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Tariff volatility is making it hard for investors to figure out where the S&P 500 should trade right now

CNBC: Investing

It was another weekend of head-spinning news, but we are no closer to figuring out what the right level should be for stocks.

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Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe

TechCrunch: M&A

Ride-hailing giant Lyft said it has agreed to acquire FREENOW, a German multi-mobility app with ride-hail at its core, from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for about $197 million in cash. The acquisition opens up the European market to Lyft for the first time. The company has only operated in the U.S.

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Morgan Stanley issues warning: Expect to be 'fooled many more times' on tariffs

CNBC: Investing

"Investors should prepare to be fooled many more times. Hold your convictions loosely and keep your stops tight," the firm's strategists said.

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OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Windsurf for $3B, with news expected later this week

TechCrunch: M&A

Windsurf, the maker of a popular AI coding assistant, is in talks to be acquired by OpenAI for about $3 billion, Bloomberg reported.

IT
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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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Discovery Completes Acquisition of Porcupine Complex, Emerges as New Canadian-Based Gold Producer

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) ( Discovery or the Company ) today reported the completion of the previously announced acquisition (the Transaction ) of Newmont Corporations ( Newmont ) Porcupine Operations (the Porcupine Complex or Porcupine ) based in and near Timmins, Ontario, Canada.

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Our startup handles a lot of user data. What privacy, security, or compliance documentation will acquirers expect us to provide (e.g., GDPR policies, SOC 2 certification)?

iMerge Advisors

Summary of: What Privacy, Security, and Compliance Documentation Will Acquirers Expect? For software startups handling significant volumes of user data, privacy and security compliance is no longer a back-office concern its a core value driver in M&A. Whether you're preparing for a strategic exit or simply fielding inbound interest, acquirers will scrutinize your data governance posture with the same rigor they apply to financials or IP ownership.

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What’s Fear Got To Do With It?

H. Friedman Search

Fear is the number one emotional impact that holds everyone back from doing something they know they want to do. Once they get over the initial fear and do the thing, then they are so happy they conquered their fear. Its time to explore how fear relates to your career path and the fear of leaving your current space or position. What Is Fear? Fear has been analyzed as false evidence appearing real by many professional speakers and medical professionals.

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Hidden Road receives FINRA broker-dealer approval

The TRADE

Prime broker Hidden Roads subsidiary, Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC has been granted approval by the Financial Industry Regulation Authority (FINRA) to operate as a FINRA-member broker-dealer. Hidden Roads new status as a FINRA-member will allow the firm to offer new and existing institutional clients with services in fixed income assets, including regulatory-compliant prime brokerage, clearing and financing.

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We had a few early contractors who never signed IP assignment agreements. How big of an issue is that during due diligence, and what can we do now to fix it?

iMerge Advisors

Summary of: Unassigned IP from Early Contractors: A Hidden Risk in M&A Due Diligence In the early days of a startup, speed often trumps structure. Founders focus on building product, acquiring users, and iterating fast. Legal formalitieslike intellectual property (IP) assignment agreementscan fall by the wayside. But when it comes time to sell your software company or raise institutional capital, those early oversights can become material liabilities.

M&A
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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q1 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market began 2025 with a slower start than expected given the easing headwinds and building momentum at the end of last year, with the number of deals reported in Q1 lower than the number of deals reported in the same period last year. However, deal volume steadied in February and March as market participants adjusted their strategies to align with a shifting enforcement and economic landscape.

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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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Discover Why LAN Upgrades Are Crucial for Business Growth

Cisco: M&A

A key enabler of a future-proofed workplace is a strong backbone for access networks. Deploying multigigabit switches with enough power to support a range of devices allows organizations to scale to meet future demands like AI and Wi-Fi 7, while simplifying the deployment of cameras, sensors, and other workplace technology with a single Ethernet cable.

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European Commission exploring US-style order protection rule among other market reforms

The TRADE

The European Commission is tabling the implementation of a more US-centric market structure with regards to how orders are routed, in one of a range of suggestions aimed at improving the integration and efficiency of EU capital markets. Tabled as part of a consultation paper launched on 15 April, the European watchdog has asked participants how effective they believe the order protection rule is for guaranteeing the best price for clients/investor protection, speed of execution, level of executi

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Our SaaS AI product uses several open-source libraries and models (some of which we’ve fine-tuned). What licensing or IP issues might that raise in an acquisition, and how can we prepare for them?

iMerge Advisors

Summary of: Open Source in AI SaaS: Licensing and IP Risks in M&A And How to Prepare In todays AI-driven SaaS landscape, leveraging open-source libraries and pre-trained models is not just common its foundational. From TensorFlow and PyTorch to Hugging Face transformers and scikit-learn, these tools accelerate development and reduce costs. But when it comes time to sell your company or raise capital, what once felt like a technical shortcut can become a legal and financial landmine.

M&A
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[Audio] Business Better Podcast Episode: Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation - Public Finance

JD Supra: Mergers

This episode is part of our Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation series, where we discuss trends in higher education consolidation and closures, and outline common characteristics of at-risk institutions. In todays episode, we discuss financial challenges facing many colleges and universities, such as declining enrollment, decreased funding, and restrictions that are associated with tax-exempt financing.

