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Google Is a Monopolist in Online Advertising Tech, Judge Says

NYT M&A

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

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Why Fundraising and ESOP Valuations Are Different

Equidam

When founders think about valuation, it’s often in the context of raising money negotiating with investors, calculating dilution, and pitching a compelling growth story. But there’s another important context where valuation comes into play: issuing equity compensation to employees. At first glance, these two purposes fundraising and employee stock issuance seem to call for very different numbers.

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Italy’s biggest refinery in crisis three years after sale by Russia’s Lukoil

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Greek billionaire who is now facilitys majority investor clashes with Trafigura over terms of crude supply deal

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How to budget for an ERP implementation project 

ThomsonReuters

As organizations increasingly rely on data-driven decision making, more chief financial officers (CFOs) are actively implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. This shiftfacilitates smooth connectivity across various departments, boosts operational visibility, and strengthens financial reporting. Budgeting for an ERP implementation is key to the projects success and delivers measurable return of investment (ROI) for your organization.Lets walk through the essential steps to crea

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Sidley Lands M&A, Private Equity Pro From Skadden In NY

Law 360 M&A

Sidley Austin LLP announced on Monday it has hired a partner from Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP to strengthen its mergers and acquisitions and private equity practices.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by Eric Kennedy

Appraisers Blog

Rocket Mortgage & AMCs obscure fee skimming practices, failing to disclose how much of the "appraisal fee" is retained by the AMC.

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Value Driver Series: How Employee Retention & Satisfaction Drive Value

IT Valuations

June 26, 2025 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM CST Multiples are not applied to an EBITDA number. Theyre actually derived. That is why companies with similar revenue and EBITDA numbers can be valued significantly different by potential investors and buyers. Our valuations at iTValuations examine 24 company-specific risk factors that go into the valuation process.

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The U.S. Wants to Break Up Google and Meta. That Could Be Hard.

NYT M&A

For the first time since the late 1990s Microsoft case, federal trials are weighing antitrust breakups, a tactic that harks back to Standard Oil.

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Napster Owner Infinite Reality Adds AI Power With $500M Deal

Law 360 M&A

Infinite Reality said Wednesday it will acquire AI firm Touchcast for $500 million, as the company seeks more AI power to deepen user engagement across a growing digital platform portfolio that includes a rebooted Napster.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by CL

Appraisers Blog

Rocket Mortgage & AMCs obscure fee skimming practices, failing to disclose how much of the "appraisal fee" is retained by the AMC.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Activist Elliott takes $1.5bn stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Financial Times M&A

Hedge fund group seeks to turn around hardware and software manufacturers languishing performance

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Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir on marketing in product-led growth

Mckinsey and Company

Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir, chief marketing officer at Atlassian, discusses the role marketing plays in engaging, nurturing, and expanding product growth.

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The U.S. Wants to Break Up Google and Meta. That Could Be Hard.

NYT M&A

For the first time since the late 1990s Microsoft case, federal trials are weighing antitrust breakups, a tactic that harks back to Standard Oil.

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Zuckerberg Calls Buying Rival, Building Co. Two Sides Of 1 Coin

Law 360 M&A

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried Tuesday to distance himself from internal documents describing Instagram and WhatsApp as competitive threats, pushing back on Federal Trade Commission monopolization claims by arguing in D.C. federal court that the owner of Facebook was always focused on improvements to itself and the acquisitions.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Comment on AMCs Deceptive Fee Skimming Exposed in Lawsuit by CL

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. As you said, another CoreLogic acquisition. Now they are changing their name to Coretel(?) – probably because CoreLogic leaves a bad taste for many. I was shocked when Dave sold out, and very dissapointed. Wish they hadn’t as it’s gone downhill from there. Wow, I’ve never viewed that list – not even sure I want to.

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Meta had ‘monopoly power’ after buying rival apps, FTC says

Financial Times M&A

Blockbuster antitrust trial that could force break-up of $1.

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The US retirement industry at a crossroads

Mckinsey and Company

Fee compression and other factors are squeezing retirement solutions providers profitability, but ancillary products and services offer a new avenue for growth.

