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With Affinity acquisition, Canva should be able to compete better with Adobe’s creative tools

TechCrunch: M&A

Canva, the high-flying Australian design and visual communication startup, announced today it was acquiring Affinity (formerly Serif), a creative tools company based in the U.K. Bloomberg reported that the deal was worth several hundred million pounds (approximately $380 million U.S.), and the company confirmed to TechCrunch that the number was accurate.

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Antitrust & Competition Technology 2023 Year in Review

JD Supra: Mergers

Antitrust actions significantly impacted the technology sector in 2023 and are poised to have substantial repercussions in the future, affecting both major tech companies and emerging enterprises. In addition to a focus on the largest technology companies, a prevalent theme in much of the antitrust activity in the tech space in 2023 was the examination of behavior across vertically related products or services.

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Pain Vs. Pleasure: Which Is Your Motivation?

H. Friedman Search

Why does someone make a move to anything? Generally speaking, a person or a group of people are either motivated by pain or pleasure. Let me explain: you are either motivated by the prospect of moving towards pleasure or improving your current situation, or you are driven by pain and wanting to leave something that is distasteful or upsetting you behind.

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New York Starts Distributing Debit Cards to Migrants, Despite Uproar

The New York Times: Banking

New York City officials on Monday began handing out debit cards to migrant families to pay for food and baby supplies at grocery stores.

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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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Web3 investment firm Borderless Capital acquires CTF Capital to bring AI and quant expertise

TechCrunch: M&A

Borderless Capital, an investment firm that specializes in web3, announced Tuesday that it is acquiring CTF Capital, a quantitative trading and asset management firm headquartered in Miami, with technology and operation teams in Latin America. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The deal marks Borderless’ first acquisition since its inception in 2018. […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Blackrock says bitcoin will be a good portfolio diversifier despite its recent rally with stocks

CNBC: Investing

Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock's digital assets lead, discusses what bitcoin correlations and risk mean for investors' portfolio construction.

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Inside Amira Yahyaoui’s Claims about Mos, a Student Aid Start-Up

The New York Times: Banking

Amira Yahyaoui, a human rights activist, promoted the success of her student aid start-up, Mos. Some of her statements do not add up, according to internal data and people familiar with the company.

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ChowNow snaps up YC-backed POS platform Cuboh and is laying off staff

TechCrunch: M&A

ChowNow acquired Cuboh, a point-of-sale platform that consolidates all orders from delivery apps into one place. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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MN Legislature Considers Limiting PE Investment in Healthcare

JD Supra: Mergers

On February 22, 2024, the Minnesota legislature introduced a bill (SF-4392 and companion bill HR-4206) which seeks to curb the control and acquisition over certain healthcare providers by private equity companies and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

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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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BlackRock says bitcoin returns likely to come down now that it has been embraced by Wall Street

CNBC: Investing

Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock's digital assets lead, discusses bitcoin cycles and volatility at Bitcoin Investor Day.

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S&P 500 Surges to Start the Year

The New York Times: Banking

The S&P 500, rising 10 percent, set the pace as investors looked forward to interest rate cuts.

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Why a16z-backed Wonderschool is acquiring EarlyDay

TechCrunch: M&A

Wonderschool, a startup that provides software and support to help individuals and local governments spin up childcare businesses, has acquired EarlyDay, which operates an early childhood educator marketplace. TechCrunch has covered Wonderschool since its infancy, including both of its seed rounds and its Series A (led by Andreessen Horowitz). Terms of the deal were not […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Antitrust Enforcers Are Increasingly Focused on Labor Markets, and Not Just in the Merger Context

JD Supra: Mergers

Labor markets have been a focus of antitrust regulators at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) since the Obama administration. Indications are that enforcers will be even more aggressive across the board, raising labor concerns in order to prevent mergers and change employers’ behavior.

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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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Ron Insana's new firm aims to bring AI-powered trade ideas to individual investors

CNBC: Investing

The firm, called iFi AI, launches Wednesday and will use AI models to help generate projected returns for stocks over various time periods.

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Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss Plan to Revive Life Magazine

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The investor Josh Kushner and his wife, Karlie Kloss, have struck a deal with Barry Diller’s media company to revive it as a regular print title.

