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M&A Trends in 2025: What Professional Service Firms Need to Know Before Selling

JD Supra: Mergers

Professional services firms remain highly sought after by private equity (PE) investors. As of February 2025, the M&A landscape is showing promising signs of resurgence, with expectations of increased deal activity throughout the year.

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Tom Lee is a buyer of stocks and says a lot of bad news is already priced in

CNBC: Investing

The head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors said stocks are set up for 'huge rally months' in March, April and May.

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America First Investment Policy: Implications for Investors & Businesses

Deal Lawyers

In late February, the White House issued the America First Investment Policy Memorandum. It previews future policy changes intended to counter threats to national security while preserving an open investment environment intended to ensure that artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies of the future are built, created, and grown right here in the United States.

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M&A Process: Pre-Announcement Leaks in Two-Thirds of the Largest Deals

Deal Lawyers

H/Advisors Abernathy recently released its 5th annual report of pre-announcement leaks in M&A transactions. The report reviewed 509 transactions announced from January 2024 through December 2024 with $1 billion or larger in enterprise value.

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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 signals continuation of rigorous approach to merger enforcement

JD Supra: Mergers

Recently appointed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson affirmed last week in a memorandum to FTC staff that the 2023 Merger Guidelines will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. This decision aligns with a broader pattern emerging in President Donald Trump's Administration of maintaining a rigorous approach to antitrust merger enforcement.

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Money market funds have grown to a record $7 trillion. Here are the biggest ones and the yields they're paying

CNBC: Investing

Investors can still grab yields around 4% in money market funds.

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Abrdn’s Rebrand Reversal and a History of Corporate Missteps

The New York Times: Banking

A British investment firm restored most of the vowels to its name after a widely ridiculed revamp that showed the pitfalls of trying to look cool in the digital age.

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Shareholders' Agreement: Caution When Drafting Drag Along Provisions

JD Supra: Mergers

Drag along provisions are frequently included in shareholders agreements. Whenever an offer for all (or a high proportion) of a company's share capital is accepted by a majority (as determined by the shareholders agreement) of its shareholders, the purpose of these provisions is to oblige all shareholders to sell their shares under the terms and conditions accepted by the majority, thus preventing any individual shareholder from jeopardizing the transaction, for instance by demanding more.

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Bank of America slashes Tesla price target as U.S. tariffs become reality

CNBC: Investing

The firm noted that he expects overall industry dynamics to be inconsistent in 2025.

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Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.

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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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E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

The New York Times: Banking

Vows by European leaders in increase borrowing to ramp up military spending has reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.

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Navigating Life Sciences Transactions: A Five-Part Series

JD Supra: Mergers

The life sciences industry is built on breakthroughs and partnerships. From early-stage biotech startups to established medtech and pharma companies, success often depends on navigating complex business transactions, securing funding, protecting intellectual property, and aligning with regulatory requirements.

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Cheap? Nvidia valuation nearing 10-year lows, according to Bernstein

CNBC: Investing

The bellwether AI chip manufacturer has pulled back almost 14% in 2025. Earlier Tuesday, it was down almost 17% year to date.

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363 Sales: Stalking Horse Bid Protections

Deal Lawyers

This recent Goodwin alert discusses two ongoing cases in the Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware,IdeanomicsandFirst Mode, that address bid protections that the bidder traditionally receives when it makes a binding stalking horse bid for the assets of a Chapter 11 debtor in anticipation of a 363 sale.

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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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Cisco Live Amsterdam: A Big Moment for SMBs

Cisco: M&A

At Cisco Live Amsterdam, Cisco showcased innovative SMB solutions, highlighting secure networking, AI, and hybrid work technologies, emphasizing their commitment to empowering small businesses with scalable, efficient IT strategies.

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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — March 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox.

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Correction risks: CBOE's volatility expert warns stock market is underpricing tariff impact

CNBC: Investing

CBOE Global Markets' Mandy Xu contends the bond market has been more sensitive to economic uncertainty than stocks. But now, that gap may be starting to close.

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Acquired Company Financial Statements: Best Practices for Waivers

Deal Lawyers

Here’s something I posted on TheCorporateCounsel.net in February: In mid-December, the AICPA & CIMA held a conference where representatives from the SEC, FASB and PCAOB shared their views on various accounting, reporting, and auditing issues. BDO recently released this helpfulhighlights documentwith a few hidden gems for public company advisors.

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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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Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.

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Foley Automotive Update - March 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Brainwaves: 100 Days and Beyond | Presidential Policy Shifts Impacting Automotive: Foley & Lardner is excited to partner with the Society of Automotive Analysts to host an exclusive gathering of business and legal executives from the region for a timely program on March 11, 2025, at Foley & Lardners Detroit office.

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Active managers keep lagging the market: Why it's so tough to beat the indexes

CNBC: Investing

Sixty-five percent of large-cap fund managers underperformed their benchmark in 2024. The long-term performance is worse: 84% underperformed after 10 years.

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Transforming Mobile Networks: Delivering on Programmable Platform Promise

Cisco: M&A

At MWC2025, were showcasing our Mobility Services Platform, capable of delivering a high-value use cases for people, places, things, and fast-evolving intelligent machines.

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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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7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailers $47 billion takeover bid.

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Antitrust authorities on high alert for merger control violations

JD Supra: Mergers

Sanctions for procedural merger control infringements in 2024 did not meet the lofty heights of previous years. But merging parties should not be complacent. The number of infringement decisions increased. The U.S. and China stepped up enforcement action. Individuals faced sanctions. And maximum penalty levels rose in key jurisdictions.

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Morgan Stanley's Jonas names struggling Tesla a top pick, sees nearly 50% comeback

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Adam Jonas has an overweight rating on the stock, and his $430 price target implies about 46.8% potential upside for Tesla shares.

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Adaptability: The Must-Have Skill for Network Engineers in the AI Era

Cisco: M&A

Discover how you can embrace the AI era and thrive as a network engineer in "The AI Break," a new blog series from the mind of Kareem Iskander, Lead Technical Advocate.

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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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Revolutionizing Hiring, One Interview at a Time — Employ Acquires Pillar, the Leading AI Interview Intelligence Platform

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Employ Acquires Pillar, the Leading AI Interview Intelligence Platform.

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FDIC Withdraws Merger Policy, Brokered Deposits Proposal

JD Supra: Mergers

James Stevens, co-leader of Troutman Pepper Lockes Financial Services Industry Group, was quoted in the March 5, 2025 Banking Dive article, FDIC Withdraws Merger Policy, Brokered Deposits Proposal..

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Chip stocks just formed a worrying chart pattern

CNBC: Investing

This years moves have led to a bearish chart pattern for the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH).

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Enhancing Security in the Age of AI with Cisco Secure Access

Cisco: M&A

Explore how Cisco Secure Access enhances US Public Sector cybersecurity with zero trust principles and AI defense to ensure seamless, secure access and compliance.

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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?