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How to show the bank you're a sure thing [infographic]

JPAbusiness

When considering whether to take a risk on your business and fund it, a bank or financier will usually focus on three Ss : Servicing Security Surety.

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Sandberg Says FTC Market View Makes No Sense In Meta Case

Law 360 M&A

Meta Platforms' former longtime board member and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg pushed back Thursday on crucial Federal Trade Commission arguments trying to shape the market the social media giant is accused of monopolizing, criticizing a friends and family definition the FTC is using to exclude TikTok as a competitor.

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Comment on Appraisal Institute Scandal – Widespread Fraud Uncovered by Paco

Appraisers Blog

The Appraisal Institute is embroiled in yet another scandal, and this time it involves widespread fraud and cover-ups at the highest levels.

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‘We had to buy them’: old emails haunt Zuckerberg in high-stakes trial

Financial Times M&A

Meta founders antitrust defence rests on showing that TikTok is rapidly expanding in his main market

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Author Talks: What Microsoft can teach us about innovation

Mckinsey and Company

Innovation is not about waiting for a eureka moment. Drawing from seven case studies at Microsoft, two innovation leaders reveal what actually drives breakthrough results.

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Prudent Risk Management Is About Clarity, Not Caution

N Contracts

Prudent risk management (also known as strategic risk management) isnt about minimizing or avoiding risk. Its about understanding risk clearly, comprehensively, and in context. Thats a lesson I learned during my decades as a bank regulator, and it continues to resonate today.

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Heritage Coal Challenges Ex-Owner's Liens In Ch. 11 Offshoot

Law 360 M&A

Bankrupt coal producer Heritage Coal & Natural Resources LLC has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject the asserted liens of the company's former owner and general manager, saying the debtor's equipment is already subject to liens of prepetition lenders.

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Comment on Appraisal Institute Scandal – Widespread Fraud Uncovered by Frustrated Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Brent Johnson. ” remain committed to the highest ethical and professional standards” Oh but it is ok for Craig Steinley to sit and testify that appraisers are bias and need further education???? Seems they don’t comprehend the definition of their own words.

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Capital One’s $35.5bn takeover of Discover Financial approved by US

Financial Times M&A

Biggest bank merger since 2008 to go ahead

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Beyond automation: How gen AI is reshaping supply chains

Mckinsey and Company

Gen AI is set to boost efficiency, decision-making, and performance in supply chainsbut its not a magic bullet. Companies will have to double down on tech and talent to unlock its full potential.

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Is Your Financial Institution Behind on TPRM? 2025 Survey Highlights

N Contracts

Financial institutions (FIs) are facing growing vendor risk challenges, from managing hundreds of third parties with limited resources to keeping up with evolving cyber and AI risks.

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Eletson's New Owners Look To Oust Reed Smith From Cases

Law 360 M&A

Reorganized Greek oil shipping group Eletson Holdings Inc. has told a New York bankruptcy judge that Reed Smith LLP should stop representing the company and its former owners in litigation and appeals or face sanctions.

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Comment on Appraisal Institute Scandal – Widespread Fraud Uncovered by Skip Wines on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

The Appraisal Institute is embroiled in yet another scandal, and this time it involves widespread fraud and cover-ups at the highest levels.

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Intel nears deal to sell Altera chip unit to PE group Silver Lake

Financial Times M&A

Sale is part of plan by the company to divest non-core assets

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Tariffs and global trade: The economic impact on business

Mckinsey and Company

The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Heres how decision-makers can best position their companies to thrive in the evolving landscape.

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Camille Kent

LaPorte

At LaPorte, our employees are more than just part of the teamtheyre at the heart of everything we do. Each individual brings unique skills, experiences,… The post Camille Kent first appeared on LaPorte.

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5 Takeaways From Texas Stock Exchange's SEC Filing

Law 360 M&A

The newly formed Texas Stock Exchange LLC is proposing rules that largely resemble those of the New York heavyweights it seeks to challenge, along with some notable differences, leaving questions on how the exchange will distinguish itself. Here are five takeaways from TXSE's securities filing.

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