Thu.Jun 15, 2023

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Does The Changed Culture Of The Firm Make You Feel Alone?

H. Friedman Search

Humankind has been and always will be a social animal; however, what about in a work environment? When you first interviewed for your current position, you would not have gone over there unless you felt a true connection. It’s not the platform that you went over there for but for the culture. What does culture mean? It means the people connection.

Finance 214
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A ‘$300 Million Bar Tab to Hang Out with Jay-Z’: Bad M&A Deal Wins a Motion to Dismiss in a Derivative Class Action

JD Supra: Mergers

A New York business professor called it a “$300 million bar tab to hang out with Jay-Z.” A Delaware judge said that “by all accounts, it was a terrible business decision.” Despite numerous red flags, Jack Dorsey’s company Block Inc. (formerly Square) acquired Jay-Z’s failing music-streaming company, TIDAL, in a deal that was conceptualized as the two businessmen summered in the Hamptons together.

M&A 142
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The Evolution of Work: AI, Coding, Remote Work, and the 12-Cent Engineer

Beyond M&A

Saved by a question The tech investment landscape is changing dramatically, and recently, I had a meeting that highlighted this paradigm shift. Three tech investors and I dove into the heart of current trends, yet we found ourselves tangled in the weeds of technical experience and capability. I don’t think they were too enthused in how processes to establish value proposition or experience in Fintech.

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Finance in Five Minutes: Healthcare Finance Checkup

JD Supra: Mergers

While mergers and acquisitions, and attendant financings may not be at a blistering pace globally, the prognosis for deal activity in the healthcare sector remains healthy, in particular as the consolidation of providers, the vertical integration of healthcare services and acquisitions and investments in the life sciences and medtech sectors continue.

Finance 130
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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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Exxon and Engine No. 1: A Lookback 2 Years Later

Deal Lawyers

In the most high-profile proxy contest of 2021, Engine No. 1 succeeded in electing three directors to ExxonMobil’s board. It seemed like a major shake-up at the time, to say the least, with some predicting that the activist’s success would embolden other investors to launch similar E&S-related director election contests in the future.

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CIB President Luigi Wewege explains the FTAs Unlocking Business Opportunities for U.S. Investors in Central America

Global Banking & Finance

CIB President Luigi Wewege explains the FTAs Unlocking Business Opportunities for U.S. Investors in Central America Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and regional economic integration efforts have become crucial tools for fostering international trade and investment. By eliminating trade barriers and promoting economic cooperation, these agreements create new business opportunities for participating countries.

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Bloomberg taps BNY Mellon for new electronic trading and analytics solutions hire

The TRADE

Bloomberg has appointed Colin Williams in an electronic trading and analytics solutions role. Williams joins from BNY Mellon, where he spent the last six years, most recently serving as an equity trader. Prior to that, he spent six and a half years at State Street Global Markets in a portfolio solutions role. Previously, Williams served as an investment account manager at Northern Trust.

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Benchmark International successfully facilitated the transaction between eLogger and Vogl Ventures

Benchmark International

Benchmark International is pleased to announce Vogl Venture's acquisition of eLogger. eLogger is an innovative software developer focused on providing electronic logbook solutions for electric utilities, water utilities, oil & gas companies, and other industrial operations. Founder Ron Vogl has decades of experience wearing many hats in his industry.

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Why fintechs need to pay closer attention to YMYL and EEAT in their digital strategy

Global Banking & Finance

Why fintechs need to pay closer attention to YMYL and EEAT in their digital strategy SEO should be central to any business’s digital strategy. But when you’re targeting an international audience – as is often the case for fintechs – it’s not always easy to get things right.

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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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What drives firms' investment in climate action? Evidence from the 2022-2023 EIB Investment Survey

European Investment Bank

High energy prices in Europe and uncertainty caused by the Ukraine war are testing EU firms’ ability to invest in climate change measures. Europe urgently needs to embrace the transition to green energy, and firms will be called upon to play a pivotal role. By investing in climate adaptation and mitigation measures, especially energy efficiency, firms will be able to protect themselves against extreme climate events, reduce energy costs and take the actions needed to reduce carbon emissions to n

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How can AI and machine learning improve the use of financial data

Global Banking & Finance

How can AI and machine learning improve the use of financial data Businesses gather vast amounts of data every day. Yet between 60 and 73% of that data goes unused, according to Forrester.

