Factoid - Thursday, May 21, 2026

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FactSet reported that 1,161 mergers & acquisitions (M&A) were announced in the U.S. market in April 2026, down 9.5% from 1,283 deals in the previous month. While deal activity declined, aggregate M&A spending increased over the period, surging by 21.7% from $228.3 billion in March to $277.9 billion in April.

Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 10:45 AM

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