Tue.Apr 09, 2024

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WordPress.com owner Automattic acquires multiservice messaging app Beeper for $125M

TechCrunch: M&A

The deal, which was for $125 million according to sources close to the matter, is Automattic's second acquisition of a cross-platform messaging solution. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Singapore Passes Significant Investments Review Bill in Relation to Transactions Involving National Security Assets

JD Supra: Mergers

In recent years, the world has witnessed heightened sensitivity surrounding foreign investments, leading to increased regulatory scrutiny of foreign direct investments ("FDI") on the basis of national security concerns. The investment outlook for Singapore in 2024, appears to have begun on a similar footing.

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Antitrust: Are Buyers & Sellers Adjusting to the Regulatory “New Normal”?

Deal Lawyers

A recent S&P Market Intelligence blog says that the first quarter of 2024 may see the highest number of big deal announcements in two years.

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A Brief Guide To Corporate Restructuring Practices

JD Supra: Mergers

Change is an inevitable part of the corporate lifecycle. Corporations often find themselves at a crossroads where adapting to new market conditions, enhancing efficiency, or pursuing strategic growth becomes imperative.

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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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JPMorgan says U.S. 'not out of the woods' on inflation, stay overweight commodities

CNBC: Investing

The investment bank expects the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in July, though still sees 75 basis points of cuts through year end.

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Flooding spreads in Russia, putting thousands more at risk

Global Banking & Finance

Flooding spreads in Russia, putting thousands more at risk ORSK, Russia (Reuters) -Flood sirens blared out in two Russian cities on Tuesday, warning thousands more people to evacuate immediately as two major rivers swelled to bursting point in some of the worst flooding in at least 70 years.

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[Audio] The Changing Landscape of State AG Antitrust Enforcement — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

JD Supra: Mergers

In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Ashley Taylor is joined by his colleague Drew Mann to discuss the recent increase in antitrust actions by state attorneys general (AGs) and the potential impact of the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act on these enforcement activities. Drawing from his experience at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Drew provides a deep dive into the cooperation among state AGs and the FTC in investigations and litigations.

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Building Bridges: Embracing Change, Growth, and Discovery at Cisco

Cisco: M&A

This post was authored by Pranav Athrangadan, a Business Analyst Intern on the Material Planning Team under Manufacturing Operations within the Silicon One Operation Team.

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5 Important Immigration Considerations in M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

In mergers and acquisitions, companies often focus on the financial, legal and operational aspects of a deal. In today’s global economy, however, many companies have an international workforce, including highly skilled foreign nationals. That makes immigration issues an essential part of any successful transaction.

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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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Everyone Wants to Seize Russia’s Assets. The Repo Act Is a Terrible Idea.

The New York Times: Banking

The dollar is probably the most valuable strategic asset the United States has.

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Delaware Supreme Court Confirms Dual MFW Protections Are Needed Outside of the Freeze-Out Merger Context for Application of Business Judgment Rule

JD Supra: Mergers

In In re Match Group, Inc. Derivative Litigation, the Delaware Supreme Court held that the dual procedural protections announced in the seminal case of Kahn v. M & F Worldwide Corp. (MFW) are required in order to shift the presumptive standard of review from entire fairness to the business judgment rule in transactions involving a controlling stockholder that stands on both sides of the transaction and receives a nonratable benefit, regardless of whether the transaction involves a freeze-out

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These stocks have the strong margins and pricing power to withstand a reacceleration in inflation

CNBC: Investing

Ahead of the March CPI report, investors may want to grab shares of companies that can serve as a hedge against concerns about stickier inflation.

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Thinking About Selling your Business? Now is the Time

JD Supra: Mergers

The economic environment has mostly stabilized following the inflationary shocks of 2021-2022, and a strong Q4 2023 suggests that M&A may be in line for a comeback in 2024. The following trends demonstrate why now is likely a great time to sell your business.

