Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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What to Know When Buying or Selling a Cannabis Business

JD Supra: Mergers

As more states legalize cannabis and the industry experiences ongoing growth, we are witnessing a rising trend of acquisitions and sales within this sector. While buying and selling a business is a complex process for any industry, there are unique considerations to keep in mind when buying or selling a cannabis business.

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Book Review: “Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution: A Handbook for Entrepreneurs” by Uri Levine

Beyond M&A

A Distinctive Voice in the Startup Literature Having had the privilege of delving into countless books on technology, startups, and the philosophy of problem-solving, it’s rare that one resonates deeply and prompts changes to the way you think about product development. Uri Levine’s “ Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution ” has achieved precisely this feat.

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Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - September 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Analyzing the Recent Ripple and Terraform Decisions - Key Points - - In July 2023, Judges Torres and Rakoff in the Southern District of New York issued rulings on whether digital asset sales through trading platforms constitute securities transactions subject to the federal securities laws.

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Ray Dalio says to hold cash 'temporarily' — but don’t buy debt and bonds

CNBC: Investing

Amid mounting concerns over rising interest rates and inflation levels Bridgewater Associates’ founder Ray Dalio said he prefers cash over bonds.

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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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Transatlantic M&A bull run set for comeback

JD Supra: Mergers

Encouraged by the relative strength of the dollar and improving financing conditions, US bidders are snapping up European assets - Transatlantic M&A was enjoying record-high activity before the war in Ukraine sparked geopolitical turmoil and public market volatility that slowed dealmaking. From a combined US$239.24 billion in 2021, the total value of deals involving US bidders targeting companies in Western and Central & Eastern Europe fell to US$84.6 billion for 2022, a 65 percent year-

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Former Wells Fargo Executive Avoids Prison in Sham Accounts Scandal

The New York Times: Banking

Prosecutors had sought a year of incarceration, which they said would be a deterrent to other corporate executives.

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What Retail Sales and Other Data Say About China’s Economy

The New York Times: Banking

Consumers are spending a little more, but apartment prices and the pace of construction keep falling.

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This video game developer is poised to ride the innovation wave, Bank of America says

CNBC: Investing

Unity Software will continue to benefit from a better monetized game engine to aid developers, according to Bank of America.

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ECB’s Lagarde: rate cut not on the agenda

Global Banking & Finance

ECB’s Lagarde: rate cut not on the agenda SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELLA (Reuters) – An interest rate cut is not on the European Central Bank’s agenda, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Friday, pushing back on some market bets that a reversal of rate hikes could start in the first half of 2024.

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Buy Bud Light owner AB InBev stock as U.S. headwinds deteriorate next year, TD Cowen says

CNBC: Investing

AB InBev is still the global beer leader and is a growth stock investors shouldn't shy away from, the firm said in a Thursday note.

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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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Britain hands $621 million to Tata Steel, 3,000 jobs could go

Global Banking & Finance

Britain hands $621 million to Tata Steel, 3,000 jobs could go By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is to pump 500 million pounds ($621 million) into Tata Steel to decarbonise its Welsh site, in a deal aimed at securing the future of the country’s steel industry but which puts as many as 3,000 jobs at […]

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Private Equity: CSRD May Impact You Too

Deal Lawyers

This Debevoise update may be a little different from our usual blog topics, but I worry that the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) — which requires companies to disclose significant sustainability information — is a “sleeper issue” that isn’t getting the attention it deserves.

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Bootmaker Dr Martens to offer repairs in sustainability step

Global Banking & Finance

Bootmaker Dr Martens to offer repairs in sustainability step By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -Dr Martens plans to launch a shoe repair service in Britain next month as it seeks to polish its sustainability credentials, encourage customers to extend the life of their boots, and create a new revenue stream.

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This company is transforming the energy drink industry, says TD Cowen

CNBC: Investing

The firm initiated coverage of the energy drink stock with an outperform rating and $250 per share price target.

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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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Apple to update iPhone 12 software in France to settle radiation row

Global Banking & Finance

Apple to update iPhone 12 software in France to settle radiation row By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) – Apple said on Friday it would issue a software update for iPhone 12 users in France to settle a row with regulators that ordered the suspension of the phone’s sale due to breaches of radiation exposure limits.

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What the UAW strike means for the big auto stocks, according to top analysts

CNBC: Investing

Morgan Stanley and Citi cited the United Auto Workers strike on the "Detroit Three" automakers as a promising entry point for investors.

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China to manage monkeypox as disease on par with COVID-19

Global Banking & Finance

China to manage monkeypox as disease on par with COVID-19 BEIJING (Reuters) -China plans to manage monkeypox in the same way it handles infectious diseases such as COVID-19 starting from Sept. 20, health authorities said on Friday, after detecting around 500 cases of the viral infection last month.

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Buy the dip on this technology stock for nearly 24% upside, Morgan Stanley says

CNBC: Investing

Double digit earnings and a cheap valuation make this technology stock a buy for investors, according to Morgan Stanley.

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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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SAP’s India arm eyes more patents, jobs amid AI push

Global Banking & Finance

SAP’s India arm eyes more patents, jobs amid AI push By Hritam Mukherjee and Navamya Ganesh Acharya BENGALURU (Reuters) -SAP SE’s Indian arm hopes to double its share of the German software giant’s patents and add 3,000 jobs per year as it bets bigger on artificial intelligence, a top executive told Reuters on Thursday.

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Here's what analysts are saying after Adobe's third-quarter beat

CNBC: Investing

Analysts are eyeing continued growth for Adobe's integration and product offering associated with generative artificial intelligence.

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Essential Energy Services to be Acquired by Element Technical Services

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essential Energy Services Ltd. (TSX: ESN) (“Essential” or the “Company”) announces that it has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement (the “Amalgamation Agreement”) with Element Technical Services Inc. (“Element”) under which Element, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Essential (each, an “Essential Share”) for a purchase price of $0.40 per Essential Share, payable in ca

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Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, GM, Amazon, Zoom, Arm, Rivian, Ford, Deere & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday.

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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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Getting Work Done Despite the Skills Gap

Cisco: M&A

Across the globe, organizations are struggling with a skills gap that isn’t closing anytime soon.

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Buy this landfill stock as it flexes its strong market share, Goldman Sachs says

CNBC: Investing

Goldman Sachs says this environmental waste services company can keep boosting its size and maintain a strong market share.

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Working Together to Bridge Equity in Talent Sourcing

Cisco: M&A

Tools simplify processes, create organizational efficiencies, and help individuals achieve goals.

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These bonds offer high yields for taking on hurricane and other disaster risks

CNBC: Investing

Catastrophe bonds are expected to hit a record issuance this year, and can rake in income over 13%.

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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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Constellation Software’s Perseus Group Completes Acquisition of Black Knight’s Empower and Optimal Blue Businesses

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) (TSX: CSU) announced today that its Perseus operating group (“Perseus”) completed the acquisition of the Optimal Blue business and the Empower loan origination system (LOS) business from Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) and Black Knight, Inc.

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There's one Wall Street investment bank that's not buying the AI hype

CNBC: Investing

Excitement around artificial intelligence has dominated 2023, but not everyone on Wall Street is acknowledging the near-term hype.

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Quad-C Management invests in construction company Vortex Companies

PE Hub

Vortex Services operates in 12 strategic locations throughout the U.S. and Europe. The post Quad-C Management invests in construction company Vortex Companies appeared first on PE Hub.

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These little-known stocks can see an uptick in demand when hurricanes strike

CNBC: Investing

As climate change feeds extreme weather, the number of billion-dollar disasters also increases, benefiting some companies more than others.

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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?