Economy

2026 M﹠A Outlook: Economy and Macro Concerns

Fifty voices. Dozens of sectors. One sweeping look at how investors, lenders and advisors are preparing for the year ahead.

December 26, 2025

Private Equity

How Dealmakers Are Using AI to Focus on the Right Targets

AI's ability to quickly sort through complex information is proving to be highly potent for dealmakers looking to save time and cut costs.

May 19, 2025

Private Equity

2025 M&A Outlook: Economy and Dealflow

Our series starts with predictions on dealflow and how the economy will fare in 2025.

December 27, 2024

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Strategic Owners

IPO Blowout Forecast for 2025 Threatened By Potential Trump Tariffs

What's more, the state of IPOs can be measured by the relative absence of tech debuts since 2021.

December 18, 2024

Financial services

Banks, Private Credit Need to Team Up for Sake of New Economy

Banks are either building out direct lending operations of their own, or are saying the future will involve the two lenders working alongside each other.

June 12, 2024

Financial services

Apollo’s Zelter Sees Pockets of Stress Amid Resilient U.S. Economy

Some companies still have a poor business plan, too much debt, or haven’t recovered from Covid, he says.

February 13, 2024

Business Services

Moelis Warns Economy Could Slow With Consumer ‘Out of Gas’

Moelis said the revival in M&A activity is likely to come largely from the vast sums held by PE firms, particularly those eyeing technology and healthcare.

January 18, 2024

Private Equity

KKR’s McVey Says Investors Too Cautious, Sees Stronger U.S. Growth

Henry McVey says money managers should take advantage of volatility stemming from the recent failure of several U.S. banks and a slowdown in public debt markets.

June 21, 2023

Private Equity

THL’s Scott Sperling Sees Secular Growth Drivers as Offset to Economic Downturn

While there remains a disconnect in valuations between buyers and sellers, the firm is looking at situations where it may acquire majority stakes of 50 to 60 percent.

June 14, 2023

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