The global M&A boom is rolling into 2026 as AI sparks deal frenzy — but cash is getting tight

In this articleGSUNPNSCEAA Goldman Sachs logo is displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Ramin Talaie | Corbis Historical | Getty ImagesThe global mergers and acquisitions boom that defined 2025 is carrying into 2026, as companies reassess their portfolios and artificial intelligence-led demand fuels large-scale transactions. However, a tightening capital pool is forcing executives to be more selective than ever.Despite a sluggish start as Trump ...