The Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter is coming on December 21, 2020 and the Illuminati is going wild. These two planets align every 20 years or so, but this year, they will be closer than they’ve been in 800 years.
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On the Lighter Side
A metal monolith was sighted in a remote part of Utah on November 18. The “secret”
location was identified within days by online trackers. The estate
of the late sculptor
John McCrackin says it may be one of his works, although he was dead
for several years before the piece first appeared on Google Earth. Then the
monolith vanished
last Saturday, adding another layer of mystery to the story.
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M&A Upswing
As expected, M&A activity is on the rise in multiple sectors
of the economy. PNC is
acquiring the US assets of Spain’s BBVA bank. Home Depot is buying
former subsidiary HD Supply. After a year of blockbuster books, Simon
& Schuster will be sold to Penguin Random House. Food brands
have opened their wallets, too. Utz will pay nearly $500
million for tortilla brand On the Border, and spice maker McCormick is spending $800
million to add a hot sauce to its’ product line.
If you are seeking to make an acquisition or to be
acquired, the experienced professionals at Asterion can assist you.
Financial Crimes Continue to Make Headlines
As the pandemic rages, financial crimes haven’t abated. A former
South Carolina utility executive has pleaded guilty to fraud involving a nuclear
power project, and multiple California
inmates have been accused of committing unemployment fraud.
If you are the victim of a financial crime, or have been
accused of one, consider contacting Asterion for assistance with your case.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
A man accused in a Ponzi scheme attempted to escape under water and failed.
FYI
These companies currently have the most valuable intangible
assets.
Trends We’re Watching
Growth in title fraud
What’s Puzzling Us
A project involving the use of AI to recreate the historical smells
of Europe has begun.
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