Thu.Jun 26, 2025

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M&A in the AI Era: Key Antitrust and National Security Considerations

JD Supra: Mergers

Key Points - - As more jurisdictions adopt AI regulations, and AI-related transactions are reviewed on multiple legal grounds, it is critical for companies considering deals to assess the regulatory hurdles early on and develop a strategy to mitigate risks and maximize deal certainty. - Beyond AI regulations generally, M&A transactions involving AI may be subject to increasing scrutiny under antitrust and national security laws.

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Suno snaps up WavTool for its AI music editing tools amid ongoing dispute with music labels

TechCrunch: M&A

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Europe’s Sharpened Focus on Defense Creates M&A and Investment Opportunities

JD Supra: Mergers

Key Points - - The war in Ukraine has prompted a historic surge in European defense spending. - Governments in the EU and U.K. are stressing the need for innovation. They are increasingly turning to investment in small and medium-sized businesses — including startups — to drive rapid technological advances, rather than relying exclusively on large, established defense firms. - This creates opportunities for private equity and venture capital investors, who are increasingly active in the defense.

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UBS gives 3 key AI stocks to own from here

CNBC: Investing

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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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Extraterritorial Reach of Italian/UK FDI Rules: Are In-Country Sales Sufficient Nexus?

JD Supra: Mergers

In two recent decisions in the defense and national security sector, the Italian Foreign Direct Investment Authority ("FDI Authority") asserted jurisdiction in connection with two acquisitions of non-Italian companies that had no permanent establishment in Italy but were selling directly to Italian defense contractors.

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SPACs are Back (on the Table) at Goldman

Deal Lawyers

ICYMI, last week, Bloomberg reported that Goldman is back in the SPAC market.

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One-Hit Wonders, Founders and the Myth of Easy Success

Beyond M&A

🤩 A-ha – “Take On Me” 🙉 Dexys Midnight Runners – “Come On Eileen” 🕺🏻 PSY – “Gangnam Style” Put your music tastes aside—each of these tracks blazed up the charts and burned into public memory, complete with questionable dance routines and cultural footprints. They were unforgettable, often unrepeatable, and very, very hard to follow up. I had a chat with a founder who experienced something similar—but in the startup world.

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Politics, Power and Policy: Key Shifts in Canada’s Competition and Investment Law Landscape

JD Supra: Mergers

In-house counsel are facing a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape as Canada tightens its competition regime and shifts its foreign investment approach. We outline five developments reshaping compliance expectations in 2025.

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Wall Street’s Regulatory Reins Start Loosening as Fed Proposes New Rule

The New York Times: Banking

The central bank is planning to reduce a capital buffer for the country’s largest banks, which critics warn will make the financial system less resilient.

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Fourth Circuit: “Bump-Up” Exclusion Applies When Settlement Seeks to Cure Harms Associated with Undisclosed Conflict of Interest During Merger Transaction

JD Supra: Mergers

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, applying Virginia law, has affirmed a district court’s ruling that a “bump-up” provision in a D&O policy applied to bar indemnity coverage for the settlement of various underlying shareholder actions involving allegations of undisclosed conflicts of interest in connection with a merger. In 2015, the insured entered into a merger agreement.

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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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Friday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

CNBC: Investing

The S&P 500 rose Thursday, coming within mere points of its all-time high. The Nasdaq Composite is also approaching its record. What's on CNBC's radar Friday.

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At long last - New opportunities for foreign investment in Vietnam’s banking sector

JD Supra: Mergers

Vietnam's banking sector, historically constrained by tight foreign ownership restrictions and capital adequacy demands, is set to benefit from Decree No. 69/2025/ND-CP, in effect since 19 May 2025. This Decree strategically elevates the total foreign ownership limitation from 30% to 49% for certain commercial banks involved in acquiring distressed credit institutions.

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3 Ways A Recruiter Selects Targeted Candidates

H. Friedman Search

Today’s blog is going to explore the process of how I select a candidate to be presented to a firm. This may sound somewhat self/serving but it’s not. Let me explain below. The Opportunistic Approach With my opportunistic approach to recruiting, I have the ability to show any candidate that I see worthy to any one of my 30+ firms that I have an existing contract with.

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Due Diligence when buying an accounting business

JD Supra: Mergers

What is Due Diligence? Due diligence is a thorough investigation service of a business by a potential buyer, to establish value, assets, liabilities, potential and the associated risks.

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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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An options strategy that gives traders Nvidia upside while generating income as they wait

CNBC: Investing

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The NSD declines prosecution for the first time under its M&A Policy

JD Supra: Mergers

On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) publicly announced that it had declined to prosecute White Deer Management LLC (White Deer) and certain affiliates for violations of sanctions law and related conduct. This was after White Deer discovered and voluntarily self-disclosed conduct committed by a company it acquired, Unicat Catalyst Technologies LLC (Unicat).

