Wed.Nov 01, 2023

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Ford snaps up EV power startup to boost its charging tech

TechCrunch: M&A

Ford is buying and burying Auto Motive Power, or “AMP” for short, to bolster its charging, battery management and power conversion tech. The secretive energy startup once claimed to power “most of the world’s top electric OEMs,” though as far as we can tell it never disclosed its customers publicly. Following the deal, Los Angeles-based […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Get it in Writing or Else! Business Broker or "Finder's" Agreements

JD Supra: Mergers

The economy relies on brokers to connect parties with mutual business interests and needs, whether it is the sale of real estate, procurement of insurance, or joint investment. The broker plays a very important role in connecting these parties, but she also takes on substantial risk that once the parties are connected, the broker will be forgotten, leaving the parties to conduct their business without paying a “finder’s fee” to the broker for initiating the relationship.

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HubSpot picks up B2B data provider Clearbit to enhance its AI platform

TechCrunch: M&A

HubSpot, the Boston-based marketing software maker and CRM platform, announced today it’s acquiring the B2B data provider Clearbit to enhance its platform with third-party company data spanning millions of businesses. The deal also brings Clearbit’s over 400,0000 users and 1,500+ business customers to HubSpot and will eventually see the two platforms combine in order to provide […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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M&A Trends to Watch in 2024: Navigating the Shifting Landscape

JD Supra: Mergers

As we approach 2024, the M&A landscape is set to experience more shifts and trends that will redefine how companies approach these transactions, and CEOs are keeping a keen eye. n this volatile post-pandemic era characterized by disrupted supply chains, geopolitical conflict, decoupling with China, tight labor markets, stubborn inflation, soaring interest rates, political polarization, and social discord, the role of CEOs in steering their companies toward continued success has never been mo

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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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How Does the World’s Largest Hedge Fund Really Make Its Money?

The New York Times: Banking

Ray Dalio’s investing tactics have always been a closely kept secret, even inside Bridgewater Associates. Several years ago, some of Wall Street’s biggest names set out to discover his edge.

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Buyer obligations in earnout negotiations

JD Supra: Mergers

Previously in our series, our team evaluated a number of important points that buyers should consider when embarking on a build-to-buy transaction to protect against downside scenarios in those collaboration arrangements. Fortunately, many collaborations do result in an acquiror purchasing the desired asset. But even in that positive outcome, parties may disagree on how to value the acquired asset.

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Merge, Acquire. Voluntarily Self-Disclose?

JD Supra: Mergers

Earlier this month, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced an important extension of DOJ’s voluntary self-disclosure policy aimed specifically at incentivizing companies engaged in mergers and acquisitions “to timely disclose misconduct uncovered during the M&A process.”.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Nears Finish as Closing Arguments Are Made

The New York Times: Banking

Prosecutors said Mr. Bankman-Fried had built his FTX crypto exchange into a “pyramid of deceit” while the defense said he was simply a “math nerd” who had no intent to defraud.

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Senator Ted Cruz Takes A Trip Down FTC Memory Lane

JD Supra: Mergers

A little-known fact is that Senator Ted Cruz spent time at the FTC during a time when there were, as he reflects, certain bipartisan efforts.

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Bank of America says be wary of a soft holiday shopping season, gives its top picks

CNBC: Investing

A number of value retailers and specialty stores could still benefit this holiday season after a slow start to winter shopping, according to Bank of America.

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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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Unpacking the Latest Regulatory Trends in U.S. Second Requests

JD Supra: Mergers

TransPerfect Legal held its third annual Antitrust Clearance & Merger Enforcement Conference on October 24, 2023, in New York City. At the conference, antitrust experts from across the country participated in six thought-provoking panel sessions throughout the day. The session “Trends from the Regulators” delved into the evolving landscape of antitrust clearance and merger enforcement, and shed light on the noteworthy developments in this critical area.

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Analyst calls: All the market-moving chatter from Wall Street on Wednesday morning

CNBC: Investing

Check out the market-moving analyst calls and latest chatter on Wall Street today.

