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US PE dealmakers brace for volatility amid rising M&A activity in 2025, says Aon survey

Private Equity Wire

US private equity dealmakers are preparing for a year of heightened merger and acquisition (M&A) activity despite significant macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, according to the 2025 Deal and Business Risk Management Survey by professional service firm Aon.

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Pharma Giants Combine Forces to Fight New M&A Rules

The Motley Fool

With a looming overhaul of US merger-and-acquisition law set to reshape the economics of the M&A-heavy pharmaceutical industry, 31 of its biggest players -- including Merck, Amgen, Abbvie, and Gilead -- formed an alliance to fight the reforms. You know, all the reasons giant companies acquire rivals in the first place.

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Investing $100,000 in These 3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Could Bring $10,000 in Passive Income to Your Portfolio in 2024

The Motley Fool

One of the best ways to create wealth is by investing in companies that pay a dividend. While many different types of companies pay dividends, business development companies (BDCs) represent a unique opportunity. The company specializes in an instrument called venture debt -- or loans made at high interest rates.

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SoundHound AI Stock Soared Last Week, but Does That Make It a Buy?

The Motley Fool

One company I've been following for a while is voice recognition software developer SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN). 15, SoundHound AI stock rocketed 67% higher following news that " Magnificent Seven " member Nvidia had disclosed a stake in the company. Big tech has already shown interest in this space. Image source: Getty Images.

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Understanding Sell-Side Advisory Services for Small Businesses

Axial

This will help you better understand the entire mergers and acquisitions process, when to engage an advisor, and the role youll play as a business owner in your exit. Business owners who try to handle the sale themselves risk undervaluing their company or making costly mistakes that could affect the deal.

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How to Do Due Diligence When Buying a Business

Hedgestone

One of the most crucial steps in the process is performing due diligence. Due diligence is an investigation into the business you’re considering buying to ensure that it’s a viable investment opportunity. Step 4: Evaluate the Market Evaluating the market is another critical step in due diligence.

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Why HubSpot Stock Plummeted by 12% Today

The Motley Fool

Media report says acquisition talks broke down That morning, Bloomberg reported that Alphabet is abandoning its play at acquiring HubSpot. Citing unidentified "people familiar with the matter," the financial news agency said that the two companies "didn't reach a point of detailed discussions around due diligence."