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Military, Aerospace and Reshoring Fuel Middle Market M&A and Capital-Raising

Rising geopolitical tensions, tariffs and supply chain shifts are driving LPs and GPs to double down on aerospace, defense and domestic manufacturing.

May 14, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

No Break for the Middle Market as Tariffs Shift — Not Disappear

Small-to-mid-sized businesses are still facing higher costs with alternative tariffs imposed by Trump.

February 27, 2026

Financial services

Fed Leadership Change Soothes Anxiety for Mid-Market Borrowers

Fed leadership shift raises cost uncertainty, forcing buyers and sponsors to rethink leverage and timing.

February 24, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Dealmakers Say Fed Rate Cuts Bode Well For Mid-Market M&A

Dealmakers are optimistic the cuts will translate to more M&A.

October 29, 2025

Bankers & Advisors

Wall Street Bonuses Poised to Climb as M&A Bankers Eye Pay Increases

Investment bankers advising on corporate deals are expected to see year-end bonuses increase 10 percent to 20 percent or more in 2026.

May 7, 2026

Aerospace

United CEO Downplays American Airlines Merger Speculation

American Airlines has publicly indicated it is not interested in pursuing a transaction, while President Trump has voiced opposition to such a merger.

April 22, 2026

Energy

Seoul Reportedly Considers Investment in U.S. Nuclear Power Project

The talks come as Seoul reviews economic cooperation with Washington after President Trump threatened tariffs of up to 25 percent on South Korean imports.

March 9, 2026

Private Equity

Private Equity Intensifying Push Into $14T 401(k) Market Via M&A

PE firms are accelerating acquisitions across the 401(k) ecosystem, targeting consultants, advisors and third-party administrators.

February 19, 2026

Lenders & Private Credit

Blackstone, KKR, Blue Owl Reportedly Launch 401(k)-Compatible Private Credit Funds

Forty-one private credit evergreen funds were reportedly launched in 2025, just shy of the record 43 in 2023.

January 22, 2026

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