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Opportunities for IPOs in India’s Capital Markets

JD Supra: Mergers

Indias capital markets have experienced a significant surge in initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2024, positioning the country as a global leader in public offerings. With 327 IPOs raising approximately USD19.9 billion accounting for nearly 30 percent of global IPO listings India has surpassed major markets such as the US, Canada, and Europe, and has overtaken Hong Kong as the worlds fourth-largest stock market.

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Someone Wants to Buy My Company | PCE Investment Bankers

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Databricks to buy open-source database startup Neon for $1B

TechCrunch: M&A

Data analytics platform Databricks said on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Neon, a startup building an open source alternative to AWS Aurora Postgres, for about $1 billion.

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Goldman cautions overall U.S. tariff rate still much higher than expected even after China reduction

CNBC: Investing

Goldman noted the reduction in China tariffs would imply only a less than two percentage-point decrease to the U.S. current overall duty rate.

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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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EC’s First In-Depth FSR Merger Decision – Initial Takeaways for Dealmakers

JD Supra: Mergers

Our Antitrust Team examines the European Commissions first conditional merger clearance under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and how it provides key insights into how foreign financial contributions impact competition in M&A deals.

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Buy a Business: No Money, Assets or Experience

How2Exit

Buy a Business: No Money, Assets or Experience - Watch Here About the Host: David C. Barnett is a seasoned business broker, author, and educator who has been demystifying the world of small business M&A for over a decade. His tone is pragmatic, direct, and refreshingly BS-free. Barnett’s background in finance and brokering gives him a unique insider’s view on what actually works in dealmaking—and what’s just hype.

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Berkshire Hathaway now owns 5% of entire Treasury-bill market as Buffett patiently waits for his elephant

CNBC: Investing

JPMorgan estimated that Berkshire's T-bill position, $314 billion at the end of March, accounted for 5% of all outstanding short-term government bills.

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DoD Releases Long-Awaited Intellectual Property Guidebook for Acquisition

JD Supra: Mergers

WHAT: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently released its long-anticipated Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition the culmination of years of internal effort to standardize the Departments approach to intellectual property (IP) in defense procurement. DoD said the guidebook, dated April 30 and issued May 1, is intended to provide practical, department-wide guidance on the implementation of IP laws and regulations, clarify the legal and operational challenges involved in.

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What’s next for M&A platforms—and how does AI fit in?

Midaxo

The world of M&A is undergoing a major transformation. As technology evolves, so do the tools available to M&A professionals. Were entering an era of intelligent workflow automationa shift that will fundamentally reshape how deals are sourced, managed, and executed. The Technology Frontier At the heart of this transformation are three major advancements that are unlocking new possibilities for M&A teams: Maturing AI : Once a futuristic concept, AI in M&A is quickly becoming real

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NFT phenom CryptoPunks was just sold to a nonprofit

TechCrunch: M&A

Yuga Labs, known as the creator of Bored Ape Yacht Club and other notable NFTs, sold its iconic CryptoPunks to the nonprofit NODE Foundation, which focuses on preserving digital art. The deal details are undisclosed, and a representative declined to comment.

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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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Coinbase's entry into S&P 500 is a watershed moment for crypto industry, analysts say

CNBC: Investing

On Monday evening, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Coinbase will be added to the benchmark S&P 500 stock index before trading begins on May 19.

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April 2025 HSR Rebound: Regulatory Shifts, Tariff Tensions, and M&A Impacts

JD Supra: Mergers

Background Note: The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act established the Premerger Notification Program, requiring certain mergers and acquisitions to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for antitrust review. This program ensures that transactions meeting specific thresholds are evaluated for their potential impact on competition before they are finalized.

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M&A Doesn’t Get Easier for Serial Acquirers

Beyond M&A

Even the most experienced buyers face new friction as they grow. Theres a common assumption in M&A: the more deals a firm does, the easier it gets. Playbooks get tighter, processes more refined, and confidence higher. But in reality, thats not what we see on the ground. The Moving Target: Why Experience Doesnt Guarantee Ease It took me a while to see it clearly, but serial acquisition is a moving target.

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Consider These Drafting Changes to Standard Indemnification Notice Provisions

Deal Lawyers

As I shared in late April, the recent Delaware Supreme Court decision in Thompson Street Capital Partners, IV v. Sonova (Del. Sup.; 4/25) serves as an important reminder that failing to comply with indemnification claim notice requirements could potentially result in forfeiture of indemnification if the merger agreement so provides.

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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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Dan Ives says China-U.S. trade progress setting up 'dream scenario' for tech with Nvidia biggest winner

CNBC: Investing

Frank Holland breaks down what traders are watching ahead of the new session.

