Amid a buoyant stock market in 2025, dealmaking has also been white-hot over the past year, especially in the enterprise software sector as large acquirers have taken advantage of sliding share prices to pick upWith combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has been a regular contributor on Seeking Alpha si ...

America’s largest banks are on the way to close the year 2025 with historic stock prices, strengthening balance sheets and regulatory freedom, per a Yahoo! Finance report — and investors in banking ETFs are taking notice. • JPMorgan Chase stock is showing upward bias. Where is JPM stock headed?Bank stocks are performing well as compared to other stocks in the market.One major gauge that follows the largest lenders in the country is the KBW Bank Index (BKX), which is up 30% year to date, outperforming the S& ...

It was a busy year for dealmaking in 2025. In the latest CFO Briefing newsletter, finance chiefs discuss their outlook for 2026 (spoiler alert, another good year) https://t.co/OvYufRH6Kc ...

Dealmaking activity in the Asia-Pacific technology sector is likely to continue its strong momentum into the first half of next year, according to UBS Group https://t.co/M2kpIec6nR ...

Mizuho CEO Upbeat on Dealmaking Prospects Masahiro Kihara, President and Group CEO at Mizuho Financial Group, expresses optimism that momentum in investment banking will continue both at home and in the US, where Japan's third-biggest lender has been expanding. He speaks with Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". ...

Goldman CFO Denis Coleman said pay for top performers remains highly competitive. His remarks signal a robust hiring landscape heading into 2026. Strong hiring reflects this year's robust dealmaking that's surprised some bankers. The dealmaking market has been growing hotter by the minute, as a robust corporate merger backdrop is driving pay packages higher on Wall Street. Banks need elite talent to tackle what's expected to be a busy 2026, forcing them to compete for top dealmakers amid one of th ...

KKR is ramping up dealmaking in the Middle East, with co-CEO Scott Nuttall saying the region offers “emerging markets growth for developed market risk” https://t.co/7C06AdcboR ...

Today in Bloomberg Deals, mining and commodities dealmaking is afoot plus Goldman does a deal of its own. https://t.co/l4sempoDUs ...

GLOBAL HEAD BANK OF BANKING AT UBS AND COHEAD OF THE BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. I WANT TO PICK UP ON A POINT THAT AVERILL WAS MAKING ABOUT GOOD CONSUMER CONFIDENCE NUMBERS WE'VE HAD, HIGHEST IN NOVEMBER. IT GOES TO WHAT WE'VE HEARD FROM THREE OF THE BIG BANKS LAST WEEK.THEY ARE ALL SOUNDING UPBEAT ABOUT CREDIT QUALITY, BUSINESS CONFIDENCE AND THE CONSUMER SECTOR AS WELL. IS THAT THE WAY HE WOULD CHARACTERIZE THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY AT THE MOMENT. FROM AN ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE, YES.WE HAVE SEEN IF ...

Economic Outlook - The Australian economy is currently characterized by good consumer confidence, with the highest levels recorded in November, and positive sentiments from major banks regarding credit quality and business confidence [1][4] - There has been a slight pickup in sentiment and forward projections, contributing to increased deal-making activity [2] - Interest rates have remained stable, fluctuating between 4% and 4.5% over the past year, with credit spreads tightening, indicating better availability of debt financing [3][6] Market Conditions - Equity capital markets are trading slightly above historical averages, and share prices are in a reasonably good position, contributing to overall market confidence [3] - Unemployment remains low, in the low 4% range, and consumer spending is beginning to increase, driving economic activity [4] Deal-Making Environment - The stability of interest rates, whether flat or with minor adjustments, is conducive to deal-making, as sharp fluctuations tend to hinder activity [5][6] - The combination of UBS and Credit Suisse is expected to create synergies that will enhance service offerings to clients, particularly in investment banking and wealth management [8][9] Wealth Management Focus - UBS aims to target a diverse range of clients, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, leveraging a global suite of products and local expertise [9] - The integration of artificial intelligence is anticipated to significantly enhance productivity and service offerings, allowing for better data utilization and innovative solutions for clients [11][12]