Wed.Feb 12, 2025

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2025 Perspectives in Private Equity: Sports

JD Supra: Mergers

We continue to observe the growth of professional sports as an asset class, with private capital having transformed team investments in recent years from trophy assets to opportunities for significant growth.

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Amazon primed for another comeback, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

Frank Cappelleri breaks down the charts on the retail and tech giant.

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Artificial Intelligence Invigorates the HSR Filing Process

JD Supra: Mergers

In October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rules governing pre-merger notification protocols under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act). The Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice quickly signaled its agreement with the new rules.

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Bernstein’s financial research division taps Jefferies for new US bank analysts

The TRADE

Autonomous, the financial services research business division within Bernstein, has appointed two new US bank analysts. Ken Usdin has been appointed co-head of the Autonomous US business, covering large-cap banks alongside Dwight Collins, who heads the research business US sales team. Usdin brings 27 years worth of experience in equity research, having most recently served at Jefferies.

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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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Office is Not Dead. Office is Alive.

JD Supra: Mergers

As the industry continues to recover, new development is low, further reflecting a slowdown driven by shifting workforce patterns, such as hybrid or fully remote models. Limited new development is likely to lead to a future emphasis on the viability of retrofitting older office spaces to meet the demands of a more digital and modern workplace.

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2025 could end up being the year of the spinoff as breakups such as Honeywell abound

CNBC: Investing

Lennar's spinoff of Millrose Properties last week kicks off a spinoff calendar that many expect will ramp up this year.

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M&A Disclosure: 2nd Cir Upholds Claims Targeting Projections & Board’s Opinion on Deal’s Fairness

Deal Lawyers

In In re: Shanda Games Limited Securities Litigation, (2d. Cir.; 2/25), the 2d Cir. reversed a district court’s ruling & allowed plaintiffs to proceed with securities law claims premised on allegedly false and misleading projections included in a merger proxy and on the target board’s statement that the merger was “fair” to the minority stockholders.

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Doubling Down on Retail

JD Supra: Mergers

With vacancy rates somewhat stable across the state, retail, residential, and other commercial functions are blending together, driven by consumer demand for convenience and offerings beyond traditional shopping. While malls and big box stores face pressure from e-commerce growth, there is demand for experience-driven spaces.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: CVS, Super Micro Computer, Meta Platforms and more

CNBC: Investing

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

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Clear Street appoints trading experts to senior positions as it bolsters UK operations

The TRADE

Clear Street has hired four trading and execution experts into its UK leadership team as it seeks to bolster its presence in the jurisdiction. Ed Tilly, chief executive of Clear Street, highlighted that these moves come as the firm looks to e stablish a strong presence in the UK , labelling the hires a natural step in [ our ] global growth . He adds: T he addition of these leaders is another major step as we activate our mission.

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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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A leveraged way to play the gold breakout

CNBC: Investing

Tony Zhang describes a put vertical spread on Newmont mining.

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Game On: Embark on a New Hacking Mission in Cisco U.

Cisco: M&A

Its time to bring in the new with our next ethical hacking Capture the Flag challenge in Cisco U., Pentest Quest - Nmap & Kali.

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Morgan Stanley's Jonas says keep buying Tesla as it's the best way to play the AI transformation of manufacturing

CNBC: Investing

Tesla is the most diversified company developing intelligent machines that will transform manufacturing, according to Morgan Stanley.

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Cisco and Wiz Collaborate to Enhance Cloud Security: Tackling AI-Generating Threats in Complex IT Infrastructures

Cisco: M&A

Cisco is collaborating with Wiz. Together, they aim to improve cloud security for enterprises grappling with AI-generated threats in intricate IT landscapes.

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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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BlackRock's Rick Rieder thinks this corner of the bond market is too cheap to ignore

CNBC: Investing

Rick Rieder recently began buying longer-dated corporate bonds. Here some of the names he added to his iShares Flexible Income Active ETF.

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Barclays returns to profit in fourth quarter

Financial Times - Banking

Revenue and earnings come in above expectations

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Morgan Stanley upgrades this chipmaker, sees it rallying more than 20%

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Joseph Moore upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight.

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OpenAI Questions Rationale of Elon Musk’s Bid to Control the Company

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The company answered the billionaires offer in a legal filing, accusing him of hypocrisy.

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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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JPMorgan upgrades this beaten-down industrial salt stock, says it's primed for a major turnaround

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral.

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Value of cash conveying in an M&A transaction

Private Equity Info

Understand how cash affects the valuation of companies in M&A transactions, using a simple analogy to explain enterprise value and equity.

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Next catalyst for this delivery stock could be entering the S&P 500, says Bank of America

CNBC: Investing

The investment bank also raised its price target on Doordash.

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Nxu Announces Shareholder Approval of Merger with Verde Bioresins

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Nxu Announces Shareholder Approval of Merger with Verde Bioresins.

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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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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Walmart, Netflix, Shopify, Super Micro & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday.

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QXO Receives Antitrust Clearance for Acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Calls on Beacon to Remove Shareholder-Unfriendly Poison Pill Calls on Beacon to Remove Shareholder-Unfriendly Poison Pill

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Big Super Bowl betting coupled with underdog Eagles win to boost DraftKings bottom line, says Bank of America

CNBC: Investing

Sports betting company Draftkings could see gains ahead thanks to the Super Bowl and Philadelphia Eagles' victory, according to Bank of America.

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QXO Proposes Full Slate of Independent Directors for Election at Beacon Roofing Supply's 2025 Annual Meeting

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) announced today that it has informed Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN) that it will propose 10 independent director nominees at Beacons 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to replace Beacons Board of Directors.

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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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JPMorgan says Super Micro Computer is still a sell despite company's lofty revenue forecast

CNBC: Investing

Super Micro Computer issued a lofty fiscal 2026 outlook, lifting the the stock by more than 13%. JPMorgan remains skeptical, however.

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Sciens Building Solutions Announces First Virginia Acquisition

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The addition of Akers Fire Protection expands Sciens presence in the Northeast region, boosting its overall national footprint. The addition of Akers Fire Protection expands Sciens presence in the Northeast region, boosting its overall national footprint.

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Protected: 2024 Education Sector Deal Recap: Increasing Volume Offers Momentum into 2025

Tyton Partners

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Form 8.3 - Learning Technologies Group plc - Octopus Investments

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the.

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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?