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New Tariffs, Old Risks: Antitrust Considerations

JD Supra: Mergers

With regulatory scrutiny by governments on the rise, this LawFlash summarizes key antitrust issues for companies in all industries affected by tariffs. History shows that cartels tend to form in times of rapid economic change. Businesses are forced to respond to market shocks that they did not anticipate.

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MCP for DevOps, NetOps, and SecOps: Real-World Use Cases and Future Insights

Cisco: M&A

MCP for DevOps, NetOps, and SecOps: Real-World Use Cases and Future Insights In the previous post onMCP for DevOps: Architecture and Components, we discussed what MCP is and is not. We dove into a few architectural components and gently touched on use cases. Now, let’s explore a few possible use cases for MCP in DevOps/NetOps/SecOps.

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Infrastructure Investment Banking: Definitions, Deals, and a Dizzying Diversity of Verticals

Mergers and Inquisitions

The most difficult part of infrastructure investment banking is defining the exact verticals and deal types it covers. Like renewable energy IB , different banks classify their groups differently, so you could find yourself working on everything from a data center REIT M&A deal to an airport financing to an IPO for a solar developer. It even includes elements of healthcare , industrials , and oil & gas investment banking.

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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 stocks, including Microsoft, just entered overbought territory and may be due for a pullback

CNBC: Investing

A number of stocks could be due for a turnaround after seeing meaningful gains this past week amid a broader market pullback.

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European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – March/April 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The firm is pleased to distribute the European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin, which breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe in the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways.

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Vireo Growth Inc. Announces Closing of WholesomeCo Cannabis & Arches Merger Transactions

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisitions strengthen profitability and competitive position with proprietary technology platform Missouri and Nevada transactions remain on track.

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FCA confirms pay for research model with joint payment option for fund managers

The TRADE

The UKs financial conduct authority (FCA) has implemented new rules allowing fund managers to pay for research with a joint payment option. Previously, the FCA had introduced a joint payment option for Mifid firms (including those managing segregated investments) in 2023 following recommendations from the UK investment research review recommended several measures to improve the investment research market.

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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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Coinbase aims to become the No. 1 financial service app in the world in 10 years, CEO says

CNBC: Investing

Brian Armstrong says Coinbase is ready to partner with any bank or financial institution that wants to expand into crypto.

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Delaware Tells Companies: ‘Let’s Stay Together’

JD Supra: Mergers

Key Points - - While there have been some vocal critics of Delaware corporations law, few major companies have reincorporated in other states, and Delaware incorporation continues to offer substantial benefits to companies and stockholders. - Recent amendments to Delawares corporations law create safe harbors for companies, controlling stockholders, directors and officers involved in transactions where there are possible conflicts of interest if they follow newly clarified procedural steps. -.

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FirstCash to Acquire H&T Group, the Leading Operator of Pawnshops in the United Kingdom

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Marks FirstCashs strategic entry into the UK market through an established, industry-leading brand; Provides further geographic diversification and unlocks additional growth opportunities; Expected to be meaningfully accretive to EBITDA and EPS; Strengthens FirstCashs position as a global leader in pawn operations

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Trillium Surveyor and Blue Ocean to offer 24/5 trade surveillance coverage

The TRADE

Trade surveillance provider Trillium Surveyor has partnered with Blue Ocean Technologies to enable 24-hour, 5-day trade surveillance coverage, as part of an industry push for after-hours trading. Lisa Balter Saacks The offering sees Trilliums trade surveillance platform integrate Blue Ocean ATSs pre and post-trade data to allow clients to monitor trading activity during Blue Oceans overnight trading sessions, from 8pm to 4am ET, Sunday to Thursday.

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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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Tom Lee sees a 'V-shaped' recovery and getting long these 'washed out' stocks

CNBC: Investing

The firm screened for large-cap plays that fit the mold.

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What is new in: Private Credit Secondaries

JD Supra: Mergers

Private credit funds have ballooned across the industry to bridge the funding gap which followed the great financial crisis and the resulting regulation of traditional financial institutions. The maturing private credit market has led to increased supply of secondary opportunities across a range of different credit products.

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Edible Garden Strengthens Balance Sheet and Expands R&D Through $12 Million Acquisition of Sustainable Farming Assets of NaturalShrimp Farms Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition Adds Patented Water Treatment Technology with Expected Broad Cross- Platform Applications; Increases Shareholder Equity Through Preferred Stock Structure

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Instinet expands bilateral liquidity offering as part of BlockMatch venue rebrand

The TRADE

Instinet has moved to expand the liquidity aggregation capabilities on its BlockMatch venue as it looks to meet buy-side client demand for greater access to bilateral flow. Salvador Rodriguez The expansion comes as part of a strategic rebrand of its RFQ venue which will now be known as BlockMatch Select. Instinets BlockMatch venue will now include its Dark order book, Select RFQ order book and BlockMatch NT.

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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?