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The Most Expensive Mistake in Selling a Business May Be Waiting Too Long to Call a Tax Lawyer - An Interview with Michael Bloom, Tax Lawyer at Venable LLP
The role of a tax lawyer in the sale of a business is often misunderstood—or simply unknown. We interviewed Michael Bloom, a tax lawyer at Venable LLP, to understand what tax lawyers actually do on deals, when they should get involved, and what he wishes business owners knew before going to market. Here are his answers. 1. What is a tax lawyer? Tax lawyers are licensed attorneys who typically practice at larger law firms.
Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple, Tesla, Target, Amazon, Microsoft & more
Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: UBS reiterates Apple as neutral The firm said its checks show iPhone wait times are "relatively unchanged" for Apple. "UBS Evidence Lab data that tracks iPhone availability across 30+ geographies suggests that wait times were relatively unchanged on a WoW basis." Wells Fargo upgrades Pinnacle Financial to overweight from equal weight Wells said in its upgrade of Pinnacle Financial that it sees several positive catalysts ahead.
The problem: United States debt
According to recent news items the national debt is over $40 Trillion dollars. People seem to ignore this issue because they feel they can do nothing about it. However, almost all families have debt, and they know what they must do if their loans become too large. Answer: They need to decrease spending and try to earn more income. The latest annual U S Government Financial Position & Condition Report was dated September 30, 2025.
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple, Micron, Coinbase, Tesla, Sweetgreen & more
Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street: JPMorgan reiterates Apple as overweight JPMorgan said its checks show Apple's iPhone lead times are healthy. "While high lead times at this point in the cycle are not uncommon, the limited moderation into Week 3 suggests demand remains healthy following the stronger than expected Week 2 expansion." KeyBanc upgrades First Solar to sector weight from underweight Key upgraded the stock on valuation.
Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Broadcom, Snowflake, Deere, Tesla, Amazon & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday. Evercore ISI reiterates Apple as outperform The firm says its checks show gaming growth is weighing on App Store revenue for Apple. "August App Store revenues decelerated for the sixth consecutive month, as revenues declined -1% y/y, marking the first year-over-year decline since November 2022.
Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Tesla, Amazon, Marvell, Affirm & more
Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Tesla, Amazon, Marvell, Affirm & more Published Fri, Aug 28 20268:15 AM EDT
Piedmont M&A Advisors Launches Redesigned Website for Middle-Market Business Owners
We wanted to create a resource that helps owners better understand the process, evaluate their options, and make informed decisions with confidence.” — Michael Bloom ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Piedmont M&A Advisors today announced the launch of its redesigned website, www.piedmontmna.com, created to provide middle-market business owners with greater access to M&A advisory services, transaction resources, and educational content.
Piedmont M&A Advisors Appoints Sue Lienhard as Vice President
Sue brings an exceptional combination of strategic insight, operational leadership, and financial expertise” — Mike Bloom ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Piedmont M&A Advisors today announced the appointment of Sue Lienhard as Vice President, further strengthening the firm's ability to advise founder-led and privately held companies through mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions.
Buy these stocks ahead of earnings. Bank of America says they offer plenty of upside
There are still plenty of stocks to buy that have room to run before and after they report earnings, Bank of America says. The investment bank says investors should buy companies like Spotify t hat are well positioned going into quarterly results. Other buy-rated names screened by CNBC Pro include: Cisco, RB Global, Ralph Lauren and DoorDash. Spotify Technology Analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich is sticking with the music platform ahead of earnings on August 4.
Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls of the day: Nvidia, SpaceX, Tesla, AMD, Intel, Dell, Apple, Meta & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday: UBS upgrades Amkor Technology to buy from neutral UBS says the company's partnership with Nvidia has plenty of upside. "We view the US$1.5bn NVIDIA strategic partnership supporting Amkor's on-going ramp of Vera CPU." Baird reiterates Apple as outperform Baird raised its price target to $330 per share from $310 on Apple.
Bank of America says these stocks are a buy heading into earnings
Bank of America named a slew of stocks that are best positioned heading into quarterly reports. The firm said that companies like IBM have plenty of upside as earnings approaches. Other buy-rated stocks stocks screened by CNBC Pro include: Spotify, IHG, Grab and Deutsche Bank. Spotify Analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich is feeling bullish heading into the streaming company's earnings report in early August.
Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Nvidia, Apple, Figma, Shopify, First Solar, Ferrari & more Original
Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Deutsche Bank upgrades First Solar to buy from hold Deutsche said shares are compelling. "With carefully selected buy ratings across our Clean Tech coverage, First Solar remains one of the fundamentally strong business for investors looking for a US based panel production company along with a strong balance sheet." Read more. KeyBanc reiterates Nvidia as overweight Key said the stock remains best positioned.
Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Palantir, CoreWeave, ExxonMobil, Flutter & more
Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Palantir, CoreWeave, ExxonMobil, Flutter & more Published Tue, Jun 16 20268:28 AM EDT
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Micron, Ferrari, Rocket Lab, DataDog & more
Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Morgan Stanley initiates Onto Innovation as overweight The firm said the semis company has upside to consensus. "We think there is upside to street estimates as well as scope for multiple re-rating for ONTO, a process control SPE [special purpose entity] company involved in both the back-end and front-end, driven by three drivers..." Needham initiates Ceva as buy Needham said the IP solutions for the semis industry is an AI beneficiary.
Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Nvidia, Tesla, Intel, Micron, Oracle, Meta, AMD & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday: New Street initiates SpaceX as buy New Street says the space company stock is well positioned. "Based on our low-end market growth assumptions, our $2.3tn valuation assumes they win 75% of this market. If though the whole opportunity grows to our high-end estimate and SpaceX wins 50% share, it would imply a fair value of $330/ share." Read more.
Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Micron, Costco, StubHub, Broadcom, CrowdStrike & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Tuesday: Citigroup reiterates Micron Technology as buy Citi raised its price target on shares of Micron . "We raise our price target on Micron from $425 to $840 as we believe Micron is raising DRAM prices +40% in C2Q following peer Samsung's +100% price hike in 1Q." UBS upgrades Jazz Pharmaceuticals to buy from neutral UBS says it's bullish on the company's cancer drug, Ziihera.
Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, Broadcom, Starbucks, Amazon, Disney & more
Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: UBS reiterates Nvidia as buy UBS raised its price target on Nvidia ahead of earnings to $275 per share from $245. "We see F1Q (Apr) revenue in the ~$81B range (suggesting a ~$3B beat vs $78B midpoint) with revenue guidance at least as good as investor bogeys in the ~$90-91B range." Read more. Bank of America reiterates Amazon as buy The firm said Alexa for Shopping is an "advantage" for Amazon.
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, Ulta Beauty, Okta, Biogen, Meta & more Original
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, Ulta Beauty, Okta, Biogen, Meta & more Published Mon, Apr 20 20268:20 AM EDT
Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, JPMorgan, Affirm, UnitedHealth, WeRide & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday: Bank of America reiterates Apple as buy Bank of America called Apple the "highest quality name." "We continue to view AAPL as a high-quality compounder despite underperformance YTD vs. S & P, supported by resilient Services growth and a healthy product cycle." Mizuho downgrades NXPI Semiconductors to sell from outperform Mizuho said the semis company is too exposed to the auto sector.
Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, CoreWeave, Meta, Dick's, ResMed & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday: JPMorgan initiates ResMed as overweight JPMorgan says the sleep apnea company is best-in-class. "RMD is the global leader in the Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) market, generating the majority of revenue from CPAP devices and masks, but also with a portfolio of other respiratory health solutions and digital health businesses." Evercore ISI reiterates Nvidia as outperform Evercore says the stock remains a top idea. "We are buyers of NVDA.
Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Marvell, Affirm, Broadcom, Meta & more
Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Wells Fargo reiterates Apple as overweight Wells said it's bullish ahead of earnings later this month. "We're positive on AAPL i nto F2Q26 earnings (4/30) - iPhone demand holding up better-than-expected / share gains + iPhone 17e ramp; continued double-digit services growth. Reiterated Overweight; $300 PT." Goldman Sachs downgrades SolarEdge to sell from neutral Goldman downgraded the solar company on valuation.
The association of prenatal adiposity characteristics with early childhood overweight and obesity: findings from a large and diverse mother–child cohort
Abstract Maternal prepregnancy body mass index (ppBMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) are risk factors for overweight and obesity (OWO) in childhood. However, a better understanding of the magnitude, timing, and mediating mechanisms of these associations can inform interventions to improve maternal and child health. We conducted a prospective cohort study of 2899 mother–child dyads in northern Virginia (2012–2019).
Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Micron, Visa, Cisco, Arista Networks & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Tuesday: Loop initiates Visa and Mastercard as buy Loop says both credit card stocks are well positioned. "Through the many avenues to generate new transactions, including market share wins, we expect MA net revenue growth to far exceed the payment processors. ... V could also see upside related to FX volatility revenue returning, boosting yields." Truist initiates Arista Networks & Cisco as buy Truist says it's bullish on both stocks.
Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Disney, Block, Starbucks, Netflix, Micron & more
Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: RBC downgrades Starbucks to sector perform from outperform RBC said the turnaround is taking longer than expected for Starbucks. "When we assumed coverage in November '24 at Outperform a key aspect of our thesis was relatively small/temporary investments were required to turn around the US business.
Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Palantir, Netflix, Ferrari, CoreWeave, Block & more
Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Palantir, Netflix, Ferrari, CoreWeave, Block & more Published Tue, Mar 3 20268:17 AM ESTUpdated Tue, Mar 3 20268:23 AM EST
Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Amazon, Palantir, Crocs, StubHub, Palo Alto Networks & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday: Morgan Stanley reiterates Amazon as overweight Morgan Stanley says the stock remains a top idea and AI winner. " AMZN is Top Pick as AWS/Retail both under-appreciated GenAI winners. AWS seems set to further accelerate as capex yield framework shows how it could grow 30%+ in '26/'27.
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Oracle, Roblox, Robinhood & more
18 hours ago The demonstration attracted fans and foes of a proposed ballot measure that would levy a 5 percent income tax on the state’s wealthiest residents The March for Billionaires, staged in Alta Plaza Park in tony Pacific Heights, was set up in response to a proposed ballot measure that would impose a …
Five stocks with more upside based on their latest earnings, according to Bank of America
Bank of America named five stocks this week that have more room to run following the release of their latest earnings results. The Wall Street investment bank said companies including Boot Barn are compelling, and offer further upside. Other buy-rated names screened by CNBC Pro include Equity LifeStyle Properties , CACI International, Teledyne Technologies and Cullen/Frost Bankers.
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls of the day: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, DoorDash, McDonald's & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Monday: Goldman Sachs upgrades Futu Holdings to buy from neutral Goldman says the China wealth management company has a differentiated offering. "We upgrade FUTU to Buy from Neutral, with our revised 12m target price of US$213.39 implying 29% upside. Our upgrade reflects the positive capital market outlook from GS Asia and US strategists and a re-evaluation of FUTU's new client growth and turnover rate." Read more.
Goldman says buy these five stocks ahead of earnings before it's too late
Goldman Sachs says there's still plenty of quality buying opportunities ahead of earnings. The Wall Street investment bank said companies such as Spotify are compelling, with more upside. Other buy-rated names screened by CNBC Pro include Eli Lilly, Roblox, Carlyle Group and On Holding. Carlyle Group Buy this cheap stock ahead of earnings, according to analyst Alexander Blostein. The firm says it's all about the asset management company's inexpensive fees.
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, Zoom, Microsoft, Roku, Netflix & more Original
Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Morgan Stanley upgrades Datadog to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said it sees robust growth trends for Datadog. "The return of digital transformation & cloud migration initiatives and an emerging opportunity to monitor agentic apps are fueling accelerating core growth which should sustain thru 2027." Wells Fargo upgrades ConocoPhillips to overweight from equal weight Wells said the oil and gas company has a compelling valuation.
Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Alphabet, Netflix, Tesla, Tyson Foods, GM, Coinbase & more
Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Evercore ISI upgrades Roku to outperform from in line Evercore said it sees a slew of positive catalysts ahead. "We are upgrading ROKU from In Line to Outperform, raising estimates, and raising our price target from $105 to $145." Bank of America upgrades Coinbase to buy from neutral Bank of America said buy the dip. "We are upgrading COIN to Buy from Neutral.
Morgan Stanley says these are top stock picks in 2026, including Nvidia
Morgan Stanley says these are top stock picks in 2026, including Nvidia Morgan Stanley said Spotify, said the audio streamer and podcast platform has a unique combination of AI usage and growth upside. Morgan Stanley named several stocks that are best positioned going in to 2026.
Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Levi's, Coty, Meta, First Solar, Live Nation & more Original
Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: TD Cowen upgrades Ametek to buy from hold TD Cowen said the industrial company is executing well.
