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Industry Focus - Private equity firms are taking control of life insurance funds [1] - This control is charting a new Wall Street playbook for retirement funds [1] Event Information - Bloomberg journalists are hosting a live Q&A session on November 21 at 11 a m EST [1] - The Q&A will address questions about life insurance money and private equity [1]

Market Overview - The market has been experiencing uncertainty, largely influenced by the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates, with the probability of a December rate cut rising from 27% to 70.9% following comments from New York Fed President John Williams [2][4][6] - Williams indicated that there is room for rate cuts in the near future, suggesting a shift towards a more dovish monetary policy [3][4] - The overall stock market reacted positively to these comments, reversing a trend of declining probabilities for rate cuts seen earlier in the week [4][6] Company Insights - Nvidia's stock has been under pressure despite no signs of deceleration in its growth, reflecting broader market trends rather than company-specific issues [7][8] - The tech sector, including Nvidia, has faced significant volatility, with a global sell-off impacting widely held stocks [8][9] - Analysts from Wedbush maintain a buy rating on several major companies, including Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft, indicating confidence in their performance despite current market conditions [12] Economic Indicators - Recent labor market data showed an increase in unemployment to 4.4%, while wages rose by 0.2%, suggesting that the Fed should focus on labor market trends rather than inflation concerns [10] - The non-farm payroll numbers were revised down by 33%, indicating potential weaknesses in job growth [11] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin is experiencing outflows, reflecting a broader sell-off in the market, with its value under pressure despite the stock market's upward movement [13][15] - The volatility in Bitcoin is attributed to profit-taking by private equity investors and general market sentiment, with many analysts still predicting higher future valuations [16]

After pulling off Europe’s largest leveraged buyout deal of the year, a lesser-known private equity firm is lining up one of the world’s biggest continuation funds https://t.co/0HpK94giG0 ...

Cash-hungry private equity firms are borrowing from insurers willing to expose themselves to potentially hard-to-sell assets https://t.co/iwd15JqwPf ...

Cash-hungry private equity firms are borrowing from insurers willing to expose themselves to potentially hard-to-sell assets https://t.co/hCTvms2T0X ...

We're repricing risk in a way. It's equities, it's AI, it's Bitcoin. It's really across the piece.So I don't think this is specifically about crypto or digital assets. I think for us, what's really interesting is we're a big investor in HYPE. The native token of Hyperliquid.Hyperliquid is, you know, is developed right here in Singapore by Jeff Yan and his team. And it's a decentralized non-custodial exchange and its native token HYPE over the last seven days is up a bit for Bitcoin and most of the other tok ...

Core Insights - Grant Thornton International is exploring strategic options for its Indian unit, including selling a minority stake or merging with its US or European operations [1][2] - The Indian unit is valued at over $2 billion, with intentions to maintain a significant share in the event of a merger [3] - The company aims to align with the Indian government's vision of developing competitive accounting and consulting firms against the Big Four [4] Group 1 - Grant Thornton Bharat is considering aligning with a global private equity-backed platform or raising private equity capital directly [2] - Preliminary discussions are ongoing with New Mountain Capital and Cinven regarding potential partnerships [2] - The Indian branch employs over 12,000 people and operates across 28 sectors, providing audit, advisory, tax, and regulatory services [4] Group 2 - Grant Thornton Bharat LLP is registered under the Indian Limited Liability Partnership Act and is headquartered in New Delhi [5] - Each member firm of Grant Thornton International operates independently, indicating a decentralized structure [5]

Warburg has collected about 70% of a $17 billion target so far for its latest global private equity vehicle, putting it on pace to beat its goal even as fundraising remains sluggish industrywide https://t.co/0F8QoKOdi2 ...

Core Insights - Sealed Air has agreed to a $6.2 billion buyout by private equity firm CD&R, with shares sliding about 3% following the announcement [1][6] - The all-cash deal offers investors $42.15 per share, which is 2.6% lower than the closing price on the previous Friday but 16% higher than the price before acquisition talks began [2][6] - The transaction, with an enterprise value of $10.3 billion, is expected to close in the middle of next year [5] Company Overview - Sealed Air, based in Charlotte, N.C., is known for manufacturing bubble wrap and other packaging solutions [1] - The company's chair, Henry Keizer, expressed confidence that the transaction delivers significant value for stockholders and the company [4] Industry Context - Private equity firms are increasingly active in the packaging and industrials sector, driven by rising costs and uneven demand [3] - The trend of taking companies private allows investors to restructure manufacturers without the pressures of public market scrutiny [3]