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Largest Companies View AI as a Risk Multiplier

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Dean Kingsley, Matt Solomon, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Kristen Jaconi (USC Marshall), on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Dean Kingsley is a Principal and Matt Solomon is a Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP. Kristen Jaconi is an Associate Professor of the Practice in Accounting and Executive Director at Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management at the USC Marshall School of Business.

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Comcast to Spin Off MSNBC, CNBC and Other Cable Networks

NYT M&A

The new publicly traded company is set to debut next year, with a bundle of channels that also includes Oxygen, E! and Syfy.

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Warning: Upgrade your personal operating model

Mckinsey and Company

Effective leaders continually adapt their priorities, roles, time, and energy practices to stay ahead of new realities. Here’s why you need to do the same.

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Nippon Steel flies to Pittsburgh in race to get US Steel deal cleared

Financial Times M&A

Japanese group’s vice-chair plans post-election Washington visit to break political deadlock on $15bn bid

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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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Comment on ARCC Discussion Exposes GSEs Agenda to Reduce Appraisal “Friction” by Eric

Appraisers Blog

In 2044, an attorney will need an appraisal for a divorce or for an estate, and a homeowner will need an appraisal for a tax reduction. But there will be no appraisers. At least in my neck of the woods, where appraisers under 60 are the babies.

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U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

NYT M&A

In a landmark antitrust case, the government will ask a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser, people with knowledge of the matter said.

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Investcorp buys US accountancy as private equity hunts professional services

Financial Times M&A

Bahrain-based group’s purchase of PKF O’Connor Davies is latest in a flurry of deals

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Comment on ARCC Discussion Exposes GSEs Agenda to Reduce Appraisal “Friction” by Ian Cullen

Appraisers Blog

Mark Calabria's discussion with ARCC revealed the GSEs' agenda to reduce "appraisal friction" by eliminating the role of appraisers.

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US Proposes Forcing Google to Sell Chrome to Fix Search Monopoly

NYT M&A

In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser.

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Digital twins: The key to unlocking end-to-end supply chain growth

Mckinsey and Company

Complexity, COVID-19, and competition have upended supply chain organizations. They can reignite revenue growth and deepen resilience by deploying AI-powered digital twins.

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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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KKR and Bain’s $4bn takeover battle set to open up M&A in Japan

Financial Times M&A

Bankers say clash of private equity titans augurs new phase of ‘hostile’ dealmaking in country

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Comment on ARCC Discussion Exposes GSEs Agenda to Reduce Appraisal “Friction” by Lou Stewell

Appraisers Blog

Mark Calabria's discussion with ARCC revealed the GSEs' agenda to reduce "appraisal friction" by eliminating the role of appraisers.

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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

NYT M&A

The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.

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What will it take for working women to rise?

Mckinsey and Company

Ten years of research reveals what’s better, what’s worse, and what all of us can do now to help more women advance—more quickly—at work.

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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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Elliott Management bets on Japan property with 5% stake in Tokyo Gas

Financial Times M&A

US activist investor plans to push Japanese company to offload some of its $9bn real estate portfolio

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Comment on Is a Horde of Deadbeat Borrowers Again Walking Among Us? by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

Government complicity enables deadbeat borrowers, burdening housing market disconnect & artificially inflating home prices.

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The Onion’s Bid to Buy Infowars, Alex Jones’s Site, Is Being Contested

NYT M&A

A hearing is scheduled for Monday to review the auction process, which is being contested by a losing bidder associated with Alex Jones, the Infowars founder.

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The true cost of methane abatement: A crucial step in oil and gas decarbonization

Mckinsey and Company

The upstream oil and gas sector alone could cut as much as 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. But this will take worldwide cooperation among industry players and capital investors.

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UK merger regulator to explore deal remedies after anti-growth criticism

Financial Times M&A

CMA chief says agency is very aware that boosting the economy is an important part of its mandate

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Comment on FHFA’s Appraisal Waivers Expansion by Chase Pursley

Appraisers Blog

The FHFA's expansion of appraisal waivers could have disastrous consequences, potentially undermining the integrity of the housing market.

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What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers

NYT M&A

Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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What does it take to run a healthy organization? Find out with this quiz

Mckinsey and Company

The latest update of McKinsey’s Organizational Health Index offers some twists and surprises for leaders. See if you can identify the crucial drivers of a healthy organization.

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American luxury deal’s collapse leaves Michael Kors in limbo

Financial Times M&A

Fashion brand’s $8.

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What is AI Washing and What are the Risks? |Ncontracts

N Contracts

Artificial intelligence (AI) washing has become a heated topic as more companies tout their AI-powered products and services, from washing machines to new investment products. But are many companies overstating their use of AI? And if so, is it a big deal?

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DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish Network

NYT M&A

The deal, which would have created one of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States, fell apart after strong objections from Dish’s lenders.

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What is biodiversity?

Mckinsey and Company

Biodiversity is the multitude of diverse organisms across an ecosystem. It is essential for supporting the health and sustainability of all life on Earth.

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Illinois Local Tax Changes for Out of State Remote Sellers

Redpath

Effective January 1, 2025, remote sellers will need to collect state and local sales tax in Illinois based on the sales destination rate.

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How to Value a Real Estate Holding Company

BV Specialists

Appraising a real estate holding company requires a nuanced understanding of both financial analysis and the real estate market. These companies typically own, manage, or develop real estate assets, and measuring their worth combines elements of traditional corporate finance with property-specific metrics. You will need to engage with both a licensed, certified real property appraiser and a business valuation professional.

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Thrive Capital: the real all-in VC fund

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Bank of America turbocharges finance’s risk transfer trade and Sotheby’s sells a $6mn banana

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How AI enables new possibilities in chemicals

Mckinsey and Company

From molecule and materials discovery to new applications and customer acquisition, AI can create opportunities across a range of promising new use cases in chemicals.

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6 tips for motivating yourself in business [infographic]

JPAbusiness

Motivation in business is about having a certain drive, determination, focus and consistency in the way you go about your business. You also need to feel successful – I don't know anyone who finds repeated failure motivating! The following infographic features 6 tips to help business owners and managers maximise their motivation.

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Self-Employment Tax: A Refresher on How It Works

Machen McChesney

If you own a growing, unincorporated small business, you may be concerned about high self-employment (SE) tax bills. The SE tax is how Social Security and Medicare taxes are collected from self-employed individuals like you.

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Activist investor Glenview secures 4 board seats at CVS Health

Financial Times M&A

Drugstore operator’s concession follows recent replacement of its chief and leadership overhaul in its insurance unit

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Global Insurance Report 2025: Growth and relevance in life and beyond

Mckinsey and Company

There are bright spots for growth in global life, retirement, and health insurance. But to combat stagnant demand, the industry needs to find new sources of growth beyond its core products.

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