Benzingaยท2025-10-03 06:09Group 1 - Dan Ives, a prominent tech analyst, forecasts a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the technology sector, particularly driven by artificial intelligence (AI) [1][2] - Ives identifies a lenient regulatory environment as a catalyst for easier deal closures, suggesting that both strategic and financial buyers are preparing for increased acquisition activity [2][4] - A comprehensive list of potential M&A targets includes companies like C3.ai Inc., SanDisk Corp., and Lyft Inc., among others [3][5] Group 2 - Major tech firms such as Apple Inc. and IBM are expected to be highly active acquirers in the upcoming M&A wave as they seek to enhance their AI capabilities [4][5] - Recent M&A activity in the industry includes CoreWeave's acquisition of Core Scientific's data centers and Palo Alto Networks' acquisition of CyberArk Software [5][6] - The Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF has gained significant investor confidence, surpassing $750 million in assets under management shortly after its launch, reflecting a 30.18% increase since listing [6]