The first quarter of 2025 was the slowest first quarter for M&A deals in more than a decade, according to Dealogic. That’s largely thanks to uncertainty about the economy and the regulatory environment.

It’s been a slow few years for M&As, but there are signs that the incoming administration and lower interest rates could change that.

There’s news that department store chain Nordstrom is looking to go private, after a previous attempt failed.

Rising interest rates, a volatile stock market and a strict regulatory environment are just some of the factors that held back corporate dealmaking in 2023. Some of those obstacles could ease in 2024, but they aren’t going away.

The companies’ plans have drawn skepticism from trade unions, consumer advocate groups and Colorado’s attorney general.

Amazon’s acquisition of health care clinics represents new antitrust terrain for the Federal Trade Commission.

“Alexa, please tell the Roomba to stop scaring the cat.”

Social media giant OKs “unbelievably fast” deal with world’s richest person. Many observers remain uncertain of what drove his decision.

Many of the storylines reflect real-life business deals.

Investors are piling into “blank-check” companies. Some experts are worried.