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US basketball’s Boston Celtics sold for $6.1bn to private equity investor

Financial Times M&A

Consortium led by William Chisholm scoops up majority stake in storied sports franchise in historic deal

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by ERIC S BUONOMO

Appraisers Blog

The National Fair Housing Alliance is feeling the heat as their funding evaporates, putting a major kink in their anti-appraiser crusade.

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Wachtell Lipton, Cooley Assist On $6.1B Boston Celtics Sale

Law 360 M&A

The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, represented by Cooley, have been purchased for $6.1 billion by a Wachtell Lipton-advised group led by private equity firm co-founder William Chisholm, setting a new record for a North American pro franchise.

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by ERIC S BUONOMO

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Cassandra Vaughn. Cassandra, I may have misunderstood what you were saying. I though you were saying there is proven cases of racial bias in appraisals. which there is not. There is no evidence ACTUAL racial bias. If you were not saying this I apologize as I may have misunderstood your comments.

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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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Biases in decision-making: A guide for CFOs

Mckinsey and Company

Cognitive biases affect human decisions. Heres a primer on the most common decision-making challengesand practices that organizations can implement to overcome them.

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by Eric Kretz

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. The rescinding of the ROV policy is huge. The Gov’t and GSE’s are inefficient on their best day and incompetent on its worst, it can’t move that fast. That is very quick about-face on that issue. Perhaps they’re feeling the heat?

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by ERIC S BUONOMO

Appraisers Blog

In reply to cassandra vaughn. Cassanda, i am not exactly sure what you are talking about. My previous comments were just that there are no ACTUAL PROVEN cases of racial bias that I am aware of and I have been searching. I have a feeling you are not gong to answer this question directly but i will try. Do you agree there are no ACTUAL PROVEN cases of real estate appraisals with racial bias ?

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AI as a catalyst for talent retention strategies in tax and accounting firms

ThomsonReuters

Lets be honest. People dont get into accounting to be data entry specialists. They want meaningful work that makes a difference in their clients’ lives. However, because of long-held perceptions of mundane work and long hours, accounting firms face challenges in attracting and retaining high-quality staff, especially as younger generations seek more flexible, technology-driven work environments.

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by Cassandra Vaughn

Appraisers Blog

In reply to BDL. Perhaps because it’s been proven that bias is all around and ingrained in our psyches.

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Who is Rural America?

Mckinsey and Company

There is little agreement on how to define rural America. A more thorough understanding and appreciation of these areas could have a real impact on the people who live there.

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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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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by Jeffery Lebowski

Appraisers Blog

The National Fair Housing Alliance is feeling the heat as their funding evaporates, putting a major kink in their anti-appraiser crusade.

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Banks shift from using AI for productivity to improving customer experience

Global Finance

Cost transformation forces banks to innovate European banks are navigating a complex landscape characterized by economic headwinds and cost pressures. The Eurozone economy will grow by approximately 1.5% in 2025 , which is modest compared to previous years. This will lead banks to tighten their operational efficiencies. They are now using technology as a lever to reduce costs and innovate.

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by BDL

Appraisers Blog

The National Fair Housing Alliance is feeling the heat as their funding evaporates, putting a major kink in their anti-appraiser crusade.

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CK Hutchison records bumper profits at ports ahead of BlackRock deal

Financial Times M&A

Conglomerate faces criticism from Beijing for $22.

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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 NFHA Funding Dries Up by BDL

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Jeffery Lebowski. Yes, funny how that word “biased” in engrained in their everyday speech. I guess we can’t exercise free speech beyond appraisal without being found guilty of some form of bias.

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4 Firms Build Kraken's $1.5B NinjaTrader Buy

Law 360 M&A

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken on Thursday unveiled plans to buy U.S. retail futures trading company NinjaTrader in a $1.5 billion deal guided by four law firms.

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by BDL

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Xpert. To your point, the lenders themselves are settling the cases without the consent of the appraiser (not that they need that). It is cheaper for the lender to pay a few dollars now than lots of dollars later. It’s just business but to the untrained it appears to be an admission of guilt. As sad as that is.

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NY Nursing Home Gets Ch. 11 Sale OK, Averting Closure

Law 360 M&A

Nursing home operator Cold Springs told a New York bankruptcy judge Thursday the buyer of its 588-bed facility has quelled a dispute with a healthcare worker's union, clearing the way for a Chapter 11 sale.

