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Redis switches licenses, acquires Speedb to go beyond its core in-memory database

TechCrunch: M&A

Redis, the popular in-memory data store, is switching away from the open source three-clause BSD license. Instead, in a move that is clearly aimed to prevent the large cloud providers from offering free alternatives to Redis’ own hosted services, Redis will now be dual-licensed under the Redis Source Available License (RSALv2) and Server Side Public […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Anticorruption Enforcement and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Trends to Track in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

This is the seventh in our 2024 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. We will be posting further installments in the series throughout the next several weeks.

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Deal Lawyers Download Podcast: Activism 2024 – Michael Levin

Deal Lawyers

In the latest Deal Lawyers Download Podcast, John is joined by Michael Levin — investor, corporate executive, and management consultant who is also well known for his websites that provide resources for investors, The Activist Investor and UniversalProxyCard.com.

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[Event] Minority Business Accelerator Acquisition Reception - April 11th, Cincinnati, OH

JD Supra: Mergers

Join us for a special cocktail reception hosted at Bricker Graydon Law to learn more about the MBA Fund I, a new equity capital fund to support business acquisitions and growth capital for minority entrepreneurs. The launch of the MBA Fund will enable a broader range of entrepreneurs to participate in our region's M&A activity and was specifically created to ensure that a diverse group of potential buyers and sellers are engaged in the ongoing "silver tsunami" or the estimated $10 trillion o

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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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Consider This Before Rejecting a Dissident Director Nomination

Deal Lawyers

There’s been a renewed focus on advance notice bylaws in the wake of the Chancery Court’s decision in Kellner v. AIM Immunotech (Del. Ch.; 12/23) addressing a challenge to advance notice bylaw amendments.

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Fundstrat’s Tom Lee sees small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 surging by 50% in 2024

CNBC: Investing

The Fundstrat head of global research told CNBC's "Last Call" the environment on Wall Street is shaping up to be a positive one for small cap stocks.

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European Commission Merger Policy Speech Reflects Alignment with US Agency Policy, Pre-2021

JD Supra: Mergers

Today's speech by Guillaume Loriot -- the EC's Deputy Director General for Mergers -- is worth a read. Without agreeing necessarily with all of the enforcement decisions described therein, it is striking how much the speech reminds me of those given by US antitrust officials back in the 1990s, 2000s, and much of the 2010s. For most of that span, you could count on leaders of the US Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice's Antitrust Division -- regardless of administration -- to give.

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U.S. Park Service Says to Leave Your Cash at Home, but Some Object

The New York Times: Banking

Complaints have been mounting on social media, and now a group has filed a lawsuit, as the service has continued rolling out policies against accepting cash to enter federal parks.

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Unlocking Education: The Rise of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)

Tyton Partners

As the notion of “school” and “good education” continue to evolve, the flow of money from state governments is also undergoing a potentially significant transition. The spotlight is on the ascent of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), which allocate a portion of state funds designated for a child’s public school education into a specialized account controlled by parents.

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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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OptimX Markets names new head of institutional sales

The TRADE

US-based block trading start up OptimX has selected a former Virtu buy-side sales specialist to become its new head of institutional sales, The TRADE can reveal. Michelle Butler joins OptimX to head up its buy-side business after most recently serving at Virtu for 19 years, managing sales for its POSIT Alert business. Prior to joining Virtu, she spent six years as head of sales and coverage at E-Crossnet – one of Europe’s first peer to peer crossing networks.

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2024 Global Construction Industry Report

Benchmark International

The Global Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) market was valued at $10.05 billion in 2023, with a forecasted compound annual growth rate of 10.3% to reach $24.36 billion by 2032.

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Aquis sees double digit growth on the back of data and technology boom

The TRADE

Aquis has seen another year of strong growth thanks to rising revenues in its data and technology businesses. Data and technology saw 24% and 22% growth to £3.7 million and £6.3 million respectively, pushing Aquis’ net revenues for the year up 13% to £22.7 million. The exchanges markets business also saw 7% growth to £10.9 million for the year. “This makes it all the more noteworthy that Aquis was able to deliver growth across all its divisions, with significant progress made on a number of str

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What are the Legal Pitfalls in Business Mergers and How to Avoid Them?

Lake Country Advisors

Mergers have become a common strategy for growth and expansion. However, amidst the excitement of potential synergies and increased market share, there lurk legal pitfalls that can derail even the most meticulously planned mergers. Let’s explore some of the key legal challenges that arise during the merger process and discuss strategies to avoid them. 1.

