Tuesday, March 11, 2008

M&A Activity May Add Some Sunshine to the Gloomy Markets

March 9 - Money Morning - Even though half of last year was plagued by a credit crisis, 2007 was the best year ever for worldwide merger and acquisition deals.

Total global deal volume checked in at $4.5 trillion, up 24% from the previous high-water mark set in 2006. U.S. deal volume also hit record levels last year, jumping 9% to reach $1.61 trillion, according to Thomson Financial. Read More.

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