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by Cassandra Vaughn

Appraisers Blog

In reply to ERIC S BUONOMO. As a black woman, I have a lifetime of stories you cant fathomracism abounds whether you experience it or not.

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Medical Malpractice Insurers Ink $1.3 Billion Merger Deal

Law 360 M&A

Physician-owned medical malpractice insurer The Doctors Company has agreed to acquire ProAssurance Corp. in a deal valued at approximately $1.3 billion, in what the company said will create a combined entity with approximately $12 billion in assets.

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by Xpert

Appraisers Blog

The National Fair Housing Alliance is feeling the heat as their funding evaporates, putting a major kink in their anti-appraiser crusade.

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Reflecting on tax season: How to make changes for next year

ThomsonReuters

From an unending stream of regulatory changes to increasing client demands, the accounting profession is in a constant state of change. Just as one tax season wraps up, the next is already on the horizon, bringing with it new rules, expectations, and challenges. But more and more firms are realizing that taking a proactive approach reflecting on last year’s challenges and implementing smarter strategies can better position them to thrive in an increasingly complex landscape.

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by ERIC S BUONOMO

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Cassandra Vaughn. Cassandra, you have no idea what you are talking about. you say there is bias all around. provide me some cases of ACTUAL, PROVEN cases of racial bias. not lawsuits. not rumors. not accusations. BUT ACTUAL PROOF BY A JUDGE OR JURY. OR SELF-ADMITTED.

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Brad Jacobs clinches $11bn hostile all-cash deal for roofing supplies group

Financial Times M&A

Billionaire entrepreneur backed by Jared Kushner and Walton family takes step in creation of building products roll-up

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by cassandra vaughn

Appraisers Blog

The National Fair Housing Alliance is feeling the heat as their funding evaporates, putting a major kink in their anti-appraiser crusade.

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7-Eleven and Circle K owners line up US stores carve-out as part of $47bn takeover bid

Financial Times M&A

Seven & i and Couche-Tard plan talks with private equity over sale of 2,000 stores to address antitrust concerns

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Comment on NFHA Funding Dries Up by CW

Appraisers Blog

The National Fair Housing Alliance is feeling the heat as their funding evaporates, putting a major kink in their anti-appraiser crusade.

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Q4 2024 Earnings Calls

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Here is what auto retailer executives had to say during the Q4 2024 earnings calls. The major themes from the earnings calls are outlined and discussed below: Publicly traded auto dealers reported strong volume growth in new vehicle sales. Despite some year-over-year declines in gross profit per unit, sequential stabilization was also a common theme.

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Nippon Calls Consumer Suit Over US Steel Merger 'Baseless'

Law 360 M&A

Nippon Steel Corp. has urged a California federal court to throw out a consumer suit over its blocked $14.9 billion merger with U.S. Steel Corp., calling it yet another "in a long line of baseless lawsuits" over a merger of public companies that they have "no standing to challenge in the first place.

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RTO vs. RPO for Business Continuity: What’s the Difference?

N Contracts

Youve probably seen the terms recovery time objective and recovery point objective in your financial institutions (FI) disaster recovery plan (DCR), but have they been updated? If an incident occurred today, would you be ready to act quickly?

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South Korea Can't Nix $32M Award To US Hedge Fund

Law 360 M&A

South Korea on Thursday lost its bid to set aside an arbitral award ordering it to pay some $32 million to a U.S. hedge fund following a dispute over a government bribery scandal that allegedly underpinned the $8 billion merger of two Samsung affiliates in 2015.

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The hidden dangers of overvaluing your startup's valuation

Vested

The risks of overvaluing your startup and strategies to determine realistic valuations that attract investors and ensure long-term success.

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Judge Nixes Bid For InfoWars Publisher In Alex Jones Ch. 7

Law 360 M&A

A Texas bankruptcy judge has rejected a new $8 million cash offer for Free Speech Systems, the publisher of InfoWars, writing he already ruled out a sale of FSS' assets in the Chapter 7 bankruptcy of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

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How high-complexity, low-volume manufacturers can reach full potential

Mckinsey and Company

Under pressure to ramp up production, manufacturers of advanced products can take six tactical steps to streamline their operations, accelerate production, and reach their full performance potential.

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