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Yahoo is acquiring Instagram co-founders’ AI-powered news startup Artifact

TechCrunch: M&A

Yahoo is acquiring Artifact, the AI-powered news app from Instagram’s co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the company announced on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Artifact will no longer operate as a stand-alone app, and its AI-powered personalization technology will be integrated across Yahoo, including the Yahoo News app in […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Insights Special Edition: Women’s History Month

JD Supra: Mergers

Celebrating Women’s History Month, we present a special edition of our quarterly Insights publication, highlighting the talent and insights of women at Skadden. The issue spotlights their authorship on such topics as the management of deal risks in today’s regulatory environment; the enduring appeal of private capital; ESG issues in U.S. boardrooms, Delaware courts, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; and the rise of AI.

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Trading Treadmills for Acquisitions: Reid Tileston's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success

How2Exit

b' E201: Trading Treadmills for Acquisitions: Reid Tileston's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Reid Tileston, a seasoned professional with a fascinating background in finance and a passion for fitness, shared his journey on the How2Exit Podcast. Born to two Northern California hippie runners, Reid's entrepreneurial spirit was nurtured from an early age.

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New twist in the Illumina/GRAIL saga: Advocate General challenges European Commission’s power to review below-threshold mergers

JD Supra: Mergers

In a much-anticipated opinion, Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou (AG) has advised the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to set aside the General Court (GC)’s Illumina/GRAIL judgment. The AG is of the view that the European Commission (EC) has no ability to review transactions under Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR) that do not meet EU or national merger control thresholds.

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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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Deal Talks Between Paramount and Skydance Heat Up

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

David Ellison, the founder of the Skydance media company, met with Paramount’s board of directors late last month to discuss the deal.

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Buy the Atlanta Braves tracking stock since it will likely be bought by a billionaire, analyst says

CNBC: Investing

Rosenblatt Securities hiked its price target on Atlanta Braves Holdings, a tracking stock for one of the top Major League Baseball franchises.

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Commission investigation into termination of pipeline drug: what next for R&D decision-making?

JD Supra: Mergers

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into whether Zoetis, a US animal health company, has acted in breach of the abuse of dominance rules by terminating development of a pipeline drug: when does unilateral R&D decision making constitute anti-competitive behaviour?

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Getty Images Acquires Motorsport Images, a Specialist Motorsport Archive

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Brands including LAT Images, Sutton, Schlegelmilch and Dukes Video Archive to augment Getty Images’ premium motorsport offering Brands including LAT Images, Sutton, Schlegelmilch and Dukes Video Archive to augment Getty Images’ premium motorsport offering

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Delaware Requires Compliance With DGCL Provisions Governing Board Negotiation And Board And Stockholder Approval Requirements For Merger Agreements

JD Supra: Mergers

On February 29, 2024, Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motion to dismiss claims seeking to invalidate the acquisition of a gaming company (“Target”) by a large technology company under Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) Sections 251 and 141 and asserting claims of conversion. Sjunde Ap-Fonden v.

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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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These strategies can help hedge portfolios against losses or generate income

CNBC: Investing

An options strategy can complement an otherwise diversified portfolio, according to Ashton Lawrence, CFP and senior wealth advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors.

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[Webinar] M&A Series: Compensation Trends in M&A Transactions - May 9th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

JD Supra: Mergers

Please join Williams Mullen attorneys Nona Massengill and Allison Carlon as they discuss the latest trends in compensation trends in M&A transactions.

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Another analyst is saying 'all AI roads' lead to this under-the-radar global chip stock

CNBC: Investing

The boom in demand for artificial intelligence leads back to this global chip supplier, according to Susquehanna.

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Silver Lake to Take Endeavor Private, Valuing the Company at $13 Billion

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Silver Lake, the investment company, will buy shares in the Hollywood and sports firm that it doesn’t already own, valuing Endeavor at $13 billion.

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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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Investors should buckle up as strong first quarters often lead to 'frightful' corrections, says Sam Stovall

CNBC: Investing

It is time for investors to buckle up as a strong first quarter could be followed by a frightful year, according to CFRA's Sam Stovall.

