M&A Industry News
A collection of M&A latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Crypto Industry M&A Soars to Record $8.6 Billion in 2025
Crypto M&A hits $8.6 billion for the year 2025. This year's M&A has been up significantly from 2024. Many of the mergers and acquisitions happened in the start of the year when the crypto industry was booming. In 2025, companies in the crypto space…
Crypto M&A deals hit an all-time high in 2025, blowing past $8.6B
Crypto merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2025 reached $8.6 billion as of November, with companies closing a record 133 deals, marking an all-time high in both deal count and total value. The total dollar amount of business deals exceeded the…
FTC orders Boeing to divest parts of Spirit AeroSystems in planned merger
A U.S. regulator said on Wednesday it would require Boeing to divest significant Spirit AeroSystems assets to resolve competition concerns about its $8.3 billion acquisition of the company that manufactures major parts of wings and fuselages for…
M&A Boom Fuels Record Decline in Japan's Listed Companies
Japan has nearly as many listed companies as the US with an economy only a seventh the size, and for more than a decade, the number only rose. This year, the trend sharply reversed. The number of Japanese firms trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange…
Trade Groups Oppose Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger - TT
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific freight locomotives in Burnside, Ky. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] On July 29, 2025, Union Pacific Corp. announced it had agreed to buy Norfolk Southern…
Crypto Deals Hit a Record $8.6 Billion as Market Strains Grow
A record-breaking year for crypto mergers and acquisitions is facing a harsh reckoning since a recent rout in digital assets began to unravel industry gains spurred by a friendlier administration in the White House. Capitalizing on political…
What to wear to a work Christmas party including M&S' 'flattering' sequin skirt
It's officially December, and that means the party season is upon us. With Christmas events popping up left, right and centre, finding the perfect outfit (or outfits) for a work party can be a difficult task. Whether you're a fan of full glitz or…
M&S shopper shows off Christmas foodie treat but people spot 1 problem
Marks and Spencer fans have shared their delight over the perfect Christmas centre piece for their dining table - but some say there's an obvious issue. The M&S Build Your Own Christmas Charcuter-tree is available in stores from today (December 3)…
These stocks could be added to the S&P 500 when benchmark reshuffles this month
The S & P 500 could see one more big reshuffle before the year ends, with fourth-quarter changes to the benchmark stock index expected on Friday, Dec. 19. In a Wednesday note to clients, Stephens analyst Melissa Roberts pointed to three potential…
ASME launches M&A programme for SMEs
SINGAPORE – Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are now being offered a leg up on growth through a new programme to help them expand through acquisitions and mergers (M&A), joint ventures and consortiums. The initiative, launched…
RBC lifts its return target, downplays interest in US M&A
Key insight: Royal Bank of Canada adjusted its return on equity target upward, showcasing confidence in its ability to improve its earnings and make more money for shareholders. Supporting data: RBC is now projecting a return on equity of at least…
The 13 top Tories on 'defection watch' as Nigel Farage rules out merger
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has ruled out any merger with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch following the defection of several top Tories. Former Tory deputy chairman Jonathan Gullis this week defected to Reform, saying that his old party has…
The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (BWIN) M&A Call Transcript
The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (BWIN) M&A Call December 3, 2025 8:30 AM EST Bonnie Bishop - Executive Director of Investor Relations Trevor Baldwin - Co-Founder, CEO & Non-Independent Director Bradford Hale - Chief Financial Officer Charles…
The Scoop: Omnicom's post-merger overhaul with 4,000 layoffs signals a new era for agencies
Omnicom is cutting about 4,000 jobs and retiring several long-standing agency brands now that its acquisition of IPG is finalized. Omnicom said the goal is to streamline operations and reduce overlap now that the two giants have merged. As part of…
Central Co-op and Midcounties Co-operative members approve merger
Dec 3, 202516:03 GMT by Samantha Mayling Members of the UK's two largest independent co-operatives have backed proposals for Central Co-op and the Midcounties Co-operative to merge to create a new society. A spokesperson said it will be…
Receive a Daily briefing on M&A Industry News
Get Started