Fri.May 16, 2025

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Timing Kills Deals: Why Government Contractors Can’t Afford to Wait

Focus Investment Banking

Timing Kills Deals: Why Government Contractors Cant Afford to Wait In the world of M&A, especially in the government contracting sector , the biggest threat to a successful transaction isnt price, valuation gaps, or competitionits time. Weve seen it too many times: a strong company, great contract mix, healthy revenue, and clear demand from buyers.

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DOJ Unveils White Collar Enforcement Overhaul: New Incentives, Streamlined Policies and Expanded Whistleblower Rewards

JD Supra: Mergers

Revisions to Department of Justice (DOJ) white collar enforcement policies provide enhanced incentives for voluntary self-disclosure and clarify the consequences of failing to disclose wrongdoing. At the same time, expanded whistleblower incentives mean that companies must be alert to a wider range of legal and regulatory risks. Companies should review their internal investigation, reporting and remediation processes in light of the changes in order to be positioned to take advantage of the new.

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Insiders at UnitedHealth are scooping up tarnished shares

CNBC: Investing

Kristen Gil, a director at the firm, bought 3,700 shares worth roughly $1 million on Thursday.

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Certainty and Uncertainty, May 2025 - OCC Issues Interim Final Rule Undoing 2024 Merger Rule and Guidance

JD Supra: Mergers

On May 8, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued an interim final rule rescinding the 2024 final rule to OCC merger procedures and an accompanying policy statement.

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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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Outbound Investment Screening: Treasury Sends Inquiries

Deal Lawyers

The Department of the Treasury’s Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) — which became effective in January and requires notifications for or prohibits certain U.S. investments in Chinese companies — is now being actively enforced.

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Blakes Competitive Edge™: May 2025 Update

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the May issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including updates on enforcement activity by the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau), recent initiatives and key trends.

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The Informed Board - Spring 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

In this issue of The Informed Board, we go behind all the talk about companies reincorporating in states other than Delaware. In our lead article and our podcast, we point out that few companies actually moved, and we explain why Delaware retains its dominance as the jurisdiction for incorporation.

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Oppenheimer calls Coinbase sell-off ‘overdone,’ says shares can bounce 20%

CNBC: Investing

The firm reiterated its outperform rating on the crypto exchange operator and kept its price target.

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Prepare Now for Changes to the Minnesota Business Corporation Act

JD Supra: Mergers

Minnesota corporations should review their articles and bylaws to determine whether they should be updated in light of recently enacted amendments to the Minnesota Business Corporation Act (MBCA), which take effect on Aug. 1, 2025. Signed into law on April 30, 2025 by Gov. Tim Walz, the amendments include changes that clarify, modernize and formalize new frameworks.

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This money manager won't follow Warren Buffett’s path with these two stocks Berkshire's buying

CNBC: Investing

James Demmert of Main Street Research joined CNBC's "Power Lunch" on Friday to offer his take on three key market movers.

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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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Making Sure Newly Cautious Shareholders Get the Information They Want

JD Supra: Mergers

Key Points - Revised guidance from the SEC regarding ownership reporting is making institutional investors circumspect about raising issues with management. - Seeking to influence a companys executive compensation, or its social, environmental or political policies, may disqualify a shareholder from filing short-form ownership reports. - Companies need to respond proactively, anticipating major investors issues and information they want but may be reluctant to ask for.

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Bulls crushed the volatility and rallied the market back. Carter Worth on what happens next

CNBC: Investing

The technical analyst breaks down the chart in the 'VIX.

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Expanded Healthcare Transaction Notice/Review Dropped from Final 2025/26 NYS Budget Bill

JD Supra: Mergers

We recently wrote about proposed legislation that would have substantially increased the existing reporting requirements for material healthcare transactions in NYS that have existed since Public Health Law (PHL) Article 45-A was enacted two years ago.

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Appaloosa’s David Tepper trimmed China exposure ahead of trade war

CNBC: Investing

Appaloosa Management had gone all in on China in the wake of Beijing's vow last year to boost the economy. Now it's cut its stakes inAlibaba,PDDandJD.com.

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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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UK government emphasises CMA’s independence while steering it to support UK growth and investment

JD Supra: Mergers

The UK government has issued the final version of its strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), directing the authority to act in a way that prioritises growth and encourages investment in the UK. The steer is the latest step in the governments aggressive growth agenda. The government says it aims to create a level playing field for businesses by reforming the regulatory landscape to drive growth.

