Fanatiz Expands Broadcast with Launch of Linear Channel in the US
Fanatiz, the South‑American soccer streaming service, debuted a 24/7 linear pay‑TV channel, Fanatiz1, in the United States alongside an interactive YouTube hub. The channel will air up to 15 live matches each week, featuring exclusive rights to Brazil’s Brasileirão Série A, Peru’s Liga 1 and Venezuela’s Liga FutVe, plus futsal and original analysis shows. Fanatiz’s launch targets the 30 million‑strong US Latino soccer fan base, a demographic that now spends more than half its viewing time on streaming platforms. Parent company Fz Sports projects 500 million combined pay‑TV and digital subscriptions in the US by 2027, positioning Fanatiz as a potential market catalyst.
ICYMI: From Hormuz to Highly Enriched Uranium: The Key Terms of the U.S.-Iran Agreement
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a 30‑day, phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz through Iranian mine‑clearance, a 60‑day waiver allowing Iran to sell oil, and a commitment to dilute its near‑weapons‑grade...
Lugogorets Women Put Winning Into Perspective with KWIAT Deal
Ludogorets Razgrad's women's team has secured a sponsorship deal with Bulgarian eyewear brand KWIAT. The partnership makes KWIAT an official partner, linking joint communications and public activities to promote women's football and active lifestyles. The agreement follows the team's historic...
RBNZ Hike Path Collides with Weakest Labour Market in Ten Years, Silk Speaks Today
Assistant Governor Karen Silk addressed a business breakfast in Tauranga, reiterating the May Monetary Policy Statement without new guidance. The RBNZ’s May decision was a historic 3‑3 split, resolved by Governor Anna Breman’s casting vote to hold the official cash...
CEO Interview with Mike Horton CEO of HYFIX
HYFIX designs American‑made, integrated chips that combine flight control, positioning, communications, and onboard intelligence for drones and autonomous robots. The company aims to replace fragmented, multi‑vendor hardware stacks with a single platform that is lighter, more power‑efficient, and easier to...
Where Does Your Search for Certainty Become the Problem?
The article closes the "Understanding Your Strategic Lens" series by examining the Analyst lens, which drives CEOs to chase certainty through exhaustive data collection. It explains how anchoring, confirmation, and solvability biases funnel attention toward familiar metrics while sidelining ambiguous...
Levata Acquires Payment-Terminal Distributor POSDATA to Move Into Payments Hardware for Retail and Hospitality
Levata, an enterprise technology platform for retailers, has acquired POSDATA Group, a U.S. distributor of payment terminals from manufacturers such as Verifone, Ingenico and PAX. The terms were undisclosed, but the deal adds terminal deployment, key‑injection and returns management to...
DOJ Signs Off on Paramount–Warner Bros., But States Signal Antitrust Fight
On June 12, 2026, the U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros., concluding the merger would not substantially lessen competition in traditional television markets. However, California, New York and several other states are preparing independent antitrust challenges, creating a...
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What Is the Due Diligence Period in M&A? A Guide for Corporate Development and Investors
The due diligence period in M&A is the investigative phase that follows a signed LOI, during which buyers scrutinize a target’s financials, legal contracts, operations, technology, and market position. It typically spans 30‑60 days but can extend to 90 days...
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AI Due Diligence: What It Is & Impact on M&A (Full Guide)
Artificial intelligence is transforming M&A due diligence by automating document review, pattern recognition and risk assessment. AI platforms can scan thousands of contracts, financial statements and compliance records in minutes, cutting analyst hours by up to 80 %. The technology uncovers...
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Examples of AI in Corporate Roll-Ups: Streamlining Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate roll‑ups consolidate fragmented businesses to achieve scale, and AI is becoming a core enabler across the deal lifecycle. Companies like IVC Evidensia use DealRoom’s AI‑powered contract analysis to shave 8–10 hours from each acquisition, accelerating integration while reducing risk....
Buy-Side Commercial Due Diligence: Key Steps, Process & Best Practices Explained
Buy‑side commercial due diligence is a systematic, multi‑disciplinary evaluation that buyers conduct before finalizing an acquisition. It goes beyond financial statements to scrutinize market dynamics, customer relationships, operational capabilities, and regulatory compliance, providing a realistic view of future performance. The...
Buy-Side Financial Due Diligence: Process, Analysis & Best Practices
Buy‑side financial due diligence is essential for acquirers to validate a target’s financial position, uncover hidden liabilities, and assess earnings quality before closing a deal. The guide outlines core components—quality of earnings, working capital, debt‑like items, and overall financial health—plus...
Warsh's Communications Dilemma: Talk Less, or Say More?
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, confirmed in April 2026, is pushing a communications overhaul that would dramatically reduce public speeches, individual forecasts, and the quarterly dot plot. He argues that the current flood of forward guidance creates noise and undermines...
AI Has Made Hard Decisions Impossible For Leaders To Ignore
AI is automating routine tasks, leaving leaders to confront the messy, contextual decisions that technology can’t resolve. A recent case showed a client’s U.S.-centric parental‑leave policy clashing with Canadian legal requirements, highlighting the need for human expertise. As data quality...