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Buy these five stocks ahead of earnings, Morgan Stanley says

CNBC: Investing

The firm's analysts believe stocks such as AT & T are must-owns as the quarterly reporting season continues, they said. "We expect improvement in sales and continue to favor its solid business model and return visibility" analyst Lillian Lou wrote ahead of earnings in early August.

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How to Structure a Business Sale: Asset vs. Stock Transactions Explained

Lake Country Advisors

Most business sales fall into one of two categories: asset sales or stock sales. Asset Sales vs. Stock Sales – What’s the Difference? Understanding the difference between asset and stock sales can help you avoid surprises and build a smoother, more strategic transaction.

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Bank of America says these five stocks have more room to run

CNBC: Investing

Stocks such as Disney are too attractive to ignore, the firm wrote. Bank of America believes the stock is severely undervalued. "We believe the current share price undervalues BRBR's historical sales growth delivery and potential runway," she said. Moreover, the stock is compelling, with shares down 23% this year.

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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. Defining the Structures What Is an Asset Sale?

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Algo advances create overlap between US equities’ single-stock and program trading

The TRADE

Single-stock trading and program trading in US equities are becoming increasingly interlinked, as advances in algorithmic trading blur the lines between the two. The firm has said that buy-siders leveraging existing single-stock algorithms instead of implementing program-specific strategies has also contributed to this increase.

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Gabelli Funds highlights the AI stocks to buy as craze continues

CNBC: Investing

Meta Platforms , for example, is already using AI for targeted advertisements, a change that has helped the tech company boost sales. The stock is up more than 16% this year, and is a consensus buy on the Street, according to LSEG. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis.

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Striking the Balance: Key Negotiation Points in Today’s Agreements

Focus Investment Banking

Non-Compete Clauses Non-compete agreements prevent sellers from launching competing ventures post-sale. Additional Negotiation Hotspots Other critical terms I’m coming across on these transactions include: Earnout Provisions : additional value and payments based on how the business performs after the sale (e.g.