Worldwide Mergers & Acquisitions Hit $4.5 Trillion in 2025: Nears Record Peak

According to figures from the London Stock Exchange Group, deal volumes in 2025 surged by nearly 50% compared to 2024. A primary impetus for the expansion was an
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According to figures from the London Stock Exchange Group, deal volumes in 2025 surged by nearly 50% compared to 2024. A primary impetus for the expansion was an

The Japanese tech and investment giant, SoftBank Group Corp., is reportedly nearing an agreement to purchase DigitalBridge Group Inc., a private investment company

China is amplifying governmental engagement in venture capital, initiating a fresh series of strategic technology investment vehicles. The nation has unveiled the

The overall deal valuation reaches $8.4 billion , with remittance provided in currency. As per the terms of the arrangement, Clearwater Analytics stockholders will

An agreement has been reached between Goodman Group, an Australian development and investment firm, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, to establish a sizable

The main shareholder, the Swiss fund Partners Group, retains a controlling stake, while the Canadian pension fund OMERS, which entered the capital of the International Schools Partnership in 2021, will also remain among the investors. According to the Financial Times,…

Last month, Trump said his administration was considering reclassifying marijuana, which could also lead to lighter criminal penalties for its use. According to Trump, cannabidiol, derived from hemp, could “revolutionize healthcare for seniors,” helping to slow the progression of diseases…

The deal comes just weeks after the White House orchestrated an unprecedented move by the U.S. government to take a large stake in Intel. The investment would make Nvidia one of Intel’s largest shareholders, with a stake of about 4%…

Ellison’s fortune increased by $89 billion after Oracle reported a quarter that beat analysts’ expectations and announced prospects for further growth. As a result, his total wealth reached $383.2 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. It was the largest…

Private equity firm GTCR has struck a 4.1 billion euro ($4.8 billion) deal to buy Czech generic drug maker Zentiva from Advent International, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. GTCR,…

AI assistants for software developers have gone from a fashion trend to a real business tool, but instead of loud promises of a CEO revolution, a clear economic model for implementation is needed. Oleksiy Vygodsky, Head of Enterprise Applications and…

The round, one of the largest for AI companies to date, was led by investment firm Iconiq Capital, along with Fidelity Management and Research Co. and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Other participants in the round included Singapore’s GIC and Insight Partners.…