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Manual del crecimiento económico: los países pobres reescriben las reglas

The New York Times: Banking

Las economías exportadoras sacaron a millones de la pobreza, pero las grandes transformaciones en el comercio, las cadenas de suministro y la tecnología lo están haciendo mucho más difícil.

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S&P 500 chart analysis shows pullback is likely and investors should hedge

CNBC: Investing

Todd Gordon is working on some market hedges after running Fibonacci analysis on the S&P 500.

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People Moves Round Up: JP Morgan, LSEG, ING and more…

The TRADE

JP Morgan named Scott Hamilton and Claudia Jury co-heads of sales and research, replacing Marc Badrichani. According to an internal memo seen by The TRADE, they will have global responsibility for sales and research. Hamilton was most recently global head of macro sales and FICC e-Sales, while Jury had been head of investor client management and platform sales since 2019.

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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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Tesla first-quarter deliveries were a 'disaster' and may mark turning point, Wedbush's Dan Ives says

CNBC: Investing

Ives, a longtime optimist about the automaker and its CEO Elon Musk, delivered a harsh review of the delivery results on Tuesday.

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Societe Generale and AllianceBernstein launch cash equities and research JV

The TRADE

AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale have launched a new joint venture focusing on global cash equities and equity research. Named Bernstein, the move follows the original announcement to form the joint venture in November 2022. Read more – AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale to partner on cash equities push Bernstein will provide institutional investors, corporates and financial institutions with investment insights into North America, European and Asia Pacific equity markets, alongs

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Tuesday's analyst calls: New General Electric spinoff a buy, dating stock to surge more than 35%

CNBC: Investing

A newly spun-off company and a dating stock were in focus as part of Tuesday's analyst chatter.

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Tradeweb wins bid to supply electronic trading platforms to European Central Bank

The TRADE

Tradeweb has won the bid to supply electronic trading platforms (ETP) to the European Central Bank for the next four years. As part of the deal, the fixed income platform provider will provide ETPs for the central bank and other Eurosystem National Central Banks (NCBs). Billy Hult The term of the contracts is four years with the option to extend twice for an additional two years.

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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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Play defense with steady stocks that generate income if this sell-off is something bigger

CNBC: Investing

These names can be good picks if there's more red on the horizon.

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Barclays names new head of securitised products bond trading

The TRADE

David Garner is set to join Barclays as head of securitised products bond trading in June, following just over a year as managing director at Atlas SP Partners. Garner has two decades of industry experience, having previously spent 14 years at Credit Suisse, most recently as co-head of securitised products trading. In his new role, Garner will be based in New York and report to global head of securitised products, Scott Eichel.

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Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the sale of Griffin Products, LLC. to Grace Manufacturing

Sun Acquisitions

CHICAGO, IL, April 2, 2024 — Griffin Products, LLC., established in 2017, has carved a niche in the market by specializing in manufacturing outdoor living and garden décor products. With a robust distribution network spanning over 5,500 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, Griffin has cemented its position as a critical player in the industry. New owners Grace Manufacturing boasts a rich history, having been founded in 1966.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between PS International, Inc. And Rockford Separators

Benchmark International

PS International designs, engineers, and delivers peak-performance oil-water separators with supporting lift stations and specialty tanks for industrial and commercial wastewater treatment. The company serves a diversified customer base that includes contractors and resellers in the industrial and commercial markets in the US and abroad.

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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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These stocks offer growth at a reasonable price as the second quarter kicks off

CNBC: Investing

Growth at a reasonable price, or GARP, opportunities exist across a variety of stock groups, CNBC found.

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Top 5 Strategies for Building the IMO Dream Team

M&A Leadership Council

Take A Coach's Approach to Forming a Championship M&A Integration Team By M&A Leadership Council Transitioning project managers from a PMO (Project Management Office) to an IMO (Integration Management Office) requires strategic maneuvering akin to assembling a championship sports team. The success of this transition hinges on more than just the skill sets of individual players; it demands a coherent approach that unites diverse talents toward a common goal.

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This trade wins if interest rates stay high and hurt the housing market

CNBC: Investing

Persistent inflation could keep interest rates high. Here's an options trade to profit from it.

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