M&A Market Set to Broaden as Confidence Surges

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a year of economic uncertainty and headline-grabbing megadeals, Citizens' 15th annual M&A Outlook points to a broader U.S. dealmaking landscape in 2026. Optimism among leaders at U.S. middle market companies and private equity firms has hit a six-year high, with 58% calling the current mergers and acquisitions environment strong. That optimism reflects a clearer economic picture. Rising input costs and supply chain disruptions challenged businesses i. ...