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With volatile market conditions and recent FDA shakeups, biotech companies are increasingly focused on bolstering cash runways and accelerating R&D efforts. But fierce competition for financing has some biotechs turning to...more
Market momentum - As we close out the first half of 2025, we are seeing renewed and encouraging energy in the capital markets. While the eight technology initial public offerings (IPOs) that have occurred so far this year...more
In uncertain economic times, many individuals are concerned about the value of their investments, and for good reason. When the stock market dips or real estate prices fall, the effect isn’t just felt in personal investment...more
Public company boards are facing an unprecedented convergence of destabilizing forces, including geopolitical shocks, inflation, supply-chain disruptions, social unrest, and rapid technological change. At the same time,...more
If there is one thing that is certain in today’s business landscape, it is that we are in a time of extreme volatility. Markets are fluctuating daily, tariffs are on and off, interest rates remain high, and there is global...more
This publication focuses on the key issue currently facing managers of open-ended real estate funds offered to institutional investors: the difficulty of striking reliable valuations of properties under the economically...more
Lender confidence in the US economy’s performance over the next six months is waning due to concerns over the impacts of tariff uncertainty and the possibility of a recession. Meanwhile, lenders believe the Fed will cut...more
As explained in this March 12 Cooley alert, the impact of the Trump administration’s evolving tariff regime will be felt by US companies across the board. Many will encounter rising material costs and reduced profit margins,...more
Global events over the past quarter have had and continue to have a variety of disparate impacts on public companies. Below are some selected disclosure reminders to keep in mind for the upcoming quarterly reporting season,...more
Key Points - - Periods of market volatility expose firms managing private funds to increased scrutiny from government agencies, regardless of the existence of any actual misconduct. - Government agencies may open an...more
Dividing retirement accounts during a divorce is already complex, but the process becomes even more complicated when you factor in market volatility.. Stock market fluctuations can dramatically change the value of retirement...more
Markets remain exceptionally volatile following the announcement of the U.S. “Liberation Day” tariffs and retaliatory measures from other countries. While the ultimate path of policy remains uncertain, recent developments are...more
This year is off to a bumpy start in terms of dealmaking. A multitude of factors, including tariff-a-geddon, supply chain disruption, stubbornly high long-term interest rates (not coming down as expected), deregulation (not...more
n light of the significant recent volatility in the financial markets, set forth below are suggested steps that investment managers should consider taking: Trading Agreements: Take inventory of all trading agreements...more
As the slowdown in dealmaking continues, both buyers and sellers are left to consider their options moving forward during this period of extreme uncertainty and market volatility. To put the current slowdown in perspective,...more
Alberta has long been a powerhouse in Canada’s agricultural sector, with a strong legacy in farming, ranching and agribusiness innovation. Recently, over 200 people from firms like Nutrien, BASF, Baker Tilly Canada, TELUS...more
On January 27, 2025, the global tech industry experienced a seismic shift with the introduction of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup that unveiled an impressive large language model (LLM). This new...more
Lender optimism toward the US economy is on the rise in the near term following the presidential election and is expected to continue that upward trend heading 2025. Meanwhile, interest rates and consumer activity are the two...more
With inflation still affecting the US economy, lenders are now focused on the economic impact of the upcoming presidential election. Lenders’ expectations for the US economy’s performance in the longer term – beyond the next...more
For most business owners, their business is their baby. They have invested their time, money, and efforts into building something tangible they can be proud of. They know their business inside out and can count on a steady...more
The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the United States has exceeded expectations in the first half of 2024. According to Renaissance Capital, 69 IPOs were priced by June 30, 2024, marking a 32.7% increase...more
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Public investors have become more discerning about Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Instead of chasing speculative high-growth stories, they are leaning towards...more
With inflation continuing to impact the US economy, lenders are focused on the economic impact of elevated interest rates. Lenders’ expectations for the US economy’s performance in the longer term – beyond the next six months...more
In the first quarter of 2024, the U.S. economy demonstrated a moderated growth rate of 1.6 percent in real GDP, marking a slowdown from the 3.4 percent growth observed in the last quarter of 2023. Despite this deceleration,...more
Editor’s Note: This comprehensive report explores the intricate relationship between economic trends, Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction activities, and their implications for professionals in cybersecurity, information...more