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8th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium: The Latest From London May 2024 - FFA European Fund Finance Symposium Review – Key Themes

JD Supra: Mergers

Last week saw almost 1,140 registrants attend the FFA’s annual symposium at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London. As ever, the event brought together a wide range of market participants from across the industry, providing a unique opportunity to network and learn more about the many exciting developments taking place in fund finance.

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Proposed 2024 DGCL Amendments: Revisions Pare Back Moelis Fix

Deal Lawyers

In March, the Delaware Bar proposed DGCL amendments designed to addresses the issues created by the Chancery Court’s Crispo, Moelis, and Activision Blizzard decisions. However, some of the proposed changes, particularly a proposed amendment to Section 122 of the DGCL, attracted a lot of criticism.

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In re Match Group, Inc.: Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Standard of Review for Controlling Stockholder Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

In a recent decision, the Delaware Supreme Court clarified the proper standard to apply to a non-freeze-out merger transaction involving a controlling stockholder. Litigators who practice in the Delaware Court of Chancery are well-versed in the standards of review that courts apply when evaluating transactions entered into by Delaware corporations.

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GameStop mentions surge on Reddit, surpassing Nvidia

CNBC: Investing

GameStop was mentioned in posts on the WallStreetBets Reddit forum more than 900 times over the last seven days, with more than 600 coming on Monday alone.

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Top 3 Secrets to Staying Relevant with Gen Z

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. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.

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Corporate Transactions: Considerations for Addressing Equity Awards

JD Supra: Mergers

In corporate transactions of all kinds—mergers, acquisitions, and other business combinations—the purchaser company (Purchaser) must confront the question of how to treat the outstanding equity awards and the current equity incentive compensation plan of the target company in the transaction (Target). In this Insight, we describe the primary decision points and considerations for a Purchaser when determining how to address a Target’s equity compensation program.

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AI hype is lifting these dividend payers. These names may actually benefit, Wells Fargo says

CNBC: Investing

This once-sleepy sector, known best for its ability to pay steady dividends, is starting to perk up as artificial intelligence hype spreads.

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Cisco’s Women of the Channel: Empowering Innovation, Leadership, and Success in 2024

Cisco: M&A

I am thrilled to see numerous talented and trailblazing Cisco colleagues featured in CRN's 2024 Women of the Channel List. These women are at the forefront of channel thought leadership, and their dedication to our partners' success is a testament to the exceptional caliber of our partner program.

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The revived craze for GameStop is confusing Wall Street. It's 'not in a position to be profitable'

CNBC: Investing

From a fundamental standpoint, the brick-and-mortar video game company isn't deserving of such a stock pop.

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Optimizing business velocity with Cisco Full-Stack Observability

Cisco: M&A

When applications are constrained by insufficient resources, the result is poor application performance or even outages. Cisco Full-Stack Observability can help you scale up or down to ensure you have enough resources to support workloads.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

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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These 'virtuous' stocks with high dividend growth and strong cash flow are primed for outperformance, Wolfe Research says

CNBC: Investing

Wolfe Research is eyeing a collection of stocks with strong dividend growth and free cash flow to hedge against a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.

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7 essential steps to guiding your business to private equity exit

Growth Business

By Alexis Sikorsky on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success The journey of entrepreneurship is often compared to navigating a ship through uncharted waters. The goal for many is not just to survive the voyage, but to reach the lucrative shores of a successful exit. Drawing from decades of experience and my own trials and triumphs in the business world, I’ve outlined seven key strategies to help you prepare, execute, and ultimately succeed in selling your business to pri

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These stocks are expected to move the most this week on earnings

CNBC: Investing

The first-quarter reporting season is nearing its end, but investors may want follow these stocks reporting this week poised to experience volatile moves.

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Remote Team Management Best Practices: Navigating the Future of Work

Global Banking & Finance

Remote Team Management Best Practices: Navigating the Future of Work In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, remote team management has become not just a necessity but a strategic advantage. With the rise of flexible work arrangements and technological advancements, businesses are increasingly relying on remote teams to achieve their goals.

