Japan’s M&A market is poised to remain strong into 2026, driven by larger deal sizes and innovative private-finance structures, according to David Dubner, COO of Global M&A and Head of M&A Structuring at Goldman Sachs. As Japanese corporates streamline portfolios and pursue growth investments, dealmakers are increasingly tapping private capital — combining equity, debt, and...
AI has pushed global equity markets to record highs — but behind the scenes, the infrastructure powering AI is being financed by an unprecedented surge in debt. A new UBS report shows AI data-centre and project financing deals have skyrocketed to $125B this year, up from just $15B in 2024.Credit markets are bracing for even...
Following reports that SpaceX is preparing an IPO as early as June, excitement across global markets is reaching a fever pitch. The offering could raise $25B+ and value the company at over $1 trillion — potentially climbing to $2 trillion, according to some strategists. “It’s going to be the craziest IPO in the history of...
In a landmark partnership that could reshape the future of Hollywood content creation, Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing iconic characters — including those from Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar — for use in OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator. The three-year deal marks one of the most significant collaborations between a major...
After three months of slowing momentum, equity mutual fund inflows in India surged 21% month-on-month in November to ₹299.11 billion ($3.31B), driven by strong corporate earnings, steady economic growth, and easing inflation. Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions remained near record highs at ₹294.45 billion, continuing a powerful trend that has supported the equity market since...
Elon Musk has fueled fresh speculation about a potential SpaceX IPO, responding on X to Ars Technica journalist Eric Berger with: “As usual, Eric is accurate.” Berger had shared an article outlining why SpaceX may be preparing to go public soon — echoing multiple media reports that the rocket-maker is exploring a 2026 IPO. 🔹...