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M&A Outlook 2026: What Drove 2025 and What Will Define 2026

We review the mega-deals and AI acquisitions catalyzing last year’s M&A resurgence. Explore how confidence, capital and strategy could shape the 2026 deal landscape.

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We discuss the SEC’s removal of the Order Protection Rule and its effects on market structure and NBBO. Listen as they dive into tokenized trading, ATSs and prediction markets.
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Last year, sustainable finance held firm despite ESG politicization. Explore how it will re-emerge in 2026 strengthened by energy security, resilience and innovation‑led growth.

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We review the mega-deals and AI acquisitions catalyzing last year’s M&A resurgence. Explore how confidence, capital and strategy could shape the 2026 deal landscape.
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Supply-side constraints are lifting commodity prices, while geopolitical tensions amplify the impact. Explore how debasement trade is further boosting pricing as markets react.
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