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Goodnotes acquires an AI-powered video summary startup as it looks beyond education

TechCrunch: M&A

London-based notetaking startup Goodnotes said today it is acquiring South Korean startup Dropthebit, which operates a meeting and video summary tool called Traw. With the acquisition, Goodnotes is looking to move beyond classrooms and explore making productivity tools for professionals. As part of the deal, all three co-founders of Dropthebit will move to Goodnotes.

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France Strengthens Foreign Investment Controls, Expands Jurisdiction to ‘Commercial Establishments’ Registered in France | Insights

JD Supra: Mergers

On 28 December 2023, the French government adopted decree number 2023-1293 (Decree), together with an administrative order of the same date (Order), that expanded the scope of covered investments and covered activities under French foreign direct investment (FDI) rules (as amended, the New Rules).

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Snyk acquires Helios to bolster its AppSec platform

TechCrunch: M&A

Snyk, the well-funded developer-focused security company, today announced that it has acquired Helios, a Tel Aviv-based startup that helps developers troubleshoot and understand their microservices in production. Snyk will use Helios to bolster its recently launched AppRisk service, its application security play, and to provide them with a better overall security service both at build […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Complying with the U.S. Department of Justice’s New Safe Harbor Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 4, 2023, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a Department-wide Safe Harbor Policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in the context of the mergers and acquisition process. Monaco noted.

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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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Controllers: Del. Chancery Rejects Claims Relating to Acquisition of Portfolio Company

Deal Lawyers

In City of Hialeah Employees Retirement System v. Insight Venture Partners, (Del. Ch.; 12/23), the Chancery Court rejected breach of fiduciary duty allegations against the directors of an acquiring company and its purported controlling stockholder arising out of the buyer’s purchase of the controller’s portfolio company.

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China’s GDP Grew in 2023, but Economic Strains Lurk

The New York Times: Banking

Gross domestic product expanded 5.2 percent, as China worked to export more to make up for weak demand, high debt and a steep property contraction at home.

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French government extends the scope of application of the French Foreign Direct Investment screening regime

JD Supra: Mergers

France is currently strengthening its foreign direct investment (“FDI”) screenings regime. In addition to the new resources allocated to the Government unit in charge of the French FDI laws, the French government adopted, on 28 December 2023, additional measures which.

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Panmure Gordon and Liberum agree merger to create new investment banking giant in the UK

The TRADE

Panmure Gordon and Liberum are set to merge to create the UK’s largest independent investment bank, with ex-Barclays executive Rich Ricci stepping into the chief executive role of the combined entity. The new firm – Panmure Liberum – will be a market maker in over 750 stocks with all-cap execution capabilities and have over 250 quoted corporate clients with market cap of £250 million.

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Government reveals aim to make UK a ‘scaleup powerhouse’

Growth Business

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success The UK’s tech secretary, Michelle Donelan, has set out plans to make Britain a ‘scaleup powerhouse’ in her speech at co-working space Plexal. Setting out her plans for the UK in 2024, Donelan said a big part of this plan is to increase the number of tech unicorns in the UK to make up about 50 per cent of tech unicorns in Europe by 2030 – up from about a third today.

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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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Rebound in dealmaking could boost Goldman Sachs after rocky 2023

American Banker - Investment Banking

The Wall Street giant did a lot of backtracking last year, abandoning its plans to become a bank for everyone. Now it's refocusing on growing its tried-and-true businesses of dealmaking and asset management.

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Judge Blocks JetBlue From Acquiring Spirit Airlines

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The ruling is a victory for the Justice Department, which had argued that the merger would reduce competition.

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Four predictions for 2024: Brian Sullivan's outlook for the new year

CNBC: Investing

Coming off a wonderfully surprising stock market global boom of 2023, this year could be anybody's guess.

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Tax-Sheltered Annuity

Wall Street Mojo

What Is A Tax-Sheltered Annuity? Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) is a form of retirement savings plan in which the contributions made are from the income that has not been taxed. Therefore, the contributions and interest accrued on the same are not taxed during the savings period, while only the withdrawals are taxed. You are free to use this image o your website, templates, etc, Please provide us with an attribution link How to Provide Attribution?

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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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My Journey with Cisco: A Decade of Growth, Opportunity, and Empowerment

Cisco: M&A

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” This quote, attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca, perfectly captures how I found myself here, in the extraordinary world of Cisco.

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How investors use Private Equity Info for deal flow & market insights

Private Equity Info

Private Equity Info is a valuable resource for private equity firms seeking to enhance seal sourcing, monitor competitor deal flow activities, and build a robust executive recruiting network, while working more efficiently with advanced M&A search tools.

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CD rates are coming down. Here’s where you can lock in yields of nearly 5% for 2 years

CNBC: Investing

After the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes spurred a yield bonanza for cash holdings, banks are dialing back the yields they pay on certificates of deposit.

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Castle Creek to invest $30m in financial holding company FirstSun

PE Hub

The funding will be used to back FirstSun's merger with HomeStreet, a financial services firm headquartered in Seattle. The post Castle Creek to invest $30m in financial holding company FirstSun appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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New Morgan Stanley CEO trims outlook, pledges to stay the course

American Banker - Investment Banking

Two weeks after Ted Pick rose to CEO, the company slightly revised its long-term targets for efficiency, return on tangible common equity and other metrics. Yet, Pick says, "there's not a change in strategy" after the departure of his predecessor, James Gorman.

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Goldman Sachs gives 3 investment strategies for an expensive stock market

CNBC: Investing

The bank doubts that stocks can keep marching higher and has some trading ideas for what it says is a market with a "historically elevated valuation.

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A Fed Governor Reiterates That Rate Cuts Are Coming

The New York Times: Banking

Christopher Waller, one of seven Washington-based Fed governors, said officials should cut rates as inflation cools — though timing was uncertain.

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Semiconductor stocks surged in 2023. Why investors may want to brace for volatility in the new year

CNBC: Investing

Prepare for volatility in the semiconductor industry after an exuberant 2023 that saw prices surge and left many companies with lofty valuations.

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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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Platinum Equity to sell Hunterstown power generation facility

PE Hub

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024. The post Platinum Equity to sell Hunterstown power generation facility appeared first on PE Hub.

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A trading strategy that wins if tech continues to struggle

CNBC: Investing

January has started on a very weak note so far. Nishant Pant finds a cost-effective way using options to profit from a further pullback.

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Flexpoint Ford backs investment advisor Public Trust

PE Hub

Public Trust's existing management team continue to lead the business and, along with the company's founders, remain significant shareholders. The post Flexpoint Ford backs investment advisor Public Trust appeared first on PE Hub.

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Buy the dip in these bitcoin mining stocks over the next two months, Bernstein says

CNBC: Investing

Mining companies are down more than 20% since the launch of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds last week.

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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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CORE invests in manufacturer Aviation Concepts

PE Hub

Aviation Concepts was founded in 1991 by Aviation Concepts President and CEO Dean Wood. The post CORE invests in manufacturer Aviation Concepts appeared first on PE Hub.

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How Wi-Fi 7 Is About to Transform Business As We Know It

Cisco: M&A

Wireless acts as the front door to a network’s user experience. But with the multitude of wireless devices and things, sometimes the importance of that first impression gets lost.

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AGF to acquire majority of Kensington to grow private markets biz

PE Hub

Based in Toronto, Kensington is an alternative investment firm with C$2.6 billion in assets under management. The post AGF to acquire majority of Kensington to grow private markets biz appeared first on PE Hub.