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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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VERB Closes Acquisition of AI Video Commerce Platform Lyvecom in a Deal Valued at Up to $8.5 Million

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Deal Allows VERBs MARKET.live To Democratize Social Commerce, Offering Brands and Merchants An AI Powered Omnichannel Livestream Shopping Experience With Full Control Over Audience, Content, And Conversions Deal Allows VERBs MARKET.

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Court Scraps $8 Limit on Credit Card Late Fees

The New York Times: Banking

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau switched sides and backed a federal lawsuit by banks and business groups seeking to eliminate a fee cap the bureau set last year.

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What should I include in a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM)?

iMerge Advisors

Summary of: What Should I Include in a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM)? In the world of mergers and acquisitions, the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) is more than just a document its your companys first impression to serious buyers. For software and technology founders considering a sale, the CIM is a strategic asset that can shape buyer perception, drive valuation, and accelerate deal momentum.

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States Expand Premerger Filings Family by Adopting “Baby-HSR” Laws to Review More Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

In a growing trend, states are requiring more premerger filings by enacting baby-HSR laws modeled after the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. These state-level statutes require parties to certain mergers and acquisitions to make an informational filing and, in certain cases, observe a waiting period before a transaction can be completed. While most state-specific laws have been limited to transactions involving the health care sector, Washington state is now the first state to expand their.

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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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Tariffs & The Job Market: How the Trade War Will Affect Finance Internships, Jobs, Deals, and Valuations

Mergers and Inquisitions

If youve been breathing oxygen over the past few weeks, youve now seen approximately 523,861 articles about the trade war, the tariffpocalypse, and how random tweets now move trillions in market value each day. So I thought I would add one more feature so you can say youve read 523,862 articles about the topic. This is a follow-up to my 2024 Election article , where I predicted that the Trump administration would be much less business friendly than hyperventilating influencers had forecast.

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Cisco Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

Cisco: M&A

Data center networking has transformed dramatically with AI, and Cisco is at the forefront by creating flexible, scalable networks to enhance bandwidth, reduce latency, and improve energy efficiency. Its our view that Ciscos recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching recognizes its innovative solutions in high-performance networking, simplified operations, security integration, and cloud management.

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What’s the difference between an asset sale vs. stock sale for tech companies?

iMerge Advisors

Summary of: Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: What Tech Founders Need to Know When a technology company enters M&A discussions, one of the earliest and most consequential decisions is whether the transaction will be structured as an asset sale or a stock sale. While the distinction may seem technical, it has significant implications for taxes, liability, deal complexity, and ultimately, the net proceeds to the seller.

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Antitrust Under Trump: April 2025 Updates

JD Supra: Mergers

As the Trump administrations antitrust landscape continues to develop, companies should stay alert to key changes in merger filing requirements, remedy expectations, agency personnel, and more. Signs indicate we are entering a less-hostile merger environment and enforcement may be more pragmatic, but there may also be more scrutiny of transactions involving certain industries or with the potential to impact competition to hire workers.

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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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Miami International Holdings starts publishing Bloomberg 500 Index

The TRADE

Miami International Holdings (MIH) has started publishing the Bloomberg US Large Cap Price Return Index (Bloomberg 500 Index) through the Options Price Reporting Authority (OPRA) and MIAX Product Feed (MPF). Umesh Gajria The exchange operator said the move will support the launches of its MIAX Bloomberg 500 Index futures and options products, planned for the second half of 2025.

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Tevogen Bio Finalizes Agreement for Company’s Own Cell Therapy Production Facility

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

WARREN, N.J., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tevogen Bio (Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc. or Company) (Nasdaq: TVGN ), today announced it has entered into an agreement with CD 8 Technology Services LLC (CD8) for the development and/or acquisition of a turn-key facility that is intended to support both in-house pre-clinical research and GMP cell therapy production capabilities.

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Europeans Show Less Stock Market Panic as Tariffs Cause Turmoil

The New York Times: Banking

Europeans tend to keep more of their money in cash, gaining some protection from the recent market volatility. But President Trumps tariffs will have an effect, experts said.

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OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B

TechCrunch: M&A

When news broke that OpenAI was in talks to acquire AI coding company Windsurf for $3 billion, one of the first questions on the mind of anyone following the space was likely: Why not buy Cursor creator Anysphere instead?

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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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Coinbase Derivatives and Pico unveil collaboration

The TRADE

Coinbase Derivatives and Pico have established a collaboration aimed at enhancing trading infrastructure and connectivity. Jarrod Yuster Through the strategic relationship Pico is set to leverage its deep industry expertise to boost CoinbaseDerivatives’ connectivity infrastructure. Jarrod Yuster, chair, founder and chief executive of Pico, said: “We recognise the growing demand for advanced technology infrastructure, high-performance connectivity, data and analytics in the digital

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International Insights April 2025: Issue 1

JD Supra: Mergers

In an increasingly interconnected world, staying ahead of legal and regulatory developments across borders is critical. Our team of experienced attorneys advises on complex cross-border matters involving corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, tax, and dispute resolution.

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Google Is a Monopolist in Online Advertising Tech, Judge Says

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The ruling was the second time in a year that a federal court had found that Google had acted illegally to maintain its dominance.

IT
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Carbon removal startup Holocene bought by oil and gas giant Occidental

TechCrunch: M&A

The deal was executed through Oxy Low Carbon Ventures for an undisclosed amount.

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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?