Wed.Nov 29, 2023

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SpaceX acquires parachute company for $2.2M – because it turns out space-rated parachutes are very hard

TechCrunch: M&A

SpaceX is known for its vertical integration, but one component it’s been outsourcing is parachutes — until earlier this month, when the company quietly acquired parachute vendor Pioneer Aerospace after its parent company went bankrupt. The Information first reported the news. This is the second known acquisition for SpaceX, which acquired small satellite startup Swarm […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Private capital's place in the Middle East energy transition

JD Supra: Mergers

Ambitious plans for renewable energy projects will create long-term opportunities for private funds and sovereign investors in the region, say Ben Ward and Kamar Jaffer. They explore the trends in private markets and what they could mean for the future of energy transition.

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M&A Disclosure: 7th Cir. Says Information About Alternative Deal Structure Not Material

Deal Lawyers

Earlier this month, in Smykla v. Molinaroli, (7th Cir.; 11/23) the 7th Circuit rejected disclosure claims premised on alleged misstatements and omissions in a proxy statement relating to the 2016 inversion transaction between Johnson Controls & Tyco International.

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Gun-jumping in M&A – ECJ confirms the possibility of two separate fines for gun-jumping and the European Commission’s broad interpretation of what constitutes gun-jumping (Altice)

JD Supra: Mergers

On 9 November 2023, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") confirmed that the European Commission ("EC") was right to impose two separate fines on Altice for breaching standstill rules and failing to notify its acquisition of PT Portugal, but lowered the fine for failure to notify by €3.1 million.

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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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How Munger and Buffett's 60-year partnership was so special: 'Charlie and I have never had an argument'

CNBC: Investing

The journey to Munger and Buffett's unparalleled success was full of learning, experience and laughter, but never an argument.

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Jezebel to Be Resurrected by Paste Magazine

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The pioneering feminist website is being sold to Paste by G/O Media, which had shut down the site this month.

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These are the stocks hedge funds are betting the most against as the market surges in November

CNBC: Investing

Short sellers upped their bets against a handful of popular auto parts firms and artificial intelligence-focused names in November as the market rallied.

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Citi Executive Sues the Bank Over Sexual Harassment

The New York Times: Banking

Ardith Lindsey, a managing director, is accusing the bank of tolerating a culture in which managers sexually harassed her.

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Navigating the DevOps Roadmap

Cisco: M&A

In my previous blog , The Rise and Rise of DevOps Adoption , I explored the remarkable rise in popularity of DevOps and the rapid adoption of DevOps practices across the tech industry.

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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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Beware these stocks hedge funds are crowding into, Morgan Stanley says

CNBC: Investing

As the market rallies, investors need to be careful they don't step into overcrowded trades, according to Morgan Stanley.

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Madison Dearborn Partners snaps up T2S Solutions

PE Hub

T2S provides R&D, prototyping, engineering, integration and technology products. The post Madison Dearborn Partners snaps up T2S Solutions appeared first on PE Hub.

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Wednesday's analyst calls: Strong chipmaker play for 2024, Chinese e-commerce stock a top pick

CNBC: Investing

Wednesday's analyst calls include top picks in the semiconductor and Chinese e-commerce sectors.

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Sustainability through Cisco’s circular business practices

Cisco: M&A

In the fast-paced digital age, electronic waste, commonly known as e-waste, has emerged as a formidable environmental challenge.

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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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Charlie Munger was still picking and holding winners into his 90s. Here are some of his favorites

CNBC: Investing

Here are some of Munger's moves that he was still publicly supporting and profiting from in 2023.

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NewSpring brings its playbook to sports marketer Underdog

PE Hub

NewSpring bought Underdog in June and announced its first add-on earlier in November. The post NewSpring brings its playbook to sports marketer Underdog appeared first on PE Hub.

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How giving away some winning stocks can help cut taxes and balance your portfolio

CNBC: Investing

Peel off a few shares of those big winners this year and donate them to charity.

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Blackstone to buy pet care provider Rover in a $2.3bn take-private deal

PE Hub

Rover is an online marketplace for pet care. The post Blackstone to buy pet care provider Rover in a $2.3bn take-private deal 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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A comeback bet on a cheap drug stock that's missed the market rally and is at a 52-week low

CNBC: Investing

This stock is unloved by most analysts and trading at a new 52-week low.

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Osceola Capital-backed Talent Groups buys Progilisys

PE Hub

Progilisys is an IT staffing and IT-managed service provider. The post Osceola Capital-backed Talent Groups buys Progilisys appeared first on PE Hub.

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JP Morgan Will ‘Punch Back’ on Texas’ Efforts to Limit Its Business

The New York Times: Banking

Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JP Morgan Chase, said that there would be “consequences” for the state’s attempts to restrict business with banks that embrace environmental, social and governance policies.

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India to roll out optional T+0 from March 2024 as part of roadmap to instantaneous settlement

The TRADE

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) plans to roll out an optional same-day settlement system in March next year as part of plans to introduce instantaneous settlement in 2025. The regulator has been in consultation with market infrastructures and brokers to create a roadmap as it looks to lead to way in the global push to reduce settlement times.

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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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KKR takes full ownership of Global Atlantic; NewSpring builds out sports marketing platform

PE Hub

KKR will acquire the remaining 37 percent stake in insurance company Global Atlantic. The post KKR takes full ownership of Global Atlantic; NewSpring builds out sports marketing platform appeared first on PE Hub.

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Envisioning AI Mastery in Federal IT: Pioneering a Future of Enhanced Public Service

Cisco: M&A

Imagine a world where AI not only complements but significantly transforms federal operations.

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Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Amazon, Tesla, Schwab, Pinterest, Exxon, Disney & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Charac secures £1M investment from world-class medication platform MedAdvisor to drive its International growth

Global Banking & Finance

Charac secures £1M investment from world-class medication platform MedAdvisor to drive its International growth Total capital raised by Charac now sits at £3.

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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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GLP-1 weight loss drug boom to boost energy drink stocks, Lululemon, Stifel says

CNBC: Investing

Use of the drugs may shift consumer spending habits.

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Cisco cloud observability and the power of platforms

Cisco: M&A

Observability is high on the agenda of every C-Suite technology discussion, and for good reason.

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Notable investor says ‘the top of growth stocks is coming.’ Here is where he sees opportunity

CNBC: Investing

Ariel Investments' John Rogers is bullish on value names.

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