquires forms provider Formsite appeared first on PE Hub.

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Concerned about valuations? Here's a way to 'rent' tech stocks into year-end

CNBC: Investing

Mike Khouw reviews a potential options trade on tech shares into year-end.

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Investcorp closes deal with Corsair; PGA Tour in talks with Fenway, Mets’ Steve Cohen, RedBird’s Gerry Cardinale

PE Hub

Macy's fields reported buyout offer from investor group. The post Investcorp closes deal with Corsair; PGA Tour in talks with Fenway, Mets’ Steve Cohen, RedBird’s Gerry Cardinale appeared first on PE Hub.