Fri.Jan 10, 2025

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Top 10 Web3/Blockchain Legal Developments of 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

The legal landscape surrounding blockchain technology underwent dramatic shifts in 2024, particularly in the United States, offering both remarkable opportunities and substantial compliance challenges. Governments introduced sweeping regulations, enforcement actions intensified and pivotal court rulings sent ripples across the crypto ecosystem.

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Insurance stocks sell off sharply as potential losses tied to LA wildfires increase

CNBC: Investing

AllState, Chubb and Travelers are the most exposed carriers to insured losses in the wildfires, according to JPMorgan.

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M&A in 2024 and Trends for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Global M&A in 2024 faced geopolitical issues, elevated interest rates, and inflationary pressures, with expanding antitrust, foreign investment, national security, and export regimes adding complexity. But inflation receded and dealmakers acted in anticipation of interest rate reductions, which central banks began delivering in the second half.

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The dollar keeps going higher. Investors are using these ETFs to get a piece of the rally

CNBC: Investing

Two funds that serve as bets on a strong dollar have seen strong investor interest in recent weeks.

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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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Europe Daily News, 10 January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

COMPETITION - Priornotificationof a concentration (CaseM.11855- Macquarie / Dow / Dow Infraco JV) - Priornotificationof a concentration (CaseM.11816- OTPP / Nordic Capital XI / Max Matthiessen).

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Tech stocks are getting hit as yields surge. How to profit from that volatility

CNBC: Investing

Jeff Kilburg describes selling a put spread on the Technology Select Sector SPDR.

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Where to find opportunity in commercial real estate as rates climb, according to experts

CNBC: Investing

The 'doom and gloom' in commercial real estate has been pushed aside, said Janus Henderson's John Kerschner.

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 218

JD Supra: Mergers

Food Venture Financing Trends - Rebel Foods, Wendy's India franchisee and cloud kitchen operator, announced that it raised $210 million in its Series G financing.

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Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Netflix, Tesla, Nike, Sunrun, Amazon, Pinterest & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Navigating Transfers January 2025 - Investor Transfers: Lender Considerations in an Everchanging Fund Finance Market

JD Supra: Mergers

Although transfers by investors of their interests in a fund have always been a feature of subscription / capital call facilities, as of late, there has been a palpable uptick in investor transfers and this trend is set to continue, due to a multitude of factors.

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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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These companies reporting next week typically beat earnings forecasts

CNBC: Investing

Three companies reporting earnings next week have historically surpassed analyst estimates and seen their shares rise in response.

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CFPB Rules, M&A Standards Most Likely CRA Repeal Targets

JD Supra: Mergers

Alex Barrage, a partner with Troutman Pepper Locke, was quoted in the January 9, 2025 American Banker article, CFPB Rules, M&A Standards Most Likely CRA Repeal Targets..

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Takeaways from the Executive Order Blocking the Acquisition of U.S. Steel

Deal Lawyers

I remember the first time I learned about CFIUS. It was right after the Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007 when CFIUS was codified. I thought the whole thing was so strange. It’s not even an agency, but an interagency committee? Voluntary filings?

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Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Report: Asset Management and Investment Funds October - December 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the October - December 2024 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds.

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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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Citi upgrades McDonald’s to buy as fast-food giant leans into value pivot

CNBC: Investing

Shares of McDonald's could rise 16% after a lackluster 2024, Citi said.

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The New Hart-Scott-Rodino Regime: The Federal Trade Commission Announces "What Filers Need to Know"

JD Supra: Mergers

Overview - On January 2, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published 2025 HSR Form Updates: What Filers Need to Know. Essentially, the document is a summary of the 400+ page final rule, published at Federal Register: Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements, and readers are directed to it (referred to as the Statement of Basis and Purpose or SBP) throughout the What Filers Need to Know publication.

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This biotech stock is an 'oncology powerhouse' with 40% upside, says Truist Securities

CNBC: Investing

The firm's 12-month price target on the Nasdaq-traded shares of the German company is $172.

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On the 2025 nom/gov committee agenda

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Drawing on research, insights, and interactions with nom/gov committees and other board members, the KPMG Board Leadership Center highlights six issues for nom/gov committees to keep in mind as they consider their 2025 agendas.

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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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Goldman Sachs downgrades Advanced Micro Devices as competitive pressures intensify

CNBC: Investing

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices will trade range-bound until investors gain renewed optimism about the company's future growth trajectory, Goldman Sachs wrote.

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2024 Financial Services M&A Highlights

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Despite a cautious deal market and continuing economic and political uncertainty as 2024 began, Dechert remained active in the financial services M&A sector.

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China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The New York Times: Banking

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

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Healthcare Private Equity Outlook & Trends - January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

As some packed the skis and headed to their favorite slopes this winter season, it is hard not to see the analogies to the healthcare private equity (PE) transaction market as we ring in the New Year. Much like the Northern Rockies, there should be plenty of dry powder to support a robust dealmaking environment in 2025. That, combined with other macro factors we delve into below, could make 2025 a year to remember and the conditions are looking good!

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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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This old blue chip is forming a classic bearish-to-bullish reversal, according to Carter Worth

CNBC: Investing

The chart analyst breaks down Whirlpool.

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Private M&A: Year in Review and Outlook

JD Supra: Mergers

Looking back on 2024 in private M&A, several notable trends stand out. In a year generally marked by caution in dealmaking, the Canadian market saw heightened regulatory scrutiny, the growth of private capital financing and the effects of a mature representation and warranty insurance industry.

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Piper Sandler upgrades Nike, says a path to recovery is emerging

CNBC: Investing

Piper Sandler expects Nike to return to healthy and profitable and sales growth by the third quarter of 2026.

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Rare FTC-DOJ Joint ‘Gun Jumping’ Action Results in Record Penalty

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On January 7, 2025, the FTC and DOJ jointly filed a complaint against XCL, Verdun, and EP concerning an alleged gun-jumping violation. The parties simultaneously filed a proposed final judgment, under which the defendants agreed to pay nearly $5.7 million in penalties for allegedly violating the HSR Acts mandated waiting period.

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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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MetLife IM set to acquire investment teams managing $6 billion from Mesirow

The TRADE

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire three investment teams and assets managed by Mesirow, an independent financial services firm. As part of the move, MIM is acquiring the high yield and bank loan, strategic fixed income and small-cap equity teams and certain related investment products. Nearly $6 billion of assets managed by the acquired team will transfer to MIM, under the terms of the transaction.

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Massachusetts Passes Act Implementing Broad Oversight into For-Profit Investment in Health Care

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 8, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 5159, An Act Enhancing the Market Review Process (the Act) into law, effective April 8, 2025. The Act is a compromise redraft of the separate health care reform bills that were passed earlier this year by each of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House, but that the legislature failed to reconcile before the end of the formal session on July 31, 2024.

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Royalty Pharma Announces Transformative Step in Company’s Evolution With Acquisition of its External Manager and $3 Billion Share Repurchase Program

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Royalty Pharma plc to become an integrated company by acquiring its external manager, RP Management, LLCSignificant annual cash savings of greater than.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Waud Acquires Mopec From Blackford

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Waud Capital Partners has announced the acquisition of Mopec Group from Blackford Capital. Mopec, founded in 1992 and based in Madison Heights, Michigan, is a supplier and manufacturer of anatomic and forensic pathology equipment, technology, consumable products and services.

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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?