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The office is back: Is this the end of hybrid working?

Global Banking & Finance

The office is back: Is this the end of hybrid working? By Tom Skinner, Managing Director, Go Up It’s official — the office is back. After years of implementing remote and then flexible working models post-Covid, more and more businesses — including SMEs — are enacting return-to-office policies.

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Here are Wall Street’s favorite stocks into November — all expected to rise more than 20%

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro screened for stocks that are holding up well, have a consensus rating of buy and are estimated to have at least 20% upside.

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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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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Expert Determination, or “Accountant True-Up”?

Deal Lawyers

Meredith recently blogged about the distinction Delaware courts have traditionally drawn between an “expert determination” and “legal arbitration” when referring to dispute resolution language in the provisions of an acquisition agreement dealing with a purchase price adjustment.

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Investors are jumping into this bond ETF in numbers that rival the ARK Invest bubble

CNBC: Investing

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) saw heavy inflows and trading volumes in October.

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Cisco Security + Partners = Greater Together

Cisco: M&A

It’s hard to believe that Cisco Partner Summit 2023 is right around the corner in Miami Beach, Florida on November 6th – 9th. Yes, you read that correctly.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Meta, Boeing, AMD, Carvana, Ford, Robinhood & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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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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Hybrid Work Preview at Cisco Partner Summit 2023

Cisco: M&A

In just a few days, we will all be together for Cisco Partner Summit 2023, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, November 6-9, 2023.

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The winning trading method pros use — where the Fed and the economy don't matter

CNBC: Investing

One strategy that's insulated from the daily movements of the stock market, as well as any economic uncertainty, is getting more love on Wall Street.

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Extortionware – how bad actors are taking the shortest path to your money

Cisco: M&A

Ransomware on the rise We’d all like ransomware to be defeated so we can go about our business. That day is not coming in the near future.

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The advertising environment is getting tougher to navigate. How these investors are trading it

CNBC: Investing

A strong advertising market may be starting to feel pressure as geopolitical risks rise overseas and higher-for-longer interest rates appear inevitable.

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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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The AI revolution: How financial services can utilise automation

Global Banking & Finance

The AI revolution: How financial services can utilise automation By Devashish Mishra, Head of Solutions – Europe, Persistent Systems Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been reshaping various sectors, including the financial services industry.

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Goldman says buy puts on these sell-rated stocks likely to disappoint this earnings season

CNBC: Investing

The firm highlighted stocks with weak fundamentals as a put options play.

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Cisco at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2023

Cisco: M&A

Co-authored by Morgan Bright Bringing in the New Urban Era: SCEWC23 The new normal is upon us, and an inclusive future is no longer just a utopian dream; the new urban era is here, and the importance… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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How to bet against Apple with options as its chart breaks down ahead of earnings

CNBC: Investing

Apple's earnings are on deck Thursday after the close.

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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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Thoma Bravo sells capital markets software provider Adenza to Nasdaq

PE Hub

In conjunction with the closing, Nasdaq has appointed Holden Spaht, a managing partner at Thoma Bravo, to serve as a member of Nasdaq’s board of directors. The post Thoma Bravo sells capital markets software provider Adenza to Nasdaq appeared first on PE Hub.

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These are JPMorgan’s favorite stock picks heading into November

CNBC: Investing

JPMorgan's November list added one stock and removed four.

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Women in private equity: ‘Still a lot of work to do’ to increase talent pipeline

PE Hub

Sherrese Clarke Soares of HarbourView Equity Partners, Lauren Dillard of Vista Equity Partners, Elizabeth Weymouth of Grafine Partners, and Amanda McKenna of Withum weigh in. The post Women in private equity: ‘Still a lot of work to do’ to increase talent pipeline appeared first on PE Hub.

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Will Goldman’s big bet on wealth management work?

Financial Times - Banking

David Solomon is counting on the newly merged division to close the bank’s valuation gap — and secure his job

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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?