Goldman Sachs Group Inc‘s top dealmakers are bullish on a recovery in global mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in the second half of 2023 despite a slowdown in economic growth and a weak credit market. As economic forecasts turn gloomier, executives at the Wall Street powerhouse, including Dan Dees and Jim Esposito, who jointly run its … Read more
By Ashok K GuptaWith every industry undergoing ‘new age’ transformations, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have become a significant tool for establishing systemic efficiencies in many markets. However, large-scale consolidations often present unique market structures that may pose challenges to competition.In these scenarios, competition regulation assumes greater significance to preserve competition and protect consumer welfare. The … Read more
WASHINGTON—President Trump has told advisers he is uncomfortable with a pending deal for Oracle Corp. to become TikTok’s U.S. technology partner, according to people familiar with conversations, in another sign that the proposed tie-up isn’t yet a done deal. Mr. Trump’s private concerns were echoed publicly on Thursday by White House chief of staff Mark … Read more