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Shock waves from turbulent times: How EU businesses recalibrate supply chains

European Investment Bank

Uncertainty and trade disruptions caused by a series of geopolitical upheavals over the past decade continue to shake global trade and production models. The European Union has learned from recent shocks, and a variety of stabilising factors can already help EU firms, which have been exposed to trade tensions. The companies themselves have shown resilience and have been able to react swiftly.

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Unicat Settles with DOJ and Resolves Sanctions, Export Controls and Customs Violations Applying Voluntary Disclosure Policy in M&A Context (Part I of III)

JD Supra: Mergers

In an interesting enforcement action reflecting the Administration’s priority on sanctions, export and customs enforcement, DOJ announced a global resolution with DOJ, OFAC, BIS and CBP and Unicat Catalyst Technologies (“Unicat”), under which Unicat agreed to pay forfeiture totaling $3,325,052.10, representing the proceeds of its violations of U.S. sanctions, export control and customs laws.

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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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Generator stock Generac heads for best week since November amid heat wave, looming storm threats

CNBC: Investing

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[Event] U.S. Trade, Tariffs, and State of the Economy Forum - July 24th, Chicago, IL

JD Supra: Mergers

Join us for U.S. Trade, Tariffs, and State of the Economy Forum, on July 24, 2025, at Hinshaw's Chicago office, an insightful discussion on U.S. trade, tariffs, and economic policies that brings together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the current dynamics and future outlook of international trade. This event will provide a comprehensive overview of U.S. export controls and key developments shaping global commerce.

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Tesla can rally 45% thanks to its leg up over competitor Waymo, says Benchmark

CNBC: Investing

Benchmark Equity Research believes that Tesla is evolving into a high-powered automation and robotics firm with 'unmatched domestic manufacturing scale.

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UK Investment Screening Regime: Still Expecting Amendments

JD Supra: Mergers

On 23 June 2025, the UK government published its new Modern Industrial Strategy document (the “IS Document”), outlining the government’s current strategies for UK economic growth. The policy paper focuses on eight priority sectors: professional and business services; advanced manufacturing; clean energy; creative industries; defence; digital technologies; financial services; and life sciences (the “IS Priority Sectors”), which together represent 32% of the UK’s economy.

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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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Blockchain-based Canton Network connects to Nasdaq Calypso

The TRADE

Nasdaq has connected blockchain-based technology, the Canton Network, to its Calypso platform, facilitating end-to-end margin and collateral workflows. Magnus Haglind The move was developed in partnership with QCP, Primrose Capital Management and Digital Asset in a bid to highlight how “integration of on-chain capabilities alongside existing institutional workflows enhances collateral mobility across all asset classes for institutional market participants”.

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Texas Lassos Foreign Investment Regulation with Real Property Restrictions and Proposed “Texas Committee on Foreign Investment” - Updated 6.25.25

JD Supra: Mergers

The Texas Legislature was active this Session in proposing and passing bills that seek to restrict foreign ownership of real estate and businesses in Texas. Before this session, Texas did not have state-level restrictions on foreign ownership of land or businesses, aside from the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which broadly prohibits companies owned or controlled by entities or individuals from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran from controlling or accessing critical infrastructure.

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Dena on Cheddar: Mid‑Market vs. Mega‑Deals

Align Business Advisory Services

Align CEO Dena Jalbert appeared on financial news network Cheddar this week to share her thoughts on mega-deals versus the lower middle market, and why there is so much activity going on outside of the headlines. Smart capital and strategic buyers are leaning into lower middle market deals. Don’t miss Dena’s insights on what’s fueling. Read More » The post Dena on Cheddar: Mid‑Market vs.

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One Click Meetings: Why the Future of Video Is the Future of Your Network

Cisco: M&A

We’re at a turning point in how workspaces are designed, how buildings operate, and how teams connect. And if there’s one constant driving that transformation—it’s video. At Cisco, we’ve seen incredible momentum in our Cisco Collaboration Devices business, and it’s easy to see why. Hybrid work is no longer an experiment. It’s the new normal.

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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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Tradeweb adds T-bill trading to ICD Portal

The TRADE

Tradeweb has expanded its offering for corporate treasurers, through the launch of direct US Treasury bill (T-bill) trading on its ICD Portal. The move will allow T-bill trading to be available through a direct connection between the firm’s ICD Portal and its institutional trading platform. The offering is expected to provide a single integrated solution to help corporate traders using the Portal to manage T-bill investments alongside other core investment options, such as money market funds

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Stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Micron, Kratos, McCormick and more

CNBC: Investing

Earnings reports appeared to be driving some stock moves ahead of Thursday's opening bell.

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Wedbush Securities integrates Rapid Addition’s platform to upgrade trading infrastructure

The TRADE

Wedbush Securities has collaborated with technology provider Rapid Addition in a bid to enhance the firm’s trading infrastructure. Mike Powell The integration sees Wedbush – Wedbush Financial Services’ largest subsidiary – adopt Rapid Addition’s cloud-ready platform, with the aim of streamlining multi-asset trading, risk management, and post-trade processes.

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Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Broadcom, Micron, Microsoft, Amazon, Dell & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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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?