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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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These 'short squeeze' candidates are being heavily bet against

CNBC: Investing

As a new meme frenzy unfolds in the market, traders are once again making bets in stocks with high levels of short interest.

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Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - Tyman plc

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 MORERule 8.3 of the.

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Monday's analyst calls: Nvidia to rally 30%, big airlines set to outperform

CNBC: Investing

Jefferies raised its price target on the artificial intelligence chipmaker, calling for more than 30% upside.

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Anglo American rejects new £34bn offer from mining rival BHP

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Australian company says FTSE 100-listed group’s board did not engage with its all-share approach Business live – latest updates Anglo American has rejected a second takeover approach by Australian rival BHP that values the London-listed mining company at £34bn. BHP said that Anglo’s board had not engaged with its offer, which came after an initial £31bn offer was also rejected last month.

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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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Goldman's picks from here as resilient consumer starts to show some cracks

CNBC: Investing

These names should be insulated from any troubles tied to customer bases, the firm said.

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SGX FX realigns its CNH FX futures contracts to allow market participants to better manage their price risk exposures

The TRADE

SGX FX has announced adjustments to the official reference rate and timing of the Final Settlement Price (FSP) for its CNH FX futures contracts to help market participants globally manage their price risk exposures better. Specifically, the development focuses on risk exposures between FX futures settlement and OTC FX spot prices. “With the adjustment in our FSP, our customers who are trading spot or options in USD/CNH, for example, can establish a hedge via our SGX USD/CNH FX futures and option

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How to generate some return on Costco after a nice rally, without having to sell the stake

CNBC: Investing

Mike Khouw breaks down how to sell a covered call in Costco and gives his thoughts on Jim Simons.

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Financing sustainable liquid fuel projects in Europe: Identifying barriers and overcoming them

European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB) conducted a comprehensive study on financing conditions for sustainable liquid fuel projects in Europe to identify barriers preventing such projects from accessing financing and propose solutions to overcome them. The study involved consultations with 34 companies across the value chain, from technology providers to financial investors, and included discussions with EU institutions and industry experts.

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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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These stocks are set to gain the most over the next month, according to an AI model

CNBC: Investing

The iFi AI model is optimistic that these five stocks can rally in the near term.

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Retirement Planning: Insights and Strategies for Business Owners in 2024

Benchmark International

2024 is on pace to be a record-breaking year for retirement in the U.S. This year, an average of 11,000 Americans per day are expected to celebrate their 65th birthday. Now through 2027, we will see the most significant surge of retirement-age Americans than ever before. Yet, at the same time, data from the Pew Research Center shows that one in five people over the age of 65 are choosing to continue working, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting that Americans over the age of 65 will

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This agricultural trade is bottoming with more upside likely ahead, according to the charts

CNBC: Investing

Katie Stockton breaks down the action in the VanEck Agribusiness ETF.

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Sica | Fletcher Continues To Lead the Insurance M&A Industry in 2024

Sica Fletcher

Q1 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Reveals a Dynamic Landscape for Insurance M&A NEW YORK, NY - May 13, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. Investors continue to be more selective when evaluating acquisition opportunities, with many well-funded buyers in the market still mindful of the high cost of capital.

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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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Macroeconomic Quarterly Update (Spring 2024)

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

CCA tracks the following 14 economic datapoints, which are some of the common indicators used to monitor the status of the macro economy. A few key takeaways that CCA is monitoring this winter are: The Fed Remains Committed to Keeping Interest Rates Steady to Improve Inflation The Fed has maintained their position that rates will remain higher for longer, although they are not going to raise rates any higher.

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Embracing ESG: Why (and How) Sustainability Should Guide Your M&A Transaction

PCE

Welcome to the future of deal-making! With environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations swiftly emerging as a paramount concern for regulators, investors, customers, and employees alike, companies are increasingly focusing on creating long-term value through responsible business practices and overall strategy, including potential merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions.

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International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC repurchased a total of 245,200 IPC common shares (ISIN: CA46016U1084) during the period of May 1 to 10, 2024 under IPC’s normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program (NCIB).