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Binance launches AMP Summer Internship to develop talent in blockchain tech

Business Standard - FInance

Binance internship program: Binance will provide the interns the opportunity to interact with company executives and managers along with other professionals in the industry

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How PlantVillage is bridging the gap to give farmers a fighting chance

Cisco: M&A

Farming communities in Africa have contributed the least to climate change , but they’re paying the greatest costs. Currently, only six percent of arable land in Africa is irrigated.

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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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EXIM Bank plans to step up funding to Indian firms eyeing African markets

Business Standard - FInance

Amid rising competition from China, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up efforts to strengthen ties with African nations via aid for infrastructure projects

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Clearview-backed Capitol Imaging acquires Houston Premier Radiology Center and Alliance MRI

PE Hub

Capitol Imaging operates multiple imaging facilities in the Gulf South. The post Clearview-backed Capitol Imaging acquires Houston Premier Radiology Center and Alliance MRI appeared first on PE Hub.

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All Things “Cool” at Cisco Live 2023: A Partner Engineer’s Perspective

Cisco: M&A

We know it. Our partners encourage it. Customers experience it. And the industry is paying attention. At Cisco Live 2023, we once again showcased just how cool Cisco is.

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Guardian scoops up fuel and car wash equipment provider Nwestco

PE Hub

Nwestco CEO Tim Gibbar will continue to lead the business and retain a significant ownership stake in the company. The post Guardian scoops up fuel and car wash equipment provider Nwestco 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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Morgan Stanley reinstates this mobile carrier as a top pick, says shares could surge nearly 40%

CNBC: Investing

Morgan Stanley reinstated T-Mobile on its list of top picks in the telecom services industry, saying the stock can break out of its year-to-date decline.

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Rs 6 cr to 45 cr for a flat: NCR's Golf Course Road sees 42% price hike

Business Standard - FInance

Golf Course Road is a well-developed luxury micro market in Gurgaon which has been in high demand from the HNIs and luxury buyers alike

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TA Associates to ‘build lasting value in exceptional businesses’ with TA XV; Clearview Capital adds on

PE Hub

TA Associates closes fifteenth fund at $16.5 billion. The post TA Associates to ‘build lasting value in exceptional businesses’ with TA XV; Clearview Capital adds on appeared first on PE Hub.

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Bank of America says keep buying Nvidia shares for two main reasons

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America believes Nvidia will continue to be a leader in the industry with its new gaming cycle as well as its AI capabilities.

Bank 98
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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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RiverGlade-backed Dynamic Access buys I.V. Nurse Consultants

PE Hub

Based in Dallas, Dynamic is a provider of vascular access insertion services. The post RiverGlade-backed Dynamic Access buys I.V. Nurse Consultants appeared first on PE Hub.

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In a first, Bajaj Housing Fin offers extended home loans: Should you opt?

Business Standard - FInance

Whenever you opt for a loan scheme, you must thoroughly examine your financial situation, income stability and existing debt.

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New State-backed NS Aviation acquires Finnoff Aviation Products

PE Hub

Founder Chris Finnoff and the management team will remain with the company. The post New State-backed NS Aviation acquires Finnoff Aviation Products appeared first on PE Hub.

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Domino's Pizza is a buy as new initiatives kick in the second half, Stifel says

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Chris O'Cull upgraded stock to buy from hold. He also increased his price target to $350 from $320, implying 14.4% upside from Wednesday's close.

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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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Security automation with Cisco XDR

Cisco: M&A

Security Operations Centers (SOC) continue to face new and emerging threats that test the limits of their tooling and staff.

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Credit Suisse sees Eli Lilly headed higher as Mounjaro users espouse weight loss drug on social media

CNBC: Investing

Credit Suisse analyst Trung Huynh combed through social media comments about Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and has some key takeaways.

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European Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2001

The New York Times: Banking

Inflation is “projected to remain too high for too long,” the central bank said as it raised interest rates by a quarter-point, its eighth consecutive increase.

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