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This one stock kept the Dow from having an even better week

CNBC: Investing

The struggles at UnitedHealth Group chopped off more than 500 points from the Dow's rally this week.

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NY Department of Health Provides Guidance Regarding Material Transactions Law

JD Supra: Mergers

Under the Material Transactions Law, certain health care entities involved in a transaction that increases gross, in-state revenue to at least $25 million must provide written notice of the transaction to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) at least 30 days prior to closing. In response to a multitude of questions related to the Material Transactions Law requirements and statutory interpretation, NYSDOH provided guidance to health care entities that may need to report a transaction.

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Leon Cooperman is still heavily invested in energy stocks and has a new MLP pick

CNBC: Investing

The billionaire investortook a small stake worth $16.5 million in Sunoco LP last quarter, according to a new regulatory filing.

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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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Explore Cisco IOS XE Automation at Cisco Live US 2025

Cisco: M&A

Cisco IOS XE offers advanced programmability and automation capabilities that simplify network management and reduce complexity.

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Some banks are still offering solid yields on CDs. Here’s where you can lock in upward of 4%

CNBC: Investing

Yields on certificates of deposit are off their highs, but a few banks are still willing to pay high rates to attract your idle cash.

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The Future is Coming Faster than You Think

Cisco: M&A

At Cisco, we are building the core infrastructure of the AI era. As new solutions like Codex exemplify, the future of AI will be agentic. We envision a future where billions of AI agents are working together harmoniously on our behalf.

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Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, Meta, Dell, Caterpillar, AMD, Coinbase, Boeing & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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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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Fireside Friday with… Candriam’s Fabien Oreve

The TRADE

What’s the best way for Europe and the UK to get a full picture of liquidity? Investors can get information about the liquidity of European stocks into market data systems, but they will find different ways to measure this liquidity and customise composite codes for the calculation of average daily trading volume (ADTV). The measurement of ADTV is quite challenging for European stocks.

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Barclays hikes AMD price target following Saudi deal

CNBC: Investing

Barclays sees even more upside in store for this chipmaker after its recent Humain deal announcement.

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BNP Paribas equity research offering now available on Bloomberg Terminal

The TRADE

Equity research models from BNP Paribas Exane are now available to clients on the Bloomberg Terminal, the firms have announced. Specifically, clients will have direct access to BNP Paribas equity research and streamlined integration into research workflows on Bloombergs terminal. Theepan Jothilingam, head of EMEA equity research at BNP Paribas, explained: Our equity research team provides deep, fundamental, bottom-up research and analysis.

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Loop Capital sees this 'Magnificent Seven' stock gaining more than 30%

CNBC: Investing

There could be even more upside in store for this megacap technology stock following its latest quarterly results, according to Loop Capital.

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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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Marbanc International to Acquire Cars.net Automotive Research Platform

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York Global investment firm Marbanc International has entered into a 30-day exclusive due diligence period to acquire automotive research platform Cars.net.

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AI offers many industry advantages, but robust regulation is essential

The TRADE

As AI becomes increasingly present in trading automation, the industry is beginning to adapt to its rise and recognise the need for necessary guardrails and regulations to ensure responsible use. Experts speaking at TradeTech Europe 2025 identified how AI is transforming execution workflows, and highlighted its potential to enhance trade performance, analyse massive datasets, and guide dynamic decision-making in real time.

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De Tomaso launches €1.6m P72 Luxury Hypercar as ESGL Business Combination Nears Completion

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

De Tomaso unveils 1.6M P72 as ESGL business combination nearssignals scale readiness, brand strength, and strategic value for shareholders.

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LiquidityBook leverages Blue Ocean ATS to extend overnight trading

The TRADE

LiquidityBook is leveraging Blue Ocean ATS to offer its buy-side clients overnight trading access. Les Vital The offering is supported by introducing broker, Capital Institutional Services (CAPIS) and will allow clients to trade US equities 24 hours a day, five days a week, extending overnight trading opportunities. The move extends existing trading capabilities beyond typical market hours, and LiquidityBook clients will be able to monitor trading activity during Blue Oceans overnight trading

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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?