H. Friedman Search

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As I sat down to write this week’s blog, I was reflecting on where all of my contacts and leads came from the previous week. Was there a trend to the candidates that I was now talking to? Were they all from bulge brackets or small regional firms? Were they on one coast versus another coast? There was no trend immediately seen. However, as I further looked at the people that are in play, I did realize that most, if not all, were coming from my database of candidates that I have spoken to in

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Independent music distribution service DistroKid announced its recent acquisition of Bandzoogle, the website builder designed for musicians. The financial details of the transaction weren’t publicly disclosed.

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IT Acquisitions Sale Mergers and Acquisitions 182

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On August 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied Winn-Dixie’s appeal for a new trial in its lawsuit against the Eastern Mushroom Marketing Cooperative (EMMC). The supermarket chain alleged that EMMC, its individual mushroom farmer members, and certain downstream distributors conspired to fix the price of common white and brown mushrooms between 2001 and 2008.

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IT 159

Midaxo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s business environment, where new cyberthreats are constantly emerging, security is currency. That is especially true for organizations working in corporate development and M&A, where preventing unauthorized user access and protecting the confidentiality of data is paramount. Studies confirm that cloud-based M&A platforms are more secure and better able to respond to security challenges than generic, standalone tools.

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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?

Management

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The post-Brexit Solvency II reform aims for a more competitive and dynamic insurance sector in the UK. The UK government’s proposals to adapt the Solvency II regime more appropriately to the national insurance market have been in development for some time. The Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) recent consultation paper (“CP 12/23 – Review of Solvency II: Adapting to the UK insurance market”) delivers proposals that will play a significant role in the overall reform.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, for the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, has been openly and repeatedly skeptical of merger remedies and settlements: “Merger remedies short of blocking a transaction often miss the mark.” He has made clear that an injunction blocking a transaction “is the surest way to preserve competition.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

"I'm a bit anxious that this rally can continue," Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said. "We're sort of in the seventh or eighth inning of this rally.

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M&A 143

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

With brands like Tiffany, Dom Pérignon and Louis Vuitton, LVMH turned him into one of the world’s richest men. But with five children, he has a hard decision to make.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions Mergers 130

Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

UK’s IG Group ekes out revenue rise from interest income, U.S. trading (Reuters) – British online trading platform IG Group on Thursday reported a marginal rise in its first-quarter revenue after a big boost from net interest income and strong U.S. trading helped offset a fall in the number of active clients.

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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.

Finance

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Warren Buffett's conglomerate sold about 5.5 million shares of HP, worth around $158 million, a new filing shows.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Thyssenkrupp creates green tech division, launches performance programme FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Thyssenkrupp on Thursday unveiled plans to bundle its businesses with a green technology angle in one segment and launched a performance programme in a bid to reach its mid-term targets and regain trust among investors.

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The New York Times: Banking

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In its battle to control inflation, the bank raised its key interest rate to the highest level on record but suggested that rates have reached their peak.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Britain sees 14% annual rise in missed direct debit payments By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported an annual rise of 14% in missed bill payments last month for their second highest rate on record, figures on Thursday showed, pointing to growing financial strain on households.

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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.

Capital

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The firm raised its rating on Etsy to outperform from peer perform and set a $100 price target, representing more than 54% upside over the next 12 months.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

No Kuehne counter offer on table for Hamburg port operator – authority BERLIN (Reuters) – The city of Hamburg’s economy authority said there was no counter offer on the table from billionaire logistics investor Klaus-Michael Kuehne for a majority stake in the HHLA port operator, in an emailed statement to Reuters on Thursday.

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Investors 124

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The broker, part of the Rothschild group, upgraded both Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line to buy, citing strong industry demand.

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Broker 122

Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

British retailer John Lewis says turnaround delayed by two years By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -John Lewis Partnership’s turnaround will take two years longer than planned and cost more money, the British retailer warned on Thursday, as stubborn inflation and rising interest rates batter shoppers and store groups alike.

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Retail 124

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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.

Architecture

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

BMO upgraded this energy company to outperform, saying shares have recently declined by an "unwarranted degree.

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Shares 122

Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Swedish inflation slows in August; Riksbank still expected to hike next week STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The pace of headline Swedish inflation slowed more than expected in August, official data showed on Thursday, but analysts believe it will not be enough to prevent the central bank raising its policy interest rate next week.

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CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The firm started coverage on BJ's at an outperform rating and set a price target of $80, which would represent an 18% gain from here.

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Cisco: M&A

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), you are responsible for helping to ensure that customer environments function smoothly, with both visible and behind-the-scenes elements operating seamlessly.

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Management 97

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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.

Business

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Watch businesses that generate a lot of cash to help ride out higher for longer interest rates, according to BMO Capital Markets.

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Cisco: M&A

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their network management and maximize operational efficiency.

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Management 96

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Defiance announced Thursday that it launched the Nasdaq-100 Enhanced Income Options Income ETF (QQQY), which will sell short-term put options.

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IT 108

The New York Times: Banking

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The People’s Bank of China will allow commercial banks to hold less money in reserve, but businesses and households have been cautious about borrowing.

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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.

Securities

CNBC: Investing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Comments from a recent Microsoft event are giving Wall Street more reasons to get bullish on the technology giant.

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Stock 118

PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The sale of Triple Oak would mark the third exit for EnCap Energy Transition I, following Jupiter Power and Broad Reach. The post EnCap-backed Triple Oak Power sale process attracting PE interest, sources say appeared first on PE Hub.

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Sale 93

The New York Times: Banking

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Michael Barr, whom President Biden appointed as the Federal Reserve’s top bank cop, has drawn blowback for his bank regulation push.

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