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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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Nationwide members deserve a vote on Virgin deal – but won’t get one | Nils Pratley

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

With the £2.9bn acquisition having big sway over its future, owners should have a say, but democractic governance is blocked Should the members of Nationwide be allowed to vote on their building society’s £2.9bn acquisition of Virgin Money ? Well, of course they should. The concept of mutual ownership can be fuzzy around the edges, but a deal that will expand the society’s assets by about a third is precisely the sort of transaction where the members should have the final say.

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The Student-Centric Experience: Technologies

Cisco: M&A

As institutions of higher education seek ways to address student retention, they are increasingly turning to technologies that promise more of an “at home” experience, driving greater engagement and s… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Nationwide agrees £2.9bn deal to take over Virgin Money

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard Branson has already indicated he will back takeover that will require the agreement of the group’s shareholders Nationwide Building Society is lined up to take over its smaller rival Virgin Money after the pair formally agreed a deal worth £2.9bn. The deal, which will solidify Nationwide’s position as the UK’s second largest mortgage lender, will also trigger the resignation of Virgin Money boss David Duffy, and is likely to lead to job cuts as well as an official “review” of the combine

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Goldman gives 3 reasons why this solar stock could nearly triple

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Brian Lee maintained his buy rating the stock and kept his $14 price target, which suggests the beaten-down name can jump a whopping 194%.

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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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Redis Acquires Speedb to Supercharge End-to-End Application Performance at Lower Cost

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The data storage engine joins the world's fastest in-memory datastore to strengthen application performance across caching and real-time use cases The data storage engine joins the world's fastest in-memory datastore to strengthen application performance across caching and real-time use cases

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The hottest trade of the past year is showing signs of fatigue. How investors are playing it

CNBC: Investing

Some investors worry the AI rally could start to unwind from here, even if the long-term bull case remains intact.

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The Cisco Observability Platform is the right solution at the right time

Cisco: M&A

Every enterprise needs visibility into its tech stack. Our platform, augmented by Cisco Partners, helps IT professionals select the right solutions for their specific needs.

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The latest AI derivative play Micron Tech is surging double digits. What analysts say happens next

CNBC: Investing

Here's what analysts see as looming positive catalysts for Idaho's Micron Technology.

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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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Exchange trading hours under the spotlight in ESMA’s T+1 consultation

The TRADE

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released findings from an industry-wide settlement cycle consultation, presenting various viewpoints on exchange trading hours in the context of a shift to T+1. The European regulator published the report on the feedback received to its call for evidence on shortening the settlement cycle, where it received 81 responses from associations.

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The Fed just made it cheaper to hedge your stock portfolio. Here's how

CNBC: Investing

The Federal Reserve lowered the cost of hedging your equity portfolio, and here's how.

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Metal Manufacturing Companies Achieve Accelerated Growth through M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have emerged as a powerful vehicle for transcending regional limitations and establishing an expanded presence in new territories. Almost all of our recent manufacturing clients have achieved or contributed to significant enterprise growth through acquisition. This article delves into how M&A can be a game-changer for metal manufacturing firms looking to broaden their horizons and expand their geographic footprint.

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Retail traders are bailing on 3 of the hottest AI plays in the stock market today

CNBC: Investing

The everyday investor appeared to take profit on some of these rallying names.

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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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ACM approves Youfone acquisition

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Today, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has unconditionally approved the acquisition of Youfone by KPN. The approval follows the June 22, 2023 announcement that KPN intended to acquire Youfone. The transaction is expected to close in early April. KPN expects to provide an update of the financial impact of consolidating Youfone at the Q1 2024 results.

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Reddit set for hotly anticipated debut after pricing IPO at top of range

Global Banking & Finance

Reddit set for hotly anticipated debut after pricing IPO at top of range By Niket Nishant (Reuters) -Social media platform Reddit geared up for its high-profile market debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, in a test of investor appetite for companies looking to go public this year.

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Explore the Latest Enhancements to Razorpay Payments SDK

Razorpay

Get ready to elevate your payment integration experience with the latest enhancements to the Razorpay Payments SDK. Razorpay’s dedicated team has been hard at work behind the scenes, refining and innovating to bring everyone a payment solution that’s continuously evolving to meet your needs. But here’s the exciting part: we don’t just want to tell you about these updates – we want you to experience them firsthand.