The TRADE

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

How is trading talent set to evolve going forward? The future trading talent has a different educational background than what has been the norm for decades. Future traders will possess more technical skillsets and they will have quantitative and mathematical backgrounds. This shift has already taken place over the course of several years, and the trend will only continue for many years to come while the industry expands into the technological space.

Trading

Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

CFE Finance Group, an investment banking boutique, has acquired 100% of TechStar, a pioneering company in industrial metaverse technologies, strengthening its presence in this strategic and highly innovative sector.

Finance

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Korea, known for its rich culinary heritage, fascinating history, and renowned hospitality, has long rendered Seoul a favored travel destination. Today, it stands not only as a cultural and historical beacon but also as a vibrant hub for global business, mergers, and acquisitions. With a deep base of well-established and diversified global industrial conglomerates, Seoul is a hotbed for outbound and inbound business, with many countries jostling for its attention.

M&A

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Not-for-profit member organisation Plato Partnership has announced new standards for managing cash equities market outages. Mike Bellaro, chief executive at Plato Partnership The new standards have been developed by Plato member firms with discussions having taken place between European exchanges including Deutsche Börse, Euronext, SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq OMX.

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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?

Business

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Are you an international business titan on the hunt for billions of dollars of Saudi oil cash? Prepare for “a mind game.

Business

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of corporate finance, one trend that has been gaining significant momentum is the increased issuance of convertible debt by Chinese issuers. Over the past few months, Chinese technology companies including JD.com, Lenovo, Alibaba and Trip.com have collectively issued convertible bonds totalling US$10.5 billion, with Alibaba’s US$5 billion issuance setting a record for the largest US dollar denominated convertible bond by a Chinese company.

Debt

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

On October 24, 2024, Judge Jennifer L. Rochon of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) motion for a preliminary injunction, thereby preliminarily enjoining the proposed merger of two luxury fashion companies (the “Defendants”).

Mergers

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Tuesday.

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on September 27, 2024 unexpectedly withdrew from a recently established Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ), US Department of Labor (DOL), and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The MOU aimed to enhance interagency coordination in investigating and assessing the impact of proposed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on labor markets.

Mergers

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A couple tailwinds related to artificial intelligence could mean more upside ahead for Celestica, according to Barclays.

Electronics

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.

Bank

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a proposed rule impacting the ability of small business government contractors to continue performance of set-aside awards following a merger or acquisition. The changes to 13 CFR § 121.404 are of significance to companies such as private equity firms seeking to acquire small business contractors.

Private Equity

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

Trading

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

There is finally some very good news in terms of M&A activity, with PitchBook reporting that the “M&A recovery is now hitting its stride.” In their Q3 2024 Global M&A Report, PitchBook data shows that in the first three quarters of this year, there was a marked acceleration in global M&A activity, with an impressive 27.6% jump in deal value and 13.3% growth in deal count over last year.

M&A

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Wall Street firm outlined four possible scenarios for the U.S. presidential election, and what it could mean for stocks.

S&P

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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.

IT

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Draghi Report proposes substantial reform in the area of competition law, notably offering a critical assessment of recent policies implemented by the European Commission in merger control and antitrust enforcement. The Report will serve as a potential blueprint for Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, the Competition Commissioner-Designate and the European Commission to shape and execute competition….

Mergers

Deal Lawyers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Last week, the Chancery Court dismissed a variety of contract and tort claims arising out of a dispute over a buyer’s compliance with the terms of an asset purchase agreement.

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

European Commission Imposes Fine for Collusion to Prevent Competing Entry - On 23 October 2024, the European Commission (EC) announced a fine totaling €48.7 million on České dráhy (ČD) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), the Czech and Austrian rail incumbents, for infringing EU competition law rules by colluding to prevent a new entrant. The EC emphasised that attractive rail passenger services are key to reducing the EU’s carbon footprint, and the collusion limited the development of.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The DÉKUPLE Group expands internationally with a majority stake in GUD.berlin Paris, November 6, 2024 (8:00 am) - The DÉKUPLE Group, a leader in.

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

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Over the past decade, Maryland-incorporated real estate investment trusts ("REITs") have been under increasing pressure to eliminate or reduce defenses against unsolicited takeovers. Boards have been declassified, directors are now often required to be elected by majority vote, rights plans have expired or been redeemed and stockholders have been provided the concurrent power to amend bylaws, among other examples.

Investment

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Nishant Pant breaks down a trade in JPMorgan Chase.

Profitability

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The English High Court has held that a geotechnical event ("GE") at a mine in Brazil did not engage the material adverse effect ("MAE") clause in an SPA, pursuant to which two mines in Brazil were being sold for $1.2 billion. As a result, the purchaser had wrongfully relied on the MAE clause when terminating the SPA and refusing to complete the purchase.

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

These stocks have their own trajectory with or without the election as a catalyst.

Stock

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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.

Manufacturing

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

CMA’s new pragmatism over having three UK mobile operators will provide more genuine competition than the current setup Vodafone and Three merger could get go-ahead, says watchdog What could UK merger mean for customers? Compare and contrast. Back in September, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had a big grumble about Vodafone and Three’s plan to merge their UK mobile operations.

Mergers

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

MONTRÉAL, 05 nov. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groupe Prime Drink Corp. (CSE : PRME) (« PRIME » ou la « Société ») est heureuse d’annoncer la reprise de la négociation de ses actions aujourd’hui.

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Private credit funds and new crypto products are two areas where a potential new SEC chair can make their mark.

Funds

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Fengate Asset Management announces financial close on the acquisition of two operating inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States.

Asset Management

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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.

Healthcare

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The major averages each rose at least 1% on Tuesday as investors awaited results of the U.S. election. Here's what CNBC is watching going into Wednesday.

Trading

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

MUNICH, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lilium N.V. (Nasdaq: LILM), a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), announces that it has appointed KPMG to conduct an open, transparent and fair M&A process. First investor briefings will start soon.

M&A

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Income investors should soon find out how their portfolio may — or may not — be affected by the election.

Portfolio

Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By Karin Strohecker and Sumanta Sen LONDON (Reuters) – The global monetary easing cycle ground along in October, with central banks across developed and emerging economies lowering interest rates ahead of the year’s biggest geopolitical event, the U.S. election.

Bank

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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