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Corporate Finance and M&A in Québec: Finding the Bright Spots in a Challenging Year

JD Supra: Mergers

In 2023, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings have experienced a slowdown across Canada, on the heels of a historically strong year in 2022. In this post we look specifically at the province of Québec, which has not escaped this broader trend, but whose bright spots remain resilient, boding well for 2024 and beyond.

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12 Concepts We Can Learn About Fund Raising From How2Exit's Interview W/ Will Sachs

How2Exit

b' 12 Concepts We Can Learn About Fund Raising From How2Exit's Interview W/ Will Sachs - Watch Here rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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[Audio] Uncorked With Farella: Art of the Real Estate Deal With Bart Araujo

JD Supra: Mergers

Katherine Philippakis' guest on this episode of Uncorked With Farella shares his experience building luxury brands. Bart Araujo owned one of Napa's greatest wineries and is a master of the art of the real estate deal. They discuss building brands, buying land, and creating the ultimate luxury experience. Link to episode show notes: [link] Additional episodes can be found at ww.uncorkedwithfarella.com.

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Private Equity: Sponsors Put More Skin in the Game Through NAV Loans

Deal Lawyers

I recently blogged about PE sponsors putting more equity in their deals in response to the challenging deal financing environment. Now, this Institutional Investor article says that those sponsors are increasingly using “Net Asset Value” (NAV) loans to fund add-on acquisitions in situations where they don’t wish to ask investors to pony up more equity.

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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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FTC Files Joint Stipulation for Dismissal in LOS Acquisition Antitrust Dispute

JD Supra: Mergers

The FTC and two large loan origination system (LOS) companies recently agreed to a joint stipulation for dismissal, dissolving a temporary restraining order and effectively permitting the proposed acquisition transaction between the two LOS companies.

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Cisco Networking Academy fostering founders, one learner at a time

Cisco: M&A

As we celebrate World Entrepreneurs’ Day on August 21, it is interesting to reflect on how an established company like Cisco—a Fortune 500 company with more than 80,000 employees —relates to entre… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Bank of America says this Chinese EV stock can rally nearly 50% thanks to a partnership with Volkswagen

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America highlighted a deal with German automaker Volkswagen in an XPeng stock upgrade on Monday.

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Demystifying Duo APIs: Advanced Security with Duo Integrations

Cisco: M&A

At Cisco Duo , our primary objective is to prevent unauthorized access with a modern and user-friendly access management solution.

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Here's what analysts are saying after Palo Alto Networks' second-quarter earnings

CNBC: Investing

Analysts are relieved and bullish on the cybersecurity stock after fourth-quarter earnings.

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Citi is reportedly mulling a major revamp of its largest business unit

American Banker - Investment Banking

The New York megabank is considering splitting its institutional clients group division into three parts following the upcoming departure of top executive Paco Ybarra, the Financial Times reported. The heads of the three segments would report directly to CEO Jane Fraser.

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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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Market downturn could be a buying opportunity, chart analyst Katie Stockton says

CNBC: Investing

Stocks are coming off a losing week as they suffer through the summer doldrums, but it could be a buying opportunity for investors, says Katie Stockton.

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Unlocking Growth and Competitive Edge: The Power of M&A Over ESOP

Align Business Advisory Services

While ESOPs have certain benefits, they are not the most ideal structure for the exit of a business or to receive market value for their equity. Read, download, and share our latest report about the power of M&A over ESOPs. View Report The post Unlocking Growth and Competitive Edge: The Power of M&A Over ESOP appeared first on Align BA.

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Has climate change made utilities a risky bet? What income investors need to know

CNBC: Investing

The fast-spreading wildfires in Maui have sent shares of Hawaiian Electric down more than 60%.

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US, Brent crude futures stabilize after negative turn

Global Banking & Finance

US, Brent crude futures stabilize after negative turn By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -Crude oil futures stabilized on Monday after briefly turning negative following gains of more than $1 earlier in the session, as markets weighed supply tightness against expectations of slow demand growth, particularly from China. Brent crude was up 14 cents to $84.

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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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These are the hottest S&P 500 stocks of the summer. Where analysts see them going next

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro screened for the best performers in the broad index.

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Storm Hilary slams Southwest U.S. with heavy rain

Global Banking & Finance

Storm Hilary slams Southwest U.S. with heavy rain LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Parts of Southern California and the U.S. Southwest on Monday faced the threat of flash flooding along with landslides and mudslides after storm Hilary unleashed record-breaking downpours overnight.

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HSBC hikes Nvidia price target ahead of earnings, sees 80% upside

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Frank Lee raised his target price on the stock to $780 from $600.

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Cybersecurity Funding for State, Local, and Tribal Nations and Electric Utilities

Cisco: M&A

As our nation works towards a common goal of strengthening its critical infrastructure by deploying advanced cybersecurity, federal grants are one of the sources available to state and local… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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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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Jefferies upgrades this golf stock with more than 50% upside

CNBC: Investing

This golf company can add to its dominant position in the industry as the population ages and rounds played grows, according to Jefferies.

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How Short Seller Nathan Anderson Beat Carl Icahn “at His Own Game”

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

After a short seller targeted Icahn Enterprises, the activist investor made changes. At 87, he insists he’s not going anywhere and will refocus on rattling company cages.

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JPMorgan says buy this restaurant stock that can go up nearly 20%

CNBC: Investing

The firm initiated coverage of the restaurant conglomerate with an overweight rating in a Monday note, accompanied by an $82 per share price target.

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SBA Loan Changes for Buying a Business

Lake Country Advisors

Our monthly team meeting in August was used to review some of the changes made to the Small Business Administration Loan rules. One of the bankers who assists us in SBA loans came in to discuss and highlight some of the changes made that will help a buyer with funding for a business transaction. Below are some of the revisions in the SBA procedures that went into effect on August 1, 2023.

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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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August is living up to its reputation as a lousy market month, but no one's panicking

CNBC: Investing

With a decline of 4.8%, this is the worst month so far for the S&P 500 since December 2022.

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Thoma Bravo-backed Magnet Forensics picks up Sweden’s Griffeye

PE Hub

Magnet Forensics is a Waterloo, Ontario-based developer of digital investigation services that acquire, analyze, report on and manage evidence from digital sources. The post Thoma Bravo-backed Magnet Forensics picks up Sweden’s Griffeye appeared first on PE Hub.

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Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Amazon, Nvidia, Disney, Salesforce, Palo Alto & more

CNBC: Investing

Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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O2-backed SIB Holdings invests in business intelligence services firm ProcureAmerica

PE Hub

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, SIB is a provider of invoice analysis, vendor management, and contract compliance. The post O2-backed SIB Holdings invests in business intelligence services firm ProcureAmerica appeared first on PE Hub.

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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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There's an underlying trend that's making the Fed's job easier, Wharton's Jeremy Siegel says

CNBC: Investing

Recent projections have also supported Siegel's predictions of more economic growth.

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Arm, the Chip Designer, Files for an I.P.O. Expected to Be Among the Largest

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The I.P.O. filing means Arm can begin to gauge investor interest, which will be critical to the share sale.

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This chip stock could yield a quick profit depending on Nvidia's earnings, Morgan Stanley says

CNBC: Investing

How well Nvidia performs Wednesday could have implications for this derivative play, according to Morgan Stanley.

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Advent-backed Imperial Dade buys The Ohio & Michigan Paper Company

PE Hub

Imperial Dade is a distributor of foodservice packaging supplies, industrial products, and janitorial supplies. The post Advent-backed Imperial Dade buys The Ohio & Michigan Paper Company appeared first on PE Hub.

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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?