M&A

Advisor Upside

The Real Problem Behind Succession Planning

The realities of an aging advisor demographic — combined with intense interest in RIA businesses from buyers — are changing the game.

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Banking

Goldman Sachs Downgraded by Investment Bank Oppenheimer

Analysts said they now expect US investment banking revenue to be flat this year, instead of jumping 32% as predicted previously.

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M&A

Will M&A Activity Ever Turn Around This Year?

According to Dealogic, just 1,603 deals have been signed this year through Friday, down 19% year-over-year.

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Regulation

Trump’s FTC is Having an Antitrust Identity Crisis

January marked one of the slowest months in M&A in a decade, and general uncertainty over Trump 2.0 policy is a major reason why.

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Advisor Upside

M&A Hit Record Highs in 2024

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There were 272 transactions last year, and that breakneck pace isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon.

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Media & Entertainment

WWE and UFC Parent Group TKO Takes Another Big Swing

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TKO Group will be dropping $3.25 billion to acquire a trio of sports and entertainment properties from Endeavor.

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Consumer

7-Eleven Parent Company Has a New Plan to Ward off Couche-Tard’s Takeover

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As the takeover bid from Couche-Tard heats up, Seven & i Holdings announced a plan to split its business in two.

2 min read

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