Bank of America says Nvidia and these stocks are its top picks for 2026
Bank of America named a host of stocks it says are too hot to ignore as 2026 approaches. The Wall Street investment bank says companies like Nvidia are its best ideas with more room to run. Other buy-rated names screened by CNBC Pro include: UBS, Estee Lauder, Bruker and Ametek. Bruker The life sciences biotech company is a key focus stock heading into next year, the bank says.
Here Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Viking, Hershey, Marriott, Dollar General & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Monday: Jefferies upgrades Fastenal to buy from hold Jefferies says the stock is best positioned in 2026.
New Immediate Expensing of Qualified Production Property Under I.R.C. § 168(n) | JD Supra
Nestled all snug in the many pages of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a new tax benefit that probably has not received the attention it deserves. New I.R.C. § 168(n) allows taxpayers to immediately expense the cost of constructing or acquiring certain nonresidential real property used in the manufacturing, production, or refining of a broad range of qualified products.
Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Amazon, Dell, Broadcom, ASML, Pinterest, Oracle & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday: Bank of America reiterates Dell as buy Bank of America raised its price target to $163 per share from $160 following earnings on Tuesday. "We remain bullish on shares of DELL where we expect long term EPS growth of 15% over the next five years." Morgan Stanley reiterates Pinterest as overweight Morgan Stanley lowered its price target to $32 per share from $41 but said it's sticking with the stock.
Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Netflix, Microsoft, DoorDash, Generac, MP Materials & more Original
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday: Jefferies upgrades DoorDash to buy from hold Jefferies says its growth algorithm is underappreciated. "We believe DASH's 2026 outlook helped lower expectations, providing flexibility for both long-term investments and upside to consensus." Read more . William Blair reiterates Nvidia as outperform William Blair says the stock remains too attractive to ignore ahead of earnings on Wednesday after the bell.
Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Deckers, Netflix & more
Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Stifel upgrades Deckers to buy from hold Stifel says the risk/reward is too attractive to ignore for Deckers. "We are upgrading shares to Buy from Hold following last week's management meetings with investors." Wells Fargo initiates Marriott at overweight Wells says the free cash flow will "keep flowing" for Marriott.
Building Bridges for Safer Communities: A Recap of the Targeted Violence Symposium at the Connecticut State Capitol – HSToday
Editor’s Note: The State of Connecticut is now the ninth and most recent state to announce a Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention strategy. To energize the roll out of their strategy, the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) convened a multidisciplinary symposium on October 17, 2025.
Courts Are Still Grappling With McDonnell, 9 Years Later
By Daniel Koffmann and Michael Bloom ( October 8, 2025, 4:05 PM EDT) -- The U.S. Supreme Court changed the landscape of federal bribery prosecutions in its 2016 decision, McDonnell v. U.S., involving the former governor and first lady of Virginia, Bob and Maureen McDonnell.[1]... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Courts Are Still Grappling With McDonnell, 9 Years Later
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The White Collar Appeal: Seventh Circuit Considers the Continuum of “Official Acts” in Bribery Cases | JD Supra
What constitutes an “official act” for purposes of federal bribery prosecutions has continued to vex courts even after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in McDonnell v. United States. The Seventh Circuit recently confronted this issue in United States v. Weiss, appearing to adopt a new framework for analyzing when a district court may instruct a jury that conduct qualifies as an official act.
Goldman Sachs names five stocks with more upside following their latest earnings
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Bank of America says these five stocks have room to run following earnings Original
Bank of America highlighted a slate of stocks that have plenty of upside following quarterly reports. The firm said shares of companies like Microsoft still have room to run after earnings . Other buy-rated names include Delta Air Lines, Domino's Pizza, Procter & Gamble and Levi Strauss. Delta Air Lines Shares of Delta are down 15% in 2025, but they're too compelling to ignore, according to analyst Andrew Didora. He said he's standing by the stock following the company's latest earnings report .
The 20-Minute Window: Making the Most of Short Outpatient Visits
Working in an outpatient adult internal medicine clinic, I’ve come to realize just how much can — and can’t — happen in twenty minutes. That’s about the average length of a patient visit in many clinics. Twenty minutes to greet, assess, review labs, address concerns, explain care plans, maybe fit in a vaccine or medication adjustment, and send someone out the door feeling heard and helped. When I first started in this role, the time crunch felt intimidating.
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