Dealmakers reassess hopes for Trump bump as M&A slips to decade low

Dealmakers reassess hopes for Trump bump as M&A slips to decade low

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Dealmakers are being forced to reassess expectations for a surge in activity this year, as stock market falls and policy uncertainty from the new Trump administration have held back takeovers and initial public … Read more

OpenAI appoints one of Wall Street’s most powerful dealmakers to its board

OpenAI appoints one of Wall Street’s most powerful dealmakers to its board

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. OpenAI has appointed billionaire investor and one of Wall Street’s most powerful dealmakers Adebayo Ogunlesi to its board, as the artificial intelligence start-up pushes forward with moves to become a for-profit company amid rising competition … Read more