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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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Defusing the threat of compromised credentials

Cisco: M&A

Let’s say that, during the middle of a busy day, you receive what looks like a work-related email with a QR code.

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Perspectives from the 2024 NSSGA Conference

JD Supra: Mergers

Cautious optimism appeared to be the principal theme at the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association annual conference held in Nashville in late March. Modest M&A Activity - Deal volume in 2023 slipped as higher interest rates, inflation, and recession fears drove many potential buyers and sellers to the sidelines. However, large operators seized the opportunity to acquire attractive assets in certain markets.

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StoneX Group names new institutional fixed income trader for CEEMEA

The TRADE

StoneX Group has appointed Simon Pickworth as an institutional fixed income trader for the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) region. Pickworth previously served at MUFG for 13 years, most recently as executive director for the firm’s CEEMEA trading desk. Before joining MUFG, he held an emerging markets fixed income trading role at BNP Paribas, responsible for Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Africa and South Africa flow trading.

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A chance to 'differentiate' its offering: What analysts expect from Google's cloud event

CNBC: Investing

Alphabet's cloud event Tuesday could provide a much needed sentiment lift to investors.

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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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Beeper Messaging App Is Acquired as a Bet on a Regulatory Shift

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, bought Beeper in an effort to build a system that works across Android and Apple devices.

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Buy this bitcoin miner that will distinguish itself from rivals after the halving, Rosenblatt says

CNBC: Investing

Rosenblatt discusses its top bitcoin mining pick ahead of the forthcoming halving.

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Golden Matrix Announces Completion of Acquisition of the MeridianBet Group

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition Expands Golden Matrix’s Global Footprint and Significantly Increases Revenues LAS VEGAS, NV, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via.

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Here are RBC's favorite stocks as the second quarter gets underway

CNBC: Investing

RBC added a few new stocks to its 2024 list, including a prominent fintech name.

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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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ZetaDisplay acquires Beyond Digital Solutions Ltd

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

ZetaDisplay acquires Beyond Digital Solutions Ltd Malmö - ZetaDisplay AB (publ) today announced the acquisition of Beyond Digital Solutions Ltd, a UK.

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Bill Gross says this income play is ‘Better than AI.’ How you can get in on it

CNBC: Investing

Energy prices are hot, and an income-focused play on the sector is getting some attention.

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Whitestone REIT Acquires Scottsdale Commons

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

HOUSTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced the acquisition of Scottsdale Commons in Scottsdale, Arizona for $22.2 million. Scottsdale Commons sits on the second most trafficked intersection in Scottsdale and acts as a gateway linking North Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. The 69,000 square foot center is 96.6% occupied with 20 tenants including Rosati’s Chicago Pizza, specialty butcher Rusty Nail Meats, U.S.

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Buy this bitcoin miner that will distinguish itself from rivals after the halving, Rosenblatt says

CNBC: Investing

Rosenblatt discusses its top bitcoin mining pick ahead of the forthcoming halving.

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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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CLS decides not to move FX settlement cut-off for T+1 following evaluation

The TRADE

CLS will not make any changes to the current FX settlement cut-off after consultation with its members, putting an end to talk of an extension to ease concerns around timings for the impending shift to T+1 for US equities, now just seven weeks away. The operator of the market’s largest multi-currency settlement system had been in discussion with members since last year and has concluded that the development to accommodate a move in CLS’s initial pay-in schedule – with a deadline of 00.00 C

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A high-probability options trade that wins if the comeback rally in energy stocks hits a wall

CNBC: Investing

Oil has been experiencing a face-ripper rally since February and it has been in overbought territory since March. It is now rapidly approaching a price level which could serve as short-term resistance.

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Luciano de Vries: Building Strong Teams

Global Banking & Finance

Luciano de Vries: Building Strong Teams In the dynamic business world, the ability to build and lead strong teams is often the differentiating factor between success and failure.

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