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E-commerce & SaaS Acquisitions Financing: Expert Stephen Speer on Funding Your Business Dreams

How2Exit

b' E197: E-commerce & SaaS Acquisitions Financing: Expert Stephen Speer on Funding Your Business Dreams - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Stephen Speer is a seasoned lending expert with a specialization in business acquisitions financing. Bringing with him the wisdom that comes with a long-standing career in finance, as evidenced by his hair color, Speer stands out for focusing on the e-commerce and SaaS spaces over the past decade.

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Reform of the EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation – How might M&A Transactions be impacted?

JD Supra: Mergers

On 24 January 2024, the European Commission (“Commission”) unveiled its proposals to reform the current EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation 2019/452 (“FDI Screening Regulation”). This forms part of a wider package of five initiatives to strengthen economic security in the EU following the “growing geopolitical tensions and profound technological shifts”.

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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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Gold could start to overtake bitcoin as the cryptocurrency stalls at $70,000, says Wolfe Research

CNBC: Investing

Gold has a chance to charge ahead of bitcoin at current levels, according to Wolfe Research.

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The State Had One Woman’s Unclaimed Funds. It Turned Out to Be a Windfall

The New York Times: Banking

A financial firm told an account owner that it had turned over her money to the state. When she filed a claim, something strange happened.

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Unlocking Business Exits with ESOPs: Exit Strong with Employee Ownership with Michael Bannon

How2Exit

b' E198: Unlocking Business Exits with ESOPs: Exit Strong with Employee Ownership with Michael Bannon - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Michael Bannon is an expert in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) with a seasoned background in private equity. His career began in a fund-of-funds sector where he managed investments across the Asia Pacific, offering him a diverse understanding of market cycles, politics, and economics.

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Regulatory Developments; Litigation and Enforcement

JD Supra: Mergers

Antitrust Enforcers Are Increasingly Focused on Labor Markets, and Not Just in the Merger Context With antitrust regulators focused on competition in labor markets, companies should revisit their noncompete agreements, consider alternative ways to protect critical information and factor in the impact on employees if they pursue mergers.

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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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Proposed 2024 DGCL Amendments: “Chancery Court Cleanup in Aisle 3!”

Deal Lawyers

The Chancery Court’s recent decisions in Crispo, Moelis, and Activision Blizzard have caused a lot of angst in the M&A community. Yesterday, the Delaware Bar took steps to calm the storm by recommending proposed amendments to the DGCL designed to address the uncertainty created by these decisions.

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Fed Chair Says Central Bank Need Not ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates

The New York Times: Banking

Jerome Powell said that strong economic growth gives Federal Reserve officials room to be patient, and he emphasized the institution’s political independence.

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Investor Brad Gerstner bought notable first-quarter underperformers Tesla and Alphabet on the dip

CNBC: Investing

Altimeter Capital's Brad Gerstner is betting on some of the first quarter's biggest technology underperformers.

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Europe holds enduring appeal for Asia-Pacific dealmakers

JD Supra: Mergers

APAC investors continue to seek out high-growth assets across the continent despite a global slowdown in M&A activity - High inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and an uncertain macroeconomic outlook precipitated a slowdown of M&A activity across the globe in 2023 as investors adapted to the “new normal.” Asia-Pacific dealmaking targeting Europe followed this downward trend.

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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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US leveraged loan trading revenue rebounded in 2023 despite rising interest rates

The TRADE

Leveraged loan trading revenue topped $900 million in 2023, up 16% from 2021 and 29% from 2022, a new report from Coalition Greenwich has found. Over the past three years, leveraged loan markets have experienced shifting revenues as seen throughout fixed income markets, however, research shows that the mostly floating rate market managed to weather the storm from rising interest rates which drove down bond prices.

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The Fallout From the Credit Card Swipe Fee Fight

The New York Times: Banking

A proposed settlement between Visa and Mastercard and merchants on swipe fees promises savings, but it may also alter the economics of premium credit cards.

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This new ‘opportunistic’ ETF is an example of hedge fund strategies coming to the masses

CNBC: Investing

The Opportunistic Trader ETF, trading under the ticker "WZRD," launched on Wednesday and quickly surpassed $15 million in assets.

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