The NIC’s April Newsletter is here!
In our Macro Overview section, analysts from the Financial Markets and Private Equity Divisions will cover broad macro themes while reviewing major economic news from the past month. In our Deeper Dive section, Felix Schappacher discusses the trade war caused by US President Trump’s aggressive tariff hikes and what it means for investors and the economy.
Our Investment Banking Division will guide you through March’s overall M&A activity. Read about Alphabet acquiring Wiz, and Whitecap Resources acquiring Veren Inc. Additionally, get a detailed overview of what happened to Moderna Inc., and read expert insight on the FCC’s stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies affecting M&A.
Our Financial Markets Division will present the monthly results of the NIC Fund, an active relative return fund investing across three different asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, and Commodities. The analysts will also provide commentary on each of the three major asset classes, along with Currencies, through an analysis of the past month’s major market moves. The overall performance of the NIC Fund in March was negative, with a cumulative return of -1.38%.
Our Private Equity Division will cover global and European trends in private equity transactions and investments, followed by brief insights into some top deals. Read about STG Partners’ acquisition of the Boston Celtics and Sycamore Partners’ acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
