February 16, 2016: Iron #Ore, #Offshore #Drilling, Generic #Drugs & #Insurance

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On the financial sector radar this week: Iron ore hits its highest price in three months. Meanwhile, Blackstone is targeting the stumbling offshore drilling market with a new fund.

Insights

• Tech stocks are declining in general, but there are a few winners like Concurrent Computers.

• Private company investors are tightening up deals and lowering valuations for startups as “Unicorn Fever” begins to wear off.

• The focus is back on lower middle-market software developers with Discover’s new fund.

• Carlyle plans to buy back $200 million of shares amid lower than expected 4^th quarter earnings.

• Generic drugs are worth increased scrutiny from both investors and consumers.

• Timmins Gold and Alexco rank among the top 5 TSX stocks.

Transactions

• Indian IT firm makes inroads into the U.S. insurance market by inking a deal with HealthPlan Services.

• Stryker adds medical device manufacturer Synergetics to its roster as part of an overall acquisitions strategy.

• Algonquin Power is also making inroads into U.S. markets with its acquisition of Empire District Electric.

• Investors should keep their eyes peeled for opportunities in the health care industry with advances in nanotechnology that could treat cardiovascular disease and a cancer drug that may help prevent Alzheimer’s symptoms.

• PE-backed Advance Disposal delays its IPO.

• Web.com inks deal with online marketer Yodle.

This Day In History (Feb. 16): 1659: The first known cheque is issued for £400 and is now on display at Westminster Abbey.

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Nate Nead is a licensed investment banker and Principal at Deal Capital Partners, LLC, a middle-marketing M&A and capital advisory firm. Nate works with corporate clients looking to acquire, sell, divest or raise growth capital from qualified buyers and institutional investors. He holds Series 79, 82 & 63 FINRA licenses and has facilitated numerous successful engagements across various verticals. Four Points Capital Partners, LLC a member of FINRA and SIPC. Nate resides in Seattle, Washington. Check the background of this Broker-Dealer and its registered investment professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

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