Confidence in the economy surged, with 83% of global executives in a recent survey saying they felt optimistic, compared with 53% half a year ago.
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What to expect from big pharma mergers and acquisitions
UK pharmaceutical company Shire’s deal to buy US biotech firm NPS Pharmaceuticals for $5.2 bilion (£3.4 billion) is just the latest in a series of deals that indicate a trend in mergers and acquisitions for big pharma.
Chinese executives more optimistic on economy: survey
Chinese executives have grown more optimistic about their country’s economic outlook, a survey by consultancy EY reveals.
Oil and gas sector merger appetite chokes on oil glut
As the oil price falls, so does appetite for mergers and acquisitions in the oil and gas sector.
Media sector to be swept by a wave of mergers: survey
A wave of mergers and acquisitions is about to sweep through the media and entertainment sector, according to a new survey by consultancy firm EY.
Technology mergers hit post-dotcom bubble record
Mergers and acquisitions in the technology sector reached the highest level since the dotcom bubble, a report by consultancy EY shows.
Mergers appetite in power and utilities hits two-year high
Appetite for mergers and acquisitions in the power and utilities sector has reached a two-year high as investor confidence remains elevated, a survey by EY shows.
Company executives upbeat about earnings: survey
Company executives’ confidence in the stability of the global economy has improved, and appetite for mergers and acquisitions has increased, a survey by consultancy EY shows.
It also shows a jump in their confidence in the outlook for company earnings, just as earnings season kicks off in the U.S.
Companies to boost investment spending
Companies will soon change their strategy and start to invest to grow organically, rather than look towards mergers and acquisitions and buying back shares, a new research report shows.