The Deal Room: Ackman’s Flop, Buffett’s Bet, and Canva’s AI Play
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In this episode, we dive deep into three of the most intriguing stories shaking up the financial world: Ackman’s IPO Flop: Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO crashes from a $25 billion goal to just $2 billion, with major backers like Baupost Group stepping away. We discuss what went wrong and the broader implications for closed-end funds. (3:00) Buffett’s Bold Move: Warren Buffett unloads $3 billion in Bank of America shares, raising questions about market timing. We break down the impact and what it means for investors. (12:00) Canva vs. Adobe: Canva accelerates its AI strategy with the acquisition of Leonardo.ai, aiming to challenge Adobe. We examine Canva’s rapid growth and its race to catch up with the industry giant. (22:00) ***** Want to gain practical experience in finance? Check out our free M&A Finance Accelerator simulation in partnership with UBS www.amplifyme.com/mafa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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